BARC Adoption Center

Known for

• municipal shelter

  “As the City of Houston’s municipal animal shelter, BARC cares for more than 22,000 animals each year.”

• heartworm treatment

  “Heartworm disease is treatable and the treatment can be sponsored at no additional cost to the adopter when you purchase 6 months of heartworm prevention”

• working cats

  “Some cats come to BARC with histories and temperaments that make them better suited for a more independent lifestyle as barn cats, shop cats and more.”

Services

About

BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions is the City of Houston's municipal shelter caring for more than 22,000 animals each year. The facility offers adoptions on a first-come, first-served basis with no appointments needed, and also manages a foster care program for pets not physically in the shelter. All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, and a one-year city registration.

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