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Program: Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Adoption Program

Agency: Baltimore City Health Department


Resource Number: 52846225
Alternate name: BARCS

 Description

PET ADOPTION: Offers animals for adoption that are Spay/neutered, all age-appropriate vaccinations, flea and parasite treatments, microchip, and a starter bag of Hill’s Science Diet brand pet food. 




Program Phones:
410-396-4695Main
410-783-6266Fax
Senior Administrator
 Jen Brause
Founder & Executive Director

Website: www.barcs.org
 Email: [email protected]

Location information
Sites offering this program
+ 2490 Giles Road ->
2490 Giles Road  
Location: 2490 Giles Road
Brooklyn, MD 21225 (Map)

Hours of operation 		Program Hours:
Hours may vary during holidays.
Program Hours:

Open:
Closed:
Mon
2PM
6PM		Tue
2PM
6PM		Wed
2PM
6PM		Thu
2PM
6PM		Fri
2PM
6PM		Sat
11AM
4 PM 		Sun
11AM
4PM


Description: Off Cherry Hill Road.
Bus Service: Lines and routes nearby 26, 67, 73, and 94.
Mailing Address: 2490 Giles Road, Brooklyn, MD 21225
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years old.
Languages: Accommodations Possible.
Application Process: Call for information or visit the website. Potential adopters must interact with the animals they are interested in and complete an adoption application. Once a selection has been made, applicants meet with a BARCS Adoption Counselor and attend adoption class to learn about history of the pet.
Payment methods:
Program Fees: Varies. Cash, Debit or Credit payments accepted.
Documents Required: Provide proof of a current address and current photo ID. Complete an adoption application.
Normal Wait Time: Varies.
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
MD-Anne Arundel County
MD-Baltimore County
MD-Baltimore City
MD-Carroll County
MD-Harford County
MD-Howard County
Volunteering: Volunteer opportunities are available.
Volunteer requirements: Visit website for information.
Volunteer duties: Visit website for information.



 

Agency Background

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TaxiCard
Tax Status: None or unknown
Legal Status: Government - City





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