Bahrain Animal Rescue Centre

Bahrain Animal Rescue Centre A safe haven for rescue cats and dogs 🐱🐶 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:
• Animal rescue
• Animal rehabilitation
• Education
• Re homing
• Fund raising

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We have a

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:

https://goo.gl/maps/sDecBFBM6d9nCJ269

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.

03/01/2026

Cat Adoptions of 2025 😻

02/01/2026

Adoptions are always the highlight of our year and we’re so excited ti share some of the dogs that found their forever homes in 2025 with you 🥳

01/01/2026
Call put to fosters These lucky dogs have a golden ticket and are looking for foster homes to keep them happy and health...
30/12/2025

Call put to fosters

These lucky dogs have a golden ticket and are looking for foster homes to keep them happy and healthy as their freedom flight approaches

Please DM for details

Merlin the Gentle Giant is a 3-year-old cat with the perfect blend of sass and charm. A true giant floof ball, he’s calm...
29/12/2025

Merlin the Gentle Giant is a 3-year-old cat with the perfect blend of sass and charm. A true giant floof ball, he’s calm, confident, and wonderfully relaxed, with a big personality wrapped up in the fluffiest package. His mesmerising amber eyes draw you in instantly — even more so when paired with his grumpiest little face, complete with an irresistibly cute fang.

Despite his serious expression, Merlin is the most loving and affectionate boy. He adores cuddles and would make the perfect lap cat, happily settling in close to his people whenever he gets the chance. He also loves playtime, especially interactive toys, which bring out his playful side.

Merlin does well with other cats and would be happy sharing his home with a feline friend, though he’d be just as content being the only one soaking up all the love and attention. Very food-motivated, he’s easy to bond with and a joy to engage through treats and enrichment.

Full of love, fluff, and quiet confidence, Merlin is ready to bring companionship, cuddles, and a whole lot of heart to his forever home. 🐾💙

Help with vet bills please 🙏🏽 Minnie suffered from pyometra (infected uterus) and needed immediate surgical intervention...
28/12/2025

Help with vet bills please 🙏🏽

Minnie suffered from pyometra (infected uterus) and needed immediate surgical intervention. Thankfully her condition was diagnosed early and she made a full recovery without complications 👏🏽

Clementine was already under treatment for UTI (urinary infection) but developed painful sores in her back due to sitting in litter due to her overall discomfort. Her wounds were tended to carefully and her litter area has been modified to avoid future recurrence 🤞🏽

Bowser sustained painful wound due to territorial confrontations. He needed hospitalization to suture his wounds and allow him to make a full recovery ❤️‍🩹

Please help us cover these bills so we are always able to relieve pain and offer aide. Please donate to the clinic directly on their benefit +973 3368 9990 and share a screenshot with us so we can access your contribution.

Thank you to everyone who made this month so special for our animals and bringing them so much joy during the holidays 🎄...
27/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who made this month so special for our animals and bringing them so much joy during the holidays 🎄

Special thanks to our adopters for sharing photos of our cats and dogs in their loving cozy homes ❤️

Our weekly campaign to spread some virtual gratitude; to our fantastic fosters, who foster cats, dogs (or even both!) is...
26/12/2025

Our weekly campaign to spread some virtual gratitude; to our fantastic fosters, who foster cats, dogs (or even both!) is here 🙌🏽

This week our Foster Friday goes to Rachel who is fostering Simon 🐶

Simon has been in the shelter since he was a puppy. He has the most loving personality sadly he is still waiting for his furever home 🥲

Simon was recently diagnosed with kidney disease and needed to be put on a renal diet to manage his symptoms and try and get him healthy again 🤞🏽

Being in the stressful environment of the shelter while battling such a serious illness was the furthest thing from ideal for Simon. Thankfully Rachel stepped up and took him in to help him recover ❤️‍🩹

Being in foster care made all the difference for this gentle boy. It allowed him to decompress in a calm and safe environment and to make huge strides in his recovery. Simon is finally getting to experience what true love and safety looks like 🩷

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 ❤️

Overall: BARC and Simon are furever grateful to you Rachel. Thank you!

Lastly, becoming a foster at BARC has never been easier. DM us or visit our website www.visitbarc.com for more information 🐾

Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Christmas filled with kindness, compassion, and warmth. May this season bring peace, ...
25/12/2025

Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Christmas filled with kindness, compassion, and warmth. May this season bring peace, love, and hope to all. 🎄✨
Merry Christmas from all of us

Behind every rescued life at Bahrain Animal Rescue Centre is a small but mighty team of just four onsite staff, working ...
24/12/2025

Behind every rescued life at Bahrain Animal Rescue Centre is a small but mighty team of just four onsite staff, working tirelessly every day to care for animals who need them most.

This Christmas, let’s show them some love. 🎄
Donating gifts or essentials is a simple way to thank them for the compassion and hard work they give all year round - and to help make their Christmas a little more special.

Join us on Friday 26th December as we celebrate the festive season with our rescue animals. Between 10 am to 12 noon, th...
23/12/2025

Join us on Friday 26th December as we celebrate the festive season with our rescue animals.

Between 10 am to 12 noon, the dogs will be sporting their favorite festive costumes and waiting eagerly to be walked and showered with love. The cats will also be looking forward to playing with volunteers and getting their share of cuddles 💕

The tree is still outside the gate waiting for your kind donations to brighten up the day for our rescues.

Donations of food are highly appreciated. Cleaning supplies/toys/treats/litter/blankets would mean so much to us 🙏🏽

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Hamala

Opening Hours

Friday 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday 10:00 - 12:00

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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: • Animal rescue • Animal rehabilitation • Education • Re-homing • 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