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ABC13 Pick Your Pet Event

Join us for Pick Your Pet, BARC’s annual adoption drive in partnership with ABC13 Houston. This year, the event is bigger than ever with three full days of reduced adoption fees to help Houston’s pets find homes.

All weekend long, adoption fees are just $13 for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, thanks to the generous support of The Miller Law Firm and
the Houston BARC Foundation!

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Partner With BARC and Make a Lasting Impact

BARC depends on generous partners to sustain lifesaving programs for Houston’s pets. Through sponsorships from local businesses and community partners like you, BARC can provide medical care, supplies, community events, and affordable adoptions for animals in need.

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Houston Serves

Join fellow Houstonians in making a difference! Houston Serves makes it easy to find volunteer opportunities with city departments and community partners.

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Become a Foster Today!

Discover the various pets you can help by fostering.

View and complete the application at the link below and pick up a pet today.

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Adoptions

Looking to find a forever friend? Visit our Adopt a Pet page and view our current adoption process as well as adoptable pets.

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Wellness Services

BARC’s Wellness Center provides affordable core vaccines, testing, and preventative care to help keep pets healthy and protected

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Get Involved

Looking to make an impact? There are many ways you can get involved at BARC and help us make a difference in the lives of shelter pets.

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BARC Happenings Newsletter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about BARC?

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Meet Stella's
Pet of the Week!

As longtime advocates for rescue dogs, 95.7 The Spot's Grego and his dog, Stella, are teaming up to spotlight a different BARC dog in foster care each week, helping them find a loving forever home. Sponsored by Superior Subaru of Houston, this segment is dedicated to giving these amazing pets the exposure they need to meet their perfect match.

Check out who’s this week’s featured foster pup by clicking the link below and share to help them find a home!

Stella's Pet of the Week