Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)

🐾 Meet Squish: A Heartwarming Companion Awaiting His Forever Home🐾 Yesterday, I was graced with the opportunity to spend quality time with Squish, an extraordinary dog, through a volunteer doggy day out organized by Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS). Squish is truly a one-of-a-kind companion who remarkably tunes into the vibes of those around him. In serene moments, he is the epitome of tranquility, providing silent support and comfort. On the flip side, when excitement is in the air, Squish is all about fun, showcasing his lively and playful side. Our day was filled with activities that highlighted Squish's versatile personality. From enjoying the calmness of nature together to engaging in spirited playtime, Squish demonstrated his ability to be the perfect companion for any mood. Squish's journey to BARCS was one of resilience; found as a stray a few weeks ago, he has shown nothing but love and gentleness. Impressively, throughout our entire hike, he remained calm and didn't bark out of distress, signaling his well-mannered demeanor. It was only when we returned to the shelter that he voiced a bit, a subtle yet profound expression of his desire for a home. I'm reaching out to my network in Baltimore and beyond: Squish is in search of a loving family that can offer him the forever home he deserves. His ability to adapt to any environment and reciprocate the energy around him makes him a unique addition to any family. If you're considering adding a furry member to your family, or know someone who is, please contact Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) to inquire about adopting Squish. Let's help Squish find the loving home he so richly deserves. Your action could lead to a beautiful friendship and give Squish the happy ending he's been waiting for. PS: If you're intrigued by the idea of spending a day with a wonderful companion like Squish or can open your home temporarily as a foster, it could immensely boost their chances of finding a forever home. Reach out to BARCS Animal Shelter to learn how you can make a profound difference in their lives. #BaltimoreDogs #FurryCompanion #DogAdoption #MeetSquish #BARCSAnimalShelter

SECU team members spent the morning volunteering at Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) for National Volunteer Month. We loved meeting EVERY pup, and we even paid the adoption fees for these three officially Good Dogs: Adam, Dior, and Money. If you're looking to add some love into your home, please consider one of these three - the adoption fees are waived! #volunteer #lifeatsecu

Took this sweet pup on a field trip today as part of Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) "Dog's Day Out" program. 🐾 He was rescued from the streets a few weeks ago and has been looking for a forever home. During our walk around Baltimore, we met about 20 wonderful people, one of whom fell in love and submitted an adoption application. I'm thrilled to share that he'll be sleeping in his new home tonight.🏡 I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have met him and helped him find his new family. ❤️

Last week, our friends at VCA Animal Hospitals hosted their annual national conference. Lucky for us at BARCS in Baltimore, the commute wasn’t very far… the conference was held in Washington, DC! At the conference, BARCS showcased our new Dog’s Day Out Program. This awesome new program was launched thanks to VCA Charities, who invited BARCS and a dozen other animal shelters to a think-tank and learning session in Los Angeles, CA last year. Not to be outdone, VCA employees participated in BARCS’ Dog's Day Out… while at the conference! Between hours of belly rubs and lots of exciting activities, our deserving dogs were thrilled for some much-needed R&R at the hotel. (If only they could order room service...) Every dog benefits from a break from the shelter—even for just a few hours—which is the heart of our Dog’s Day Out Program. Best of all, four dogs were adopted during this event: Chickadee went to a new home in Virginia, Chicklet and Molly will both be catchin’ rays in California, and Mary Puppins will now call Nebraska home. We were so surprised (and grateful!) to have so many adoptions. A big, barking “thank you!” to VCA for coordinating and funding all of the travel for those dogs. You’ll be pleased to know every dog knew exactly what to do in a hotel room—bounce between the beds and take a deep snooze in those perfectly pressed hotel bed linens!

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On Saturday, February 10, together with our friends at the Baltimore Humane Society, Baltimore County Animal Services, and the Maryland SPCA, BARCS participated in the "My Furry Valentine" Mega Adoption Event held at Pimlico Race Course. We're thrilled to share that an amazing 79 animals were adopted on this special day, 37 of whom were adopted from BARCS. The "My Furry Valentine" adoption event was generously sponsored by Petco Love. Thank you for being a partner in lifesaving! <3

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Hiring: Philanthropy and Events Assistant Email: [email protected] Job Relationship: Reports to the Director of Philanthropy and Communications. Works closely with all members of the Philanthropy and Communications team and directly on regular projects with the Assistant Director of Philanthropy and Events Manager Position Summary: Philanthropy and Events Assistant provides administrative support to the programs, projects and events lead by BARCS’ Philanthropy and Communications team, by ensuring sustainable funding for the organization’s work, primarily supporting the senior staff.  The Assistant will ensure that the administrative processes which support the fundraising effort run efficiently, and will spend significant time supporting events, performing prospect research, and data entry. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and may include weekends and holidays Responsibilities: General Administrative and Database Support - Support the Philanthropy department, primarily senior staff, with the following administrative/database functions: Enter gifts daily and create and circulate weekly gift reports Responsible for donor thank you acknowledgments Maintain and respond to general donation inquiries inbox and voicemails Enter existing donor notes and new contact information into donor database for senior staff Coordination and data entry of donor gifts with additional steps, like matching gifts, donor advised funds giving, charity aggregator giving, ACH giving, stock gifts and crypto currency donations. Coordination, acceptance and acknowledgement of in-kind donations to the shelter Handle the majority of non-major donor direct communications, ensure that donors in the mid-to-small gifts categories feel connected to and appreciated by BARCS Responsible for the use and maintenance of database/CRM (Funraise), including constituent records and query and report development Order department supplies and organizing payment and receipting Responsible for end of month department credit card reconciliation for the accountant Other duties that support the needs of the Philanthropy Department, as assigned Events Support - Provide organization and support for events from start to finish, including: Support the Events Manager with event prep and volunteer sign-ups and communications (specific to each event) Assist in responses to third-party event applications/requests Assist as needed in running database reports for event attendee/invitation lists Research giving information for potential event attendees Track RSVPs and assist with follow-up correspondence to attendees Confirm details with venues/hosts, and handle deliveries and other basic logistics Developing and implementing other fundraising and community-based engagement programs as assigned or created Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred but not required A minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more in philanthropy/development