BARC ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTIONS

Resources

Adopter Resources

• Children and Dogs: Keeping Interactions Safe
• Introducing Your New Dog to Your Existing Dog(s)
• Introducing Your New Cat to Your Existing Cat(s)
• Preparing Your Home For a New Dog
• Welcoming Your Shelter Dog Into Their New Home
• Crate Training
• Enrichment
• Shy Dogs
• Overstimilated Dogs
• Dog Body Language
• Cat Body Language

Foster Resources

Owner Retention/ Intake Diversion Resources

• Children and Dogs: Keeping Interactions Safe
• Introducing Your New Dog to Your Existing Dog(s)
• Introducing Your New Cat to Your Existing Cat(s)
• Preparing Your Home For a New Dog
• Welcoming Your Shelter Dog Into Their New Home
• What to do if You Find Kittens
• Community Cats

General Resources

• GSD Information and Care
• Husky Information and Care
• Rabbit Information and Care
• Dog Park Etiquette
• Dog Body Language
• Cat Body Language

Additional Resources

Please be aware that each organization is independent and has their own set of rules and guidelines. You will have to investigate each one separately to determine if you qualify for assistance.

Below are local organizations that provide financial assistance to pet owners in need. These links are provided by the United States Humane Society:

• SPCA of Texas (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners)
• Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine "The Capper and Chris Save the Animals Fund" (veterinary care assistance)
• Pet Pals of Texas: Converse (pet food, supplies, and general pet care assistance for elderly or disabled residents)
• Houston Humane Society: Houston (spay/neuter assistance)
• SPCA of Polk County: Livingston (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
• Spay-Neuter Assistance Program: Multiple Locations (spay/neuter assistance)
• Pet Prevent A Litter of Central Texas: San Marcos (pet food and litter, spay/neuter assistance)
• Spay/Texas: Statewide (spay/neuter assistance)

Other Resources:
If you are still looking for assistance, visit the Houston Humane Society web site for dog breed specific veterinary care programs, financial aid programs, service animal veterinary assistance and other helpful cash raising ideas.

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