HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – ABC13 viewers helped us achieve a record by adopting 168 pets during our annual “Pick Your Pet to Adopt” campaign in BARC Animal Shelter In 2025.
This year, we want to take that to the next level.
Join us in 2026! “Choose Your Pet” airs on ABC13 on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 11am-7pm on BARC
The three-day event, now in its ninth year, is sponsored by ABC13 Gilman Subaru and Furniture gallery.
The annual campaign offers discounted adoptions of $13 for all available pets, and the Pick Your Pet program continues to grow.
In 2023, 111 pets were adopted. The following year, that number rose to 153.
Then we set the record in 2025.
As in previous years, in addition Adoption specials are available all weekend longBARC offers visitors a small pet vendor market featuring local pet-related businesses, along with demonstrations and activities for adopters and their pets.
Anyone who stops by can also enjoy the many on-site food vendors at the refuge.
Here’s what’s happening as part of the weekend’s festivities.
Saturday 28 March | 12 noon – 5 pm
The day the adoption happened
– Local vendors and food trucks
– Reduced adoption fees
Sunday, March 29 | 12 noon – 5 pm
The day the adoption happened
– Reduced adoption fees
Click here to see available pets at BARC Animal Shelter.
BARC is located at 3300 Carr Street, in Northeast Houston.
What is park?
BARC is the city of Houston’s animal shelter, caring for more than 22,000 animals each year.
Adoptions are completed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The shelter is unable to hold animals.
How do I adopt?
All adoptions must be in person, but no appointment is necessary.
The following are other requirements that must be approved:
-You must be 18 years or older.
– You must have a valid ID card issued by a government entity.
-If the address on your ID doesn’t match your current address, be prepared to provide alternative proof of address such as a recent utility bill, lease or car insurance. Digital or paper copies will be accepted.
The pet adoption process can take between 60 to 90 minutes.
How much is the adoption fee?
It depends! This page contains the full list of fees, But they can range from $20 for cats and kittens to $50 for dogs and $75 for puppies.
There are discounted rates for seniors, depending on the age of the pet.
ABC13’s Pick Your Pet Adoption Drive is a great opportunity to take advantage of $13 discounted adoptions.
Payment BARC website For more information.
Did you miss last year’s adoption drive? Here are some highlights.
Hundreds of ABC13 viewers showed up and opened their hearts during BARC’s 8th annual Adopt Your Pet drive, setting a new record while showing great love for animals in need!
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