Mix 106.5 (WWMX-FM), an Audacy station in Baltimore, partnered with Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) to host Kramer and Jess’ second annual “All Paws Home,” a 10-hour animal adoption marathon with an ambitious goal of finding homes for 106 animals. 

“All Paws Home” took place on Saturday, July 11, where Kramer and Jess broadcast live from BARCS. The event included waived adoption fees and brought in hundreds of community members ready to open their hearts and homes to a new family member. By the end of the 10-hour event, 129 animals had been adopted or placed into foster care, surpassing last year’s number of 125. BARCS staff and volunteers worked to match families with dogs, cats and other adoptable pets in need of a second chance. 

“Animal shelters face unique capacity challenges during the summer months, and we couldn’t have made such a positive change without the generosity of our listeners and Baltimore community members,” said Tom Cook, Brand Manager, Mix 106.5. “Every animal deserves a loving home, and it was deeply inspiring to see how Jess and Kramer were able to bring the community together to help Baltimore’s largest animal shelter.” 

Toby, a dog at BARCS, is a prime example of just one of these animals in need of a home. Originally adopted from BARCS in 2021 after he was found abandoned, Toby spent five happy years with a family who loved him dearly. Unfortunately, the family was faced with an overseas move and couldn’t take Toby with them, making the heartbreaking decision to return him to BARCS. He arrived back at BARCS on the morning of “All Paws Home,” unsure of his new surroundings, but by the end of the day, his story turned a full circle. After seeing Toby on the “All Paws Home” livestream, a family came to the shelter specifically to meet him and he became the final adoption of the day. 

“Saturday was one of the most meaningful days we’ve experienced at BARCS,” said Noelle LeVee, Director of Philanthropy and Communications, BARCS. “Watching 129 animals leave our shelter with loving families was incredibly emotional for our staff and volunteers, who pour their hearts into caring for these pets every single day. Walking through rows of empty kennels wasn’t just a powerful sight, it represented 129 lives forever changed and 129 new beginnings. We’re deeply grateful to Kramer & Jess and every single adopter, volunteer and supporter who made this extraordinary day possible. This is what happens when a community comes together for animals in need.”

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