Adoption Events
For information about the adoption process at BARCS, or to have your application pre-approved before attending one of our events, click here.
Subaru Loves Pets: BARCS Adoption Event
Hey, folks! That’s not a kitty purr you hear rumbling in the distance—it’s a Subaru engine! 🚗🐾 On Saturday, November 7, from 12 to 4 PM, BARCS is teaming up with our friends at Heritage Subaru Catonsville for an adoption event, thanks to Subaru Loves Pets. Stop by to meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets—you just might find your next best friend waiting to head home with you.
Heritage Subaru Catonsville, 6624 Baltimore National Pike Suite A, Baltimore, MD 21228
Jump Into Joy Pet Adoption Event at BARCS
💜 We’re jumping into joy! Join BARCS and Petco Love on Sunday, November 8, from 11 AM to 4 PM at BARCS for the Jump into Joy Pet Adoption Event with The Cat in the Hat! This nationwide celebration is all about adoption and the pets who make life a little more joyful. Stop by to meet your new best friend and find a little extra fun and a whole lot of love!
BARCS, 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
Unbe-leaf-able Adoption Event at Petco Timonium
🍂 Sweater weather meets adoption day! Join us for the Unbe-leaf-able Adoption Event at Petco Timonium on Saturday, November 14, from 12 to 4 PM. The BFF Waggin' will be on site with adoptable animals ready to meet you, and adoption fees are waived for all animals adopted at the event.
Petco Timonium, 1719 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
The Big Catch Adoption Event at Bass Pro Shops
🎣🐾 Reel in a new best friend at The Big Catch adoption event at Bass Pro Shops on Saturday, November 21, from 12 to 4 PM! The BFF Waggin’ will be on site with adoptable pups and kitties ready to meet you, so bring your friends and family and see who you click with.
Bass Pro Shops, 7000 Arundel Mills Cir Suite E-2, Hanover, MD 21076
Whisker Wonderland Adoption Event at Petco Ellicott City
❄️ Have a meowy little Christmas with a new furry friend! Get ready to sleigh your search for a new best friend at the Whisker Wonderland Adoption Event at Petco Ellicott City on Saturday, December 5, from 12 to 4 PM. Stop by to meet adorable, adoptable animals ready to make your holidays paws-itively magical. Your purr-fect match might be waiting to make your season bright!
Petco Ellicott City, 10060 US Hwy 40 G-150, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Happy Howliday Adoption Event at Petco Towson
🎅 Have a furry little helper on your wish list? 🐾 The Happy Howliday Adoption Event is sleigh-ing its way to Petco Towson on Saturday, December 19, from 12 to 4 PM! Stop by to meet adorable, adoptable pets hoping to find their forever homes and be part of the family for many howl-idays to come. Your purr-fect match might just make your spirits bright all year long!
Petco Towson, 6325 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Find Your BOO!
Find Your BOO! at BARCS 👻🎃 Looking for your perfect boo? You just might find them at BARCS! Join us on Sunday, November 1, for a spooktacular adoption event filled with Halloween spirit, adorable adoptable animals, and a chance to meet your new best friend. Adoption fees are waived!
BARCS Animal Shelter, 2490 Giles Rd., Baltimore, MD, 21225
22nd Annual BARCStoberfest
Celebrating 22 Years of Baltimore's Largest Pet-Friendly Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026! BARCStoberfest is so much more than just a "W-A-L-K" in the park... it's a 5K run, a beer garden, a family friendly festival with games and entertainment, but most importantly an annual fundraising lifeline for thousands of animals at BARCS.
Howl-o-Ween Adoption Event at Petco Severna Park
Join us Saturday, October 17, from 12–4 PM for the Howl-o-Ween Adoption Event at Petco Severna Park, where adoptable dogs and cats from the BFF Waggin' are ready to meet their new families, with adoption fees waived for every pet adopted that day.
Petco Severna Park, 571 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
Fire Museum Adoption Event at the Fire Museum of Maryland
🚒🐾 Sound the alarm for adoption! Join us Saturday, October 10, from 12–4 PM at the Fire Museum of Maryland for the Fire Museum Adoption Event. Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and cats, learn more about their personalities, and maybe find your next best friend while enjoying an afternoon at the museum!
Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301-R York Rd, Lutherville, MD 21093
Meowtoberfest at Manor Hill Farm
Head to Manor Hill for an afternoon of adoptable cuties, live music, and farm fun, with plenty of chances to meet your next best friend while soaking in the atmosphere.
Manor Hill Farm Brewery, 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Fall Into Fun Adoption Event at Petco Rosedale
🐾🍎 Stop by the Fall Into Fun Adoption Event at Petco Rosedale on Saturday, September 26, from 12–4 PM, where the BFF Waggin' will bring adorable, adoptable dogs and cats hoping to be the apple of your eye — and adoption fees are waived for every pet adopted at the event!
Petco Rosedale, 8640 Pulaski Hwy Ste 104, Baltimore, MD 21237
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Thursday, September 24, from 3–7 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Saturday, September 19, from 12–4 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Four Counties 4 Paws at Mount Airy Lanes
🎳🐾 Roll on over to Four Counties 4 Paws on Saturday, September 12, from 12–4 PM at Mt. Airy Lanes and OFF Center! The BFF Waggin’ will be there with some adoptable cats and dogs, alongside food and drinks, games, and local vendors for an afternoon of fun.
Mount Airy Bowling Lanes, 304 Center St, Mt Airy, MD 21771
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Thursday, September 10, from 3–7 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
2nd Annual Bagger for BARCS Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Bagger for BARCS Fundraiser Tournament! All proceeds benefit BARCS, helping animals in our community. Plus, the BARCS Offsite Adoption Team will be on site from 12–4 PM with adoptable animals, along with raffles, prizes, music from DJ Tony2Turnt, and plenty of food and drinks to enjoy throughout the day.
Dundalk American Legion Post 38, 3300 Dundalk Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222
Ronnie & Rico’s TAILgate for BARCS!
🏈🐶 Ronnie & Rico are calling all MVPs! From September 3–6, Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and his BARCS pup Rico are sponsoring waived adoption fees for all animals at BARCS. Stop by during adoption hours to meet your new best friend, and kick off the weekend with Ronnie himself at BARCS on Thursday from 4–5 PM. Every adopter will also receive a goodie bag from Stella & Chewy’s and a Duke’s bandana, while supplies last.
The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
Final Underdog & Cat! Adoption Day of the Summer at Under Armour Brand House Campus Store
BARCS and Under Armour wrap up their summer adoption series on Wednesday, September 2, from 4–7 PM at the Under Armour Brand House Campus Store in Baltimore, with adoptable dogs and cats, the BFF Waggin', local vendors, giveaways, and cold beer from Checkerspot Brewing Company, plus 20% off in-store for attendees and 50% off for adopters.
Under Armour Brand House Campus Store, 101 Performance Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Thursday, August 27, from 3–7 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Stop, Drop, Adopt Adoption Event at Whitemarsh Firehouse
☀️ Join us at Whitemarsh Firehouse for Stop, Drop, Adopt! Spend your Tuesday evening meeting adoptable dogs and cats, enjoying local food trucks, and finding your new best friend. Thanks to Best Friends Animal Society, adoption fees are waived for animals adopted during the event!
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, 10331 Philadelphia Rd, White Marsh, MD 21162
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Thursday, August 20, from 3–7 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Sandy Paws Adoption Event at Petco Timonium
Join us for the Sandy Paws Adoption Event at Petco Timonium on Saturday, August 16, from 12–4 PM! The BFF Waggin' will be there with some adorable, adoptable dogs and cats ready to meet you, and adoption fees are waived for all animals adopted at the event.
Petco Timonium, 1719 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Saturday, August 8, from 12–4 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Saturday, August 1, from 12–4 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
PetSmart Pop-Up Adoption Event at PetSmart Towson
Join us on Saturday, July 25th, for the PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week event at PetSmart Towson (1238 Putty Hill Ave) from 12–4 PM. Stop by the BFF Waggin' to meet some of our adorable, adoptable dogs and cats looking for loving homes.
PetSmart Towson, 1238 Putty Hill Ave, Towson, MD 21286
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Thursday, July 23, from 3–7 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Sunday, July 19, from 12–4 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
UnderDog Adoption Days at Under Armour Brand House
This summer, BARCS is teaming up with Under Armour for UnderDog Adoption Days, a monthly series helping Baltimore pets find loving homes. Meet the BFF Waggin' filled with adoptable cats and dogs looking for their Happy Tails. Join us on July 16 from 4 to 7:30 PM at the Under Armour Brand House Campus Store for adoptable animals, local pet goodies, giveaways, and more. Every adoption makes a real difference, and you might just meet your new best friend.
Under Armour Brand House, 101 Performance Dr, Baltimore, MD 21230
Kramer & Jess' All Paws Home: 10-hour adoption event
Our friends Kramer and Jess from Mix 106.5 are stepping up in a big way with a bold mission: Get 106 animals out of the shelter and into loving homes in just one day.
Join us on Saturday, July 11, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM for All Paws Home, a one-day, 10-hour adoption marathon event hosted by Kramer and Jess. We’re waiving adoption fees to help cats, dogs, and other furry friends find the homes they’ve been waiting for.
BARCS Animal Shelter, 2490 Giles Road, Baltimore, MD 21225
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Thursday, July 9, from 3–7 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh
☀️ Peace, love, and adoptable pets! Join BARCS on Thursday, July 2, from 3–7 PM as we take over the Summer of Love Pet Adoption Store at THE AVENUE at White Marsh. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, this pop-up event brings together Maryland shelters to help pets find loving homes. Stop by, meet adorable cats and dogs, and maybe find your new best friend!
THE AVENUE at White Marsh, 8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Summer Fun Adoption Event at Petco Severna Park
Join us on Saturday, June 27 from 12–4 PM at Petco Severna Park for the Summer Fun Adoption Event! The BFF Waggin’ will be rolling in with adoptable dogs and cats ready to meet their match, make some new memories, and hopefully head home with a family of their own.
Petco Severna Park, 571 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146
Paws at Ace Adoption Event at Ace Hardware Ellicot City
🐾🛠️ Need a New Best Friend? We've Got the Fix! Join us at Ace Hardware Ellicott City on Saturday, June 20, from 12–4 PM for the Paws at Ace Adoption Event! The BFF Waggin' will be on site with some adorable, adoptable dogs and cats looking for loving homes!
Ace Hardware Ellicott City, 10325 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
UnderDog Adoption Days at Under Armour Brand House
This summer, BARCS is teaming up with Under Armour for UnderDog Adoption Days, a monthly series helping pets in Baltimore find loving homes. Meet the BFF Waggin' packed with adoptable cats and dogs all searching for their Happy Tails. Join us June 17, 4–7:30 PM at the Under Armour Brand House Campus Store, with adoptable animals, local pet goodies, giveaways, and more. Every adoption right now makes a real difference, and this is a great opportunity to be part of it — and maybe meet your new best friend!
Under Armour Brand House, 101 Performance Dr, Baltimore, MD 21230
Sun’s Out Tongues Out Adoption Event at Petco Glen Burnie
☀️ Join us on Friday, June 13 from 12–4 PM at Petco Glen Burnie for the Sun’s Out Tongues Out Adoption Event! The BFF Waggin’ will be on site with adoptable dogs and cats ready to meet their match, bring some sunshine into someone’s day, and hopefully head home with a new family. Stop by to say hello and see if your perfect summer companion is waiting for you.
Petco Glen Burnie, 6631 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061