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The mission of Bandit's Adoption and Rescue of K-9s (BARK) is to rescue orphaned or abandoned pets and other adoptable dogs from animal shelters in the Richmond area, provide spay/neuter and vaccinations, then find loving, forever homes for them. In 2011, BARK placed 619 dogs in forever homes. Learn about BARK’s History.
Special Events
If you are interested in hosting a special event for BARK, please email info@barkva.org or call (804)449-2275(BARK), extension 4.
Upcoming special events:
Saturday, May 12th - BARK is pleased to participate in the monthly Metro Richmond Pet Savers (MRPS) adopt-a-thon, which will be held at the Virginia Center Commons PetSmart from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. If you'd like to help volunteer, please email Claire at claire@barkva.org.
Saturday, May 19th - BARK and American Family Fitness West End have partnered for a monthly dog jog starting at 10:30 am. Bring your dog or "borrow" one of BARK's and enjoy a 3-mile jog down West Broad Street and back to the gym. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our adoptable dogs and provide some much needed exercise! If you'd like to volunteer to help along the way, please email Claire at claire@barkva.org. These events are held every month on the third Saturday (weather permitting).
Monday, May 14th - BARK will be holding our monthly volunteer meeting at 7:00 pm at the Jessica Beath Clinic at the Farrington Firehouse (12300 Farrington Road, Ashland). This meeting is open to all current and potential BARK volunteers. Come out and join us!
Online Donations
Use the link below to make a secure online donation to the BARK dogs. 100% of your donation goes directly to the DOGS! Donation acknowledgements for tax purposes available upon request.
The HOPE Fund
BARK has hope for all the dogs in the world. Not only does BARK help dogs in danger of being euthanized, we also use donations to help dogs like little HOPE... read more.
Checks payable to BARK may be mailed to P.O. Box 1682, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Additionally, checks and cash are accepted at any of our weekend adoption outings.