Oatmeal Raisin, called "Oatie," by his foster, is the perfect example of a HAPPY DOG that wants nothing more than to love and be loved by his furever person. After weeks of recovery at BARCS based on his HANDSOME healthy looks and energy level, the vet has said he might only be 7-8 yrs.
Summary of foster's notes:
-Happy guy; a loyal best friend -Obedience: knows sit, down (for short time), and 'crate"; very treat motivated -Crate-Trained, sleeps through the night -Potty-trained -Will need to meet any potential dog roommates to make sure they are a good match! -No cats, small animals -Energy level/Strength can be a bit high, (strong tail!), so though he's very friendly infants and young children not recommended
Oatie will be a loyal BEST FRIEND. His resilience regaining his health after some past neglect and malnutrition has been amazing.
His recovery foster noted he already knows 'Sit', 'Down', and ' Crate' for a treat. He is treat and food motivated - which is great for more training- he is still just a bit goofy overzealous when grabbing treat (understandable given how thin he was!) Oatie sleeps soundly in his crate overnight and is potty trained.
At BARCS he showed he can do well with certain polite medium to large pooches. His foster notes he shows moderate to high interest in cats thought so probably should not be placed in a home without cats or small animals.
Please email dogfosters@barcs.org for the next steps to meet this handsome man!
Oatmeal Raisin, called "Oatie," by his foster, is the perfect example of a HAPPY DOG that wants nothing more than to love and be loved by his furever person. After weeks of recovery at BARCS based on his HANDSOME healthy looks and energy level, the vet has said he might only be 7-8 yrs.
Summary of foster's notes:
-Happy guy; a loyal best friend -Obedience: knows sit, down (for short time), and 'crate"; very treat motivated -Crate-Trained, sleeps through the night -Potty-trained -Will need to meet any potential dog roommates to make sure they are a good match! -No cats, small animals -Energy level/Strength can be a bit high, (strong tail!), so though he's very friendly infants and young children not recommended
Oatie will be a loyal BEST FRIEND. His resilience regaining his health after some past neglect and malnutrition has been amazing.
His recovery foster noted he already knows 'Sit', 'Down', and ' Crate' for a treat. He is treat and food motivated - which is great for more training- he is still just a bit goofy overzealous when grabbing treat (understandable given how thin he was!) Oatie sleeps soundly in his crate overnight and is potty trained.
At BARCS he showed he can do well with certain polite medium to large pooches. His foster notes he shows moderate to high interest in cats thought so probably should not be placed in a home without cats or small animals.
Please email dogfosters@barcs.org for the next steps to meet this handsome man!
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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