Improvements at BARC

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How does our group support BARC?

BARC is funded fully by the City of Houston and quite often, the budget does not allow for “extra” items needed in order to care for the animals. Friends of BARC has a fund set aside to assist in cases where the budget has been expended or special items are needed. To date, we have donated the following to BARC:

Medical Equipment
Large fixed-table Digital X-ray Machine
Surgical table for spay and neuter
Surgical recovery tables
Cauterizing Machine
Ophthalmic surgery kits
Post-surgery body warmers
Electron microscope
Digital microscopes
Digital stethoscopes
Digital scales
Incubators for puppies and kittens
E-collars for post-surgery
Feline squeeze traps for feral cats
General stainless steel work tables

Medical Supplies
Medical literature for surgery and treatment
Medications for the vet clinic not budgeted by the City of Houston, including all medications related to he treatment of heartworm disease and skin diseases
Necropsy costs ( performed at other facilities)
Blood tests and biopsy pathology (performed at other facilities)

Medical Personnel
Annual subscription to Continuing Education program for all vet-related employees
Registration fees paid for veterinarians and veterinary technicians to attend veterinary conferences
Veterinarian contract pay during City of Houston budget shortfalls

Kennel Equipment and Supplies
Weekly cleaning supplies
Animal enrichment
Kuranda beds for dogs & towers/beds for cats
Washer/Dryer/Dishwasher
Television (large screen for lobby area)
Hoses for cleaning
Kennel scrubbers and squeegees
Radios to play classical music

Outdoor Needs
Dog run weather covers
Dog run signage
Dog run walkway paver improvements
Fencing improvements and concrete reinforcements
Hoses
Complete restoration of the original dog run area for evaluation building

Foster Needs
Pallets of dog and cat food, treats and other supplies from Houston Humane Society foster donation program

Miscellaneous
Digital camera to document animal cruelty investigations
Microwave oven
Electric can openers
Electric grooming equipment
Collars and leashes for newly adopted and fostered animals