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Showing posts with label BARCS Animal Shelter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BARCS Animal Shelter. Show all posts

Saturday, October 21, 2017

NFL Player Asks Shelter For Least Adoptable Dog And Here’s Who They Gave Him


One day, Baltimore Ravens player Ronnie Stanley went to BARCS animal shelter with his girlfriend Emily and teammate Alexander Lewis to adopt a new dog. Stanley walked up to the front desk and told the staff that he was looking for a very special pet.

“We are looking for a dog that’s been here a long time and maybe not-so-adoptable,” he said.

Everyone at BARCS was thrilled—there were so many dogs that had been sitting in the shelter for years, waiting for their perfect forever home. This included senior dogs, dogs who were physically imperfect, and dogs with ongoing medical issues.

The BARCS staff showed Stanley and Emily a few different dogs, but in the end, they chose 6-year-old Winter.

BARCS shared the entire heartwarming story on Facebook, and it quickly went viral. They wrote:

“Beautiful Winter is a dog who has spent most of her six years of life falling into sad, unfortunate situations. She was found on a vacant property, on a hot day with no electricity, or open windows. She was dehydrated and extremely frightened. Winter has a long, hanging belly, most likely a result of over breeding–something we see far too often at our shelter. Due to her age, her belly is not something that will ever tighten up. Female dogs with such characteristics are often passed by in our shelter–but not by Ronnie!
Ronnie’s thought on Winter’s belly, as recalled by our volunteers: ‘Well, that’s just what happens when you’ve had babies.’ He was much more interested in getting lots of face kisses from Winter and falling in love, rather than being worried about the appearance of her tummy. What a great guy!”

To read more on this story, click here: NFL Player Asks Shelter For Least Adoptable Dog And Here’s Who They Gave Him


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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Heartwarming Video - BARCS Animal Shelter: Watch as Vet Comforts Scared Puppy After Surgery


Meesha, a 12-week-old stray puppy, underwent surgery this week at the BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore, Maryland.

And, as you'll see in this short video posted to the shelter's Facebook page yesterday, the sweet little pooch was in need of some extra special care as she was coming off the anesthetic – waking up very confused and scared.

In stepped Dennis Moses, a surgical assistant at the shelter. You can see Dennis in the video rocking Meesha back and forth and whispering to her like a new born bub as he tries to give her some comfort.

Poor little Meesha! It's not all bad news though. According to BARCS, Meesha will be heading off to her forever home with a new family as soon as she recovers.

The heartwarming clip has so far been viewed more than 225,000 times.



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Saturday, December 12, 2015

Dozens of Sickly Snakes Removed from an Apartment in Baltimore, Maryland


Animal control officers have removed dozens of sickly snakes from an apartment in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sharon Miller, Baltimore's director of animal services, says officers rescued 56 snakes from the apartment on Tuesday. She says the reptiles were dehydrated and were infested with mites, and three had to be put down.

Miller says the snakes, which included ball pythons, reticulated pythons and boa constrictors, were removed after officers found them in squalid conditions.

The snakes were taken to an animal shelter.

Miller says an investigation is under way and citations or charges could result. A permit is required to own any kind of snake in Baltimore.



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