BARCS waives adoption fees for Black Friday event to combat overcrowding

A Baltimore animal shelter hoped Black Friday shoppers would consider a different kind of deal Friday, offering free pet adoptions to help address severe overcrowding.

BARCS – the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter – waived all adoption fees for their Black “Furiday” event. The shelter has been facing severe overcrowding and hoped more animals would find forever homes just in time for the holidays.

The parking lot was packed earlier Friday with families looking to add a new member to their household…

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