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Luna Mae is always so much fun, and she is so darn lovable! She is a perfect gal who is sweet, happy & affectionate. Luna Mae adores pets and back scratches, and is content to sit beside you happily looking around. She does the cutest sploot-sit position next to you! She is friendly and happy to be hugged. Luna Mae may notice other dogs, but is unbothered and quickly moves on with a "come on girl"! She knows "sit." This happy, tail-wagging gal is very playful in the yard and enjoys playing fetch.
Luna Mae was so well behaved at the Heavy Seas Brewery adoption event. This brindle beauty was so polite when meeting families. She sat nicely and gently took treats but also showed off her fun side tossing her pink bunny in the air and retrieving it to the delight of those around. She was even good in the car.
Luna Mae's previous family described her as energetic, playful, loving, and attentive. She enjoys playing fetch with a ball, and being a lap dog. She has been around children aged 1 to 16, and did well. She has also been around cats and dogs. She is housebroken, and can be kenneled.
Luna Mae would do best with a respectful playmate, and she requests to meet any doggie roommates to make sure they are a good match.
Come to BARCS to meet Luna or one of her friends! She is residing in the back hallway (not in one of the main kennel rooms), so please ask to meet her - it's lonely back there!
Luna Mae is always so much fun, and she is so darn lovable! She is a perfect gal who is sweet, happy & affectionate. Luna Mae adores pets and back scratches, and is content to sit beside you happily looking around. She does the cutest sploot-sit position next to you! She is friendly and happy to be hugged. Luna Mae may notice other dogs, but is unbothered and quickly moves on with a "come on girl"! She knows "sit." This happy, tail-wagging gal is very playful in the yard and enjoys playing fetch.
Luna Mae was so well behaved at the Heavy Seas Brewery adoption event. This brindle beauty was so polite when meeting families. She sat nicely and gently took treats but also showed off her fun side tossing her pink bunny in the air and retrieving it to the delight of those around. She was even good in the car.
Luna Mae's previous family described her as energetic, playful, loving, and attentive. She enjoys playing fetch with a ball, and being a lap dog. She has been around children aged 1 to 16, and did well. She has also been around cats and dogs. She is housebroken, and can be kenneled.
Luna Mae would do best with a respectful playmate, and she requests to meet any doggie roommates to make sure they are a good match.
Come to BARCS to meet Luna or one of her friends! She is residing in the back hallway (not in one of the main kennel rooms), so please ask to meet her - it's lonely back there!
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.
