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Take it from his foster mom: Bistro is truly one of the sweetest, silliest, smartest pups around.
P olite and such a quiet boy. Definitely not a big barker!
E asygoing and generally defers to his person. He's so patient!
R espectfully waits to go out. Totally accident free!
F riendly. He just wants to be friends with people/dogs he sees on walks!
E ager to please and a super quick study!
C razy for kisses and belly rubs!
T reat motivated ... but leaves people food alone, even if it's on the counter!
He's a champion sitter! He sits without being told before eating, before getting his leash on, before the gate gets open, and before getting a treat. He's also mastered shake and is learning "down," "stay" and "watch."
He should be named "shadow" because he loves being close to his human and follows his foster mom around the house. But he also stays home alone for a bit each day, and has not shown signs of separation anxiety.
He's also such a sweet baby! He cannot get - or give - enough kisses and loves to just nuzzle against his human any chance he gets. This boy has so much love to give!
He still has some leash learning to do, but he's made a TON of progress after just three weeks in foster. He's now a champ at standing to the side and letting people pass on the narrow sidewalks and has learned that he can't be besties with every dog he sees. He displays absolutely no leash reactivity at all. He does have the urge to chase squirrels, but after just three weeks in foster, he is getting a little bit better each day at being redirected. Consistent, loving leash practice is all he needs. And HE IS SO WORTH IT!!
Truly: anyone who adopts this boy is in for one of the best dogs they could imagine.
Kid Experience: Unknown.
Cat Experience: Unknown. He has no reaction to cats in windows but has an urge to chase rare strays if he spots them.
Dog Experience: He loved rowdy playtime with his pals at BARCS, and really wants to be best friends/play with every dog he encounters on walk, but is currently the only dog in his foster home.
Bistro is currently in a foster home until he finds his forever family. Please email dogfosters@barcs.org and complete an application to be connected with his foster family.
Take it from his foster mom: Bistro is truly one of the sweetest, silliest, smartest pups around.
P olite and such a quiet boy. Definitely not a big barker!
E asygoing and generally defers to his person. He's so patient!
R espectfully waits to go out. Totally accident free!
F riendly. He just wants to be friends with people/dogs he sees on walks!
E ager to please and a super quick study!
C razy for kisses and belly rubs!
T reat motivated ... but leaves people food alone, even if it's on the counter!
He's a champion sitter! He sits without being told before eating, before getting his leash on, before the gate gets open, and before getting a treat. He's also mastered shake and is learning "down," "stay" and "watch."
He should be named "shadow" because he loves being close to his human and follows his foster mom around the house. But he also stays home alone for a bit each day, and has not shown signs of separation anxiety.
He's also such a sweet baby! He cannot get - or give - enough kisses and loves to just nuzzle against his human any chance he gets. This boy has so much love to give!
He still has some leash learning to do, but he's made a TON of progress after just three weeks in foster. He's now a champ at standing to the side and letting people pass on the narrow sidewalks and has learned that he can't be besties with every dog he sees. He displays absolutely no leash reactivity at all. He does have the urge to chase squirrels, but after just three weeks in foster, he is getting a little bit better each day at being redirected. Consistent, loving leash practice is all he needs. And HE IS SO WORTH IT!!
Truly: anyone who adopts this boy is in for one of the best dogs they could imagine.
Kid Experience: Unknown.
Cat Experience: Unknown. He has no reaction to cats in windows but has an urge to chase rare strays if he spots them.
Dog Experience: He loved rowdy playtime with his pals at BARCS, and really wants to be best friends/play with every dog he encounters on walk, but is currently the only dog in his foster home.
Bistro is currently in a foster home until he finds his forever family. Please email dogfosters@barcs.org and complete an application to be connected with his foster family.
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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