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.

Non Profit

Veterinary & Pet

Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)

Jennifer Brause

Claire Jensen

Kelly Kendle

Mica Varga

Dakota Sears

Michelle Pease Kalaskey

Tawnie Parkereño

Amanda Nastalski

Veronika Graham

Julia Davies

Noelle Patterson

Kenny Horman

Debra Rahl

Lisa Morabito

Bobbie Mammato

Bailey Deacon

Karen Broughton

Administrative and Management Team

Board and Governance Team

Veterinary and Animal Care Team

Teams at Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)

Administrative and Management Team

Board and Governance Team

Veterinary and Animal Care Team