Mega Adoption Event in Towson to Feature Over 100 Pets

Five animal shelters team up to help find homes for adoptable cats, dogs, and small animals

Mar. 10, 2026 at 10:04pm

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Several animal shelters across Maryland are coming together this weekend for a 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event in Towson. The event will showcase over 100 adoptable pets from BARCS animal shelter, Maryland SPCA, Baltimore County Animal Services, Harford County Humane Society, and Carroll County Humane Society. The shelters are waiving adoption fees to encourage prospective pet owners to find their perfect match.

Why it matters

Mega adoption events are crucial for shelters like BARCS, which takes in up to 30 animals per day. For the Maryland SPCA, the event comes at a time when kitten season is bringing in over 1,000 kittens and cats annually. Finding homes for these animals frees up much-needed space at the shelters.

The details

The 'Find Your Lucky Charm' event will take place on Sunday from 12pm to 4pm at the old Towson Walmart location. Attendees must be 18 or older, have a valid ID and proof of address, and are asked to leave their current pets at home. The event aims to provide a less stressful environment for potential adopters to meet and interact with the animals.

  • The 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm.

The players

BARCS animal shelter

A Baltimore-based animal shelter that takes in up to 30 animals per day, or around 12,000 per year.

Maryland SPCA

An animal shelter that took in over 1,000 kittens and 1,000 cats last year, primarily during kitten season in the spring.

Baltimore County Animal Services

An animal services organization that is participating in the 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event.

Harford County Humane Society

A humane society located in Harford County, Maryland that is participating in the mega adoption event.

Carroll County Humane Society

A humane society located in Carroll County, Maryland that is participating in the 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

“We are so thrilled to have five shelters there, so it's not just BARCS animal shelter, but it's also Maryland SPCA, Baltimore County Animal Services, Hartford County Humane Society and Carroll County Humane Society.”

— Noelle Patterson, with the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter

“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

“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

What’s next

The event organizers encourage anyone interested in adopting a pet to attend the 'Find Your Lucky Charm' mega adoption event on Sunday, even if they are not yet sure they want to adopt. With over 100 animals available, it's a great opportunity to meet potential new furry family members.

The takeaway

This mega adoption event highlights the ongoing need for animal shelters to find homes for the thousands of pets they take in each year. By bringing together multiple shelters in one location, the event aims to make the adoption process less overwhelming for prospective pet owners and connect more animals with loving families.