Momma Donna is a very sweet cat.&nbsp;She will fit in with a family or a single person. She really likes being petted. She will tolerate being picked up, but prefers to sit on your lap or next to you. Momma Donna has not been exposed to other cats that we know of yet. She has met her foster Mom&#39;s dog a couple times and while she hissed initially (common reaction), she was able to relax on the bed while the dog lay in the same room on the floor. We think she would be fine with a dog in the home after a proper introduction.&nbsp;Interested in adopting a kitty?!The first step in the adoption process is to fill out an adoption application, which is located on our website at: www.rescueandadopt.org/adopt.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please remember to include:1) Your $15 adoption deposit, which will be subtracted from the adoption fee, if you are approved to adopt.2) Vet records for any current cats or dogs in the home. For cats, we require that they are up to date on their rabies and FVRCP vaccines and seen for an annual wellness exam. For dogs, we require that they are up to date on their rabies vaccine and seen for an annual wellness exam.&nbsp;3) Permission from your landlord if you rent from a private landlord. We can verify pet policies at apartment complexes.&nbsp;4) Proof of home ownership if you do NOT live in Maryland.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adoption fees: $150 for kittens and cats under 5 years old. $125&nbsp;for cats 5 years old and over. We do offer a 15% discount for adopting 2 ADULT cats (over 1 year old) at once, and for certain professions -- first responders, teachers and active or former members of the military.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Momma Deena

There are 2 males and 1 female of unknown breed, they are 7 weeks old, weigh approx. 3lbs, are intact, are not up to date on their vaccines (an appointment next week is scheduled to begin their vet check and to receive their 1st round of vaccines), are not microchipped, and their FeLV/FIV status is unknown.&nbsp; They dislike/fear the vacuum cleaner; they live only&nbsp;indoors; they eat wet and dry food.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

NOTE:&nbsp; Their guardian wants them to go to a loving home and doesn&#39;t have a preference if they are adopted together, alone, or in any combination requested by prospective adopters.

Kittens&#39;s guardian explains why she has made the decision to rehome them:&nbsp; &quot;I just foster.&quot;

Kittens&#39;s guardian states the following regarding children:&nbsp; The Kittens live with children (ages 9, 15, 16, &amp; 17), so their guardian recommend their living with children, stating &quot;Playful&quot;.

Kittens&#39;s guardian states the following regarding dogs:&nbsp; The Kittens haven&#39;t lived with dogs, so their guardian doesn&#39;t recommend their living with dogs, stating &quot;Hides&quot;.

Kittens&#39;s guardian states the following regarding cats:&nbsp; The Kittens live among each other, so their guardian recommends their living with cats, stating &quot;Playful&quot;.

Kittens&#39;s guardian describes them as:














Playful
Always at your side
House-Trained














Kittens&#39;s guardian describes their&nbsp;ideal future home(s):&nbsp; Anyone may adopt only one, all three, or a combination, as long as they go to good homes.

Rehoming Fee:&nbsp; None

Location:&nbsp; Reisterstown, MD

3 UNNAMED KITTENS (COURTESY POST)

Mickey is 10 years and 4 months old, weighs 18 lbs, is neutered, is up to date on his vaccines, is FeLV/FIV negative, as his veterinary records will substantiate, but he is not microchipped.&nbsp; He eventually warms up to new people; he does well in a crate in the car, listening to music.

Mickey&#39;s guardian presents the essence of Mickey:&nbsp; &quot;If looking for the most perfect cat as a companion, Mickey is so perfect.&nbsp; His greatest love is to sit with you, near you or on your lap!&nbsp; He also enjoys his quiet alone time.&nbsp; If you have the time he loves to play with pull toys with you and capture the toys, he is very good at that.&nbsp; He is gentle and calm and enjoys being touched and petted, as his loud purrs will attest.&nbsp; When he looks in your eyes, he is most definitely commmunicating with you.&quot;

Mickey&#39;s guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome him:&nbsp; &quot;We are moving to another country and am concerned about the difficult plane trip and adjustment to the new environment.&quot;

Mickey&#39;s guardian offers a brief medical history:&nbsp; &quot;Once he had a soft muscle injury front leg from hard playing and jumping, healed on own.&quot;

Mickey&#39;s guardian states the following regarding children:&nbsp; Mickey hasn&#39;t lived with children, but his guardian recommends his living with children, stating &quot;Mickey is an indoor cat, has never been outside my home or apartment.&nbsp; It is hard to predict how he will do with children, but he&#39;s very social.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mickey&#39;s guardian states the following regarding dogs:&nbsp; Mickey hasn&#39;t lived with or otherwise been around dogs, so his guardian doesn&#39;t recommend his living with dogs, stating &quot;&quot;Mickey has never lived with another animal, and it is hard to say how he will respond.&nbsp; He might do very well, but at this time can&#39;t predict either way.&quot;

Mickey&#39;s guardian states the following regarding cats:&nbsp; Mickey hasn&#39;t lived with or otherwise been around cats, so his guardian doesn&#39;t recommend his living with cats, stating &quot;Mickey has never lived with another animal, and it is hard to say how he will respond.&nbsp; He might do very well, but at this time can&#39;t predict either way.&quot;

Mickey&#39;s guardian describes him as:














Couch potato
Playful
Friendly
Likes to be touched
Affectionate
Always at your side
House-Trained
Likes men
Likes women














Mickey&#39;s guardian describes his ideal future home:&nbsp; &quot;My cat would benefit from a loving home, who will give him attention and love.&nbsp; He really just wants to be around owner all the time, and enjoys lots and lots of lap time.&nbsp; He will wait till owner sits and is on the lap in a minute, purring.&nbsp; However, he also&nbsp;knows how&nbsp;to be alone.&quot;&nbsp;

Rehoming Fee:&nbsp; None

Location:&nbsp; Baltimore, MD

MICKEY (COURTESY POST)

Atlas is a bully mix, is 1yr &amp; 3mos old, weighs 65lbs, is neutered, is up to date on his vaccines, and is microchipped.&nbsp; Atlas&#39;s guardian adds:&nbsp;&nbsp;















&quot;Atlas is a fun and friendly dog.&nbsp; He loves to go on walks, play tug, and practice his obedience training.&nbsp; Out in the yard he may play fetch - after checking the perimeter to keep you safe from squirrels and bunnies!&nbsp; After some exercise he is happy to settle down and chew a Nylabone or snuggle with his people.&nbsp; He is equally happy at home on your couch or in his crate.&nbsp; But he is very sociable without being a pest, so if you would like company at a dog-friendly cafe or other outing, he would much rather come along for the fun!

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Atlas observes routines and learns very quickly, so he adapts to new environments well.&nbsp; He would love to continue attending a doggy daycare or training classes so he can show off his smarts and continue his good manners with other dogs.

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Atlas is either loose in the house during the day, or in his crate, depending on what we are doing.&nbsp; At night, he sleeps in his room in a portion of the basement so the cats can be loose in the house at night.&nbsp; He&#39;s fine during car rides, as he&#39;s excited at first but will settle in the back seat or in the back of an SUV.&nbsp; Atlas has been attending a day training daycare at Leash Free Living in Millersville MD.&nbsp; He knows all basic obedience, will sit and wait for food or to go through doors.&nbsp; He is a very quick learner and takes correction well.&nbsp; He is working on loose leash walking using a prong collar.&nbsp; Atlas is currently eating Purina Sensitive Stomach and Skin kibble - salmon based.&nbsp; Bullies tend toward allergies and chicken allergies, so we started him on this to prevent any issues.&quot;














Atlas&#39;s guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome him:














&quot;Atlas is a perfect boy in all ways but one - he cannot live with cats or other small animals.&nbsp; He came to BARCS as a stray, so his background with cats was unknown.&nbsp; We, along with a trainer, have determined that his prey drive is too strong to live with our cats.&quot;














Atlas&#39;s guardian offers a brief a medical history:














&quot;Atlas was on anxiety meds at the BARCS shelter, but once he went to a foster and then to us, he has not needed them.&quot;














Atlas&#39;s guardian states the following regarding children:&nbsp; Since Atlas hasn&#39;t lived with or otherwise been around children, his guardian doesn&#39;t recommend his living with children, stating...














&quot;He has not interacted with children that we have seen, but based on his size, strength and young energy, I think he would be a bit too much for kids.&quot;














Atlas&#39;s guardian states the following regarding dogs:&nbsp; Atlas has&nbsp;lived with dogs, so his guardian recommends his living with dogs, stating...














&quot;Atlas is good with dogs his own size and strength.&nbsp; He is not reactive.&nbsp; He should not be a dog park dog because he needs proper introductions, but he is fine out and about for walks, restaurant patios, etc where other dogs are.&nbsp; He also works well in his training and play group at Leash Free Living.&quot;














Atlas&#39;s guardian states the following regarding cats:&nbsp; Although Atlas lives with cats, his guardian doesn&#39;t recommend his living with cats, stating &quot;No cats.&nbsp; Strong prey drive.&nbsp; He fixates on them and shows signs of stalking&quot;.

Atlas&#39;s guardian describes him as:














Playful
Friendly
Likes to be touched
Affectionate
House-Trained
Crate-Trained
Likes men
Likes women














Atlas&#39;s guardian describes&nbsp;his ideal future home:














&quot;Atlas would be fine as an only dog, but he also enjoys having a playmate of his own size and &#39;rough and rowdy&#39; play style.&nbsp; A fenced yard where he can wander and run would be best.&nbsp; He needs a good play session or long walk a few times a day, but otherwise is quiet and settled in the house.&nbsp; He is still young, so he needs to burn that puppyish energy!&nbsp; Atlas needs an experienced owner who can provide structure, routine, and exercise as well as reinforce the great start he has in training.&quot;














Rehoming Fee:&nbsp; None

Location:&nbsp; Arnold, MD

ATLAS (COURTESY POST)

Cooper is a mixed-breed dog who is 6yo, weighs 45lbs, is neutered, is up to date on his vaccines, but is not microchipped.&nbsp; Cooper sits for treats, and knows &#39;come&#39; and &#39;stay.&nbsp; He&#39;s initially nervous during car rides, but eventually calms down.&nbsp; He dislikes/fears the vet, baths, and nail trims.&nbsp; Cooper is somewhere between a couch potato and veryt active.&nbsp; He is happy to lay on the couch next to you but loves walks and play time.&nbsp; Cooper does have a sister who is also available for adoption; they could go together, as they are a bonded pair, or separately.&nbsp; Neither dog has had the opportunity to be around children so I cannot speak to that.&nbsp; Cooper is fine to be left at home for a couple of hours at a time, or even a short workday.&quot;

Cooper&#39;s guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome him: &quot;Living situation has changed with&nbsp;no one home all day to care for him.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lunge Incident:&nbsp; In May 2022, Cooper lunged at a family friend; the skin wasn&#39;t broken, no medical attention was needed, and animal control was not involved.&nbsp; Cooper&#39;s guardian explains:&nbsp; &quot;Cooper has always been protective of my other dog (who is also available for adoption, Bailey, either together or separately).&nbsp; The friend was playing and petting and scratching Cooper when Bailey came up from behind and Cooper reacted to protect Bailey.&quot;

Cooper&#39;s guardian offers a brief a medical history:&nbsp; Cooper had an ear infection only one time and it was treated and resolved.

Cooper&#39;s guardian states the following regarding children:&nbsp; Cooper has&nbsp;lived only with older children, so his guardian recommends his living with older children, stating &quot;Just not sure.&nbsp; In walks he gets very barky with people (especially children and other dogs)&quot;.

Cooper&#39;s guardian states the following regarding dogs:&nbsp; Cooper lives with his bonded canine sibling, Bailey, but Cooper&#39;s guardian doesn&#39;t recommend his living with other dogs, stating &quot;On walks becomes very barky.&nbsp; Never had the opportunity to play with other dogs&quot;.

Cooper&#39;s guardian states the following regarding cats:&nbsp; Cooper hasn&#39;t lived with or otherwise been around cats, so his guardian doesn&#39;t recommend his living with cats.

Cooper&#39;s guardian describes him as follows:


Playful

Affectionate

Protective

Indoor dog

House-Trained

Likes men

Likes women

Separation anxiety


Cooper&#39;s guardian described his ideal future home:&nbsp; &quot;In my opinion, the ideal family for Cooper would be a family with older children and those who have time to play and walk.&quot;

Rehoming Fee:&nbsp; $150 (negotiable)

Location:&nbsp; Damascus, MD

Columbia, MD

Momma Deena

3 UNNAMED KITTENS (COURTESY POST)

MICKEY (COURTESY POST)

ATLAS (COURTESY POST)

COOPER (BONDED W/BAILEY) (COURTESY POST)

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