Sunny
3 yrsGolden Retriever Mix
Surrendered when his family moved. Loves fetch, kids, and naps in the sun.
BARCSMeet Sunny →
Baltimore County, Maryland
Their forever home is one click away.
Every shelter in the county. Every dog waiting. One place to find the friend who's been looking for you all along.
6+
Local shelters
400+
Dogs waiting now
100%
Lives changed
Why adopt
Tonight, a dog in Baltimore County is sleeping in a kennel.
He doesn't know why his family didn't come back. She doesn't understand the noise, the concrete, the waiting. They are good dogs — loyal, funny, gentle, ready. They're just waiting for someone like you.
Adoption isn't charity. It's the best decision you'll ever make.
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Save two lives
Yours, and the next dog who takes the open kennel.
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Already vetted
Spayed, vaccinated, microchipped — ready to come home.
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Every breed
Puppies, seniors, big, small, lap dogs and trail buddies.
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Local support
Shelters here help with training, food, and follow-up.
Meet the dogs
Real dogs. Real shelters. Right here in Baltimore County.
These pups are from shelters across the county. Click through to their shelter to meet them in person.
Rocky
4 yrsPit Bull Mix
A goofy goofball with a smile that won't quit. Knows sit, shake, and stay.
Baltimore County Animal ServicesMeet Rocky →
Pepper
1 yrTerrier Mix
Curious, smart, and ready to learn. Would thrive in an active home.
Humane Society of Baltimore CountyMeet Pepper →
Bear
9 yrsSenior Lab Mix
A gentle soul with the kindest eyes. Senior dogs love hard — give Bear a couch.
Baltimore Humane SocietyMeet Bear →
Daisy
2 yrsBeagle Mix
All ears and all heart. Walks well on leash and adores belly rubs.
Adopt a Pet NetworkMeet Daisy →
Moose
5 yrsHound Mix
Big bark, bigger heart. Loves long walks and short cuddles. Or long cuddles. Either way.
BARCSMeet Moose →
The network
Every shelter, in one place.
We connect the rescues, humane societies, and county shelters serving Baltimore County so no dog gets overlooked.
Baltimore County Animal Services
The county's open-admission shelter — every stray, surrender, and second chance starts here.
- 13800 Manor Rd, Baldwin, MD 21013
- (410) 887-7297
- baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/animal-services
Visit shelter site →
BARCS — Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter
Maryland's largest animal shelter. Thousands of dogs adopted every year, just south of the county line.
- 301 Stockholm St, Baltimore, MD 21230
- (410) 396-4695
- barcs.org
Visit shelter site →
Baltimore Humane Society
A no-kill shelter in Baltimore County since 1927. Every dog stays as long as it takes.
- 1601 Nicodemus Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136
- (410) 833-8848
- bmorehumane.org
Visit shelter site →
Adopt a Pet — Baltimore County Network
North America's largest non-profit adoption site — see dogs from dozens of Baltimore-area rescues in one place.
- Search by ZIP across every local rescue
- Online platform
- adopt-a-pet.org
Visit shelter site →
Don't shop. Don't wait. Adopt.
Somewhere in Baltimore County, a dog's whole world is about to change — because of you.
Start your adoption journey