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Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter

Animal shelter in Baltimore, MD

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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2490 Giles Road
Baltimore, MD 21225
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2490 Giles Road

Baltimore, MD 21225

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Calliope's adoption status with email updates.
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Calliope

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Chirp's adoption status with email updates.
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Chirp

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sparky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparky

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Suntea's adoption status with email updates.
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Suntea

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Fjord's adoption status with email updates.
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Fjord

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sloth's adoption status with email updates.
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Sloth

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Sagitta's adoption status with email updates.
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Sagitta

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Biscuit's adoption status with email updates.
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Biscuit

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Baltimore, MD
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Shelter FAQs

Baltimore City

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

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.

Adoption application

https://barcs.org/adopt-dogs/

https://barcs.org/donate/

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We'll also keep you updated on DeeDee 's adoption status with email updates.
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DeeDee

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We'll also keep you updated on Cupid's adoption status with email updates.
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We'll also keep you updated on SHAQ's adoption status with email updates.
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SHAQ

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We'll also keep you updated on Dazey's adoption status with email updates.
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Dazey

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We'll also keep you updated on ROSE's adoption status with email updates.
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ROSE

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We'll also keep you updated on Mayo Berger (bonded w/Small Fry Berger)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mayo Berger (bonded w/Small Fry Berger)

Domestic Shorthair

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