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Annual Adoption Event

Baltimore County Animal Services Partners with Today’s 101.9 for Second Annual Santa Paws Adoption Event

“Greg and Gina in the Morning” will broadcast live and highlight adoptable animals during the event

BALDWIN — Baltimore County Animal Services (BCAS) and Today’s 101.9 will host the second annual Santa Paws: Home for the Holidays adoption event on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter, located at 13800 Manor Road in Baldwin. Adoption fees will be waived for all available animals. All pets adopted from BCAS are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

Today’s 101.9 morning show hosts Greg Carpenter and Gina Crash will broadcast live from the shelter, highlighting an adoptable pet each hour. Last year’s inaugural event resulted in 43 adoptions, and BCAS hopes to help even more pets find homes this year.

“Opening your heart and home to a shelter animal is a wonderful act of kindness,” said Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. “With Baltimore County Animal Services continuing to see more pets come into its care, we’re grateful to Today’s 101.9 for encouraging residents to adopt, foster or volunteer. Every animal deserves a loving home.”

“Gina and I can’t wait to be back at BCAS for Santa Paws,” said Today’s 101.9 morning show host and program director Greg Carpenter. “Seeing so many pets find homes last year was something special. We’re inviting our listeners to come meet the animals and help us make this year’s event an even bigger success.”

“Last year's Santa Paws event was an incredible success, with more than 40 animals finding their forever homes in just a few hours,” said Dr. René Varela, Bureau Director for Baltimore County Animal Services. “We're hoping to build on that success this year and, with the community's support, help even more animals find loving families. If you've been thinking about adopting, this is a wonderful opportunity to find your match while making a meaningful difference in the life of a shelter pet.”

The event will feature the County’s Adoption Express mobile adoption center and a variety of adoptable animals, including dogs, cats, kittens and small companion animals.

For those unable to adopt, BCAS staff and volunteers will share information about fostering, volunteering and other ways to support the shelter. As Baltimore County’s only open-admission animal shelter, BCAS relies on community support to help meet the needs of animals in its care.

For more information about adoptable animals and volunteer opportunities, visit baltimorecountymd.gov/animalservices or follow Baltimore County Animal Services on Facebook or @baltcoanimalservices on Instagram.