Are big changes ahead for Houston's city pound? A lot of local animal welfare workers sure hope so. They're banking on incoming director Kent Robertson to make a positive impact to improve conditions for both animals and employees at the shelter.

In the meantime, former BARC employee Michelle Haberland is starting a supply drive for BARC. Here's what she writes:

Contact Michelle A. Haberland at michelle.haberland@wilsonelser.com or 713-353-2035.

Donations are also being accepted at the Cooper Animal Clinic at 1136 Heights Blvd.
For anyone who wants to donate money, checks can be made out to Friends of BARC who also purchase badly needed medicines and medical supplies. If enough is donated it might be possible to even get a desperately needed  x-ray machine for animals who are brought in badly injured. 

1 Comments

Margaret Gondo said:

Kent Robertson, Dr. Gil Costas and Vincent Medley have made tremendous strides in the short time that they have been employees of the City of Houston. BARC now has plenty of HEALTHY, adoptable animals. There are two kennel wards that are filled with dogs available for immediate adoption. BARC not only needs supplies but it also needs more people to donate their time to help these animals out. Friends of BARC (www.friendsofbarc.org) is always looking for people with SUVs/Trucks/Vans to help drive animals to the 4 Petsmart Stores that they currently do mobile adoptions from on Saturdays. They are also looking for adoption counselors. BARC also needs volunteers to walk/train(posative techniques only please) the adoption dogs.

June 30, 2006 8:13 AM

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