Our Mission is the Rescue, Compassionate Care, and Placement into permanent and loving homes of homeless, unwanted, neglected or suffering animals. While the primary objective of the Organization is to rescue, care for, and place homeless, unwanted, neglected, and suffering animals, as well as to ultimately do its part to make the world a more humane and compassionate place for ALL animals, B.A.A.R.K. volunteers are also involved in other significant activities to support these objectives:

•   Marketing & Promotional Activities
•   Offsite Events
•   Fundraising

ANIMAL RESCUE, CARE, & ADOPTION
These are the primary and ongoing activities undertaken by the Organization.  Animals, rescued from dangerous, threatening, and/or inhumane or neglectful conditions, receive initial veterinary care as well as specialized care, if necessary, to address any medical condition(s) present at the time of rescue. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED.  Each animal is placed into a foster home appropriate for his/her specific needs, ultimately to be matched with and placed into a permanent home which is able to provide compassion, life-long attention and love, and a commitment to meet the needs of the animal for the remainder of his/her life.

Intake – Animals are received into B.A.A.R.K.’s Adoption Program from high-kill animal shelters and animal control facilities, other rescue organizations needing assistance, owners who no longer want or are able to care for their animals, hoarding situations, puppy mills, and similar sources/situations.

Veterinary  Care – Upon receipt into the program, each animal receives a full veterinary examination, age-appropriate vaccinations, necessary bloodwork (i.e., heartworm testing),  and any other medical care that may be needed. This may include minor procedures such as dental cleaning/extractions, or more significant surgery such as amputation or eye removal, for example.  ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED/NEUTERED.  All veterinary care is provided by qualified personnel with whom B.A.A.R.K. has established a beneficial (and cost-effective) relationship.

Foster Care – Each animal received into the Adoption Program is assigned to a foster home, suitable to meet his/her needs and able to commit to providing the care required, following all Foster Care Policies established by the Organization.

Adoption – Each animal is placed into a permanent, compassionate and loving home based on criteria established by the Adoption Committee. In addition, if the animal requires a “special home” (i.e. “no other dogs,” or “no cats” or  “no men”) these requirements must be met as well.  B.A.A.R.K. does not discriminate as to the race, religion, or national origin of a potential adopter. However the Organization reserves the right to deny any adoption for cause.  

An adoption fee is charged for each animal however such fee is not expected to cover the Organization’s investment of care for each animal.

MARKETING & PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES