Programs

Tell us about stray cats in your neighborhood! Email communitycats@barcs.org.
 

Support This Program
 

Monetary Donations

Help us continue saving lives by making a donation today to BARCS. Our Community Cats Program is just one of the many ways BARCS is helping to keep animals in our community healthy. By providing outdoor cats with vaccinations and spay/neuter services, we are lowering the risk of disease and the population of unwanted cats and kittens that wind up in shelters in and around Baltimore.
 

Distribute Flyers

Getting the word out about TNR is the most effective way to save more lives in our community. You can help us by downloading this flyer to share on your social media accounts and to post around your neighborhood. Download Free TNR Flyer (PDF) Share on Social Media (JPEG)
 

Volunteer Opportunities

BARCS' Community Cats Program relies heavily on volunteer support. We have volunteer opportunities ranging from hands-on fieldwork to administrative needs. Every volunteer position is key to the success of this program. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please email volunteer@barcs.org with questions or to get started.

Recovery Attendant: Mondays and Wednesday afternoon after 12 p.m.

• Provide care for cats pre-and post-surgery
• Provide food and water to cats in the Community Cats Program 
• Clean cages and cat holding areas
• Monitor cats recovering from surgery
   

Hotline/Data Entry Positions: Flexible hours; may be performed from home once trained.

• Answer and return phone calls made by the public to BARCS' Community Cats program 
• Engage with the public and encourage the benefits of the Community Cats Program
• Explain the services the Community Cats Program provides to callers 
• Offer guidance and solutions to any concerns the public may have 
   

TNR Clinic Assistant: Monday afternoons from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (or until needed)

• Assist with cleaning and wrapping surgical instruments, cleaning traps and carrying traps to and from the holding area to the surgery room
• Great experience for anyone who wants to gain experience in sheltering and/or veterinary field
• Credit for school programs and/or graduation requirements
   

Community Cats Daytime Assistant: Flexible schedule throughout the work week (before 6 p.m. needed)

• Clean cages and traps
• Assist with cat drop-offs/pickups by the public

**Note: The cats in this program are often not domesticated cats; they are community cats and can range from friendly to feral. Here at BARCS, we are committed to proper care for all animals in our program.