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Vocation and Dedication: Answering the Call to Animal Welfare
Dec 28

Vocation and Dedication: Answering the Call to Animal Welfare

Get ready to meet someone pawsitively amazing—our wonderful veterinary student extern, Julianna! For those who haven't heard the term 'extern,' externships, unlike internships, are designed to offer students a broader view of the industry they aspire to work in.   Julianna is a fourth-year veterinary student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine completing a clinical rotation at BARCS. She stud…

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The Importance of Grooming for Happy, Healthy Pups
Sep 6

The Importance of Grooming for Happy, Healthy Pups

At BARCS, we encounter a wide range of cases daily. While some of our shelter animals have challenging stories, we also witness what we fondly call 'BARCS Daily Miracles' – the daily positive stories and outcomes that occur within our walls, reinforcing our staff and volunteers commitment to our lifesaving mission. Today, we'd like to share with you 13-year-old Cashmere's story. Cashmere arrived at BARCS through no fault…

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