Ballarat Animal Rehabilitation Centre - BARC

25/04/2025

This is Melody, aka Melly! She is an almost 10 year old Tasmanian Smithfield.

Melly has been coming to BARC for a bit of general maintenance. Her owner wants to ensure she remains fit and comfortable, which she is! 💪🏻🙌🏻

As you can see, Melly is a fantastic patient and an all around good girl 😌🐾

23/04/2025

This lovely young lady is Summer, a 10 month old Fox Terrier (Smooth).

She has recovered beautifully from an episode of acute back pain thanks to the brilliant and timely management provided by her owner, as well as a bit of physio 🙌🏻

Great work Summer and team! 🐾✨

21/04/2025

It’s been so lovely to see these familiar faces recently 🙋🏼‍♀️

Soul, Placido and Jinxx all came in for some follow up physiotherapy this week 💆🏻

15/04/2025

Beautiful Mica wanted to let you know that we have a few spots available this Saturday 19/4! 🙌🏻

So if you or your mate could do with a bit of physio, get in contact with us or book via our website 📞💻

www.barcphysio.com.au

12/04/2025

The training is paying off! 💪🏻

Kathleen and Joseph passed their Test 1 at the Tracking Club of Victoria Tracking Trial this morning 🙌🏻

Thank you so much to all involved 😌

Joseph did such a good job that he was awarded Track of the Day! 🏅

Kathleen has some more training to do to read Joseph’s cues, but a very good effort for their first ever trial ☺️✨

10/04/2025

How sweet is young Roxy the 5 month old Rottweiler! 🥰

She was a very good girl for her physiotherapy assessment and treatment 😌🐾

07/04/2025

Kathleen and Joseph were in Melbourne over the weekend for a Tracking Workshop with Tracking Club Victoria 🐕‍🦺

A big thank you to the trainers and helpers for their time, expertise and fun! 🙌🏻

Tracking is a dog sport which involves the dog (and handler) following human scent to find someone at the end of a trail 👃🏼

Both Kathleen and Joseph are learning a lot and thoroughly enjoying the process! ✨

01/04/2025

This sweet face belongs to Tully, a 3 y.o. Rottweiler. Doesn’t the look in her eyes just warm your heart! 🥺❤️

Her owners brought her to BARC for a thorough assessment and treatment after noticing she had been limping.

Tully was a fantastic patient whilst receiving manual therapy and laser, whilst enjoying lots of yummy treats throughout 😋

Her owners have been given some exercises and advice for ongoing management at home.

Great work Tully and family! 🐾🙌🏻

29/03/2025

Look at our new uniform! 👀

Feeling fresh and profesh in the new digs 🐾🙌🏻

23/03/2025

Our quality control manager was thrilled to give the tick of approval for the clinic's new treadmill ✅

We're pleased to have this piece of equipment to support our clients (the human ones of course) 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃

20/03/2025

How gorgeous is 7 month old English Staffy Nadi! 😍

We love to see the strong bond our clients share with their owners 🥰🐾

14/03/2025

Little miss Maisie is choc full of personality! 😂

What a treat to treat her! 🥰💆🏻

11/03/2025

08/03/2025

This handsome young man is Flip, a 2 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross.

His owners brought him in for physiotherapy assessment and treatment after noticing he was occasionally striding short on his front legs.

We think that because he can be nervous at times, this may contribute to the short stepping as he tends to drop his head and move with more caution❗️

Assessment did find some tightness in his neck, chest and upper back 💪🏻

Flip was a star student throughout his physiotherapy appointment, despite his initial nerves. He relaxed enough that he almost snoozed during his treatment! 😴

He left looking much more relaxed and free in his movement.

Great work Flip and family! 🥰🐾

Keep your eyes peeled for a follow-up post showing a few snippets from Flip’s session 👀

📷 of Flip during his agility trial:

21/02/2025

Like mother, like daughter! 😍

This is Reef, a 1 year old Portuguese Water Dog. She was accompanied by her mum, Ocean, to her physiotherapy appointment.

Reef’s owner was keen for her to have an overall assessment and early exposure to physiotherapy.

We are pleased to report she is in excellent condition and was a pleasure to work with 🙌🏻

Keep up the great work Reef and family! 🐾❤️

15/02/2025

This delightful fellow is Teddy, an almost 13 year old Andalusian 🐻

Teddy was seen for physiotherapy assessment and treatment after his owner noticed that he was experiencing a flare of back pain 💥

Teddy gratefully received manual therapy, laser, stretches and a home exercise program ✨

Watch for a follow-up video to see how amazing Teddy was during his treatment 👀

Keep up the great work Teddy and family 🥰🙌🏻

11/02/2025

A Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan is a program that may be set up with your GP 🩺

Individuals may be eligible for a CDM plan if they have had a condition for, or expect to have a condition for 6 months or longer.

A CDM plan allows individuals to access 5 Medicare subsidised Allied Health services per calendar year. This includes physiotherapy 🙌🏻

Contact us for more information about CDM plans and how BARC can help you 📞💻

09/02/2025

Some friends, a few dogs and I will be participating in the Petstock Walk around Lake Wendouree next Sunday 16th of February at 9am. This walk is raising funds and awareness for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute.

If you are able, please donate to help this important research:

https://petstockwalkforfecri.gofundraise.com.au/page/Wolfpack-8924526

Alternatively, feel free to join us! It is a mere $5 to register for the event:

https://petstockwalkforfecri.gofundraise.com.au/?_gl=1%2A5isk5v%2A_gcl_au%2AMTQyMjYzNjk2Mi4xNzM4NzA1OTc2&_ga=2.236003650.23250977.1738705977-1669856407.1738705977

Hi there!We’re stepping up for something truly special—the Petstock Walk for FECRI, part of the Ballarat Cycle Classic weekend! This isn’t just another walk; it's a paws-itively impactful event where every dollar raised goes to the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute. By sponsoring us, you'r...