Our kitties are having a great time with the beautifully made and donated cat scratcher pads and posts.
A HUGE thank you to the staff and participants at Blacktown NSW Community Corrections. They have a community service program that has been working with BARC for the past few months.
The participants have been helping out at our shelter with gardening, landscaping and general maintenance as well as making enrichment items such as scratching posts and snuffle matts. A special mention to Rosa, Sunny, Bernie and Kirsten for their support of this program.
As you can see our cats immediately loved having something novel to smell and interact with.
These items are easy to make and we appreciate any enrichment items we can give to our animals.
Thank you 💖😻😻
Puppy Yoga on Today Extra on Channel 9 on 27 May
BARC was very excited to participate in this fantastic initiative promoting healthy exercise and puppy love!! We were able to provide a few of our adorable puppies to this fun yoga event run by YOGA Sydney.
Channel 9 aired this piece on May 27th, we get a mention @2.45 minutes 😁😁❤
BARC has many puppies available for adoption at the moment so please come and visit us at 20 Owen Street Glendenning if you are interested in adopting a puppy.
BRAE MADE SOME FRIENDS TODAY! 🤩
Brae had an awesome time today meeting two of our available pups Isabelle and Nelly. 😊 Brae is our second longest term dog and is often overlooked unfortunately, despite being such an amazing dog! Brae is well mannered and an absolute cuddle bug who firmly believes he is a lap dog. We are also yet to find a dog Brae has not gotten along with, from puppies to giants like Ed, Brae loves to play and is also very respectful when it comes to the boundaries of other dogs. He would make an excellent companion for any lucky family - why not give him a chance?
Adoption fee: $111 for each
Impound number: Brae is imp. 2254 (Larger red staffy), Nelly imp. 774 (black and white pup) and Isabelle imp. 769 (predominantly black pup)
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Address: 20 Owen street, Glendenning
Phone: 98396161
Email: [email protected]
Rehoming organisation number: R2510000103
🐾🧠 Dog Enrichment at BARC 🧠🐾
At BARC, we know how important it is to keep our furry friends happy and healthy. Enrichment plays a vital role in their well-being, and using their noses is one of the best ways to engage them! 🐶👃
Dogs experience the world through their sense of smell, and providing them with opportunities to use their noses helps reduce stress, alleviate boredom, and enhance their mental and physical health. 🌟
Here are some ways we enrich our dogs' lives:
🔹 Scent Games: Hiding treats or toys for them to find.
🔹 Interactive Toys:Puzzle feeders that make them work for their food.
🔹 Nature Walks: Letting them explore and sniff to their heart's content.
🔹 Training Sessions: Teaching new commands and tricks using positive reinforcement.
Remember, a stimulated dog is a happy dog! Enrichment isn't just a luxury – it's essential for their overall health and happiness. 💖
BEST BUDS!
Our long term pup Bruce and sweet Toffee had a lovely play date the other day! Bruce is one of our most social pups here at BARC, he is often even used as a tester dog in our behaviour assessments! Toffee is also a social pup who LOVES people as well and is a super affectionate boy. Unfortunately he and Toffee are both over looked and we just can't understand why!
Please note that Bruce and Toffee are not a bonded pair, they are both just social dogs who love to have a play 😊
Adoption fee: Bruces fee has been covered and Toffee is $150
Bruce is imp. 1802 (larger tan male staffy) and Toffee is 824 (smaller white and red male staffy cross)
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Address: 20 Owen street, Glendenning
Phone: 98396161
Email: [email protected]
Rehoming organisation number: R2510000103
UPDATE: BAKER HAS BEEN ADOPTED
MEET CUTIE PIE BAKER
Baker is a sweet and smoochy man. He is very loving and adores attention from all those around him. Bakers name is no coincidence, regardless of if he is lazing in the sun, eating or awaiting pets, biscuits are always being made! He is an extremely affectionate cat and will offer you big head bumps and endless adoration. When is isnt seeking out attention, Baker loves to play often with string toys or balls he can chase and catch. He is full of life and love and will always keep you company with his natural charm and exuberant personality.
Impound: 319
Age: 6 months - 1yr
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Address: 20 Owen Street, Glendenning
Phone: 98396161
Email: [email protected]
Rehoming organisation number: R2510000103
PLAYTIME WITH MOLLY AND BOSS! 🤩
Sweet Molly and Boss had a fun play date last week, involving lots of running and kisses - just look at those happy faces! Both are young dogs with lots of energy and would love families with another dog to keep them company! Now they are searching for a home for good with families that share their zest for life and an active lifestyle. They both have so much love to give, why not give them a chance?
Please note that Molly and Boss are not a bonded pair, they are both just social dogs who love to have a play 😊
Adoption fee: $150 for each
Impound number. Molly is imp. 20 (smaller tan female staffy) and Boss is 309 (bigger white and tan male mastiff cross)
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Address: 20 Owen street, Glendenning
Phone: 98396161
Email: [email protected]
Rehoming organisation number: R2510000103
Sniff Box for dogs - Enrichment ideas
SHELTER ENRICHMENT TIPS
- Sniff box
Our staff member Tara and doggy "Marge" are demonstrating an easy way to keep our pets at home busy and entertained with a simple enrichment ideas using a box, newspaper and treats.
Enrichment does more than just alleviate boredom, it can make dogs more obedient, and for BARC dogs - more adoptable. It will give the dog a happier life and improve your bond with the animal.
Benefits of enrichment
- Helps with boredom-related behaviours
- Problem solving skills
- Feeling satisfaction & fulfillment
- Confidence
There are many easy and cheap to make enrichment ideas that you can do to help keep your pet entertained when you are not home. Stay tuned for weekly enrichment idea posts!
Please share with any of your dog loving friends who may need some bored doggy enrichment advice.
Marge (imp 23-01897) is a beautiful Mastiff x who is one of our long-term dogs and is available for a reduced adoption fee of $150. She will suit a home with no other dogs.
Come and visit us at 20 Owen Street Glendenning NSW or you can contact us on ph. 5300 600 for adoption enquires.
SHELTER TRAINING TIPS 101
- Touch
- Look
- Sit
Teaching our dogs basic commands will ensure that they have more positive and safe interactions with other people and pets in the community. Watch as staff member Tara runs "Marge" through some basic training for the first time.
Using “touch” for recall instead of using “come" is especially useful when at a park or in public, because it requires the dog to come right to your body, making it easy grab them if it's necessary.
Please share with any of your dog loving friends who may need some training advice.
Marge (imp 23-01897) is a beautiful Mastiff x who is one of our long-term dogs and is available for a reduced adoption fee of $150. She will suit a home with no other dogs.
Come and visit us at 20 Owen Street Glendenning NSW or you can contact us on ph. 5300 600 for adoption enquires.
UPDATE - ADOPTED
SWEET ANGEL AMBER IS LOOKING FOR A LOVING FAMILY!
Amber is a sometimes shy always sweet girl. While she can take a little to warm up, with some time and love she becomes quite the smoochy and affectionate little lady. Amber is a curious girl and loves to explore and keep watch of her surroundings. Being very inquisitive, she loves to run around, playing with toys she can chase and catch. Amber loves head and chin scratches, giving you head bumps and rubs to let you know she loves you.
Adoption fee: $250
Impound number. 2361
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Address: 20 Owen street, Glendenning
Phone: 98396161
Email: [email protected]
Rehoming organisation number: R2510000103
UPDATE: all 6 have found foster homes
🐾 Urgent Call to Action: Another Litter of 6 Puppies in Desperate Need of Foster 🐾
We're heartbroken and frustrated all over again. Today, yet another litter of 6 innocent puppies has been brought to BARC, adding to the relentless stream of animals in need of help. 😡💔
It's infuriating to see this pattern repeat itself, knowing that these defenseless creatures are caught in a cycle of neglect and abandonment. We refuse to accept this as the norm.
We're on the hunt for foster carers who can step up and provide the care and comfort these puppies so desperately require. We're looking for individuals or families willing to take them in, preferably in pairs or small groups of 3, to ensure they have the support they need to flourish.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you're interested in fostering. These puppies deserve better, and it's up to us to make sure they get it. 🏡💥
Let's channel our anger into action and break this vicious cycle once and for all. Together, we can make a difference. 🐾
UPDATE: All cattle dogs have been fostered
🐾 Exciting News from BARC! 🐾
Attention, animal lovers! 📣 We've got some adorable news to share: 8 lively cattle dog puppies have just arrived at BARC and they're stealing hearts left and right! 🐶💕 But, they need a little extra TLC to thrive and grow into healthy pups. That's where YOU come in!
We're on the lookout for foster carers who can open their hearts and homes to these precious bundles of joy for a couple of weeks. We believe in the power of companionship, so we're hoping to place them in pairs or small groups of 3 to ensure they have the best start in life.
If you're ready to make a difference and provide a nurturing environment for these furry friends, please don't hesitate to reach out to us [email protected]. Remember, it's first come, first served, so don't miss out on this paw-some opportunity to make a positive impact! 🐾❤️ Let's give these pups the love and care they deserve!
PLAYTIME WITH MOLLY AND TOFFEE! 🤩
Sweet Molly and Toffee had a fun play date on Wednesday, involving lots of running and kisses - just look at those happy faces! Both pups in the past have unfortunately been adopted and found their way back to BARC 😔. Now they are searching for a home for good with families that share their zest for life and an active lifestyle. They both have so much love to give, why not give them a chance?
Please note that Molly and Toffee are not a bonded pair, they are both just social dogs who love to have a play 😊
Adoption fee: $200 for each
Impound number. Molly is 20 and Toffee is 824
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Address: 20 Owen street, Glendenning
Phone: 98396161
Email: [email protected]
Rehoming organisation number: R2510000103
🐾WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A CHANCE ON ON AN FIV CAT LIKE BAGHEERA🐾
Sweet man Bagheera is a super smooch who loves going on adventures around BARC. However cats like this handsome boy are often overlooked and spend way too long in pounds because of their FIV status.
Let us change your mind about adopting cats with FIV:
- A common disease among cats in Australia, with around 10-20% of cats estimated to be affected and is not zoonotic
- They can live a normal life span and are just as loving as any other cat – best of all, by adopting a cat with FIV you are saving a cat who really needs it!
- Only other cats can contract FIV and this is through an infected cat biting another cat, or less often from a mother cat to her kittens. We recommend that cats with FIV be indoor cats and rehomed to a household without other cats, or with social cats who also already have the virus to prevent further spread.
- FIV itself does not require any treatment, but it is important to protect the cat from other diseases. Yearly check ups at the vet with regular vaccinations and parasite prevention is essential.
Cats such as sweet and affectionate Bagheera (imp. 2465) can be a great addition to the family and you will know that you have truly rescued an animal in need. So why not give him a chance!
Adoption fee: $50
All our animals come microchipped, NSW lifetime registered, desexed, vaccination and vet checked.
Address: 20 Owen Street Glendenning
Phone; 9839 6161
Email: [email protected]
Rehoming organisation number: R251000103
🐶 Are you ready for some adorable puppy love? 🐶
These chunky little pups are in search of foster or foster-to-adopt homes, and they can't wait to shower you with affection! They're super social and love making new furry friends, but they'll need a bit of training and guidance to learn their puppy manners.
If you're interested in opening your heart and home to one of these precious bundles of joy for a few weeks, swing by the BARC facility today before 4:30pm to meet them! 🌟
Please note that they won't be available to pick-up over the weekend, so don't miss out on this pawsome opportunity! 🐾
