Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS)

2490 Giles Rd

Baltimore, 21225

(410) 396-4695

https://www.barcs.org

info@barcs.org

Today's Hours: 2PM - 6PM

monday 2PM - 6PM

tuesday 2PM - 6PM

wednesday 2PM - 6PM

thursday 2PM - 6PM

friday 2PM - 6PM

saturday 11AM - 4PM

sunday 11AM - 4PM

No pets are available for adoption at Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS)

Our Mission

BARCS is an open-admission shelter, meaning we accept and care for all animals in need regardless of health, history of abuse or neglect, age or temperament. This includes dogs, cats and small companions pets, along with farm animals, wildlife and exotic animals. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, BARCS fills the role of animal sheltering and care for Baltimore City. We are an essential service to our city, operating as a safe haven and community resource 365 days a year—every year since 2005. We uphold this unwavering commitment to the animals we serve through private donations from our community and beyond.

Adoption Policy

Anyone interested in adopting from one of our offsite locations can visit during normal business hours to look at the many prospective cats we have available for adoption. In order to adopt, you must be at least 18 years old, provide proof of a current address, and have a current photo ID. Once you have made your choice, please fill out an adoption application and turn it in to the store staff, they will fax it to our offsite staff who will process the application. Once the application is approved (normally 24-48 hours) we will contact the adopter to set up a date/time to come in and finalize the adoption. If you have not had a chance to interact with the cat, we will do so prior to finalizing. Payment for an adoption is due at the time of finalization. Payment can be made by cash or credit card. The adopter will attend a brief class on basic animal care and behavior. During the class the adoption paperwork is completed, and the adopter is issued a city license (city residen