Meet Marceline (Marcy) — a sweet, affectionate young girl with a heart as big as her adorable ears. This 2-year-old, 41 pound cutie came to BARCS as a stray, but her friendly nature was immediately obvious to everyone she met. Now thriving in a foster home, Marcy is showing just how wonderful she truly is.
Marceline is housetrained to perfection and has settled beautifully into home life. She’s a smart, food-motivated girl who already knows sit and paw, and she’s currently learning lay down — though she’s convinced that command is actually an invitation for belly rubs (and honestly, she might be right). She’s a fast learner who picks up on cues quickly and enjoys engaging with her people.
On leash, Marcy is making great progress. She can pull at times but is responding well to training with a harness and consistency. She’s not reactive to dogs or people, and while she may give a brief bark at sudden loud noises, she’s generally quiet and settles easily. Her energy level is medium to high — she loves fetch, tug-of-war with rope toys, squeaky toys, and can also entertain herself independently when it’s time to relax.
Marceline is incredibly affectionate and loves to cuddle, soak up pets, and receive her favorite belly rubs and butt scratches. Her foster describes her as having the sweetest temperament — playful when it’s time for fun, and calm when it’s time to wind down. She has not yet been left alone for extended periods, but she continues to show adaptability and confidence as she settles into her routine.
She has not lived with other pets in her foster home, but she is not reactive to other dogs and would do best with gentle, polite canine friends. Any potential dog siblings should meet her to ensure a good match.
Marceline is currently enjoying the comforts of a foster home and is ready to become a cherished family member. If you’re looking for a loving, smart, playful, and endlessly affectionate companion, Marcy may be your perfect match. To meet her, please complete an application and email dogfosters@barcs.org for next steps!
Meet Marceline (Marcy) — a sweet, affectionate young girl with a heart as big as her adorable ears. This 2-year-old, 41 pound cutie came to BARCS as a stray, but her friendly nature was immediately obvious to everyone she met. Now thriving in a foster home, Marcy is showing just how wonderful she truly is.
Marceline is housetrained to perfection and has settled beautifully into home life. She’s a smart, food-motivated girl who already knows sit and paw, and she’s currently learning lay down — though she’s convinced that command is actually an invitation for belly rubs (and honestly, she might be right). She’s a fast learner who picks up on cues quickly and enjoys engaging with her people.
On leash, Marcy is making great progress. She can pull at times but is responding well to training with a harness and consistency. She’s not reactive to dogs or people, and while she may give a brief bark at sudden loud noises, she’s generally quiet and settles easily. Her energy level is medium to high — she loves fetch, tug-of-war with rope toys, squeaky toys, and can also entertain herself independently when it’s time to relax.
Marceline is incredibly affectionate and loves to cuddle, soak up pets, and receive her favorite belly rubs and butt scratches. Her foster describes her as having the sweetest temperament — playful when it’s time for fun, and calm when it’s time to wind down. She has not yet been left alone for extended periods, but she continues to show adaptability and confidence as she settles into her routine.
She has not lived with other pets in her foster home, but she is not reactive to other dogs and would do best with gentle, polite canine friends. Any potential dog siblings should meet her to ensure a good match.
Marceline is currently enjoying the comforts of a foster home and is ready to become a cherished family member. If you’re looking for a loving, smart, playful, and endlessly affectionate companion, Marcy may be your perfect match. To meet her, please complete an 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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