BARC ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTIONS

Become a Rescue Partner

Rescue and transport partners play an integral role in saving lives. In 2025, a total of 8,465 pets were transferred to partner organizations. You can learn more about BARC's statistics and reports at www.houstontx.gov/barc/stats-reports.html.

Each rescue group plays an essential role in making an impact, and we are always looking for new partners. Are you interested in helping us change a pet's life? To become an official rescue partner, please complete the application linked below. Current partners must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit. 

Please have the items listed below ready when you start an application:

• IRS form confirming 501(c)(3) status
• Group mission statement
• Adoption standards and contract
• Sterilization policies
• Social media handles and website URL

Current Rescue Partners:

The following is a list of some of our rescue and transport partners who work tirelessly to help save lives. Please note that not all of our partners are listed here, as some have requested to remain off the public list.

If you're a current, approved BARC rescue partner and would like to be added to this list, please email our rescue team at BARC.aid@houstontx.gov.

• ADAPT Houston
• Austin German Shepherd Rescue
• Belles Buds
• Big Dog Haven
• Camo Rescue
• Destination Rescue
• Dude's Animal Ranch And Sanctuary
• Friends Left Behind Rescue
• Fur A Pawsitive Future
• Furry Friends Animal Rescue
• Great Dane Rescue of Southeast Texas
• Houston Chow Chow Connection
• K9-Up Project
• Pom Squad Rescue
• Pug Hearts Rescue
• Rescued Pets Movement (RPM)
• Ruff Journey Animal Rescue
• Scouts Honor
• Save Rocky the Great Dane Rescue and Rehab
• South Texas Aussie Rescue
• This is Houston
• Three Little Pitties
• Utah Beagle Rescue
• Woof and Willow Co. Puppy Rescue
• The Rescue Welfare Trust Fund of the Bull Terrier Club of America (RWTFBTCA)
• Yorkie of Houston Rescue

These rescue partners rely on local fosters.