Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)
Hope Sapaula is a highly experienced veterinary technician with a broad range of expertise in anesthesia and surgery for both exotic and domestic pets. Currently serving as a Reserve Veterinary Technician at The Humane Society of the United States and a Relief Veterinary Surgery Technician at Montgomery County Humane Society, Hope has developed a strong ability to prepare patients for surgery, calculate controlled substances, and train other technicians in various technical skills. Previous roles include Relief Senior Surgery Technician/Anesthesiologist at Wheaton Animal Hospital, and positions at several other institutions such as Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Humane Rescue Alliance, and Best Friends Veterinary Hospital. Hope's career spans multiple years in which strong training and mentorship capabilities have been demonstrated in collaboration with veterinary students and interns. Education includes studies from Central Philippine University and Montgomery College.
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Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)
The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) is the largest companion animal shelter in Maryland and the only open-admission shelter in Baltimore City. BARCS takes in more than 10,000 animals yearly—including dogs, cats, small companion animals, wildlife, farm animals and exotics. BARCS serves as a resource to the community for citizens and their animals in need. In just a few years, BARCS significantly increased the number of animals saved from 2% in 2005 (under Animal Control) to over 90% dogs and cats saved in 2019. The shelter’s services include: providing housing and lifesaving care to homeless animals, public education and outreach, tracking lost and found pets, offering low cost vaccinations and microchip clinics, pet licensing, and the Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) of community cats. In addition to the aforementioned services, BARCS provides families and individuals the opportunity to adopt loving companion animals and save lives. As Maryland’s largest open admission shelter, BARCS does not turn away any animal in need of shelter, food and a loving touch. BARCS grants refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost or surrendered animal that comes through our door.