Mia is a beautiful 7-year-old girl with an all-white coat and a heart full of love to share. Despite her age, Mia’s energy level strikes the perfect balance—she’s playful and lively without being overwhelming. She’s a sweet and gentle soul who thrives on human connection, making her an ideal companion for someone seeking a loyal and affectionate best friend.
Since moving into her foster home, Mia has truly blossomed. Her foster family has discovered her love for cozy blankets, snuggling on the couch, and being close to her people. Whether it’s cuddling up during TV time or lounging nearby while her humans go about their day, Mia is happiest when she’s part of the action.
Mia also has a playful side and adores her floppy, long toys, which she loves to toss around with enthusiasm. Her foster family notes that one of her most endearing traits is the range of quiet, quirky sounds she makes—a polite but expressive way of letting you know she’s happy or curious.
She gets excited when her foster family comes home, greeting them with joyful wiggles and tail wags. However, this excitement sometimes makes her a little wiggly when it’s time to put on her collar for a walk. Once she’s ready to go, Mia walks well on a leash and responds to gentle guidance to keep her pace steady.
Mia recently visited an urban farm and was curious about the goats behind a fence. However, when the goats remained at a distant, she became more interested in the grass smells. On a snowy day, Mia had a fantastic time enjoying some playful zoomies, adding energy and excitement to the wintery scene.
Mia is house-trained and has settled into the routine of foster life beautifully. She appreciates having a cozy spot to call her own. Her foster family describes her as a joy to have around—a companion who makes every day brighter with her affectionate nature and charming personality. Mia is looking for a forever home where she can be the center of attention and share her love with a family who will cherish her. Mia has met other dogs at the shelter, she does best with tolerant and playful friends. She can be too overwhelming for gentle playmates.
Mia qualifies for a waived adoption fee because of her age, but don’t let that number fool you—this fabulous girl has plenty of energy and love to give. If you’d like to meet Mia and experience her sweetness firsthand, please email dogfosters@barcs.org to connect with her foster family and arrange a meetin
Mia is a beautiful 7-year-old girl with an all-white coat and a heart full of love to share. Despite her age, Mia’s energy level strikes the perfect balance—she’s playful and lively without being overwhelming. She’s a sweet and gentle soul who thrives on human connection, making her an ideal companion for someone seeking a loyal and affectionate best friend.
Since moving into her foster home, Mia has truly blossomed. Her foster family has discovered her love for cozy blankets, snuggling on the couch, and being close to her people. Whether it’s cuddling up during TV time or lounging nearby while her humans go about their day, Mia is happiest when she’s part of the action.
Mia also has a playful side and adores her floppy, long toys, which she loves to toss around with enthusiasm. Her foster family notes that one of her most endearing traits is the range of quiet, quirky sounds she makes—a polite but expressive way of letting you know she’s happy or curious.
She gets excited when her foster family comes home, greeting them with joyful wiggles and tail wags. However, this excitement sometimes makes her a little wiggly when it’s time to put on her collar for a walk. Once she’s ready to go, Mia walks well on a leash and responds to gentle guidance to keep her pace steady.
Mia recently visited an urban farm and was curious about the goats behind a fence. However, when the goats remained at a distant, she became more interested in the grass smells. On a snowy day, Mia had a fantastic time enjoying some playful zoomies, adding energy and excitement to the wintery scene.
Mia is house-trained and has settled into the routine of foster life beautifully. She appreciates having a cozy spot to call her own. Her foster family describes her as a joy to have around—a companion who makes every day brighter with her affectionate nature and charming personality. Mia is looking for a forever home where she can be the center of attention and share her love with a family who will cherish her. Mia has met other dogs at the shelter, she does best with tolerant and playful friends. She can be too overwhelming for gentle playmates.
Mia qualifies for a waived adoption fee because of her age, but don’t let that number fool you—this fabulous girl has plenty of energy and love to give. If you’d like to meet Mia and experience her sweetness firsthand, please email dogfosters@barcs.org to connect with her foster family and arrange a meetin
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. See below 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.
**Please note: Animals listed on our adoption pages may still be on stray hold and pending reunion with their owners, or have an existing pending adoption application.
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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. See below 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.
**Please note: Animals listed on our adoption pages may still be on stray hold and pending reunion with their owners, or have an existing pending adoption application.
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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