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Pua is a sweet and affectionate girl. She is still getting used to her new surroundings at the shelter, and can be a little scared and nervous. She is a "go slow" kind of girl, and will need time and patience to come out of her shell. She loves to cuddle, and walks nicely on the leash. She enjoys being outside on the trails.
Pua spent a few days in a temporary foster home, and we learned so much about her. ? Pua is the BEST cuddler around. She wants to get as close to you as physically possible, and will lay with you for hours on end. She is 45 lbs of pure love and adoration. ? Pua loves her human with every fiber in her body. She will be your shadow and best friend ever! ? Pua is a goofy goober. She loves to play with toys, but does it in her own silly way - she's a very funny girl! ? Pua is crate trained and even gets excited to spend time in her crate. She has no issues when left alone in the crate - no crying, barking, etc. (in fact, she rarely ever barks!). As much as she wants to be your bedtime cuddle buddy, she'll sleep in the crate with no issue. ? Pua is very cautious in public. She follows her nose and loves smelling all the fun smells, but she would really thrive in a place with minimal chaos. Regardless of her nerves, she's easily redirected on the leash. And she's already begun showing more interest in other dogs!
Despite Pua's battle wounds, she's still the prettiest girl in the world! Pua came to BARCS as a stray with some injuries (seen in the pictures), but that can't stop her. She is a resilient girl and will trust you with her whole heart.
Pua has met other dogs at the shelter. She was uncomfortable and would prefer to be your one and only dog at home.
Pua is in a foster home waiting to find her forever family. Please email dogfosters@barcs.org for the next steps to meet her!
Pua is a sweet and affectionate girl. She is still getting used to her new surroundings at the shelter, and can be a little scared and nervous. She is a "go slow" kind of girl, and will need time and patience to come out of her shell. She loves to cuddle, and walks nicely on the leash. She enjoys being outside on the trails.
Pua spent a few days in a temporary foster home, and we learned so much about her. ? Pua is the BEST cuddler around. She wants to get as close to you as physically possible, and will lay with you for hours on end. She is 45 lbs of pure love and adoration. ? Pua loves her human with every fiber in her body. She will be your shadow and best friend ever! ? Pua is a goofy goober. She loves to play with toys, but does it in her own silly way - she's a very funny girl! ? Pua is crate trained and even gets excited to spend time in her crate. She has no issues when left alone in the crate - no crying, barking, etc. (in fact, she rarely ever barks!). As much as she wants to be your bedtime cuddle buddy, she'll sleep in the crate with no issue. ? Pua is very cautious in public. She follows her nose and loves smelling all the fun smells, but she would really thrive in a place with minimal chaos. Regardless of her nerves, she's easily redirected on the leash. And she's already begun showing more interest in other dogs!
Despite Pua's battle wounds, she's still the prettiest girl in the world! Pua came to BARCS as a stray with some injuries (seen in the pictures), but that can't stop her. She is a resilient girl and will trust you with her whole heart.
Pua has met other dogs at the shelter. She was uncomfortable and would prefer to be your one and only dog at home.
Pua is in a foster home waiting to find her forever family. Please email dogfosters@barcs.org for the next steps to meet her!
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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