Jacques VR | Friends of BARC

Friends of BARC sponsors another Spay/Neuter event at BARC

by Jacques VR | Jun 24, 2026 | Spay/Neuter Events

We are pleased to announce another successful community Spay/Neuter event occurred at BARC on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

City of Houston residents were invited to pre-register their dogs and cats for sterilization surgery and a microchip for only $50 per animal.

Dr. Alana Canupp, an Empty the Shelter veterinarian from Florida, was on hand with her steady team of veterinary technicians to perform the surgeries, with the final tally of 67 dogs and cats.

Additional BARC staff and volunteer Ross Robinson kept the vet clinic running smoothly, and Friends of BARC provided a delicious breakfast and lunch to keep all those busy hands happy.

The next Spay/Neuter event with Dr. Canupp and her crew has already been planned for Sunday, November 15^th for community dogs and cats. Registration will open within two weeks of that date.

We’re doing our part to help decrease the homeless pet population in Houston! Please help spread the word.

Friends of BARC sponsors another Spay/Neuter event at BARC

We are pleased to announce another successful community Spay/Neuter event occurred at BARC on Sunday, June 7, 2026. City of Houston residents were invited to...

2nd BARC Spay/Neuter Event

Friends of BARC sponsored its second BARC Spay/Neuter event of 2025 on Sunday, September 14th. Open to the general public, a total of 60 animals (38 cats, 22 dogs) were...

Trey’s Fund of the Month (July 2026)

by Jacques VR | Jun 24, 2026 | Trey's Fund Recipient of the Month

Clive and Flora came into BARC a year apart but have very similar stories.

Both are senior dogs and were brought into BARC with a large group of dogs neglected and surrendered by their respective hoarders.

They both needed senior bloodwork and invasive dental repair.

They were both rescued by Forgotten Coast Rescue, and Friends of BARC was more than happy to help donate towards their treatments.

Clive and Flora have since moved on to Massachusetts and were adopted to the same family.

What a beautiful ending for what looked like a hopeless situation for each.

Trey’s Fund of the Month (July 2026)

Clive and Flora came into BARC a year apart but have very similar stories. Both are senior dogs...

Meet Gigi – Trey’s Fund Recipient of the Month (May 2026)

Friends of BARC helped assist Gigi’s (formerly Luna) parents with adopting Gigi at BARC. We...

Meet Vinnie! Adoption of the Month (July 2026)

by Jacques VR | Jun 24, 2026 | Adoption of the Month

My name is Carly. Tim from Friends of BARC helped my husband, Jordan, and me find an amazing dog on Saturday, June 6th.

At BARC, his name was Gill, but he’s now been renamed Vinnie and has been happily enjoying life outside the shelter for the past two weeks!

We wanted to share a few pictures of Vinnie settling into his new life and to thank you for your help. He has truly been the sweetest, most wonderful addition to our family, and we’re so grateful you helped us find him.

Thank you again for everything you do for these amazing animals and for helping bring Vinnie into our lives!

With Gratitude,

Carly, Jordan, and Vinnie

Meet Vinnie! Adoption of the Month (July 2026)

My name is Carly. Tim from Friends of BARC helped my husband, Jordan, and me find an amazing dog...

Meet Franklin – Adoption of the Month (May 2026)

After suddenly losing my rescue of seven years this past February, the heartbreak felt impossible...

Meet Gigi – Trey’s Fund Recipient of the Month (May 2026)

by Jacques VR | Apr 26, 2026 | Trey's Fund Recipient of the Month

Friends of BARC helped assist Gigi’s (formerly Luna) parents with adopting Gigi at BARC. We informed her new parents that if any medical needs arose that were unforeseen at the time of the adoption, to contact us for help with medical costs to treat Gigi through our long-established Trey’s Fund program. Gigi’s parents reached out to FOB shortly after adoption, stating that Gigi was experiencing digestive issues and not eating on a regular basis. FOB arranged for a visit to their regular vet, where she was examined and determined to have a bacterial infecion. She was properly treated and FOB was able to donate the cost of the treatment. Gigi’s parents report that she is doing just wonderfully now.

Meet Franklin – Adoption of the Month (May 2026)

by Jacques VR | Apr 26, 2026 | Adoption of the Month

After suddenly losing my rescue of seven years this past February, the heartbreak felt impossible to navigate. Seeking a way to cope, I began supporting dogs in need across Texas, which eventually led me to BARC. Though the specific dog I initially set out to save had already found a home, I decided to stay and walk some of the pups. That’s when I saw him. A lonely, surrendered puppy who didn’t rush the gate like the others. I felt an instant pull to him. He was terrified at first, but after some quiet soothing, he fell fast asleep on my chest, and I knew I couldn’t leave without him. Watching him finally come out of his shell and learn how to truly be a puppy has been the most incredible, healing experience. He didn’t just find a home, he helped me find my way through the grief and I love him so much!