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Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care 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.

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https://barcs.org/
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2490 Giles Road,
Baltimore, MD, 21225

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Adoptable pets at Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter
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Mango

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
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Queso

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
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Hera

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
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Fern

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
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Bulldozer

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Baltimore, MD
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New Kittens on the Block 7

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Baltimore, MD
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Ratatat

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Baltimore, MD
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Storm (Kefla)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Baltimore, MD
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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.

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

https://barcs.org/donate/

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Yari

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Vans

Carolina Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

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Tourmalina's kitten Amethyst

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Buck

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Bell

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