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Missy is a 5-year-old beauty with a big heart and an even bigger personality. Found as a stray, Missy is ready to settle into her forever home. This lovely lady is equal parts playful companion and snuggly lap cat.
Missy adores birdwatching from a sunny window, chasing wand toys, and showing off her smarts with treat puzzle games. She has just the right amount of energy, keeping you entertained with her playful antics but never too wild. When the excitement winds down, she’s happiest curled up on your lap, kneading biscuits and soaking up attention. She’ll even reward your love with her charming chirps and chatty meows.
As much as Missy loves people, she has made it very clear that she’s not a fan of other cats and will need to be your one-and-only feline friend. Missy’s ideal home is one where she gets plenty of love, attention, and her own space to shine.
Missy might take a little time to feel fully secure in her new home, but once she does, her diva moments settle into sweet affection and devotion. With a big heart, a playful spirit, and a lot of love to give, Missy is ready to find her perfect match. Could it be you?
If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will always keep you entertained and adored, Missy is waiting to meet you! Submit an online foster adoption application or email catfosters@barcs.org to meet her!
Missy is a 5-year-old beauty with a big heart and an even bigger personality. Found as a stray, Missy is ready to settle into her forever home. This lovely lady is equal parts playful companion and snuggly lap cat.
Missy adores birdwatching from a sunny window, chasing wand toys, and showing off her smarts with treat puzzle games. She has just the right amount of energy, keeping you entertained with her playful antics but never too wild. When the excitement winds down, she’s happiest curled up on your lap, kneading biscuits and soaking up attention. She’ll even reward your love with her charming chirps and chatty meows.
As much as Missy loves people, she has made it very clear that she’s not a fan of other cats and will need to be your one-and-only feline friend. Missy’s ideal home is one where she gets plenty of love, attention, and her own space to shine.
Missy might take a little time to feel fully secure in her new home, but once she does, her diva moments settle into sweet affection and devotion. With a big heart, a playful spirit, and a lot of love to give, Missy is ready to find her perfect match. Could it be you?
If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will always keep you entertained and adored, Missy is waiting to meet you! Submit an online foster adoption application or email catfosters@barcs.org to meet her!
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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