Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition (BARC Shelter)

	Doug {click photo}	Breed: Chi mix Doug was found as a stray and we aren't quite sure of his breed mix. We see Chihuahua, Shiba Inu and even Jack Russell, but we can tell he's 100% pure love! He is an adorable little dog. He does well with being handled and being home alone. However, when he's on leash, he acts aggressively towards other dogs and occasionally certain people. This may be an on-leash guarding behavior, which doesn't present itself indoors and off leash at all. But we don't recommend a lot of pedestrian traffic for him. He would be better suited in the suburbs, where he wouldn't encouter a lot of passerbys. When meeting people, Doug has been great with meeting adults, kids and even other dogs. Weight: 15 lbs. Age: 2 years old Sex: Male
	Leroy {click photo}	Breed: Labrador mix Leroy is a great dog! He was originally found as a stray several years ago and was adopted from us and lived with them for 2 years. Sadly, some of his needs were sorely neglected, and he ended up being returned to us overweight! He is nervous is the shelter, because he misses having a family. Leroy is good with other dogs and children and loves being outside. He is a great walker and would love to run, but his diet needs to be monitored. Sadly, his time as a stray has made him food "obsessed". In fact, he needs to be stictly kept away from human foods so that he doesn't try to steal your dinner. Weight: 80 lbs. Age: 7 years old Sex: Male
	M.J. {click photo}	Breed: Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix Poor M. J. was found on a torrentially rainy day, tied up to a fence in lower Manhattan. He was shivering with cold and very scared. He is safe and warm here at the shelter and is one of our most loving and adorable dogs. He shows energy on his walks around the neighborhood, but also likes to cuddle on your lap. The one issue we've learned about M.J. is that he will act aggressively when food or treats are involved. So, we don't recommend him to a family with kids. He is better suited for adults who can understand his issues and avoid them. We do know that he gets along with other dogs though. He currently lives with some four-legged friends here at the shelter Weight: 14 lbs. Age: 5 years old Sex: Male
	Twiggy Toothpick {click photo}	Breed: Pit Bull mix This is Toothpick. She came to us starving, all skin and bones. She couldn't sit or stand properly when she arrived. She dragged her back legs because there were no muscles to support even her tiny emaciated frame. But she is a tough little puppy and after 3 weeks with us, she is fattening up, running and jumping and ready for basic training. She appears to be a pit mix and ever-growing, It's likely she'll be 45-50lbs when fully grown. She has a wonderful, joyful personality and is resilient as any dog we've ever met! Weight: 25 lbs. Age: 6 mos Sex: Female
	Petey {click photo}	Breed: Patterdale (Fell) Terrier Petey has a heartbreaking look to him, which is probably because he was sadly surrendered by his dad because of "personal problems". Now, left without a home, he spends much of his day hiding under the covers. He is pretty good with some other dogs, currently living with 2 other male dogs, but unfortunately, we can't recommend him to a family with children. Despite that, he would make a great companion to some caring adults. Weight: 25 lbs Age: 2-4 years old Sex: Male
	Brutus {click photo}	Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier Brutus was found hungry and scared. Because he's so sweet and has these wonderful soulful eyes, he was soon adopted. But once settled into his new home, he began showing a dislike for other animals. That includes dogs and horses too, which caused him to be returned. But he is just in love with people. He quickly warms up to them and loves giving and getting hugs. He would make a wonderful family dog, he's great with kids, but needs to be kept away from other animals. Weight: 50 lbs Age: 2 years old Sex: Male
	Peat {click photo}	Breed: Mastiff mix Peat is a gentle soul. Only two years old, he seems wise beyond his years. He is looking for a fun loving and playful family, because he loves being outdoors and going for walks. He is also good with other dogs, kids and everybody in between. He is a mellow dude and looking for his new forever home. Weight: 65 lbs Age: 2 years old Sex: Male
	Hennesey {click photo}	Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier Hennesey is a lovely and beautiful dog. She gets along with some other dogs, as she is an alpha female. Her friends here are generally the calm, older dogs here. She loves people though, she will cuddle with you all day, but she would also like an active home, where she can go running in the park. Hennesey is definitely not good with cats!! Weight: 55 lbs Age: 6 years old Sex: Female
	Brenda{click photo}	Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier Brenda was found on the streets in bad shape, weak and sick with pneumonia. She is doing much better now and is now a bundle of energy. She doesn't get along with all dogs, but she is still learning, and has just started work with a trainer. She'll need a home that can continue her training regimen. This good-natured dog is a sweetheart and you'll love her big ears and adorable wiggle when she greets you! Please come to the shelter to meet her! Weight: 47 lbs Age: 2 years old Sex: Female
	Aponte{click photo}	Breed: Akita / Pit Bull Terrier Aponte is a sweet, gentle and alert doggy who gets along well with other dogs. But he really loves people and especially enjoys belly rubs. He is a strong boy, but a very good walker and is waiting for his forever home. Weight: 65 lbs Age: 7 years old Sex: Male
	Greg{click photo}	Breed: Scottish Terrier mix Greg is a fiesty, high-energy dog who would do best in a home without small children, however, he gets along very well with other dogs in the home, and he has had several roommates here at the shelter. Greg does have dominance issues with people and it takes a while to earn his trust, but in the right home, he would be loving and thrive.. Weight: 48 lbs Age: 8 years old Sex: Male
	Dutch{click photo}	Breed: Labrador Mix Dutch This is Dutch. He is the old man at our shelter and many of us call him Grandpa. He is a male yellow Labrador mix, about 70lbs, and 14 years old. Despite his advanced age, Dutch is healthy and energetic. He loves going out on walks and with Spring approaching, Dutch has a bounce to his step. He is perfectly housetrained, a great walker, and an all around easygoing dude. He is best friends here with Molly, actually, she is his younger girlfriend (she's half his age!). They love to cuddle together. In fact, all of the volunteers at the shelter love to cuddle with Dutch. He puts everyone in a really good mood and you can feel the positive energy that comes from this canine Zen Master. He is looking for a quiet and warm home (without steps) to spend his final years. He's gone a long time without. He's been at our shelter over 2 years and was brought here, because the city agency rescued him from an empty lot. We also think he'd be fine with cats. Weight: 70 lbs Age: 14 years old Sex: Male
	Mango{click photo}	Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier Mango was adopted from us as a puppy and then recently abandoned again at the city shelter to be euthanized. Thankfully, we got her back and don't understand why anyone would be so awful to a sweet puppy like this. Mango is a sweetheart, housetrained, and has learned basic obedience and is learning to socialize with other dogs. Mango is eager to please, very loving and needs someone who understands how to raise an energetic little lady like Mango. Weight: 55 lbs Age: 1-1/2 year old Sex: Female
	Sarah {click photo}	Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier Sarah is a strong dog and being so young, she is very active. Sadly, Sarah is one of those dogs that was brought to a home, because she was cute, but given no training and no rules. She's learning how to walk now and how to be respectful of other dogs. She has some ways to go, so she will need a family that understands how to properly train and care for this sweetie, but trust us, the payback is huge. The reward- a loving and grateful best friend. Weight: 42 lbs Age: 1-1/2yo Sex: Female
	Molly{click photo}	Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Molly is a sweet little lady, but very shy. It takes a bit of time for her to trust you but once she does, she is an absolute sweetheart. She isn't good with some dogs, especially smaller fluffy ones, but she gets along great with dominant males. Weight: 40 lbs Age: 8 years old Sex: Female
	Maggie{click photo}	Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier Maggie is a sweet girl with a heart of gold. She has been with us for quite a long while and we have struggled finding her a good home, through no fault of her own. She is good with some other dogs. She has had several dog roommates here, but she doesn't enjoy jumpy nervous dogs. We are working on getting her into shape again because it sure is hard getting our arms around her middle when we snuggle with her. Weight: 80 lbs Age: 5 years old Sex: Female

adopting
a pet

Interested adopters should visit the shelter. There are more dogs available than our Web listings indicate. We advise people to come and walk some of our dogs and play with our cats to get a better idea of which animal would be best for them. We are open for adoption, Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm - 5pm. Please come at least 2 hours BEFORE closing.

We require an adoption fee of $150. This covers, in part, the extensive medical care all of our pets receive before adoption, including:

examination and treatment by a veterinarian
spaying or neutering
current vaccinations against distemper, kennel cough (dogs) and rabies (if the pet is old enough)
testing for feline leukemia and feline AIDS or heartworm (dogs)
deworming, and
microchipping (dogs)

All adopters are required to complete and sign BARC's adoption agreement.

Please see our ADOPT section for more information on our adoption process.

And don't forget to check out our COURTESY page for more adoptable animals.

happy tails

We adopted BELLA, a boxer/bulldog mix, from BARC in September 2004. Bella is our love and our buddy. We were lucky enough to be able to adopt her after she had spent about a week with you. She has a little pig tail but she does her best to wag it all the time! She is the most popular dog in Prospect Heights, it seems everyone we pass knows her name. She spends her evenings running with other dogs in Prospect Park...she especially likes her fellow bull dogs! The furniture is all hers and she loves to cuddle in bed. Although she snores louder than any human we know, we love her that much more for it. She will spending July with Amy's parents on Long Island while we visit Thailand for our honeymoon and we'll miss her terribly. But she loves running up and down the beach chasing waves and will have a honeymoon of her own. We are so grateful to BARC and the fantastic people who give their time to the animals there. We tell everyone we meet that Bella is a BARC dog! In lieu of favors at our July 3rd wedding, we will be making a donation to BARC in our guests' honor. We couldn't think of a more deserving cause. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Amy Volinski and Charlie Carman