Turkey Trot - known as Gwynnie to her foster family - is a sensitive 6-year-old seeking a patient adopter who understands that real love takes time to bloom. After coming to BARCS through no fault of her own, Gwynnie quickly became shut down and stopped eating in the shelter. But since landing in a foster home, she has transformed into a confident, curious girl who loves gentle pets and her nightly treat routine!
Gwynnie loves quiet time with her people, using her scratching post, rolling in catnip on the rug, and napping on soft blankies. She’s a big fan of eating dry food and treats from her puzzle toys – she likes to show the resident cats how smart she is! She doesn’t meow much, but she’ll chirp like a bird to say hello or let you know if her breakfast is late.
Gwynnie is still cautious with her interactions and enjoys affection on her own terms, but take it slow and she’ll be your best friend! She can be temperamental about when and how she receives touch, but her food puzzles and scratching post help manage any overstimulation. She also benefits from having some private space where she can feel safe and decompress when needed.
Gwynnie eats pate and dry food, and she has perfect litter box habits. Because she can overstimulate at times, she’d do best in a home without young children. Even though she can be nervous, she has done great with the resident cats in her foster home and enjoys communal time with them. With slow introductions, she could do well with other cats in her forever home, but she’d also be delighted to be your only pet.
She’s a great fit for a patient, gentle adopter who is seeking quiet companionship and will respect her boundaries. In return, Gwynnie will reward you with the deepest bond of loyalty and love.
Interested in adopting Gwynnie? Fill out an online foster-adoption application or email catfosters@barcs.org
Turkey Trot - known as Gwynnie to her foster family - is a sensitive 6-year-old seeking a patient adopter who understands that real love takes time to bloom. After coming to BARCS through no fault of her own, Gwynnie quickly became shut down and stopped eating in the shelter. But since landing in a foster home, she has transformed into a confident, curious girl who loves gentle pets and her nightly treat routine!
Gwynnie loves quiet time with her people, using her scratching post, rolling in catnip on the rug, and napping on soft blankies. She’s a big fan of eating dry food and treats from her puzzle toys – she likes to show the resident cats how smart she is! She doesn’t meow much, but she’ll chirp like a bird to say hello or let you know if her breakfast is late.
Gwynnie is still cautious with her interactions and enjoys affection on her own terms, but take it slow and she’ll be your best friend! She can be temperamental about when and how she receives touch, but her food puzzles and scratching post help manage any overstimulation. She also benefits from having some private space where she can feel safe and decompress when needed.
Gwynnie eats pate and dry food, and she has perfect litter box habits. Because she can overstimulate at times, she’d do best in a home without young children. Even though she can be nervous, she has done great with the resident cats in her foster home and enjoys communal time with them. With slow introductions, she could do well with other cats in her forever home, but she’d also be delighted to be your only pet.
She’s a great fit for a patient, gentle adopter who is seeking quiet companionship and will respect her boundaries. In return, Gwynnie will reward you with the deepest bond of loyalty and love.
Interested in adopting Gwynnie? Fill out an online foster-adoption application or email catfosters@barcs.org
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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