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Meet Leon Bridges, the gentle giant! Leon is as big as he is sweet and gentle! He can be a little shy at first but warms up quickly, and is very friendly once he knows you. He loves going for a walk on the trails at an easy pace. He walks very nicely on the leash, and will stay next to you. (Fair warning - he will pull for squirrels!) He is always happy to go out, he loves to sniff and is very curious. Leon knows "sit" and "down".
His former owner described him as a lovable, cuddly sweetheart. He enjoys toys, and loves fetch and playing tug! He is housetrained, and can be kenneled. He also has been exposed to children in a home. But no cats please!
Leon went on a Dog's Day Out adventure with a volunteer, and he was friendly and outgoing. He enjoyed sticking his snoot out the window for some fresh air on the car ride to Sawmill Park, and was a well-behaved passenger. He was a good boy on his walk, and listened well. He enjoyed exploring and investigating all the good smells. After his walk he discovered the pure joy of a pup cup, and he will never forget it! He gave lots of kisses and snuggles in appreciation. Maybe you can treat this happy gentleman to a lifetime of walks and pup cups?
Leon has met other dog pals at BARCS and he is uncomfortable, he would prefer to be your only dog in a home.
Come down to BARCS and meet Leon Bridges!
Meet Leon Bridges, the gentle giant! Leon is as big as he is sweet and gentle! He can be a little shy at first but warms up quickly, and is very friendly once he knows you. He loves going for a walk on the trails at an easy pace. He walks very nicely on the leash, and will stay next to you. (Fair warning - he will pull for squirrels!) He is always happy to go out, he loves to sniff and is very curious. Leon knows "sit" and "down".
His former owner described him as a lovable, cuddly sweetheart. He enjoys toys, and loves fetch and playing tug! He is housetrained, and can be kenneled. He also has been exposed to children in a home. But no cats please!
Leon went on a Dog's Day Out adventure with a volunteer, and he was friendly and outgoing. He enjoyed sticking his snoot out the window for some fresh air on the car ride to Sawmill Park, and was a well-behaved passenger. He was a good boy on his walk, and listened well. He enjoyed exploring and investigating all the good smells. After his walk he discovered the pure joy of a pup cup, and he will never forget it! He gave lots of kisses and snuggles in appreciation. Maybe you can treat this happy gentleman to a lifetime of walks and pup cups?
Leon has met other dog pals at BARCS and he is uncomfortable, he would prefer to be your only dog in a home.
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.
