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BUREAU OF ANIMAL REGULATION AND CARE (BARC)
The Bureau
of Animal Regulation
and Care (BARC) enforces
city ordinances
that encourage
annual rabies vaccination
and licensing of
pets and requires
that all dogs are
confined in a yard
or on a leash. BARC
investigates animal
bites and encourages
spaying/neutering
to control the
unwanted animal
population. The
kennel is open
to the public 11:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday through
Friday and noon
to 4 p.m. on Saturday
and Sunday.
