A BARCS volunteer found 4-month-old Eve left outside by the main shelter gates in critical condition. Little Eve was weak and scared, and the volunteer immediately brought her into the shelter to receive medical care. Her examination revealed that Eve was emaciated, dehydrated, lethargic and hypothermic. She was covered in urine, feces and motor oil, and her fur was patchy with areas of hair loss, scabbing and sores.

Baltimore City Animal Control responded to a devastating call. Inside a dark, powerless house, they found Bambi, a young dog, confined to a filthy crate. Emaciated, with open sores and her ribs and spine painfully visible, she was standing on wire with no tray for comfort. Nearby, a cat named Oreo was also severely malnourished, his long coat hiding the bones that jutted out beneath.

One-month-old Lil Soup came to BARCS alongside her mom and kitten siblings through no fault of her own. During their initial veterinary evaluation, Lil Soup and her siblings were treated for moderate dehydration, nasal discharge, and fleas. In the following days, it was noted that Lil Soup had labored breathing.

Sweet Boy George came to BARCS due to no fault of his own. His right eye had a visibly painful wound, and during his initial evaluation, he was administered antibiotics and pain medication. However, Boy George was very uncomfortable while being examined and required sedation to better assess his condition.

Baltimore City Animal Control responded to a call about pets who were being starved and living in unsafe conditions, along with a deceased dog in a home. Upon arrival, officers encountered a chilling scene. In the basement of the home, they found a deceased dog, an underweight cat, and Wendell, an extremely emaciated dog who was laying in a pile of trash and feces.

Little 1-year-old Mason was hit by a car and rushed to an emergency veterinary hospital in dire state by Baltimore City Animal Control officers. At the hospital, Mason received immediate treatment for his wounds and pain and, once he was more comfortable, x-rays were taken to evaluate the extent of his injuries.

Baltimore City Animal Control responded to a call about a 4-month-old puppy that reportedly sustained severe injuries after a former member of the household became hostile and kicked or threw her down the stairs.

Boo Kitty, a sweet senior, arrived at BARCS through no fault of her own seeking medical attention and a loving home. An evaluation by our veterinary team revealed she had fleas and severe dental disease with missing and tartar-covered teeth.

Sweet Klondike Bar, a lost cat seeking help at BARCS, arrived with what seemed to be an injured leg. Our veterinary team discovered he was dehydrated with a 1-inch infected wound on his front left leg, causing significant swelling and making it painful for him to bear weight or flex his elbow.

Senior gentleman Ken arrived at BARCS as a lost dog. A compassionate volunteer decided to foster Ken, setting the stage for a hopeful new chapter. However, as Ken settled into his foster home, his foster parents noticed something unusual—Ken's head bobbed, resembling a playful bobblehead toy, and these episodes became more frequent, lasting for minutes at a time.

Zig Zag, who had been living outdoors, came to BARCS after a concerned citizen noticed her limping in pain. Despite no visible broken bones or bleeding wounds, our veterinary team found a femur fracture in her right hind leg, dehydration, and fleas on her coat during the examination.

Cheetah Kitten, once a free-spirited outdoor cat, found her way to BARCS when a caring soul noticed her struggling with a painful leg injury. Upon evaluation, our veterinary team found a deep wound, infection, and a fracture in her right hind leg, making it impossible for her to bear weight.

Persephone arrived at BARCS after concerned citizens discovered her abandoned with a potentially injured leg. They promptly contacted Baltimore City Animal Control, who brought her to the shelter and safety.

Carolina, a 4-month-old puppy, had been tied to the banister of a vacant house. When officers arrived at the location, they noted that she had a severely injured leg that was actively bleeding. As they approached her, they realized that the lower half of her leg and foot was almost entirely severed from the upper half of her leg.

Sweet Marley's journey began when she was found alone, tied to the pole of a vacant porch before being brought to BARCS. The poor girl looked like she had seen better days, appearing very thin with wounds in different parts of her body.

Schmoopie came into the care of BARCS when someone witnessed her being hit by a car and rushed her to the ER for help. Their team examined her thoroughly and discovered that she had a pulmonary contusion and her body was bruised, but she was thankfully in pretty good shape given the circumstances.

Baltimore City Animal Control officers had received a call about a lost puppy who had been hit by a car. Officers were able to safely contain sweet Nora, as we named her, and bring her directly to BARCS for immediate medical care.

Baltimore City Animal Control received a call about a dog thrown away in a silver trash can. The dog was severely matted, unable to move, and in excruciating pain. Officers brought her back to BARCS to be seen immediately by our shelter veterinary team. We named her Celadon, Cellie for short.

Baltimore City Animal Control officers had responded to a call about an abandoned cat. It was reported that citizens witnessed Strawberry Milkshake, as we named him, being repeatedly slammed against a dumpster. X-rays showed that he sustained a fracture so severe that his bone shattered; he also had a fracture in his right hip joint.

BARCS came into the care of a tiny puppy we named Carin. Carin was very clearly sick; her condition was rapidly deteriorating. Unfortunately, Carin tested positive for parvovirus, a deadly illness that affects unvaccinated puppies and dogs.