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Val is a 92 pound gentle giant 💕 He loves pets and back scratches, and gives you the biggest smile while you shower him with affection. He may even sneak in some kisses if you let him. Val is hanging out in a staff members office and he is friendly and wiggly with every person that he meets. He likes to snuggle up to you and lean in to ask for some pets before you leave the office. Once he gets out of the kennel and settles into his walk, he's a good boy on his leash. He has a very solid "sit." He is also housebroken, and sleeps in his crate at night.
Val may be 9 years old, but don't let his age fool you! At a recent adoption event most people were in disbelief, and thought he was much younger ✨ His mindset and body is that of a young, spry, guy and he's ready to prove just how much spring he still has in his step. He's old enough to know all the things you wish a puppy already knew.
🐶 Val prefers gentle pup playmates, and requests to meet any potential doggie roommates to make sure they are a good match.
Come to BARCS to meet Val or one of his friends! He is residing in the back hallway (not in one of the main kennel rooms), so please ask to meet him - it's lonely back there!
Val is a 92 pound gentle giant 💕 He loves pets and back scratches, and gives you the biggest smile while you shower him with affection. He may even sneak in some kisses if you let him. Val is hanging out in a staff members office and he is friendly and wiggly with every person that he meets. He likes to snuggle up to you and lean in to ask for some pets before you leave the office. Once he gets out of the kennel and settles into his walk, he's a good boy on his leash. He has a very solid "sit." He is also housebroken, and sleeps in his crate at night.
Val may be 9 years old, but don't let his age fool you! At a recent adoption event most people were in disbelief, and thought he was much younger ✨ His mindset and body is that of a young, spry, guy and he's ready to prove just how much spring he still has in his step. He's old enough to know all the things you wish a puppy already knew.
🐶 Val prefers gentle pup playmates, and requests to meet any potential doggie roommates to make sure they are a good match.
Come to BARCS to meet Val or one of his friends! He is residing in the back hallway (not in one of the main kennel rooms), so please ask to meet him - 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.
