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Kodak is the cutest little guy with big puppy energy. He is curious and clever! Kodak is always ready to play with a tennis ball or gnaw an antler, and frequently checks in with his humans for reassurance. He already knows "sit," "down", "paw", and "stay", and he has made great progress on "place" and "drop it" in his foster home. He is also housebroken and crate trained.
He also sleeps through the night in his crate and is comfortable staying in his crate when his humans leave the house (though he never objects to being bribed with a kong of peanut butter). He is very food motivated, which helps him continue making progress on his leash and obedience skills. He can be a bit cautious and nervous at first but once he trusts you he will plop his head right in your lap and can melt anyone's heart!
Glimmer 5 recently went on a "dogs day out" adventure and he was the perfect boy! He rode amazingly well in the car, his head resting gently on the seat just patiently waiting for his arrival at the next destination. He went to an adoption event where he was very well mannered. He showed off all the skills that our staff and volunteers have been working so hard on. He then went back to the volunteers home and didn't have any accidents and had good house manners.
Kodak requests to meet any doggie roommates to make sure they are a good match. He does best with rowdy playmates.
Kodak is in a foster home! Please email dogfosters@barcs.org for the next steps to meet him!
Kodak is the cutest little guy with big puppy energy. He is curious and clever! Kodak is always ready to play with a tennis ball or gnaw an antler, and frequently checks in with his humans for reassurance. He already knows "sit," "down", "paw", and "stay", and he has made great progress on "place" and "drop it" in his foster home. He is also housebroken and crate trained.
He also sleeps through the night in his crate and is comfortable staying in his crate when his humans leave the house (though he never objects to being bribed with a kong of peanut butter). He is very food motivated, which helps him continue making progress on his leash and obedience skills. He can be a bit cautious and nervous at first but once he trusts you he will plop his head right in your lap and can melt anyone's heart!
Glimmer 5 recently went on a "dogs day out" adventure and he was the perfect boy! He rode amazingly well in the car, his head resting gently on the seat just patiently waiting for his arrival at the next destination. He went to an adoption event where he was very well mannered. He showed off all the skills that our staff and volunteers have been working so hard on. He then went back to the volunteers home and didn't have any accidents and had good house manners.
Kodak requests to meet any doggie roommates to make sure they are a good match. He does best with rowdy playmates.
Kodak is in a foster home! Please email dogfosters@barcs.org for the next steps to meet him!
BARCS takes in new animals in need of a loving home every day. The pictures above only represent a portion of the animals that are available for adoption at any given time. Some animals get adopted immediately and their photos never make it onto our website—which is wonderful! If you don’t see what you are looking for, please visit our shelter to meet your perfect match today! Adoption fees are $75; however, we offer several adoption packages listed here. Our adoption hours are Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
BARCS takes in new animals in need of a loving home every day. The pictures above only represent a portion of the animals that are available for adoption at any given time. Some animals get adopted immediately and their photos never make it onto our website—which is wonderful! If you don’t see what you are looking for, please visit our shelter to meet your perfect match today! Adoption fees are $75; however, we offer several adoption packages listed here. Our adoption hours are Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Step 1: Check out the adoptable cats, dogs and small companion animals listed on our website. Animals with a blue “I’m in Foster” banner are not currently in our shelter. Check www.barcs.org for our adoption process for animals in foster homes.
Step 2: Visit our shelter during adoption hours (Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). When you arrive, you will first be asked to fill out our Shelter Adoption Application with your information. You may also pre-fill our Shelter Adoption Application ahead of time online to save time when you are at the shelter. Your application will be processed after you meet the animal.
Step 3: Tour our adoption rooms and write down the names of animals that you would like to meet. A volunteer or staff member will help you meet your chosen animals to make a match!
Step 4: When you have selected the right animal for you, our Adoptions Team will run your Adoption Application for approval. Once your application is approved, you will participate in an adoption class where you will learn all of the details about your new adopted family member, including their known history and medical records.
What else to expect: Animals who are already spayed/neutered and past their stray hold (if applicable) can often go home with you the same day. Pick-up arrangements for unaltered animals and/or animals still on a stray hold will be made during your adoption class.
Step 1: Check out the adoptable cats, dogs and small companion animals listed on our website. Animals with a blue “I’m in Foster” banner are not currently in our shelter. Check www.barcs.org for our adoption process for animals in foster homes.
Step 2: Visit our shelter during adoption hours (Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). When you arrive, you will first be asked to fill out our Shelter Adoption Application with your information. You may also pre-fill our Shelter Adoption Application ahead of time online to save time when you are at the shelter. Your application will be processed after you meet the animal.
Step 3: Tour our adoption rooms and write down the names of animals that you would like to meet. A volunteer or staff member will help you meet your chosen animals to make a match!
Step 4: When you have selected the right animal for you, our Adoptions Team will run your Adoption Application for approval. Once your application is approved, you will participate in an adoption class where you will learn all of the details about your new adopted family member, including their known history and medical records.
What else to expect: Animals who are already spayed/neutered and past their stray hold (if applicable) can often go home with you the same day. Pick-up arrangements for unaltered animals and/or animals still on a stray hold will be made during your adoption class.
More about this shelter
BARCS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization operating Maryland’s largest animal shelter and pet adoption center. We are an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost or surrendered animal that comes through our door. A staggering 30 or more animals are surrendered to BARCS every day. No matter what the circumstance, we do not turn away any animal in need of shelter, food, medical care and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to more than 12,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement.
BARCS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization operating Maryland’s largest animal shelter and pet adoption center. We are an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost or surrendered animal that comes through our door. A staggering 30 or more animals are surrendered to BARCS every day. No matter what the circumstance, we do not turn away any animal in need of shelter, food, medical care and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to more than 12,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement.
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