Saving shelter pets is up to all of us [Editorial], The Houston Chronicle

Aug 22, 2019 | News

By the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board, 20-Aug-2019: In late June, sun beating down, people stood in line outside the Harris County Animal Shelter waiting to surrender their pets or turn in a stray. The shelter was overwhelmed, the Chronicle reported, with more than...

The 2018 Tails from the Crypt Howl-o-ween Cocktail Party

Nov 4, 2018 | Events, News, Tails From The Crypt

No tricks just treats at Houston BARC Foundation’s Inaugural Tails from the Crypt Howl-o-ween Cocktail Party The event raised essential funds to give Houston’s homeless animals a second chance   HOUSTON – October 25, 2018 – Despite the glitz and glamour at The...

BARC achieves ‘no kill’ label!

Jan 21, 2018 | News

Houston’s once-troubled animal shelter euthanizing fewer animals BARC achieves a ‘no-kill’ label that local animal activists have long sought By Mike Morris, December 27, 2017, Updated: December 27, 2017 6:10pm   As recently as three years ago,...

BARC Adoption Center Update

Nov 1, 2014 | News

The City of Houston BARC Adoption Center is fast approaching its spectacular completion previewed for Spring 2015. A state of the art animal adoption and care facility, its unique and elegant design was conceived by a leading international retail designer for the...

Fixin’ Houston – Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

Nov 1, 2014 | News

Mayor Parker joined BARC recently to launch their brand new in-house, low-cost spay/neuter clinic, Fixin’ Houston! This is a huge milestone for BARC and the City of Houston. It is the first municipal in-house, low-cost spay/neuter clinic in the State of Texas. A...

BARC Legendary Service Award – Cicily Jefferson

Nov 1, 2014 | BARC Legendary Service Award, News

Congratulations to our latest BARC Legendary Service winner, Cicily Jefferson. Cicily is an extremely hardworking and dedicated employee! She truly sets a standard for Legendary Service at BARC. Huge thanks to the Houston BARC Foundation and Proler Southwest/Sims...