Events

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Pet Valu in South Baltimore on March 3, 2018 from noon - 3 p.m. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Pet Valu in Timonium on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from noon - 3 p.m. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Petco in Pikesville/Pimlico on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from noon - 3 p.m. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at PetSmart in Glen Burnie on March 10, 2018 from noon - 4 p.m. This special adoption event is in partnership with the North Shore Animal League's annual Tour for Life. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt. PetSmart Ellicott City 9200 National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Pet Valu in the Southside Market Shopping Center in South Baltimore. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at PetSmart in Glen Burnie with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

Grab your crew and join ours at the Heavy Seas Tap Room to support BARCS! Bring your pup to hang out outside at the brewery. For every single pint purchased, $1 will be donated to BARCS! This is a ticketed event. The proceeds from ALL $5 tickets will go to BARCS! You’ll also receive a Heavy Seas pint glass! Click ticket link below to purchase in advance or you can also purchase tickets at the door. LIVE MUSIC from 12:30 - 3:30 50/50 Raffle with proceeds going to BARCS FREE brewery tours at 12:30 and 2:00 Please remember that all dogs must be leashed at all times and can not enter the brewery. Pieces of Eight will be on-site serving their delicious wood fired pizzas and other tasty menu items if you're hungry!

The 14th annual BARCStoberfest is rescheduled for Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Baltimore’s beautiful Patterson Park near the historical Pagoda building. We made this decision based on the forecast and the health, safety and happiness of people, their pets and the adoptable shelter animals. All activities and plans remain the same for the new date.

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED. Tickets will be available at the door tonight, starting at 6 p.m.

Join us for BARCS Beach Bingo and win yourself some swag! Awesome purses filled with goodies and other terrific prizes! This event sells out each time, so get your tickets now - space is limited! Only $25 for 20 games of bingo, plus extra specials. 

Food also available for purchase. Questions? Email Tami at tgosheff@barcs.org

**SOLD OUT** Beer sipping, wine tasting, spirits and cocktail sampling, live music and snacks...all for the animals! Join us for the first-ever Pours for Paws at Second Chance. Your admission includes food and a mini commemorative mason jar, so you can enjoy all-you-care-to-taste samplings from dozens of beer, wine and liquor vendors. Tickets: $40 per person - all you can eat and drink, plus mini commemorative mason jar. Vendors include: Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar Belle Isle Craft Spirits Charm City Meadworks Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Evolution Craft Brewing Full Tilt Brewing Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Heavy Seas Beer Hysteria Brewing Company Ilegal Mezcal Key Brewing Manatawny Stillworks Monument City Brewing New Liberty Distillery Old Line Spirits Pub Dog Tito's Handmade Vodka Union Craft Brewing Whole Foods Market Alexander's Tavern Banditos Bar and Kitchen Galley McAllen’s Toffee Midnite Confections Cupcakes Mouth Party Caramels Neat Nick Preserves Passanante's Home Food Service Popsations Social Pub & Pie Bai (non-alcoholic) Brewing Good Coffee Company (non-alcoholic) Essentia Water (non-alcoholic) Please, no guests under 21 years old will be admitted and no pets are allowed at this event. Second Chance will be open before, during and after the event for shopping! Questions? Email tgosheff@barcsanimalshelter.org.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be on hand with adoptable dogs and cats at Bark! Pikesville. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Saturday, May 5, 2018 @ The Royal Farms Arena in Downtown Baltimore

Pawject Runway is the hippest fashion show on four paws featuring a five-star lineup of Show Your Soft Side's Big Softies "modeling" adoptable cats and dogs from the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). The evening begins at 6 p.m. where guests can rub furry bellies and rub shoulders with famous faces from the NFL to the lacrosse field, rockers to race car drivers. Enjoy cocktails and concessions while browsing our curated, high-end silent auction items.

CO-CHAIRS: Frank Remesch & John Rallo

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS: Torrey & Chanel Smith

General Admission tickets are $35.00 and include runway show admission/seating. Food and drinks available for additional purchase.

Pawject Runway is premier event that is suitable as an adult-night out, but also a family-friendly event!

NEW: The Pawject Runway Silent Auction will now also be live online! Whether you're at the event or at home snuggled up with your furry friends, you can bid on an array of high-end, curated items. The Pawject Runway Silent Auction features gift cards from retailers and restaurants, baskets filled with fun items, event tickets, sports memorabilia and experiences.

Tickets, model announcements, online auction and all event information can be found on www.pawjectrunway.org

Love to golf and want to support the animals at BARCS? We are so excited that the Sixth Annual Troopers & Tails is back again this year on Friday, September 21 at Fairway Hills Golf Course in Columbia. Don’t miss this great benefit golf classic that is certain to sell out again this year. Only $150 per golfer which includes 18 holes of golf with cart, continental breakfast, range balls, boxed lunch, beverages, dinner and prizes. And best of all - all proceeds benefit homeless animals at BARCS!

The success of this event depends greatly upon the generosity of sponsorships. Please consider being a tournament sponsor. Simply click here for more info. Can’t make it but still want to help? Consider a hole sponsorship in honor or memory of your best bud or business. There are many other sponsorship opportunities available on the link below. See you on the green!

9:00 a.m. check-in, 11:00 a.m. shotgun start, followed by dinner and awards.

Format: Captains Choice Best Ball

Note: Soft Spikes Only – No Jeans or Cutoff Shorts

Sponsorship Opportunities

Big Bark Sponsor : $5,000

Cat’s Meow Sponsor : $2,500

K-9 Protector Sponsor: $1,000

Activity Sponsors (recognized at key event locations)

Lunch Sponsor: $400

Beverage Sponsor: $400

Check-In table Sponsor : $400

Course Sponsorships (recognized at the holes)

Closest to the Pin: $300

Longest Drive: $300

Individual Hole Sponsor: $100 per hole

Foursome of Golfers: $600

Individual Golfer: $150

BARCS Crawl 3: The 2018 BARCS Crawl will be held on Saturday, June 9 from 2 - 7 p.m. in Federal Hill.

The BARCS Crawl is back for the third year! Each year, we have a blast flooding Federal Hill with animal lovers ready to party and raise money for Baltimore's homeless pets--so we're doing it again. And we have even more bars participating this year, with great specials!

Tickets are $25 which includes the event T-shirt and a wristband for food and drink specials.

This event is 21 and older. Please leave your dog(s) at home. It's safer for your dog and your beer... Plus, adoptable BARCS pups will join us at Mother's check-in (weather permitting)!

The crawl runs from 2 - 7 p.m. at all participating bars, with check-in beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Mother's Grille (1113 S Charles St, Baltimore, 21230).

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• Beginning at 1:30 p.m. @ Mothers - T-shirt and wristband pick-up
• 2:00 p.m. - Crawl officially begins at all participating bars (food and drink specials begin, show your wristband to your bartenders!)
• 7:00 p.m. - Crawl ends, but stay tuned for after party details!

 

PARTICIPATING BARS:

• 101 Deli Bar/Banditos Bar & Kitchen
• Crossbar
• Das Bier Haus
• MaGerk's
• Mother's Grille
• Nobles
• Pub Dog
• Ropewalk
• Ryleigh's Oyster
• Social Pub & Pie
• The Charles Baltimore
• The Rowhouse Grille
• Wayward Smokehouse

 

EVENT SHIRTS:
All attendees will receive an event T-shirt. Sizes are first come, first served. Feeling strongly about securing your size? Look for an email closer to the event about early pick-up location and date!

Questions? Email Tami at tgosheff@barcs.org

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at PetSmart in Glen Burnie with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

**Click here to view auction items and to bid

Welcome to the 12th online auction to raise much needed funds for the abused, injured and sick animals at BARCS. This is the auction that started it all and it's our 12th annual auction! 

Auction Rules - bid in the comments round numbers only. Winner must pay within 48 hours of close of bid by Paypal to Michegreen@aol.com, or cash. Please click friends and family option when paying through PP so we aren't charged fees. If winner does not pay within the 48 hours, the item will go to the next highest bidder or be re-listed. 

Items must be picked up in Arbutus or BARCS. Most items can be shipped and that option will be put in the listing. 

**Let's keep this fun. DO NOT bid to bump up bids. Keep it fair for everyone. NO DRAMA, this is for the animals. 

Remember this is the auction that started it all!! Let's make this one our best EVER!! Thank you everyone.

Please join us for Art for BARCS, a collection of works by local artists to benefit the homeless pets in Baltimore.

Artwork for purchase to benefit BARCS, plus Blue Pit is donating 10% of their sales that evening! Vegan and vegetarian friendly menu!

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ART FOR BARCS | Call for Artists

All entered artwork must be original work by the submitting artist. All pieces must be animal-related (mammals), family friendly and the value should not be more than $150 per piece. You must let us know how many pieces and the sizes that you intend to submit by June 5, 2018. (If we run out of space we reserve the right to restrict the number of pieces).

Each artist will need to set up a time in advance with Blue Pit BBQ to bring in their pieces between June 10 and June 13. Art must be hung no later than June 13. Each piece will be labeled with the percentage of proceeds being donated to BARCS. Keep in mind, many guests are animal advocates and will be more likely to purchase the pieces that have a larger portion going to BARCS!

In addition to your hung pieces, you may also bring additional prints to sell. Prints must be 8x10 or smaller and will be sold for $20 each, with 50% going to BARCS.

Work may be collected any time after the show or each artist may leave it hanging until it sells or until Blue Pit BBQ needs the wall space.

Blue Pit BBQ will not take a fee but for all works sold through them, they will add on and collect additional sales tax in order to pay it with their monthly sales tax. You may elect to have all sales go through you (in which case you will be responsible for coordinating with the buyer) or you may elect to have Blue Pit BBQ accept payment for the sale, add on sales tax, deduct and make the donation to BARCS on behalf of the show and cut you a check for the remainder. Blue Pit BBQ will provide personal sales reports to each artist each month or within 48 hours upon request.

The artists will assume responsibility for his or her work. Blue Pit BBQ and BARCS will not be held liable or responsible for any theft, damage or anything happening to the artwork.

For questions and to enter the show, please email tgosheff@barcs.org.

Join Jerry's Toyota on the last Sunday in June for your chance to meet your next furry friend! BARCS is going to be bringing a variety of eligible pets to our dealership for people to meet and hopefully adopt! Bob Delmont from 93.1 WPOC will also be there from 12PM-2PM! 

Join us for our next upcoming Community Clean Up Day at BARCS! You don't have to be an existing volunteer to attend, just a friend with a heart for animals and a good pair of "work" pants!

Animal sheltering is a messy job! With 11,000 animals coming through our shelter each year, and a small staff to care for them, we need help deep cleaning our shelter. It’s not a glamorous day of volunteering, but it’s important to the health and safety of the animals we serve.

Tasks include shoreline clean up, weeding, lawn maintenance and indoor deep cleaning of our floors and walls.

BARCS will supply the animal-safe cleaning chemicals, but we are always in need of donations of scrub brushes, buckets, rakes, pool skimmers and contractor grade trash bags.

Please wear clothes that can get messy or even ruined. We suggest pants, waterproof boots and waterproof gloves.

Want to bring your office or another big group? Just give us a heads up by emailing bdeacon@barcs.org.

Sponsorships, foursomes and individual golf spots available! Click tickets/registration link below for more details.

Registration includes golf with cart, range balls, boxed lunch, full buffet-style dinner and beverages throughout the day. 

10 a.m. Shotgun start (scramble format), followed by dinner and drinks 

All proceeds benefit BARCS!

For questions, contact Cory at pawsatthepoint@gmail.com or 410.804.9289

Come join us for Drag Queen bingo at Points South Latin Kitchen on Thursday, June 21. It’s FREE to play bingo and BARCS will receive a portion of the food and drink sales between 7 - 9 p.m., so bring your appetite and come thirsty! 

*You no longer need to reserve a free ticket in advance, bingo from now on will be first-come, first-served. 

We will also have some great raffle baskets up for grabs so make sure you bring cash for the raffle and to tip our hostesses. Hope to see you there!

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Petco in Baltimore City with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Join us for our always popular, all-you-can-eat annual Crab Feast at Jimmy's Famous Seafood. Last year's event sold out, so don't delay in getting your tickets!

Indoors, in the ac. This year's all-inclusive menu includes:

CRABS!

Maryland Crab Soup

Coleslaw (best on the planet!)

Greek Salad

Roasted Vegetables and Tri-Colored Potatoes

Pit Beef, Pit Ham and Pit Turkey

BBQ Pulled Pork

Vegetable Penne Primavera

Chicken & Shrimp Creole

Corn on the Cob

Draft Beer & Soda

Tickets are $65 each* or $600 for a table of ten. Tickets will NOT be available at the door. The evening will also include raffles, auctions, a bake sale and more!

*If you are purchasing Single Tickets and wish to sit next to someone else, or another group (who bought tickets separately), you may reply to your confirmation email with that request. However, there will be no guarantee of seating arrangements, unless you are buying a Table for Ten or purchase all Single Tickets together at this time.

Questions? Email Tami at tgosheff@barcs.org

For some 100+ homeless dogs and cats at Baltimore area shelters, a second chance at life is just a quick road trip away! On Saturday, July 21, the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is renting out the Timonium Fairgrounds—thanks to a generous grant from the Petco Foundation and funding from Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance (BAWA) —for a MEGA Adoption event.

BARCS will be joined by Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance (BAWA) partners, the Maryland SPCA, the Baltimore Humane Society and Baltimore County Animal Services and the Humane Society of Harford County. This adoption event is the largest in the Baltimore area and surrounding counties.

***100+ adoptable dogs, cats, kittens and puppies--all types, all sizes!

***Adoption fees are waived for all pets! Out-of-state adopters welcome, too.

***SAME-DAY ADOPTIONS! Owned pets are not permitted at this event. 

The event will open to the public promptly at 12 p.m. on the morning of July 21 and remain open until 4 p.m. or until all pets have been adopted. Families are able to bring home their new furry friends the day of the event. All adoptions are first come, first served and adoption fees have been waived for all pets at the event. Standard adoption procedures still apply. Adopters should bring a valid photo ID.

July 21, 2018 from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Timonium Fairgrounds: 2200 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093.

Join at Petco Columbia on Saturday, June 30 to learn how you can save lives for providing a temporary home for animals. 

Foster care volunteers provide temporary care for kittens, puppies, dogs and cats. When you become a foster for BARCS, you are giving a second chance to an animal who needs temporary relief from the shelter as they heal from injury or illness.

Join at Petco Halethorpe on Saturday, June 30 to learn how you can save lives for providing a temporary home for animals. 

Foster care volunteers provide temporary care for kittens, puppies, dogs and cats. When you become a foster for BARCS, you are giving a second chance to an animal who needs temporary relief from the shelter as they heal from injury or illness.

During Maryland's Fleet Week, The Buddy Foundation of Maryland will help host rooftop parties throughout the neighborhoods of Canton, Fells and Locust Points, and Federal Hill. Grab your friends and family and take to the skies to raise money for local animal welfare organizations and watch the US Air Force Thunderbirds perform over Baltimore!

Here's how it works!

(1) Register your party at bit.ly/RegisterMyRooftop or by clicking the link above. Your registration entitles you to a "Wooftop" Party Pack with t-shirts, Tito's Vodka, games, dog treats from Baltimore Dog Bakery--and lots of other goodies from our sponsors--delivered to you the week before your party!

(2) We will send you a link to start your party's crowdfunding page. The more you raise, the more prizes you qualify for! Top earners will get a visit from our mascot, video coverage of their party, a "Yappy Hour" sponsored by Tito's Vodka for Dog People, and so much more!

(3) Take to the skies on October 6, party, and watch the USAF Thunderbirds -- all for a good cause!

All proceeds benefit BARCS and The Buddy Foundation of Maryland.

Join us for our next upcoming Community Clean-Up Day at BARCS! You don't have to be an existing volunteer to attend, just a friend with a heart for animals and a good pair of "work" pants! Animal sheltering is a messy job! With 11,000 animals coming through our shelter each year, and a small staff to care for them, we need help deep cleaning our shelter. It’s not a glamorous day of volunteering, but it’s important to the health and safety of the animals we serve.

Tasks include shoreline clean up, weeding, lawn maintenance and indoor deep cleaning of our floors and walls. BARCS will supply the animal-safe cleaning chemicals, but we are always in need of donations of scrub brushes, buckets, rakes, pool skimmers and contractor grade trash bags.

Please wear clothes that can get messy or even ruined. We suggest pants, waterproof boots and waterproof gloves. Want to bring your office or another big group?

Just give us a heads up by emailing volunteer.barcs@gmail.com

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Dogfest with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at PetSmart Glen Burnie with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

Join DuClaw Brewing Co. for  'Pet-A-Palooza' festival on Saturday, September 22nd to BARCS.
FREE ADMISSION! Food, Beer, Fun, and Games await you!

EVENT DETAILS:
• Special Pre-Release of our next Sour Ale, Dessert Stout, & Double IPA in our DuClaw Release Series. (Tasting notes below).
• 22 Beers on tap.
• Roam the Brewery.
• BMORE GREEK GRILL Food Truck.
• BaltimoreChef Food Truck.
• Live Music by ShortcutSunny
• Live Music by 100 Proof
• Moon Bounce for the kids.
• Carnival Games & Prizes.
• Raffles.
• Caricature Artist.
• Vendors.
• Bully Sticks Donation Drive. Bing a pack of Bully Sticks in for BARCS and your first beer is FREE!
• Doggie Pie eating contest presented by Sweet Paws Dog Bakery.
• Adoptable dogs and cats on site! 
• Free admission & family friendly! -Must be 21+ to drink.
• Pets welcome! -Must be leashed and supervised 24/7
• Both cash and credit card accepted at this event. No ATM on site.

Release Beers - Tasting Notes:
• Sour Me Peach Sherbet - Sour Ale
Medium-bodied. The inherent mouth puckering flavors
of the brew mix with sweet peaches and an addition of lactose for a perfect blend of tart & sweet.
• Rule Of Three - Double IPA
Silky Medium body. Centennial hops along with Citra
Lupulin Powder and Simcoe Lupulin Powder are combined in 3
dry-hop additions for notes of citrus & passion fruit, earthiness & pine, and berry & melon.
• The PastryArchy Pumpkin Spice - Stout
Full-bodied. The addition of pumpkin spice rounds out the brew's complex mix of malt flavors for a seasonal twist on this Russian Imperial Dessert Stout.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at PetSmart Glen Burnie with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Petco Baltimore City with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

On Thursday, September 27, all Chipotle locations in Maryland and DC will be throwing an all-day fundraiser for BARCS! All in-store orders (excluding catering and gift card purchases) are eligible for a 50% donation to our shelter. All you have to do is show the flyer on your phone, bring a printed version, or simply mention it to your cashier when you pay. To be sure your order counts for BARCS, you can check for the fundraiser line on your receipt!

Help us spread the word so that this opportunity can help lots of homeless animals in need.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Petsmart Ellicott City with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

On the afternoon of Saturday, September 29 the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) will rent out Shipley Arena at the Carroll County Agricultural Center —thanks to a generous grant from the Petco Foundation—for the Fall In Love Mega Adoption Event, a multi-shelter, mega-adoption event. All adoption fees are waived! BARCS will be joined by The Baltimore Humane Society and Baltimore County Animal Services.

***ADOPTION FEES ARE WAIVED***

The event will open to the public promptly at 12 p.m. on the morning of September 29 and remain open until 4 p.m. or until all pets have been adopted. Families are able to bring home their new furry friends on the day of the event. All adoptions are first come, first served and adoption fees have been waived for all pets at the event. All standard adoption procedures still apply. Adopters should bring a valid photo ID.

Brewing Good Coffee Company is a small-batch specialty coffee roaster at Historic Savage Mill in Howard County whose mission is to raise money for animal rescue and advocacy. They are donating 10% of October profits to BARCS Animal Shelter! Support our work and get roasted-to-order, fair trade, organic coffee (or tea!) shipped right to your door and use coupon code "BARCS" to get free shipping on your first order! Or sign up for a monthly coffee shipment using code "SubscribeAndSave" for 25% off your first box! Shop their website at www.BrewingGoodCoffeeCompany.com, visit them at Savage Mill, and enjoy their coffee at BARCStoberfest 2018: Festival and 5K on October 27 in Patterson Park! #DrinkCoffeeSaveAnimals

Adoptable pets at Brown's Toyota of Glen Burnie on Sunday, October 14 from noon to 4 p.m.

Special thanks to Brown's Toyota for clearing their showroom to make way for BARCS' adoptable cats and dogs.

All adoptions are first come, first served. Adopters must bring a valid photo ID and current proof of residence.

Adoption fees are $75 and include Baltimore City pet license and microchip. Please bring a leash and collar for dogs or pet carrier for cats. (These will also be available on premise for additional purchase.)

All pets are up-to-date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered.

Thank you to the Petco Foundation for sponsoring our offsite adoptions program through their lifesaving grant to BARCS.

We'd also like to recognize the amazing team and leaders at Brown's, who made leadership level donations to our organization in 2017. Thank you for all you have done for Baltimore's homeless animals.

We've turned BARCStoberfest packet pick-up into a party! Avoid the long lines the morning of the 5K/walk by picking up your stuff the Thursday before and staying for a little fun.

What's in your packet?

T-Shirt (you pick your size that night) and race bib, along with a doggy bandana and doggy number if you are doing the run or walk with your pup.

All pre-registered runners/walkers and new registrations will receive a free beer, courtesy of Monument City Brewing! A portion of additional beer sales will go to BARCS. Blue Pit BBQ will also be on hand with food for purchase.

If you can't make the rally, you have two more opportunities to pick up your race gear:

Charm City Run McHenry Row:
Friday, October 26 from 4 - 7 p.m.

BARCStoberfest, Patterson Park @ Pavillion #1
Saturday, October 27 from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
**Due to long lines the day of the event, we highly encourage you to pick-up at either Monument City or Charm City Run.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Petsmart with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

Mega time! 1000+ puppies, dogs, kittens & cats for adoption for just a $25 fee at the Delaware State Fairgrounds. New this time: Fast Pass for 9 a.m. entry. Full house? Join as a volunteer! Event info, Fast Passes & volunteer signup: megaadopt.com

Give them the gift of "home." Give them the Gift of Life! This holiday season, BARCS' adoption fees are $0 thanks to our generous friends at Brown’s Toyota Glen Burnie. As big supporters of our shelter in 2018, they have a goal to end the year saving lives and sending animals home for the holidays.

This holiday season, BARCS has hundreds of homeless animals in our shelter who need families. These precious animals are spending the holiday season at our shelter through no fault of their own. Help us given them a second chance by choosing adoption.

View adoptable animals here. 

 

BARCS serves more than 3,000 publicly owned pets annually through our Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic. Clinics are held on the first Saturday of each month with some exceptions due to holidays or Vet availability. Call ahead or email to verify date: info2barcs@gmail.com or (410) 396-4695.

This low-cost clinic is not intended to replace the relationship between pet owners and their regular veterinarian. Only basic services and products are available at this clinic and veterinary advice on other matters will not be provided. It is important for an animal’s overall health and well-being to be seen regularly by a private veterinarian.

Clinic Information

NEW Address: Swan Harbor Animal Hospital, 200 W McComas St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Clinic Hours: Services will take place between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. 

Safety: All Pets must be collared, leashed or secured in carriers. Please do NOT plan to "hold" un-leashed cats/kittens/dogs/puppies.

Weather: This clinic is rain or shine. Please check the weather forecast and dress/plan accordingly—for both humans and pets.

Pet License: Pet Licenses may also be purchased at this clinic. For more information on Baltimore City Pet Licenses, click here. (internal link to licenses page)

Clinic Pricing

• Rabies $6
• Microchip $10
• Distemper vaccination $10

Payment: We accept cash and all major credit/debit cards. We cannot accept checks.

Join Lib's Grille, Dailey Forte Designs and Tito's Vodka for a Boozy Bridal Show benefitting BARCS!  Admission $10 per person 100% of all proceeds benefit BARCS 

Join us for BARCS Blizzard Bingo! Friday, February 8 @ FOP Lodge #69. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.

Prizes include designer handbags, gift baskets, gift cards and much more!

$25 for 20 games.

Food available for additional purchase.

BARCS is excited to announce our first adoption event at our new Petco Canton location! 

BARCS serves more than 3,000 publicly owned pets annually through our Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic. Clinics are held on the first Saturday of each month with some exceptions due to holidays or Vet availability. Call ahead or email to verify date: info2barcs@gmail.com or (410) 396-4695.

This low-cost clinic is not intended to replace the relationship between pet owners and their regular veterinarian. Only basic services and products are available at this clinic and veterinary advice on other matters will not be provided. It is important for an animal’s overall health and well-being to be seen regularly by a private veterinarian.

Clinic Information

NEW Address: Swan Harbor Animal Hospital, 200 W McComas St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Clinic Hours: Services will take place between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. 

Safety: All Pets must be collared, leashed or secured in carriers. Please do NOT plan to "hold" un-leashed cats/kittens/dogs/puppies.

Weather: This clinic is rain or shine. Please check the weather forecast and dress/plan accordingly—for both humans and pets.

Pet License: Pet Licenses may also be purchased at this clinic. For more information on Baltimore City Pet Licenses, click here. (internal link to licenses page)

Clinic Pricing

• Rabies $6
• Microchip $10
• Distemper vaccination $10

Payment: We accept cash and all major credit/debit cards. We cannot accept checks.

 

Love is in the air! When adopting a forever friend at BARCS from February 1-14 draw a heart from a bucket at our front counter for a surprise adoption fee between $0 and $14.

Adoption hours: Monday – Friday from 2 – 6 p.m. and weekends from 11 – 4 p.m.

*Does not include $10 licensing fee for Baltimore City residents. All regular adoption procedures still apply. All animals in foster care and offsite store locations have an adoption fee of $14.

Back again in 2019! Tats for Tails at the Baltimore Tattoo Museum on Sunday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.*

100% of each tattoo (selected designs or at artists’ discretion) will be donated to the homeless animals at BARCS! Tipping your artist is highly encouraged, as they are donating all of their time.

Tattoos start at $100.

*Attendees will be served by ticketed number. You must be present in line to receive your number. In other words, no holding spaces for friends.

The more people who get tattooed the more we can raise for the homeless animals. Invite your friends and spread the word!

Big thanks to the staff and artists at Baltimore Tattoo Museum for very generously donating their time and awesome services.

Join BARCS at Books With A Past for a cat adoption event! Meet (and adopt!) some of BARCS' senior and/or long term residents and learn about BARCS' other great programs.

Saturday, April 27, 2019 @ The Royal Farms Arena in Downtown Baltimore

Pawject Runway is the hippest fashion show on four paws featuring a five-star lineup of Show Your Soft Side's Big Softies "modeling" adoptable cats and dogs from the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).

The evening begins at 6 p.m. where guests can rub furry bellies and rub shoulders with famous faces from the NFL to lacrosse field, rockers to race car drivers. Enjoy cocktails and gourmet treats while browsing our curated, high-end silent auction items.

Co-Chairs: Frank Remesch & John Rallo
Honorary Co-Chairs: Torrey & Chanel Smith

2019 Ticket Purchasing Info: www.pawjectrunway.org/tickets

The Pawject Runway Silent Auction will be live online again this year! Whether you're at the event or at home snuggled up with your furry friends, you can bid on an array of high-end, curated items. The Pawject Runway Silent Auction features gift cards from retailers and restaurants, baskets filled with fun items, event tickets, sports memorabilia and experiences.

Tickets, model announcements, online auction and all event information can be found on www.pawjectrunway.org

ABOUT THE CHARITIES:

More than 12,000 unwanted, abused and stray animals enter the doors of the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) each year – dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, even wildlife and exotic animals. BARCS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization operating Maryland’s largest open-admission animal shelter and pet adoption center, nestled in downtown Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood.

Show Your Soft Side is a public service campaign that was created to change the mindset of young people who all-too-often view the maiming and torturing of defenseless cats and dogs as a sign of “toughness” or “manhood.” The campaign’s message that compassion toward animals is a strength, not a weakness is one that, overnight, struck a nerve with old and young alike. Today, Show Your Soft Side uses its reach and resources to build a better world for animals and, in doing so, build better adults.

Category is... Saving Lives! Come join us again for a special Sunday edition of Drag Queen Bingo at Points South Latin Kitchen. It’s FREE to play bingo and BARCS will receive a portion of the food and drink sales between 5 - 7 p.m., so bring your appetite and come thirsty! Bring cash to tip the queens for their performances!

*You no longer need to reserve a free ticket in advance, bingo from now on will be first-come, first-served.

We will also have some great raffle baskets up for grabs so make sure you bring cash for the raffle and to tip the queens!

Join us for a fun friend raiser and women's day out at Pine Ridge Golf Course. Come improve your driving and putting skills while networking and enjoying a day on the green.

Tickets are $50 and include group and one on one instruction from golf professional, clubs, continental breakfast, lunch, and a donation to BARCS.

Both seasoned golfers and beginners welcome!

Schedule
9:00 am - Continental Breakfast
10:00 am - One Hour on the Driving Range
11:00 am - One Hour on the Putting Green
Noon - Lunch and Raffle

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Full Tilt Brewing with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Festival for the Animals with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

North Shore Animal League America’s mobile adoption units are once again traveling across the country on a Tour for Life. Now in our 18th year, we’re teaming up with BARCS to help find homes of animals in need.


Join us, April 12th, for a day of pet adoption featuring waived adoption fees for all felines, reduced adoption costs for senior canines, and Purina® giveaways for everyone!


Purina® has been a tremendous partner of Animal League America for over a decade and supports this life-saving program.
Swiffer supports North Shore Animal League America in this initiative to save lives.


 

Pug Pawty & Raffle to Benefit BARCS 

BARCS serves more than 3,000 publicly owned pets annually through our Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic. Clinics are held on the first Saturday of each month with some exceptions due to holidays or Vet availability. Call ahead or email to verify date: info2barcs@gmail.com or (410) 396-4695.

 

This low-cost clinic is not intended to replace the relationship between pet owners and their regular veterinarian. Only basic services and products are available at this clinic and veterinary advice on other matters will not be provided. It is important for an animal’s overall health and well-being to be seen regularly by a private veterinarian.

Clinic Information

NEW Address: Swan Harbor Animal Hospital, 200 W McComas St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Clinic Hours: Services will take place between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. 

Safety: All Pets must be collared, leashed or secured in carriers. Please do NOT plan to "hold" un-leashed cats/kittens/dogs/puppies.

Weather: This clinic is rain or shine. Please check the weather forecast and dress/plan accordingly—for both humans and pets.

Pet License: Pet Licenses may also be purchased at this clinic. For more information on Baltimore City Pet Licenses, click here. (internal link to licenses page)

Clinic Pricing

• Rabies $6
• Microchip $10
• Distemper vaccination $10

Payment: We accept cash and all major credit/debit cards. We cannot accept checks.

Dreaming of soaking up the sun and the good vibes of summer? Save the date for the inaugural BARCS Beach Bash at Sandlot in downtown Baltimore!

Beach Bash is a full day of food, drinks, tournament volleyball, live music, dog-friendly games, kid-friendly activities and more. Ticket prices and full event details to come soon!

Want to be the first in the know? Sign up for event email updates at http://bit.ly/barcsbeach

BARCS serves more than 3,000 publicly owned pets annually through our Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic. Clinics are held on the first Saturday of each month with some exceptions due to holidays or Vet availability. Call ahead or email to verify date: info2barcs@gmail.com or (410) 396-4695.

This low-cost clinic is not intended to replace the relationship between pet owners and their regular veterinarian. Only basic services and products are available at this clinic and veterinary advice on other matters will not be provided. It is important for an animal’s overall health and well-being to be seen regularly by a private veterinarian.

Clinic Information

NEW Address: Swan Harbor Animal Hospital, 200 W McComas St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Clinic Hours: Services will take place between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. 

Safety: All Pets must be collared, leashed or secured in carriers. Please do NOT plan to "hold" un-leashed cats/kittens/dogs/puppies.

Weather: This clinic is rain or shine. Please check the weather forecast and dress/plan accordingly—for both humans and pets.

Pet License: Pet Licenses may also be purchased at this clinic. For more information on Baltimore City Pet Licenses, click here. (internal link to licenses page)

Clinic Pricing

• Rabies $6
• Microchip $10
• Distemper vaccination $10

Payment: We accept cash and all major credit/debit cards. We cannot accept checks.

Come celebrate National Pet Day by adopting a furry friend of your own! 

The BARCS BFF Waggin' (mobile adoption vehicle) will be at Charm City Concierge with adorable adoptable cats and dogs. Adoptions are first come, first served. Please bring a photo ID and proof of address to adopt.

Learn more about adopting an animal from BARCS here.

 

*SOLD OUT*

BARCS' annual wine tasting is back!

Save the date: Everyone's favorite event, BARCS' annual Canine, Feline...Drink Wine!, is April 7 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Second Chance.

Tickets are $50 for an all-inclusive wine tasting with appetizers and desserts.

Grab your crew (four-footed too) and join us at the Heavy Seas Taproom to support the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)!

For the first time ever, Heavy Seas will be releasing an exclusive beer for Pups & Pints from its 15 Barrel Brewhouse: PAW POWER!

This Wheat Ale with black currant will be available on draft and in 4packs of 16oz cans to go ONLY in the Heavy Seas Taproom!

Proceeds from both draft and cans will go to benefit BARCS, Maryland’s largest animal shelter, taking in more than 12,000 homeless dogs, cats, wildlife, farm, exotic and small companion animals each year.

Bring your pup to socialize with other four-legged friends!

This is a ticketed event! The proceeds from all $5 tickets will go to BARCS!

Purchase tickets here: https://book.peek.com/s/95740ac1-9a6c-440f-98d6-5f3e90f18838/lO1Y

Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

About the beer:

“We wanted to create a beer with BARCS that would appeal to dog-friendly folks with an outdoor lifestyle,” says Heavy Seas Brewmaster, Christopher Leonard. “A light, slightly spicy wheat ale inspired by the white ales of Belgium was our choice to create a refreshing, low ABV, “summer is coming” beer that will make people smile. Orange peel and black currant puree adds a fruity, tart, colorful dimension to this canned homage to our furry friends!”

Style: Wheat ale w/ black currant

ABV: 4.5%

Live Music & Food Trucks TBA!

FREE brewery tours at 12:30pm and 2pm!

BARCS BFF Waggin’ will be onsite to with adoptable dogs and cats and to answer any questions you might have about the adoption process!

PLEASE REMEMBER: All dogs must be leashed at all times and are not allowed inside the production side of the brewery.

The label artwork was designed by the local Baltimore artist, Owen Murphy, of One Drop Design Studio!

Adoptable pets at Brown's Toyota of Glen Burnie on Sunday, May 5 from noon to 4 p.m.

Special thanks to Brown's Toyota for clearing their showroom to make way for BARCS' adoptable cats and dogs.

All adoptions are first come, first served. Adopters must bring a valid photo ID and current proof of residence.

Adoption fees are $75 and include Baltimore City pet license and microchip. Please bring a leash and collar for dogs or pet carrier for cats. (These will also be available on premise for additional purchase.)

All pets are up-to-date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered.