A safe haven for rescue cats and dogs π±πΆ The main role of the Centre, is the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and abandoned animals in Bahrain.
There are currently close to 360 dogs and close to 140 cats all in need of loving care. The number of incoming animals is ever increasing, especially during these unsettled times and very hot summer months. Our services include:
β’ Animal rescue
β’ Animal rehabilitation
β’ Education
β’ Re homing
β’ Fund raising
charity shop, The Dogfather's Second Hand Shop, in Saar at which
donations of furniture, clothes, books, toys, household items etc are sold to
help pay for rent, food, medical expenses, salaries for staff at the Centre. Location to the shop is:
Shop open everyday between 10am - 12pm except Mondays and 5-7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
We also hold fund raising events and participate at fairs, school festivals, charity sales etc to help with the running costs of the rescue centre. We continue our efforts to educate children and adults in the proper care of
animals. Our Open Days are on Friday/Saturday which includes information and activities on animal welfare. 4 pm - 6 pm
We offer an adoption service or a sponsorship program to meet the needs of
each animal looking for a new home and welcome volunteers to walk,
pet and play with our animals. We have built many links with local schools that often set up fund raising
projects to collect food or help out at the centre as part of Community Service programs. If you would like to volunteer, to walk dogs, or socialise with the animals then please message us to book slots to come along on Friday/Saturday between 10:00am and 13:00pm.
08/07/2025
Theyβre all desperate for a home to call their own π₯Ή
We provide them with food and safety and do our best to shower them with love and attention but nothing compares to having their own family πΎ
07/07/2025
Thank you so much for this heartwarming campaign to promote adoption and fundraise for the shelter animals ππ½π»πΎ
06/07/2025
Help with vet bills please ππ½
Rex has been through so much. Life as a stray dog was not easy for him. He was also attacked by the other dogs and at the vets we found out that he was very anemic. His wounds healed well with careful vet management and his anemia improved and weβre continuing his treatment with supplements and good food to make sure he stays healthy π€π½
Tiger sustained wounds around his ears that required stitching. Hospitalization and careful monitoring ensured his wounds healed and that he was out of pain and comfortable π₯Ή
Garrett is a senior dog that spent almost a decade in the shelter. He suffered from chronic ear infections that really bothered him. Careful treatment and being in foster care made all the difference for him and he is now happy and pain free ππ½
Please help us cover their bills by donating to the clinic directly on their benefit +973 3368 9990 and sending us a screenshot. Your contributions make sure that no animal under our care goes without treatment when needed most πΎ
05/07/2025
We need kitten food both wet and dry π
Three of our adult cats need to be on high protein kitten food diet as their bodies donβt get enough nutrients from normal cat food π₯²
They have been doing so much better once we switched their diet and we need your help to continue ππ½
04/07/2025
03/07/2025
Are you thinking of decluttering around your home?
How about donating the things you donβt need to help out the animals π₯Ήβ€οΈ
02/07/2025
Our solar got upgraded π₯³
Thanks to our incredibly generous donor our solar grid got upgraded in order to handle AC units in the summer ππ½
We got 120 extra panels and 200 batteries! Thanks to this amazing upgrade 23 out of our 30 AC units run during the day to relieve the animals of the unbearable heat and 3 AC units keep running at night (for our 4 live in staff) greatly reducing our reliance on generator/diesel ππ½
We pray to have this setup move with us once the new site is ready so our animals can keep benefiting from it.
But we still need your help as we need to rent a generator to keep more AC units running at night to keep the animals comfortable especially when the worst of the heat/humidity hits π€π½
01/07/2025
Say hi to Miss Irina ππΌ
This gorgeous girl has been through so much. From the struggles of life as a stray, a hit and run, rescue/surgeries/moving from place to place π₯Ί
Irina was distrustful and very scared when she came to our care which likely means that she faced abuse in her past π’
It look sometime for Irina to start trusting. She went from hiding from us to accepting pets and treats to seeking out affection π»
Being in foster care did the rest. Irina is now healthy and confident and learns to trust more everyday. Sheβs been through so much and deserves a family to call her own. It would break our hearts to send her back to the shelter after all the progress she made. Please consider adding Irina to your family π₯Ή
DM for more info if you think Irina can be your girl β€οΈ
30/06/2025
Summer is in full swing
Take care of your pets and provide water to the strays near you to ease their suffering
29/06/2025
Help with vet bills please ππ½
Noga was skinny and needed to@go to the vets for diagnostics. She had an oral infection and needed dental work to be able to eat pain free and with the help of vitamins she regained her health ππ½
Poppy needed diagnostics to prepare for her upcoming freedom flight and she canβt wait to go π€π½
Oliver suffered from severe wounds and needed hospitalization and constant care to recover and is now happy and healthy in the shelter and starting to make friends β€οΈ
Please help us cover their bills at the clinic by donating directly to their benefit +973 3368 9990 and sending us a screenshot πΎ
27/06/2025
Our weekly campaign to spread some virtual gratitude; to our fantastic fosters, who foster cats, dogs (or even both!) is here ππ½
This week our Foster Friday goes to Ankita who is fostering Macaroon πΆ
Macaroon was found as a stray with no idea how to survive at barely 7 months old. He came under our care full of ticks, filthy and so scared π’
Once he knew he was safe and was rid of the ticks and filth, Macaroon was the sweetest most affectionate boy ever π
He struggled with the shelter environment and we feared it would traumatize him but Ankita came to the rescue and offered to foster him π₯Ή
Being in foster care made all the difference for Macaroon. He gets human affection constantly and has a feline companion to hang out with. Heβs taken to potty training like a prodigy and is so loving and playful π
Macaroon is now looking for his furever home. He is neutered and fully vaccinated and eager to find loving humans to be his family π€π½
We cannot stress enough how life saving and amazing fostering is. Animals are often too young to join the shelter or need special care and love to transition into life as a family pet that only a foster home can provide β€οΈ
Overall: BARC and Macaroon are furever grateful to you Ankita. Thank you!
Lastly, becoming a foster at BARC has never been easier. DM us or visit our website www.visitbarc.com for more information πΎ
26/06/2025
Our sincere gratitude to for this kind and generous donation of dog food ππ½β€οΈ
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The main role of the Centre, is the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and abandoned animals in Bahrain. There are currently more than 400 dogs and cats all in need of loving care. The number of incoming animals is ever increasing, especially during these unsettled times and very hot summer months.
Our services include:
β’ Animal rescue
β’ Animal rehabilitation
β’ Education
β’ Re-homing
β’ Fundraising
We have recently re-homed in the local community more than 60 dogs and 70 cats with the remainder staying at the Centre until their rehabilitation is complete and they are ready to be part of a family. We have teamed up with two rescue groups abroad to sucessfully rehome many animals in both Canada and the UK.
We have a charity shop, in Saar near the University of Bahrain College on Avenue 23, Villa 403, at which donations of furniture, clothes, books, toys, household items etc are sold to
help pay for rent, animal food, veterinary expenses & salaries for our full time staff at the Centre. All other staff, both at the centre and the shop are unpaid volunteers without whos help we would not be able to carry on.
Shop Timings:
Tuesday - 4.00 to 6.00 pm
Weekends - 9.00 am to 12.00 noon
Other days 9.00 am to 11.00 am
Location: Saar, across University College of Bahrain.
https://goo.gl/maps/KYuesYg319E2
We also hold fund raising events, regular car boot sales at the Rugby Club in Saar
and participate at fairs, school fetes, charity sales etc to help with the running
costs of the rescue centre.
We continue our efforts to educate children and adults in the proper care of
animals. Our Open Day is on Fridays & Saturdays , which includes information and activities
on animal welfare. 10am - 12pm
We offer an adoption service or a sponsorship program to meet the needs of
each animal looking for a new home and welcome volunteers to walk,
pet and play with our animals.
We have built many links with local schools that often set up fund raising
projects to collect food or help out at the centre as part of Community Service
Programs.
If you would like to volunteer, to walk dogs, or socialise with the animals then please come along on Fridays between 10:00am and 12:00pm.
DIRECTIONS
As you head down Saar Avenue from Alosra take the turning right onto Avenue 35 just before Saar village. After 100 metres go over the hump in the road and take the 2nd turning on the right just before Sarah Garden. The Centre is located about 150 metres down the road on the right. Whatsapp 35492075 for help if you need more directions.
You can donate towards the centre's work through Paypal - [email protected]