Meet Queen — the affectionate, gentle love bug who’s ready to rule your heart! Queen is the perfect mix of snuggly companion and calm walking buddy. She came to BARCS as a stray and has been winning over everyone she meets with her soft eyes, warm nature, and endless affection. Her foster calls her “100% a snuggle-bug,” and it couldn’t be more true — Queen is happiest curled up beside you, resting her head on your lap, or quietly following you from room to room like the loyal little shadow she is.
In her foster home, Queen has been nothing short of wonderful. She’s fully housetrained with a rock-solid routine and no accidents this week. Even when her people leave, she settles in beautifully — snoozing peacefully on the couch until it’s time for more cuddles, walks, or snacks. She is crate-trained, though she prefers lounging on a soft couch or cozy dog bed, where she can stretch out and drift off in comfort.
Queen continues to shine on her daily walks. Her leash manners are lovely most of the time, and she enjoys her long midday adventure through fields and wooded trails. She’s still working on pulling when she spots other dogs, but she responds well to redirection and games like “Ready, Find It,” and she’s making steady, positive progress each week. She’s curious rather than reactive — just a girl who gets a little excited sometimes and wants to say hi.
This sweet girl absolutely adores people. Queen met several new adult visitors this week — men and women — and greeted everyone with her trademark blend of enthusiasm and gentle affection. Whether at home or around town, she soaks up attention with the happiest little tail wag and melts into pets like she’s known you forever.
Queen is also doing wonderfully with structured interactions around the resident dogs. She’s had calm gate greetings, smooth parallel play, and even successful parallel walks with the two resident male dogs — no issues at all. Her foster has been moving slow and steady to set her up for success, and Queen has handled it all like a champ.
Her energy level continues to be exactly right for her age — balanced, steady, and easygoing. She loves her long daily walks, including peaceful wooded hikes, then happily spends the rest of the day relaxing, chewing on a favorite bone, tossing around a stuffie, or curling up beside her people for snuggle time. She didn’t take on any new activities this week, but she handled her routine beautifully and remains an enr
Meet Queen — the affectionate, gentle love bug who’s ready to rule your heart! Queen is the perfect mix of snuggly companion and calm walking buddy. She came to BARCS as a stray and has been winning over everyone she meets with her soft eyes, warm nature, and endless affection. Her foster calls her “100% a snuggle-bug,” and it couldn’t be more true — Queen is happiest curled up beside you, resting her head on your lap, or quietly following you from room to room like the loyal little shadow she is.
In her foster home, Queen has been nothing short of wonderful. She’s fully housetrained with a rock-solid routine and no accidents this week. Even when her people leave, she settles in beautifully — snoozing peacefully on the couch until it’s time for more cuddles, walks, or snacks. She is crate-trained, though she prefers lounging on a soft couch or cozy dog bed, where she can stretch out and drift off in comfort.
Queen continues to shine on her daily walks. Her leash manners are lovely most of the time, and she enjoys her long midday adventure through fields and wooded trails. She’s still working on pulling when she spots other dogs, but she responds well to redirection and games like “Ready, Find It,” and she’s making steady, positive progress each week. She’s curious rather than reactive — just a girl who gets a little excited sometimes and wants to say hi.
This sweet girl absolutely adores people. Queen met several new adult visitors this week — men and women — and greeted everyone with her trademark blend of enthusiasm and gentle affection. Whether at home or around town, she soaks up attention with the happiest little tail wag and melts into pets like she’s known you forever.
Queen is also doing wonderfully with structured interactions around the resident dogs. She’s had calm gate greetings, smooth parallel play, and even successful parallel walks with the two resident male dogs — no issues at all. Her foster has been moving slow and steady to set her up for success, and Queen has handled it all like a champ.
Her energy level continues to be exactly right for her age — balanced, steady, and easygoing. She loves her long daily walks, including peaceful wooded hikes, then happily spends the rest of the day relaxing, chewing on a favorite bone, tossing around a stuffie, or curling up beside her people for snuggle time. She didn’t take on any new activities this week, but she handled her routine beautifully and remains an enr
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.
Address: 2490 Giles Road, Baltimore, MD 21225
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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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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