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BARC’s new logo:
As BARC continues to enhance and evolve
our shelter and services, we are also doing the same
with our logo. Be on the lookout for a new website launching
in the coming months.
In the meantime, follow our Facebook page and keep checking here for all the latest BARC news and information.
3200 Carr Street
Houston TX 77026
713.229.7300
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This Week at BARC
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Price Change at BARC (posted 09.02.2010)
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All dogs are regular price, $55 - Every Day – no longer half off on Saturdays.
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Cats are half off, every day, forever (until further notice).
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BARC Offers Unprecedented Value to Adopters, Sets Goal of 1200 Live Releases for August BARC
August 6, 2010 -- BARC, responsible for animal shelter and care for the City of Houston, is offering unprecedented incentives to encourage adoptions of the animals in its care. BARC set a new record of 1,157 live releases in the month of July, and has set a goal of 1,200 live releases for August. more ...
BARC Announces New Operating Hours and New Weekly Off-Site Adoption Partnership
BARC will implement new facility operating hours effective Thursday, June 24, 2010.
BARC will close later on Thursdays and Saturdays and will be closed on Mondays to the general public, except for fosters and animal rescue organizations. Animal Control Officers will maintain their enforcement activities on Mondays. The BARC staff will utilize Mondays to conduct training and to perform deep cleaning.
BARC is also excited to announce a new partnership with the Petco location at 12015 NW Freeway. This is the second weekly location for BARC off-site adoption events; BARC future pets are also featured at the Galleria every Saturday.
The new hours are as listed: Sunday - 12p - 4p ... Monday - CLOSED ... Tuesday - 11:30a - 5:30p ... Wednesday - 11:30a - 5:30p ... Thursday - 11:30a - 7p ... Friday - 11:30a - 5:30p ... Saturday - 12p - 6p
August Adoption Special
$27.50 Every Saturdays and Sundays in August ... Includes:
- 6 Weeks AKC/CGC Instructor-Led Obedience Training Class
- Microchip
- 1 Yr City Pet License
- All Shots
- Spay/Neuter Surgery
* Adopters will receive a goodie bag of free bag of Science Diet food and other pet items such as toys, collars, and leashes. |
Free Dog Training with Adoption
All BARC Dog Adoptions include a six-week AKC/CGC dog training course FREE to everyone that adopts a dog from BARC. The courses are offered for both large and small breeds.
Adopters will be enrolled on a space-available basis into future classes; the next six-week course begins August 21, 2010. Please call 713-229-7300 to enroll.
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BARC Animal Help Desk
WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS!
The Animal Help Desk is designed to assist the community with information regarding rescue groups, foster homes and other safe alternatives for their pets. The desk will be completely staffed by volunteers Sunday-Saturday during normal business hours. The volunteers have been trained to provide information and helpful resources to the community as they enter BARC's lobby.
Please contact us at BARCAnimalHelpDesk@yahoo.com for more information on rescue group and foster home facilitation, low cost resources for spay/neuter and TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) information for Feral Cats.
Donations Needed
(2)Digital pet scales (small)
High Efficiency (HE) Detergent for Front Loading Washer
Wet and dry food (feline/canine for young and adult), grooming supplies (brushes, clippers, nail clippers), flea shampoo, sulfur shampoo, towels. |
BARC - Adoption Events
Do you want to volunteer?
Click the Volunteer at BARC Tab (above) for more info.
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Wags to Whiskers: 12p-4p every Saturday at BARC
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Galleria Mall, foyer by Disney Store: 11a-3p every Saturday
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Petco #469 on 290 @ 43rd: 11a-2p every Sunday
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Petsmart #198 on 610 @ Westpark: 11a-3p every Saturday
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Highland Village - Saturday and Sunday hours vary
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Petsmart #1045 on 290 @ Hollister: 11a-2p every Saturday
Special Animal Adoption Events:
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August 28th – Market Square Dog Park Grand Opening – Adoptions: 2p to 4p
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September 25th – Anthropology in City Center - Adoptions and Pet Supply Drive: 10a to 2p
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October 23rd & 24th – PetFest in Olde Town Spring – Adoption: 10a – 4p
*Adoption Events may be closed on holiday weekends, contact store for holiday dates. |
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