BARC will be closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. 📣 . We will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, June 20, for adoptions and all regularly scheduled services. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you then!

Thanks to the generous support of District H Council Member @marioforhouston, adoption fees are waived for ALL pets through June 30. So come through and let your future BARC Buddy find you!

We’re out of newspaper 🗞 and running low on soft treats + puppy wet food. Puppy & kitten season is hitting hard — we need help fast!. Shop our urgent needs list: Or drop off donations daily, 10am–5pm at 3300 Carr St.

Waived adoption fees at BARC for all pets, all month long, sponsored by @MarioforHouston!

RT @MarioforHouston: This June, I’m teaming up with @BARC_Houston to help pets find loving homes — all adoption fees waived June 1–30 (incl….

BARC will be closed, Monday 5/26, in observance of Memorial Day as we honor and remember the service members who gave their lives for our country. We will reopen with a delayed start on Tuesday, May 27 at 12:00 PM. Visit for more information.

RT @HPARD: 🌳 Looking to make a difference in your community? Support @HPARD's Adopt an Esplanade Program! Help us maintain over 2000 acres….

Houston’s biggest preparedness event is May 17! 🌀.BARC will be at the Disaster Readiness & Resilience Expo sharing pet safety tips—because disaster prep includes pets too. 🐾. 🕙 10AM–3PM @ GRB, Hall A.✅ Free & open to the public

RT @AmyPeck: May is National Chip Your Pet Month. Microchips are one of the most important tools we have to bring lost pets back home. BARC….

This week is National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week, and we’re sending a huge thank you to our Animal Enforcement Officers and Animal Care team. Rain or shine—they show up every day with compassion and grit. We see you. We appreciate you. 💜 #BARCHouston @HoustonTX

RT @MayraABC13: Our annual Pick Your Pet event is coming up on Friday. @abc13houston has teamed up with @BARC_Houston to help you pick yo….

RT @HPARD: What are you doing on April 13th? Grab your bicycle, family, and friends, and join us on a fun bicycle ride during the Tour de H….

Dear BARC supporters: To improve shelter operations & increase adoptions, we're updating how we handle at-risk animals. With record intakes & rising urgent cases, strategic networking is saving more lives. Changes start 3/1. Learn more: 

📷 Important Update 📷.Stray Open Intake will be closed this Sunday, February 16, from 12pm to 2pm. Unfortunately, due to critical capacity and an increase of animals coming in from our enforcement team this week, BARC must cancel tomorrow's open intake.

The Saint Arnold Pup Crawl is back! 🍻🐾 Get ready for Houston’s favorite dog-friendly beer crawl at the Houston Arboretum! Join us on March 2 from 3-6 PM for an afternoon of nature, brews, and adorable adoptable pets. 🌿🐶 Register now:

RT @HouPublicWorks: Find your water shut-off valve now. Normally found outside of your house or inside your garage, closing the valve when….

RT @HoustonOEM: Houstonians, please be at a safe location by TONIGHT 6 PM. Roads will be icy and dangerous to travel in. Don't put yourself….

Due to the forecasted freezing conditions BARC will be closed for all services on Tuesday, January 21st, and Wednesday, January 22nd. While our doors will be closed, our dedicated staff will remain on-site to provide care for our pets. Please stay tuned for more updates!

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, BARC Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, January 20th, for all services. Stay safe and warm, Houston!

RT @NWSHouston: Winter Storm Watch 6PM Monday - 6PM Tuesday. Widespread snow/sleet expected. Heavier bands of snow/sleet expected to resu….