BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions is hosting a huge adoption event at BARC, 3200 Carr Street, Houston 77026, from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2013, to celebrate Alf’s (BARC’s mascot) sixth birthday. Hundreds of puppies, dogs, cats and kittens in all shapes and sizes will be available for adoption at a reduced fee.

All regular adoption fees will be cut in half during the event: dogs will be $25, puppies will be $37.50, cats will be $10 and kittens will be $17.50. Plus, all PurrFurred Pets – dogs and cats that have been at BARC for longer than 20 days – are sponsored, so they can be adopted at no fee. Thanks to Proler Southwest/Sims Metal Management for sponsoring the event.

BARC adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, a one-year pet license, a pre-registered microchip with lifetime registration and age-appropriate vaccinations. Plus, every pet adopted at the event will receive a gift. Visit http://www.houstonbarc.com/ to get more information about BARC’s adoption requirements.

If you are unable to permanently adopt a pet but would like to help animals in need, BARC encourages you to consider becoming a volunteer or foster pet parent. Please help spread the word about this event by forwarding this email to at least three people.

Plus, BARC Yappy Hour on Friday, August 23 at Winston’s on Washington

yappy_hourTo gear up for the big event on August 24, BARC is holding a Yappy Hour on Friday, August 23, 2013, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Winston’s on Washington, 5111 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007. Stop by and find out how YOU can make a difference in the life of one of Houston’s homeless animals.

Visit the Yappy Hour and meet a couple of adorable adoptables, bring a donation such as Dawn dishwashing liquid, newspapers, canned and dry pet food, pet treats or toys and enjoy happy hour at Winston’s. Plus, a portion of the sales at Winston’s during Yappy Hour will go toward BARC’s animals. Visit http://www.houstonbarc.com/ to see a full list of needed items.

Go to http://www.houstonbarc.com/ or www.Facebook.com/BARCHouston for more information.

Contact Taran Hutchins, BARC’s Adoptions Coordinator, at [email protected] with any questions.