BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions
Donate to BARC
BARC is always in need of the following items (immediate needs are in red). All donations must be unexpired and unopened to be usable:
Shelter Needs:
- Dog and cat treats
- Dawn dishwashing liquid
- Kong toys, and other sturdy, washable dog toys (clean and unused) - Frisbees, for example
- Natural rawhide chews
- Unopened, unexpired peanut butter
- Tough, empty plastic bottles such as detergent or bleach bottles
- Liquid fabric softener
- Clean towels
- Clean pet beds
- Tennis balls & rope toys with tennis balls attached
- Wand-type, interactive cat toys
- Washable, plastic, ball-type cat toys
- Dryer sheets
- Air freshener
- Paper bags
- Odoban (buy at Home Depot)
- Fabuloso (buy at any grocery store)
Clinic Needs:
- New unopened rubbing alcohol
- New unopened hydrogen peroxide
Foster Care Needs:
- Dry Dog, Cat, Kitten, or Puppy Food (unopened)
- Kitten and puppy nursing bottles
- Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) & Puppy Milk Replacer (Esbilac)
- Canned and dry cat and dog food (unopened)
- Canned and dry kitten and puppy food (unopened)
- Crates & pet carriers (clean & serviceable)
- New, unopened dog and cat treats
- Advantage flea and tick medicine
- Capstar flea and tick medicine
- Cat litter and litter boxes
- Sulfur shampoo
- Leashes and collars
- Nail grooming equipment
- Dog & cat brushes
Facility Beautification Needs:
- Pooper-scoopers and/or large commercial dust pans
- A-frame Ladders (6 ft., 8 ft., 10 ft., or 12 ft – new or used)
- Scaffolding
- Large containers for plants
- Garden stepping stones
Classroom & Administrative Needs:
- Crayons, colored pencils, and markers for kids projects at the shelter
- Construction paper
- Scissors and staplers
- Laminating sheets
- Paper plates
- Dry-erase markers
- Digital cameras and flip cams for pet photography & videography
Drop Off / Contact
Drop off all donations at the BARC Front Desk (3200 Carr Steet) during normal shelter hours: 12-6pm every day except for Mondays & Thursdays. If you have questions, please contact barc.aid@houstontx.gov.
How Does Your Dollar Make a Difference?
BARC is a government agency, so our basic services are paid for with tax dollars. However, we always strive to provide more than basic service, and we rely on donations to make extra programs and resources available to our human and animal customers.
Your dollars, combined with all the other dollars donated by caring and concerned animal groups and advocates help add additional funding to enhance our shelter operations. Spay/neuter clinics, emergency care services, pet adoption service fees, licensing processes, and the day-to-day life of our animals are all made better by your donations.
Other Ways to Help BARC
Do you or your organization have a special skill you think might benefit BARC?
BARC is always in need of photographers, videographers, printing services and other specialized services. If you would like to inquire about donating your or your organization’s time and service to BARC, please email barc.aid@houstontx.gov.