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Adopting A Pet

BARC’s aim is to match you with the perfect pet, to do this, we need to spend time with you and that’s why all adoptions are strictly by appointment only. We also require some information from you to help match you to a suitable new pet, please Download our pre-adoption questionnaire, you can fill it out and bring it with you, or you can fill in a copy when you visit the Shelter.

To ensure you are ready to adopt a pet, we recommend you have a read of the average costs associated with owning a pet in Australia, and provide yourself with all the information you need to assist with settling in a new pet into your home. Bow Wow Meow has published “the ultimate guide to bringing a rescue dog into your home” which you may find is full of useful information and advice.

We also recommend perspective owners complete Petcademy’s free online “Adoption Fundamentals” training which will ensure that you give your new pet the best opportunity to feel comfortable in their new home, and establish a relationship with your new pet for the rest of their life.

All cats and dogs rehomed through BARC are treated for fleas and intestinal worms, desexed and vaccinated. BARC encourages responsible pet ownership, all adopted cats and dogs will need to be registered with the City of Greater Bendigo prior to leaving the shelter. You can read more about caring for your pet post adoption.

Pet Exchange Register

The BARC Pet Exchange Register source number is BR101544

Contact Us

For more information about pets and animals please contact us on (03) 5441 2209 or [email protected]

For more information on how to get in contact with us visit our contact page.