Maryland animal shelters team up to find homes for over 100 pets

The 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event aims to match prospective owners with furry friends this weekend.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Several animal shelters across Maryland are coming together this weekend to showcase more than 100 adoptable pets at a 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event. The event, held at the old Towson Walmart from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, will feature animals from BARCS animal shelter, Maryland SPCA, Baltimore County Animal Services, Hartford County Humane Society, and Carroll County Humane Society. The shelters are waiving adoption fees to encourage people to find their new furry family members.

Why it matters

Mega adoption events are crucial for shelters like BARCS, which takes in as many as 30 animals a day or about 12,000 a year. The event also comes at a time when the Maryland SPCA is seeing an influx of kittens, as spring brings more litters. Finding homes for these animals frees up space at the shelters to take in more pets in need.

The details

The 'Find Your Lucky Charm' event will showcase more than 100 adoptable pets, including cats, dogs, and small animals. Prospective pet owners can interact with the animals in a less stressful environment outside of the shelter. The only requirements are that adopters must be 18 or older, have a valid ID, and proof of address. Current pets should be left at home.

  • The 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2026 from noon to 4 p.m.

The players

BARCS animal shelter

A Baltimore-based animal shelter that takes in as many as 30 animals a day or about 12,000 a year.

Maryland SPCA

An animal shelter that has seen an influx of kittens as spring brings more litters.

Baltimore County Animal Services

One of the animal shelters participating in the 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event.

Hartford County Humane Society

One of the animal shelters participating in the 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event.

Carroll County Humane Society

One of the animal shelters participating in the 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event.

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What they’re saying

“We want to help you make the right match. We want to help you find the right animal for your family and for your lifestyle.”

— Katie Flory, with the Maryland SPCA (WBAL-TV 11 News)

“Last year alone, we took in over 1,000 kittens and 1,000 cats. The more animals that we can find homes for means more space that we're bringing up, not only for our shelter, but for all the shelters in the community area.”

— Katie Flory, with the Maryland SPCA (WBAL-TV 11 News)

“A lot of times, people don't want to come to a shelter because they feel overwhelmed. They might feel sad to walk through the kennels. Looking at all those animals can be a little bit overwhelming, sometimes scary. And so, something like this means they can come to a different environment, they can come see so many animals in one location.”

— Noelle Patterson, with the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (WBAL-TV 11 News)

What’s next

The shelters are encouraging prospective pet owners to come to the 'Find Your Lucky Charm' event this Sunday to meet the animals and potentially find their new furry family member.

The takeaway

Mega adoption events like 'Find Your Lucky Charm' are crucial for animal shelters in the Baltimore area, helping them find homes for hundreds of pets and freeing up space to take in more animals in need. The event's convenient location and waived adoption fees make it an accessible opportunity for people to add a new four-legged friend to their family.