Since 2005, The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has been providing care and finding homes for impounded, stray, abused and surrendered animals. They are brought to the shelter, at an average of 30 per day, seven days a week, fifty-two weeks a year. In 2015, BARCS took in over 11,000 homeless animals, of which over 4,200 were successfully adopted by individuals and families and another 3,700 were taken in by other shelters and rescue organizations or reunited with their owners.
The ultimate goal of BARCS is to place animals in loving homes. BARCS also educates the public about responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats to combat the animal overpopulation problem.
BARCS partners with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to process real estate donations to benefit BARCS. Our program takes any property type (land, homes, commercial) in any location so long as there is equity. Even if you owe back taxes, have a mortgage balance, or deferred maintenance, it's no problem. We will pay off all loans, liens, commissions owed and pay all closing costs. If you have a real estate asset that is costing you money or not being utilized, donating it is a great way to give back and you may even claim a significant tax deduction!!