Anne Arundel Veterinary Hospital

04/20/2025

Guys would like to wish everyone a happy Easter! Remember to keep the candy, chocolate, and leftovers out of reach to keep your pets safe.

04/09/2025

BARCS OUT OF SPACE: In a little more than 48 hours, 100 new animals have entered BARCS—both dogs and cats. We are completely out of space for dogs and nearly out of space for cats. It has been four months since our shelter reached this point, but we know what comes next. The warmer seasons always bring an influx of animals in need, and last week’s weather tells us that we are about to enter the emergency portion of the year.

Right now, our team is working tirelessly to provide care, comfort, and safety to every new animal entering our shelter. We are doing everything possible to make space, but we can’t do it alone. Only our community can help animals leave safely—opening kennels for the next arrivals and preventing the heartbreaking reality of euthanasia for space. This is a decision our staff and volunteers never want to face, but without urgent action, we will have no choice.

Here’s how you can help today:

🐾 Adopt: Adoption fees are waived starting today through the weekend. Every adoption includes a spay/neuter, microchip, and up-to-date vaccines.

🐾 Foster: We urgently need fosters, especially for large adult dogs. Even short-term fostering saves lives by freeing up kennel space.

🐾 Donate: The costs of caring for 100 new animals—feeding them, providing medical treatment, and keeping them safe—are already mounting. Every dollar makes a difference.

🐾 Rescue Partners: Rescue partners are needed to pull animals from the shelter. If you are an existing partner, please reach out to help. If you are a rescue but not an existing partner, please contact our Rescue Coordinator ([email protected]) to fill out an application.

BARCS is committed to showing every animal that this isn’t their last stop—it’s the start of something better. But we need your help to make that happen.

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03/22/2025

We love the work we do with the BARCS Franky Fund pets. 💗

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, BARCS has been able to provide medical care to hundreds of animals each year through the Franky Fund. A pivotal factor in achieving this has been our partnerships with local veterinary hospitals and clinics. BARCS is so grateful for these partnerships, as they play a significant role in saving the lives of thousands of homeless shelter animals in need of emergency and specialized medical attention.

This week, our heartfelt thanks go out to the wonderful team at Anne Arundel Veterinary Hospital. The care provided by the AAVH team has touched the lives of countless BARCS animals, including Triceratops, who received urgent treatment, all made possible by the incredible generosity of our amazing Franky Fund partner.

Poor 9-month-old Triceratops was found in distress, clearly trying to communicate that he wasn’t feeling well. Upon arrival at BARCS, his initial veterinary intake revealed that he had periodontal disease, a broken tooth with crust and bruising on his upper lip around the tooth's area, and fleas. He was promptly treated for fleas, given pain medication, and started on antibiotics to prevent infection, all while remaining friendly, cooperative, and purring through it all. Over the next few days, his dental condition worsened, with swelling and painful mouth ulcers making it hard for him to eat. At that point, it was decided that the best path forward was to transfer Triceratops to our incredible Franky Fund partner for specialized care, ensuring that this sweet kitten could finally feel comfortable and get back to being his adorable self.

Once in the care of the AAVH team, the ever-sweet Triceratops underwent a successful dental extraction. Afterward, he was reported to be a champ—and it was clear he was feeling much better! Once stable, he returned to BARCS for the next step on his journey to finding a loving home.

Things soon improved for Triceratops as he continued to recover at BARCS, and it wasn’t long before he was adopted into a loving home, forever changing his life. We’re so happy for him and wish him a lifetime of happiness and health!

Thank you to Anne Arundel Veterinary Hospital for all of the love and care you give to the BARCS animals who come through your doors!

We would not be able to do what we do without them—and without YOU, our Franky Fund donors. This program relies completely on private donations. Please help us always be ready to save animals like Triceratops by giving to our Franky Fund.

You can donate on this link https://www.barcs.org/franky-fund

03/03/2025

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02/12/2025

Sidewalks are cleared and we are open!

02/11/2025

We will be closing at 4pm today, 2/11/25, due to inclement weather. Thank you and stay safe!

02/03/2025

Happy work anniversary to these two! We appreciate all your hard work and dedication over the years! Kelly has been here for 4 years now, and Megan has been here 18 years! We are lucky to have you both on the team. 💗

01/05/2025

Monday morning we will be closed due to inclement weather. We will update our Facebook as the storm comes through.
Please keep yourselves and your pets warm and safe.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!

10/28/2024

We love working with BARCS Animal Shelter

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, BARCS provides medical care to hundreds of animals each year through the Franky Fund. A key part of this effort is our partnerships with local veterinary hospitals and clinics.BARCS is so grateful for these partnerships, as they play a significant role in saving the lives of thousands of homeless shelter animals in need of emergency and specialized medical attention.

This week, our heartfelt thanks go out to the wonderful team at Anne Arundel Veterinary Hospital. The care provided by the AAVH team has touched the lives of countless BARCS animals, including California, who received urgent treatment, all made possible by the incredible generosity of our amazing Franky Fund partner.

Friendly California came to BARCS as a stray after a caretaker noticed her struggling with what appeared to be an injury. When our veterinary team examined her, they discovered that she was not only wounded but also severely matted, especially around her hips and legs, with a circular wound hidden beneath the dense fur. She was also underweight. Poor California’s left hind leg was lame and painful during the exam, so we quickly shaved her bum and cleaned her up, freeing her from that matted fur prison. We provided her with antibiotics and pain medication to keep her comfortable, and a feeding plan to help her gain weight safely. X-rays revealed not only the wound but also two fractures in her hind leg femur that required surgery. Despite her situation, this sweet girl remained friendly throughout the process. It was determined that she would need to be transferred to our Franky Fund partner for an amputation surgery, a crucial step in restoring her quality of life.

California was such a trooper with the AAVH team! They took excellent care of her during her complex amputation surgery, and thanks to their dedication, she came through with flying colors. Once she was ready, California returned to BARCS with a new lease on life and an e-collar (which she definitely wasn’t a fan of)!

Once back, California initially struggled with a lack of appetite. However, after two days, she began to improve and blossom. It didn’t take long for her to catch someone’s eye, and before we knew it, California was adopted! Yay, California! We wish you the best—you truly deserve the world!

Thank you to Anne Arundel Veterinary Hospital for your prompt aid of an animal in need and for all of the love and care you give to the BARCS animals who come through your doors! 💙🐾

We would not be able to do what we do without them—and without YOU, our Franky Fund donors. This program relies completely on private donations. Please help us always be ready to save animals like California by giving to our Franky Fund.

✨You can donate on this link: https://www.barcs.org/franky-fund

10/28/2024

It's Halloween week, and Gus wants to see your costumes!

08/26/2024

Bijoux, happy National Dog's Day!