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Pencils is an easy breezy walker, trotting next to you and just happy to be outside. She pokes about sniffing and likes to check in with you. She doesn't mind walking near other people, other dogs, or loud cars. Pencils is a big snuggler! She loves to sit next to you to take in the fresh air & warm sun, and enjoy the day (and some belly rubs please). She will snuggle all 67 pounds up next to you for a cuddle, and to watch all the dogs and people go by. Pencils also has learned her name at the shelter and has become very responsive to it! This easy-going girl would make a nice partner for outings or sitting on a patio for lunch - she goes with the flow!
Pencils is delightfully playful too! She loves chasing balls and playing keep away. She'll come sit by your side after a few rounds of fetch, and relax for pets and belly rubs. She's a very sweet girl!
Pencils enjoyed a Dog's Day Out with volunteers, and she was a 100% good girl. She spent the day walking around the Hampden neighborhood, where she stole the hearts of many people, all of whom she very gently took treats from. Pencils makes an excellent walking companion; she follows commands and walks right by your side. After her walk, her new friends welcomed Pencils to their backyard. She loved playing with toys, happily playing fetch and tug of war. She also discovered the best thing ever - dog ice cream!
As much as she looooves people, Pencils doesn't quite love socializing with other dogs. She's not super comfortable playing with other dogs so would prefer to be the only dog in your life!
Visit BARCS to meet Pencils!
Pencils is an easy breezy walker, trotting next to you and just happy to be outside. She pokes about sniffing and likes to check in with you. She doesn't mind walking near other people, other dogs, or loud cars. Pencils is a big snuggler! She loves to sit next to you to take in the fresh air & warm sun, and enjoy the day (and some belly rubs please). She will snuggle all 67 pounds up next to you for a cuddle, and to watch all the dogs and people go by. Pencils also has learned her name at the shelter and has become very responsive to it! This easy-going girl would make a nice partner for outings or sitting on a patio for lunch - she goes with the flow!
Pencils is delightfully playful too! She loves chasing balls and playing keep away. She'll come sit by your side after a few rounds of fetch, and relax for pets and belly rubs. She's a very sweet girl!
Pencils enjoyed a Dog's Day Out with volunteers, and she was a 100% good girl. She spent the day walking around the Hampden neighborhood, where she stole the hearts of many people, all of whom she very gently took treats from. Pencils makes an excellent walking companion; she follows commands and walks right by your side. After her walk, her new friends welcomed Pencils to their backyard. She loved playing with toys, happily playing fetch and tug of war. She also discovered the best thing ever - dog ice cream!
As much as she looooves people, Pencils doesn't quite love socializing with other dogs. She's not super comfortable playing with other dogs so would prefer to be the only dog in your life!
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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