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.

Category is... Saving Lives! On September 19th, the queens' show benefits the animals at BARCS! Come join us for Drag Queen Bingo at Points South Latin Kitchen. It’s FREE to play bingo, and a portion of all food and drink sales will benefit BARCS. Tito's Vodka will donate an additional $1 for every drink sold! 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!

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

Join us for our 1st Strut ur Mutt at the brewery.

5:00-8:00 join us for house made spent grain dog treats, wading pools, half mile parade past BARCS, costume contest, meet and greet with local dog service professionals and more.

$10 entry donation for BARCS Animal Shelter will be collected at the door. The costume contest is free, pre-registration is encouraged.

The parade is at 6:00, Costume winner announced at 7:00

Full Circle will be here with yummy doughnuts too!

A bonus happy hour in July for a good cause! Come get drinks at Union and raise money for BARCS. $1 from every pint sold during our happy hour will go to them. Might be a few other fun surprises too!

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.

ONLINE TICKET SALES CLOSED! Tickets available at the door inbox Saturday. $25 for general admission (includes T-shirt). $10 for drink specials only ticket.

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, live music, dog-friendly games, kid-friendly activities and more. Ticket prices and full event details to come soon!

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

We have so much in store for the 15th annual BARCStoberfest - including our super-popular beer garden, our annual 5K run and one-mile walk, shopping, a yoga class, a kids' "PawsPort" scavenger hunt, local food trucks and more!

Festival: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
5K and Walk: Registration at 7:30 a.m., run/walk at 9 a.m.
Beer Garden: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Register Yourself and/or Team:
https://barcstoberfest.myetap.org/fundraiser/2019/

The 15th annual BARCStoberfest is proudly presented by our friends at Pet Valu!

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.

On the afternoon of Saturday, June 8, the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) will rent out the Maryland State Fairgrounds—thanks to a major grant awarded to BARCS from the Petco Foundation, along with additional funding from the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance (BAWA)—for the 4th annual MEGA Adoption Event at the Fairgrounds.

June 8, 2019 from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Maryland State Fairgrounds: 2200 York Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093.

Adoption fees are waived for all animals at the event!

The event will open to the public promptly at 12 p.m. on the morning of June 8 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.

***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.

BARCS will be joined by the Maryland SPCA, the Baltimore Humane Society and Baltimore County Animal Services.

Adoption Information:
• Adopters need to bring a valid photo ID with their current address. If a current address does not match valid ID, additional proof of address must be provided (official mail, utility bill).
• Adopters may NOT bring their current pets to the event. Adoption counselors from each shelter will be giving all adopters very thorough instructions about acclimating new pets to homes with existing pets.
• All pets are same-day adoptions. Adopters must bring a vehicle that is the appropriate size to transport the pet they adopt.
• Cat carriers, leashes and collars will be available for additional purchase at the event.

We are excited to announce working with our favorite local pet lovers at BARCS Animal Shelter! On Saturday, August 3rd, we will be hosting a combined adoption event and pet supply drive.

We will have a few furry friends looking for a new home but, if you can't fit another companion right now, you can still help with a donation of select pet supplies in exchange for beer!

Check out the list of BARCS most wanted items:
KONGs (classic shape, either black or red)
Bully sticks
Large Nylabones
Cardboard cat scratchers (https://www.stretchandscratch.com/)

But anything from the list here would be much appreciated: https://barcs.org/donate/#our-wish-list

Bring your receipt(s) and still-packaged product(s) for the following rewards in return:
$5 - Free small pour (5oz)
$10 - Free full pour (12oz or 16oz depending on specific beer)
$20 - Free flight
$25 - Free Crowler
$50 - Free T-Shirt and full pour beer
$100 - Free T-Shirt, hat, and full pour beer

Category is… saving animals eleganza extravaganza! Come out to Points South Latin Kitchen on June 9th, and join us for our Drag Queen Dinner Show. With your $35 ticket, you get to indulge in an unlimited buffet all while enjoying a drag show with local queens. Thirsty? Drinks will be served. Feeling lucky? Raffle prizes will be given away. 10% of all food and alcohol sales will be donated to BARCS!

Fundraisers like this help our mission to save lives. BARCS takes in 12,000 homeless, neglected, abused and lost animals each year. We are open admission and never turn animals away. Your support is greatly needed.

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT*

A mutt-to-market extravaganza! Neighbors and their canine companions are invited to a pooch-friendly sidewalk soirée benefiting BARCS Animal Shelter, featuring food, music, photos, tastings and more!

Admission ($10) includes your first beverage, chips and one beef, chicken or veggie hot dog (complete with gourmet toppings)—plus paw-tapping '60s classics spun by DJ Baby Alcatraz, unlimited puppy love and a donation to protect and defend homeless, abused and neglected animals in our community.

Watch the Orioles take on the Astros all while benefitting BARCS. The first 20,000 fans (15 and over) will receive a Dashboard Hula Bird. Tickets are only $15 in the upper reserves seating area. $5 from each ticket will benefit the BARCS Animal Shelter. Please email romeopaints@aol.com for tickets. Cash is best but Paypal is accepted as long as it’s “Friends and Family.”

BARCS takes in 12,000 homeless, neglected, abused and lost animals each year. We are open-admission and never turn animals away. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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 from HarborQue BBQ. Questions? Email events.barcs@gmail.com

FOP Lodge #69
2822 Nine Mile Circle, Catonsville

On the afternoon of Saturday, September 28 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 28 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.

Adoption Information:

• Adopters need to bring a valid photo ID with their current address. If your current address does not match valid ID, additional proof of address must be provided (official mail, utility bill).
• Adopters may NOT bring their current pets to the event. Adoption counselors from each shelter will be giving all adopters very thorough instructions about acclimating new pets to homes with existing pets.
• All pets are same-day adoptions. Adopters must bring a vehicle that is the appropriate size to transport the pet they adopt.
• Cat carriers, leashes and collars will be available for additional purchase at the event.

On Saturday, June 22nd, get your dog’s photo early with Santa! From 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. you can get in the Christmas spirit early. Enjoy a fun filled afternoon with the outside Tito's Handmade Vodka bar, Austin Eastciders on tap, Dog Gear raffle, live music and puppies! Proceeds from the raffle and the dog themed Tito’s cocktails will be donated to BARCS Animal Shelter.

Kick off the summer on June 22nd, at Papi's Hampden Falls Road Fiesta! Proceeds will be benefitting BARCS Animal Shelter. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids.  That $5 includes Cervezas, Margaritas, Sangria, food, music and more! There will be free giveaways and contests.  Bring a chair, bring your family and friends.  

Category is... Saving Lives! On August 22nd, the queens' show benefits the animals at BARCS! Come join us for Drag Queen Bingo at Points South Latin Kitchen on the third Thursday of every month. It’s FREE to play bingo, and a portion of all food and drink sales will benefit BARCS. Tito's Vodka will donate an additional $1 for every drink sold! 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!

Category is... Saving Lives! On July 18th, the queens' show benefits the animals at BARCS! Come join us for Drag Queen Bingo at Points South Latin Kitchen on the third Thursday of every month. It’s FREE to play bingo, and a portion of all food and drink sales will benefit BARCS. Tito's Vodka will donate an additional $1 for every drink sold! 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!

Take part of your day to enjoy a sweet treat and your favorite coffee drink or fro-yo all while shopping Clarity Belle! Featuring dog lovers gifts and apparel. A portion of boutique sales will be donated to BARCS.

Konkrete Cruisers 1st Annual Show & Shine with 100% proceeds benefiting BARCS Animal Shelter. Bring your family for a fun event. The admission is free to get in. There will be unique lowrider cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can register your own vehicle for $10.

The show is Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

 

Come on out to Mum's annual BBQ to support BARCS Animal Shelter. This event brings you Baltimore rock and roll with the proceeds going to help the animals at the shelter. The $10 cover includes back yard BBQ and grilled Nutter Butters for dessert!
 

Want to find your new cuddly BFF? Then come down to Find Your Next BFF Adoption Event! In partnership with The Asher House and Happy Dog, this event will be held on Tuesday, July 9th at South Point-Port Covington from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Asher, from The Asher House, will be there for you to meet with his 9 rescue pups! There will be both cats and dogs available for adoption. Cat adoption fees will be waived as part of the Maryland 2000 adoption event that is running the month of July. Please bring photo ID and proof of address to adopt. Your best friend will be waiting for you!

South Point-Port Covington location:

101 West Cromwell Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Beginning July 1 through July 31, shelters across the state of Maryland, including BARCS, will be waiving adoption fees for cats and kittens with the collective goal of finding homes for at least 2,000 homeless kitties across the state.

This event includes cats from foster, shelter and in-store locations. Regular adoption procedures still apply. All cats adopted from BARCS are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

All adopters will receive a free wellness exam at a participating veterinary clinic, including the Cat Hospital at Towson (CHAT), a founding partner and sponsor of the Maryland 2,000. Adopters must schedule their appointment directly with the clinic and provide proof of adoption upon visit.

Save your spot for your pets glamour shot to support BARCS at Checkerspot Brewing Company in Baltimore, Maryland. To reserve your spot you must book in advance. The booking fee is $60 and $40 of that goes to BARCS. Spaces go fast so make sure to book ASAP.

 

Are you interested in fostering but aren’t sure what to do next? On July 16 at 6:30 p.m., the BARCS Foster team will be hosting an open house at BARCS (301 Stockholm Street, Baltimore, MD 21230) to help discuss the ins and outs of fostering and answer any questions you may have about opening your home to an animal in need. Please bring your current ID and proof of residence. 

At BARCS, we are an open-admission shelter, taking any animal in no matter the circumstances. When you foster, you save two lives: the animal you take home and the animal who will use the open space you left behind. Email foster@barcs.org with any other questions you may have about the open house. We look forward to seeing you there!

Save your spot for your pets glamour shot to support BARCS at Black Flag Brewing Company in Columbia, Maryland. To save your spot you must book in advance at http://agoldphoto.com/events/baltimore. The booking fee is $60 and $40 of that goes to BARCS. Spaces go fast so make sure to book ASAP.

 

Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certification class fundraiser for the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) Hosted by Amuse Toys.

Save your spot for your pets glamour shot to support BARCS at Checkerspot Brewing Company in Baltimore, Maryland. To reserve your spot you must book in advance. The booking fee is $60 and $40 of that goes to BARCS. Spaces go fast so make sure to book ASAP.

For one day only, bring your dog to paddle, fetch and play in our pool. A $5 cash donation per dog is required. All proceeds will be donated to BARCS. There will be vendors as well as information as to how to adopt. To ensure a safe and fun event, dog owners are asked to follow these rules:

• Dogs must be sociable and friendly towards other dogs
• All dogs must be current on vaccinations
• Please clean up after your dog and take them on regular bathroom breaks to ensure the pool stays clean while the dogs are swimming
• No children under the age of 16 will be allowed unless closely supervised at all times. Please keep in mind this will be a “dog park” atmosphere and although this is a family event, it is not recommended to bring small children.

Contact Eden Mallory at 410.773.9007 or
emallory@merrittclubs.com

Don’t forget to tag @merrittclubs on your Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for a chance to have your pup featured on our Insta story!

On Saturday, August 31st the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) will rent out the Howard County Fairgrounds —thanks to a generous grant from the Petco Foundation—for Adopt-a-Pawlooza, a multi-shelter, mega pet adoption event. All adoption fees are waived! BARCS will be joined by Baltimore County Animal Services, Baltimore Humane Society, The Humane Society of Harford County and the Maryland SPCA.

***ADOPTION FEES ARE WAIVED***

The event will open to the public promptly at 12 p.m. on the morning of August 31st 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. All standard adoption procedures still apply.

Adoption Information:

• Adopters need to bring a valid photo ID with their current address. If the current address does not match valid ID, additional proof of address must be provided (official mail, utility bill).
• Adopters may NOT bring their current pets to the event. Adoption counselors from each shelter will be giving all adopters very thorough instructions about acclimating new pets to homes with existing pets.
• All pets are same-day adoptions. Adopters must bring a vehicle that is the appropriate size to transport the pet they adopt.
• Cat carriers, leashes and collars will be available for additional purchase at the event.

Howard County Fair
2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, Maryland 21794

Bring your four legged pal to AMBER for Yappy Hour! Sip on speciality Tito's Handmade Vodka cocktails while your pup chows down on house-made treats. Percentage of proceeds will go to support BARCS Animal Shelter. Tito's, BARCS, and AMBER giveaways, prizes + more!

For one day only, bring your dog to paddle, fetch and play in our pool. A $5 cash donation per dog is required. Proceeds will benefit BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter) and dogs in need of homes. There will be vendors as well as information as to how to adopt. To ensure a safe and fun event, dog owners are asked to follow these rules:

• Dogs must be sociable and friendly towards other dogs
• All dogs must be current on vaccinations
• Please clean up after your dog and take them on regular bathroom breaks to ensure the pool stays clean while the dogs are swimming

Fort Avenue is an 18 and older club. No one under the age of 18 will be permitted inside.

Members/Non-Members: $5 Donation to BARCS at the door

This one’s for the dogs! Join us for one last day of fun in the sun at our Family Fun Outdoor Pool. Only friendly dogs with up-to-date shots allowed. 100% of the donations will go to BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter!) All ages are welcome.

Contact Erik Jones at 410.821.0160 or ejones@merrittclubs.com.

Don’t forget to tag @merrittclubs on your Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for a chance to have your pup featured on our Insta story!

Great News - Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, & Banquet Room is donating 10% of ALL FOOD SALES, ALL DAY - back to BARCS Animal Shelter on September 12th!
 

Please consider going out to EAT for LUNCH OR DINNER on September 12th, 2019

Please join me on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 6-8pm for the opening of my solo exhibit at the Laughing Pint in Highlandtown. I'll have some of my favorite black and whites on the wall and will be selling many of my other photos, in color and black and white, at VERY reasonable prices to help animals in need. All profits will be donated to BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue Care Shelter). The show will run until November 1, 2019. Stay tuned for more details.

On Saturday, August 10th, Full Tilt Brewing will be hosting a combined adoption event and pet supply drive.

We will have a few furry friends looking for a new home but, if you can't fit another companion right now, you can still help with a donation of select pet supplies in exchange for beer!

Check out the list of BARCS most wanted items:
KONGs (classic shape, either black or red)
Bully sticks
Large Nylabones
Cardboard cat scratchers (https://www.stretchandscratch.com/)

But anything from the list here would be much appreciated: https://barcs.org/donate/#our-wish-list

Bring your receipt(s) and still-packaged product(s) for the following rewards in return:
$5 - Free small pour (5oz)
$10 - Free full pour (12oz or 16oz depending on specific beer)
$20 - Free flight
$25 - Free Crowler
$50 - Free T-Shirt and full pour beer
$100 - Free T-Shirt, hat, and full pour beer

On Thursday, September 19th from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m., your furry four-legged friends are being invited on to World of Beers patio for Yappy Hour with Sierra Nevada. While supplies last, bring your dog to hang on the patio and purchase a Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest and receive a squeaky toy. Limit one toy per dog, while supplies last. We will also be selling raffle tickets for a Sierra Nevada hammock and prize package with 100% of raffle proceeds going to support BARCS Animal Shelter!

It's the Dog Days of Summer, so it only makes sense to host a YAPPY RIDE! Join Nick and Kelly as they sprint, climb and dance their way through 45 minutes before heading over to our Yappy Hour benefitting BARCS Animal Shelter at Raw Bar!

Want to bring your pup to Yappy Hour but also want to take class? You're in luck! Lyndsay, Kerry, Maddie and Abby from the Dogs Of Charm City team will be taking up to 8 dogs on a 45 minute structured group walk in Canton Waterfront Park while you sweat it out. Your dog’s adventure will be documented from start to finish with photos and videos. Meet up with your dog at Raw Bar after class for BARCS Yappy Hour for dog-friendly froyo and happy hour specials!

All friendly, socialized dogs welcome. We ask that your dog be up to date on vaccinations and healthy. No leash manners required to take part in the pack walk, but we ask that you leave your dog at home if he/she has leash aggression or does not do well in a group setting. Non-retractable leashes only, please! E-mail Emma@revuup.com to reserve your spot. Hurry, because these spots will fill up quickly!

After class, Raw Bar's Happy Hour will be extended for us, so come support BARCS while enjoying a drink or an appetizer with your #REVTRIBE. All are welcome, including clients without dogs!

Punk 4 Pups is a charity benefit show for BARCS featuring local bands:

Strong Zero
Old Bay Thrashers
Paperback Tragedy
Urban Crater.

Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Ottobar in Baltimore (2549 N. Howard St.)

DOORS: 6 p.m.

TICKETS:
21 years old+: $13 online
Under 21 years: $15 online
(There will be a $2 up-charge on all ticket sold at the door)

https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BaltimoreAnimalRescueCare/Punk4Pups.html

Big 'thank yous' to...

🐾 Ottobar for the donation of their venue for this event!

🐾 These awesome bands for donating their talent!

🐾 Artist Rebecca Madariaga for donating the poster art!

🐾 Our friend Romeo Santos for organizing this exciting new event!

Join Mysty Edrington & DJ Supreme on Saturday, September 21 at Merritt Clubs Canton for a Spin/Boot Camp mashup benefiting BARCS Animal Shelter.

11:30 AM Spin (45 min)
12:30 PM Boot Camp (45 min) on the basketball court

After class, meet with adoptable dogs from BARCS and enjoy drink specials at LM Fresh Café.

Members & non-members: $25 to participate in one or both workouts.

Taste all you can care to taste over 150 international, domestic and locally Maryland beers and domestic wines and schnapps. All of your favorite craft beers and perfectly paired wines will be served to highlight the great Beer Hall theme.

All show features are undercover- so rain or shine - there are no issues with weather.

BARK-TOBER. NEW THIS YEAR! Does your pup like the pilsners? Bring your dogs with you….we’ll have the treats. There will be a DOG COSTUME CONTEST. As well – we’ll be RACING THE DACHSHUNDS!! Prizes awarded for the fastest little wiener in town. To register your pet, email jcarter@triggeragency.com. Prizes will be awarded.

NEW VIP Ticket Experience. The VIP Tickets will be more exclusive this year. A VIP ticket offers guests 2 extra hours of drinking, a reduced crowd, 2 sliders or sausages from our meat cage, and a LARGER 14 ounce plastic STEIN.

OOMPAH BANDS and LIVE MUSIC ABOUND! Roll out the barrel! Authentic oompah and polka bands will keep you moving along with great live music from your favorite regional bands. Show us your best Chicken Dance moves.

The WURST SCHLOSS returns. The Castle of Sausage.

We’ll be serving up the best sausages and beef around. VIP Guests get eats included.

OTHER GREAT FOOD. There will be several brat concessionaires who will be offering the best sausages and German food along with food trucks and your festival faves! Enjoy all your favorites!! Food will be purchased ala carte.

FUN CONTESTS. Beef up your forearms for the Stein Holding Contest. Eat that extra bratwurst for the chance to win the Biggest Beer Belly Competition.

BEER GAMES ARENA & GREAT CONTESTS! Cornhole, Tricycle Races, Beer Stein Holding, The Best Beer Belly Competition, The Miss Oktoberfest Competition, Fingerhalkn! Prize $$ available for some contests!

 

Admission Options
VIP Ticket - $75
(plus taxes & fees)

Includes VIP Access 12-6pm. Souvenir Stein for All You Care To Taste Beers, Wines & Spirits, Specialty VIP beer tastings, VIP washrooms, 2 EXTRA HOURS of sampling, a larger 14 ounce mug, 2 sliders or sausages, & all live entertainment.

Saturday Regular Admission Tickets: $40 Advance
(plus taxes & fees)
Includes admission into the event from 2pm-6pm, Souvenir tasting glass, unlimited all you care to taste beer sampling, and all live entertainment

Designated Driver Tickets: $25 Available Onsite Only
(plus taxes & fees)
Access from 2pm - 6pm
Includes admission into the event only.

Calling ALL ANIMAL LOVERS!
We are headed back to Kelsey's Restaurant, Irish Pub, & Banquet Room for our annual, and largest fundraiser of the year! Please join us for a crafty good time AND help BARCS Animal Shelter too!
Come early for dinner or eat while you paint! Jen Terry will guide you through the creative process while you enjoy time with friends and family - Your ticket includes everything you need to create your sign, including hardware and instruction. Every project is made to order, therefore you must pre-register by 9/5 - This one usually sells fast!
You can also see ALL OF THE PROJECTS being offered here:
https://www.rusticrevivalco.com/store/c153/8%2F26_-_PASADENA_-_The_Greene_Turtle_-_630PM.html

Get a pawsitive start to your weekend with Rooftop Yoga at the Shops at Kenilworth benefiting BARCS Animal Shelter and Show Your Soft Side! Join us Saturday, September 28 from 8:00am-10:00am for a morning of unFURgettable fun at an awesome price.

Enjoy an outdoor 60 minute practice (all levels) instructed by Yogi Karen White & music by DJ Neil Paul on the upper deck of our garage, then refuel and unwind inside with breakfast, refreshments, adoptable pups and more!

$10 Ticket includes yoga session, breakfast, coffee and mimosas, meet & greets, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Shops at Kenilworth prize basket (additional tickets available for purchase at event)! All Proceeds Benefit BARCS and Show Your Soft Side.

Stay tuned for registration!

*BYO Mat, Water Bottle & Towel

-7:15am-8:00am: Check In (find a spot for your mat)
-8:00am-9:00am: 60 Minute Instruction with Yoga Instructor Karen White and DJ Neil Paul
-9:00am-10:00am: Refuel and Unwind
-Breakfast from The Lyfe Café and Ashley's Sweet Beginnings
-Coffee & Mimosa Bar by Kenilworth Wine & Spirits
-Mix & Mingle with Softies (William Vanzela & Gerrard Sheppard) and Adoptable Pups and Kittens from Animal Allies Rescue Foundation (AARF) and BARCS
-Raffle Giveaway

*While we’d love to meet your four-legged friend, please keep pets at home.
*Trader Joe’s opens at 8am. Inside shops open at 10am. See individual store for hours. www.TheShopsatKenilworth.com

Learn more about the organizations joining us that day by visiting the following links:
https://showyoursoftside.org/
https://barcs.org/
https://animalalliesrescue.org/

Kittens and Coffee: A Charitable Networking Event with BARCS

Start your morning networking and cuddling with adoptable kittens, along with a short presentation on what's new at BARCS, Maryland's largest animal shelter. This adorable, informative and FREE event will take place on Thursday, September 12 from 8:30-10 a.m. on the 6th-floor lounge in SPACES Stadium Square (145 W. Ostend Street, Baltimore, MD 21230). Space is limited, so please reserve your spot below.

Come sample 40 homebrewed beers and vote for your favorites. Brewers win cool prizes, lots of awesome beer, KOE rocking out, food available. $10 entry (at the door) and proceeds go to BARCS Animal Shelter. 10 years strong and keeping the spirit of Baltimore Beer Week alive!

Pawtect this house! Join BARCS at the Under Armour Campus (1020 Hull Street,

Baltimore, MD 21230) on October 10 for an exciting adoption event. Our BFF Waggin’ will be on site with lots of adoptable cats and dogs from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. 

 

Bring your family and find your new BFF! Standard adoption fees and procedures still apply.

Join us for TBFMD's 4th Annual Rooftop Day celebration! Register now to host your October 5th rooftop party to benefit needy dogs in Maryland through The Buddy Foundation of Maryland and BARCS! We'll help with party packs, contests, and so much more!

Join us for a yappy hour supporting BARCS Animal Shelter at Diamondback Brewery! Enjoy some pooch hooch and live music—and support the official kickoff of BARCStoberfest giving in SoBo.

A $5+ donation (cash or Venmo) to BARCS gets you a wristband good for discounted beer and food.

Live music by Skribe. Dogs are welcome on the patio (nothing against cats). We hope to see you there!

https://www.barcstoberfest.org/

It's about that time again for Oktoberfest !
Our annual tapping party for Festbier is on September 18 from 6 p.m. -10 p.m. We'll have live music from the Cobb Brothers, contests, and a portion of our proceeds that we raise that night will be going to BARCS !
 

Join Nacho Mama's on Tuesday, September 17th for YAPPY HOUR! Tito's Handmade Vodka is teaming up with us to support BARCS Animal Shelter! $1 from every Tito's beverage goes to BARCS and we'll have some swag and giveaways for both you and your FurKid!

Members/Non-Members: $5 Donation at the door

OPEN TO MEMBERS and NON-MEMBERS! Bring your dog and his best pal to swim before we drain the outdoor pools. Bathing stations will be available for after the swim. All dogs must be friendly, up to date on their shots, and on a leash. $5 donations for BARCS Animal Shelter at the door. Please register at our Welcome Desk.

Join Sagamore Pendry Baltimore and Dogs of Charm City for an end-of-season dog swim at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore pool on Monday October 7th from 5-7pm! 💦 Tickets are $15/dog with proceeds going to BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter). Towels will be provided for dry off.

Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase at the Sagamore Pendry pool bar. Dogs of Charm City will have an on-site pop-up shop with retail items available for purchase.

To ensure a safe and fun event, dog owners are asked to follow these rules:
- Dogs must be friendly towards other dogs
- All dogs must be current on vaccinations
- Please ensure that your dog uses the bathroom prior to entering the pool deck

*TICKET QUANTITY IS LIMITED