Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC)
by Lindsey Lee

The Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC) enforces city ordinances that encourage annual rabies vaccination and licensing of pets and requires that all dogs are confined in a yard or on a leash. BARC investigates animal bites and encourages spaying/neutering to control the unwanted animal population. BARC'S services include:

• Investigating reported animal bites
• Vaccination against rabies
• Licensing dogs and cats
• Placing dogs and cats up for adoption
• Operating shelters lost and stray animals
• Enforcing animal ordinances
• Providing educational speakers
• Leading tours of its shelters

You can contact BARC by telephone at 713-238-9600.