Life is Ruff

16/06/2025

6/16/25 SPACE UPDATE - ZERO DOG KENNELS: We are in a desperate situation. This past weekend alone, nearly 100 animals arrived at our shelter. We are completely out of dog kennels—not a single one is open. Every available kennel, every spare office space has been used. Our team is working around the clock to care for each animal and create room where we can—but we’ve hit a wall.

We need help today. Adoption fees are waived, and even short-term fostering can save a life. We’re also seeking rescue partners who can pull dogs into their programs.

We know that not everyone can adopt, but everyone can do something. Share this message. Tag a friend. Ask your network. Help us reach the people who can say “yes” today and tomorrow. Because without immediate relief, we will face heartbreaking decisions, including euthanasia for space.

This is not a decision we ever want to make. And with Baltimore’s help, hopefully we won’t have to. Here’s how you can help today:

🐾 Adopt: Adoption fees are WAIVED starting now 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 cost of caring for 100 new animals is staggering—food, medical care, safety. Every dollar makes a difference.

🐾 Rescue Partners: We are calling on all approved rescue partners—please help us pull animals immediately. New partners, email [email protected] to get started ASAP.

BARCS is a lifeline for these animals. But right now, we can’t do this without you. This shelter should be a place of hope—not a last stop. We need your help.

(All links in the comments)

04/06/2025

23/05/2025

🚨 URGENT PLACEMENT NEEDED FOR MOM AND PUPPIES🚨

Last night, our Animal Law Enforcement team rescued a mama dog and her five tiny puppies from a heartbreaking situation.

The pups are only a few weeks old, and mama is doing her best, but she’s scared, unsure, and trying to keep her little family safe.

We are urgently seeking an experienced foster or rescue placement for these six.

If you can open your home or know a rescue that can step in, please contact us ASAP. Potential fosters and rescues, please send an email to [email protected].
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🏠 The Pennsylvania SPCA
📍 350 E Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134
⭐️ Kennel #3079

28/04/2025

25/04/2025

Tomorrow is opening day!!! Don't let the weather hold you back, come out and make your own sunshine! We have a new spot this year, we are on the south side of the parking lot between Lua Nova and Weaving Roots. Don't forget to stop and pick up some healthy treats for those furry feet 😋 🐾

13/04/2025

“The Dog Whisperer”
Mindy Carpenter 🖌️🎨

08/04/2025

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.

(All links in the comments)

08/04/2025

Ooof! This one hurts because there are SO MANY crowd favorites on this list of 19 dogs. After a wonderful 3 week reprieve from the URGENT List, let's go! DEADLINE is 4/8/25 at 6 PM.

Pledge here to rescues: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18dvKUT1yr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/04/2025

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08/02/2024

We all know a dog like this lol

Not trying