Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS)

Welcome to the Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS), a non-profit organization created in July 2005 to take over the operations of the city animal shelter and work directly with Baltimore City Animal Control.

BARCS takes in almost 12,000 animals a year and we need your help! Your assistance, whether through adoption, volunteering, or donation will greatly support us in our mission and help find homes for the thousands of animals we receive each year. As a community, we can make a difference in the lives of homeless and neglected animals.