Interested in volunteering, fostering or adopting? Please email us at terry@barrheadanimalrescue.org

Mission Statement:
Barrhead Animal Rescue Society (BARS) was established in January 2010, and since them has been dedicated to ensuring the humane treatment of all animals in the Town of Barrhead, the County of Barrhead and surrounding areas. Our popularity has continued to grow and with that, we have expanded to the City of Edmonton and it's surrounding areas, with many of our volunteers based in the city.

We provide a safe and nurturing environment for unwanted, abandoned, lost, and mistreated pets until they can be placed into loving homes. Through proactive intervention, public education, fundraising events, and community outreach, Barrhead Animal Rescue Society seeks to promote respect for all life by breaking the cycle of abuse, neglect, and pet overpopulation in our communities.

Barrhead Animal Rescue Society is a not-for-profit society supported through private contributions.

Core Values:
Respect and fairness for animals through compassion, dignity, and humane treatment
Honesty, trust, commitment, integrity, and professionalism are exhibited by our staff, management, volunteers, and Board members
Care and attention through dedication, professional leadership, rational decision-making, and fiscal responsibility
Respect partnerships and teamwork through cooperation and collaboration

Strategic Goals:
To develop a program to adopt rescued animals out to good homes
Develop a neutering and spaying program for cats and dogs
To educate the public on the proper management and care of their pets
To develop a youth group through the local school system that parallels our Society’s goals and to educate and mentor this group so that they may make better choices in caring for all animals
To assist pet owners that have good intentions but lack the knowledge and or funding to maintain proper health care regimes for their pets
To assist those pet owners that due to short term health issues, cannot provide their pets with proper care
To become a leader within the community by supporting other groups or societies that have a mandate to care for those in need