BALTIMORE, May 5, 2020 – Today, the City of Baltimore and the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) announced the completion of the new Baltimore City Animal Services facility located at 2490 Giles Road. This state-of-the-art, 37,000 SF facility is a result of a public-private partnership with the Mayor’s Office, BDC, Baltimore City Health Department, Horseshoe Casino, and CBAC, LLC.

“Baltimore City Animal Services has needed a bigger facility for some time, and BDC was able to bring together public and private partners to make this project a reality for the city,” said Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young. “This beautiful new facility will enable Office of Animal Control and BARCS to expand their services to better protect the health and safety of both people and animals in Baltimore City.”

This facility has ample, beautiful green space and will house Baltimore City Animal Control and Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) will be a tenant. The facility has expanded veterinary exam space and surgery facilities; space for farm animals, small mammals and reptiles; a new HVAC system to prevent the spread of disease; as well as better controlled and more effective quarantine areas.

“This project was a public-private partnership in the truest sense of the word,” said Colin Tarbert, president and CEO of BDC. “Through this partnership, the city gets a state-of-the-art, expanded facility and the city is one step closer to a more robust entertainment corridor along Warner Street, which will attract residents and tourists alike.”

“We’re pleased to join the city and the Baltimore Development Corporation in celebrating the completion of this world-class facility,” said Horseshoe Baltimore Senior Vice President and General Manager Randy Conroy. “This project is a direct result of the public and private sectors working together to not only enhance critical service offerings in the city but also lay the groundwork for future economic development opportunities in South Baltimore.”

The expanded space also enables BARCS’ different programs to be housed under one building to work more efficiently. BARCS will bring their dog intake function, fundraising team and Community Cats Program into one facility.

“BARCS strives to enhance the quality of life in our community through compassionate services to animals and people,” said Jennifer Brause, founder and executive director of BARCS. “BARCS’ goal in the new facility is to continue improving the state of animal welfare in Baltimore City, work with pet owners in crisis to find the best possible outcomes, and care for 12,000 homeless, abused and neglected animals annually.”

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor, BDC.