Nagato is a handsome senior with a big personality, a loving heart, and plenty of zest for life. Currently thriving in a foster home, he has shown himself to be deeply affectionate and people-oriented. Nagato loves being near his humans, enjoys snuggling, and forms strong bonds with those he trusts.
Nagato is fully housetrained and does well on a consistent routine. When left alone, he may whine a bit—he prefers companionship and reassurance—but this simply reflects how connected he is to his people. He enjoys running up and down the yard to burn off energy and has a surprisingly high activity level for a senior.
On leash, Nagato can be enthusiastic and is still learning polite walking skills. He’s currently working with a gentle leader and making progress, though continued loose-leash walk training will be important for him to succeed. In new or stimulating environments, Nagato can become overstimulated and eager to investigate, so he benefits from structure, calm guidance, and a confident handler.
With other dogs, Nagato can be a bit much for calmer companions and may struggle to read cues at first. He may do best as an only dog or with a tolerant, dog-savvy canine companion.
Nagato is a wonderful example of how seniors can still be energetic, affectionate, and full of personality. He would thrive with an adopter who appreciates an active senior, enjoys continuing training, and is ready to offer patience, consistency, and love in return for deep loyalty and companionship.
Nagato is currently in a foster home. If you’re interested in meeting him, please submit an adoption application and email dogfosters@barcs.org for next steps.
Nagato is a handsome senior with a big personality, a loving heart, and plenty of zest for life. Currently thriving in a foster home, he has shown himself to be deeply affectionate and people-oriented. Nagato loves being near his humans, enjoys snuggling, and forms strong bonds with those he trusts.
Nagato is fully housetrained and does well on a consistent routine. When left alone, he may whine a bit—he prefers companionship and reassurance—but this simply reflects how connected he is to his people. He enjoys running up and down the yard to burn off energy and has a surprisingly high activity level for a senior.
On leash, Nagato can be enthusiastic and is still learning polite walking skills. He’s currently working with a gentle leader and making progress, though continued loose-leash walk training will be important for him to succeed. In new or stimulating environments, Nagato can become overstimulated and eager to investigate, so he benefits from structure, calm guidance, and a confident handler.
With other dogs, Nagato can be a bit much for calmer companions and may struggle to read cues at first. He may do best as an only dog or with a tolerant, dog-savvy canine companion.
Nagato is a wonderful example of how seniors can still be energetic, affectionate, and full of personality. He would thrive with an adopter who appreciates an active senior, enjoys continuing training, and is ready to offer patience, consistency, and love in return for deep loyalty and companionship.
Nagato is currently in a foster home. If you’re interested in meeting him, please submit an adoption application and email dogfosters@barcs.org for next steps.
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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