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Meet Bellatrix, the lovely senior lady cat who entered our shelter alongside her companion, Lucas. Despite finding themselves in need of a new home, Bellatrix and Lucas have maintained their sweet dispositions. We're currently assessing if they're a bonded pair, but they can be adopted together in the meantime!
Bellatrix is a gentle soul who may take a little time to cozy up to you, but once she does, she's all about the snuggles and attention. She's had experience living with both cats and dogs, so she could easily fit into any pet-loving household. However, she'd appreciate a proper introduction to any furry friends in her potential new home, a process our staff can guide you through.
If you're looking for a feline friend who enjoys pets and cuddles once she trusts you, Bellatrix might just be the perfect match for you and your family. Come meet this sweet lady and see if she steals your heart!
Bellatrix is part of our Love Lasts Forever program where her adoption fees are waived! If you are interested in meeting Bellatrix, come visit her at BARCS today!
Meet Bellatrix, the lovely senior lady cat who entered our shelter alongside her companion, Lucas. Despite finding themselves in need of a new home, Bellatrix and Lucas have maintained their sweet dispositions. We're currently assessing if they're a bonded pair, but they can be adopted together in the meantime!
Bellatrix is a gentle soul who may take a little time to cozy up to you, but once she does, she's all about the snuggles and attention. She's had experience living with both cats and dogs, so she could easily fit into any pet-loving household. However, she'd appreciate a proper introduction to any furry friends in her potential new home, a process our staff can guide you through.
If you're looking for a feline friend who enjoys pets and cuddles once she trusts you, Bellatrix might just be the perfect match for you and your family. Come meet this sweet lady and see if she steals your heart!
Bellatrix is part of our Love Lasts Forever program where her adoption fees are waived! If you are interested in meeting Bellatrix, come visit her at BARCS today!
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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We'll also keep you updated on Lucas's adoption status with email updates.
