Our Mission
BARRC focus on educating and engaging with the community to understand responsible pet ownership and how to implement it in their homes. We seek to have a positive impact to reduce animal homelessness whilst rescuing and rehoming those animals impacted in the meantime.
We started as a group of people having a friendly chat about the limited resources and support available for homeless/unwanted dogs in the South West. Light-heartedly we joked of starting our own rescue, we then discovered we had more than 22 years of combined experience in animal welfare. Suddenly the discussion quickly became more serious, and the idea began to make perfect sense.
In March of 2019, we opened Bunbury Animal Rescue Rehome Care Inc (BARRC) and we accepted our first dog into care. Our family of volunteers has grown from the founding five to a larger team who help us grow and learn and continue what we started out to achieve
BARRC believe that all companion animals deserve a safe and loving home. We work towards this by focusing on rehoming, desexing and education programs.
We understand that responsible pet ownership starts with education. By addressing both the underlying cause of animal homelessness through education and prevention, we can make a lasting impact ensuring that every dog has the opportunity of a happy and fulfilled life. By providing information on topics such as nutrition, regular veterinary care and training, we aim to prevent behavioural issues that may lead to pets being surrendered or abandoned. BARRC also promote the importance of spaying and neutering pets to prevent overpopulation and reduce the number of dogs entering shelters.
Our top priority is the well-being and safety of every dog that joins the BARRC Family. We assess their behaviour and medical needs, and provide necessary treatment or rehabilitation. Our devoted team of volunteers work tirelessly to find suitable foster homes for these animals, ensuring they receive individual attention and care.
Collaborating with other animal rescue organisations is a key aspect of our work. By working together, we can pool resources, share knowledge and best practices, ultimately increasing the number of dogs we can rescue and rehome. Together we can achieve!