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Caboose is the happiest, wiggliest pup you’ll ever meet. This medium sized calm, yet playful guy has the shiniest coat and an adorable caboose that wiggles faster than a speeding train when he’s excited. Smart and affectionate, Caboose is ready to find his forever family.
This clever boy already knows several commands, including “sit,” “paw,” “down,” “wait,” and “kiss.” He’s currently mastering fun tricks like spinning and jumping through hoops. Mealtime is an adventure for Caboose, as he eats from a snuffle mat or treat dispenser to slow down his eating while keeping his brain busy. Regular exercise is important for him, and he absolutely loves wearing a weighted backpack on walks—it makes him feel like he has a job to do. Caboose is excellent at going to the bathroom on command and enjoys walking as long as you’re willing to keep going. He also loves squeaky toys!
Caboose is incredibly people-friendly and loves attention, but he’s learning to approach humans gently and keep his feet on the ground rather than jumping. He recently made friends at Home Depot, PetSmart, and Cylburn Arboretum and has become quite social! He accepts pets and treats from his new human friends. He’s also participated in playgroups with other dogs and has a fun, energetic play style. On walks, he’s curious about cats, squirrels, and deer but prefers to watch them from a distance rather than chase.
In addition to his lively personality, Caboose is also wonderfully independent. His crate is his safe space, and he even puts himself to bed at night. He’s perfectly content being left in his crate for several hours and settles down without any fuss. He’s a quick learner and has already mastered ringing bells to let his humans know when he needs to go outside. Caboose also knows sit, touch, place, and stay. He is a quick learner and eager to please!
Despite his energetic personality, Caboose loves to relax and snuggle after a day of activity. He’s affectionate and will happily lounge with his humans, soaking up all the love and attention.
Caboose is a work in progress, but his sweet nature and boundless enthusiasm will bring endless joy to the right family. He’s currently thriving in a foster home, and if you’d like to meet him and learn more, you can email dogfosters@barcs.org to connect with his foster family. Caboose is ready to bring love, laughter, and plenty of wiggles into your life! ______________________________________________________
Caboose is the happiest, wiggliest pup you’ll ever meet. This medium sized calm, yet playful guy has the shiniest coat and an adorable caboose that wiggles faster than a speeding train when he’s excited. Smart and affectionate, Caboose is ready to find his forever family.
This clever boy already knows several commands, including “sit,” “paw,” “down,” “wait,” and “kiss.” He’s currently mastering fun tricks like spinning and jumping through hoops. Mealtime is an adventure for Caboose, as he eats from a snuffle mat or treat dispenser to slow down his eating while keeping his brain busy. Regular exercise is important for him, and he absolutely loves wearing a weighted backpack on walks—it makes him feel like he has a job to do. Caboose is excellent at going to the bathroom on command and enjoys walking as long as you’re willing to keep going. He also loves squeaky toys!
Caboose is incredibly people-friendly and loves attention, but he’s learning to approach humans gently and keep his feet on the ground rather than jumping. He recently made friends at Home Depot, PetSmart, and Cylburn Arboretum and has become quite social! He accepts pets and treats from his new human friends. He’s also participated in playgroups with other dogs and has a fun, energetic play style. On walks, he’s curious about cats, squirrels, and deer but prefers to watch them from a distance rather than chase.
In addition to his lively personality, Caboose is also wonderfully independent. His crate is his safe space, and he even puts himself to bed at night. He’s perfectly content being left in his crate for several hours and settles down without any fuss. He’s a quick learner and has already mastered ringing bells to let his humans know when he needs to go outside. Caboose also knows sit, touch, place, and stay. He is a quick learner and eager to please!
Despite his energetic personality, Caboose loves to relax and snuggle after a day of activity. He’s affectionate and will happily lounge with his humans, soaking up all the love and attention.
Caboose is a work in progress, but his sweet nature and boundless enthusiasm will bring endless joy to the right family. He’s currently thriving in a foster home, and if you’d like to meet him and learn more, you can email dogfosters@barcs.org to connect with his foster family. Caboose is ready to bring love, laughter, and plenty of wiggles into your life! ______________________________________________________
BARCS takes in new animals in need of a loving home every day. The pictures above only represent a portion of the animals that are available for adoption at any given time. Some animals get adopted immediately and their photos never make it onto our website—which is wonderful! If you don’t see what you are looking for, please visit our shelter to meet your perfect match today! Adoption fees are $75; however, we offer several adoption packages listed here. Our adoption hours are Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
BARCS takes in new animals in need of a loving home every day. The pictures above only represent a portion of the animals that are available for adoption at any given time. Some animals get adopted immediately and their photos never make it onto our website—which is wonderful! If you don’t see what you are looking for, please visit our shelter to meet your perfect match today! Adoption fees are $75; however, we offer several adoption packages listed here. Our adoption hours are Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Step 1: Check out the adoptable cats, dogs and small companion animals listed on our website.** Animals with a blue “I’m in Foster” banner are not currently in our shelter. See below for our adoption process for animals in foster homes.
Step 2: Visit our shelter during adoption hours (Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). When you arrive, you will first be asked to fill out our Shelter Adoption Application with your information. You may also pre-fill our Shelter Adoption Application ahead of time online to save time when you are at the shelter. Your application will be processed after you meet the animal.
Step 3: Tour our adoption rooms and write down the names of animals that you would like to meet. A volunteer or staff member will help you meet your chosen animals to make a match!
Step 4: When you have selected the right animal for you, our Adoptions Team will run your Adoption Application for approval. Once your application is approved, you will participate in an adoption class where you will learn all of the details about your new adopted family member, including their known history and medical records.
What else to expect: Animals who are already spayed/neutered and past their stray hold (if applicable) can often go home with you the same day. Pick-up arrangements for unaltered animals and/or animals still on a stray hold will be made during your adoption class.
**Please note: Animals listed on our adoption pages may still be on stray hold and pending reunion with their owners, or have an existing pending adoption application.
Address: 2490 Giles Road, Baltimore, MD 21225
Step 1: Check out the adoptable cats, dogs and small companion animals listed on our website.** Animals with a blue “I’m in Foster” banner are not currently in our shelter. See below for our adoption process for animals in foster homes.
Step 2: Visit our shelter during adoption hours (Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.). When you arrive, you will first be asked to fill out our Shelter Adoption Application with your information. You may also pre-fill our Shelter Adoption Application ahead of time online to save time when you are at the shelter. Your application will be processed after you meet the animal.
Step 3: Tour our adoption rooms and write down the names of animals that you would like to meet. A volunteer or staff member will help you meet your chosen animals to make a match!
Step 4: When you have selected the right animal for you, our Adoptions Team will run your Adoption Application for approval. Once your application is approved, you will participate in an adoption class where you will learn all of the details about your new adopted family member, including their known history and medical records.
What else to expect: Animals who are already spayed/neutered and past their stray hold (if applicable) can often go home with you the same day. Pick-up arrangements for unaltered animals and/or animals still on a stray hold will be made during your adoption class.
**Please note: Animals listed on our adoption pages may still be on stray hold and pending reunion with their owners, or have an existing pending adoption application.
More about this shelter
BARCS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization operating Maryland’s largest animal shelter and pet adoption center. We are an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost or surrendered animal that comes through our door. A staggering 30 or more animals are surrendered to BARCS every day. No matter what the circumstance, we do not turn away any animal in need of shelter, food, medical care and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to more than 12,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement.
BARCS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization operating Maryland’s largest animal shelter and pet adoption center. We are an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost or surrendered animal that comes through our door. A staggering 30 or more animals are surrendered to BARCS every day. No matter what the circumstance, we do not turn away any animal in need of shelter, food, medical care and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to more than 12,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement.
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