Brevard Animal Recreation Club, Inc. (BARC)

Welcome to BARC

WHAT IS BARC?

We are a not-for-profit, tax exempt organization located in Brevard County, Florida.  We started in June, 2001, when a group of citizens got together to discuss off-leash dog parks.  At the time, there weren't any in the county.  We formed our organization to try to encourage the county to build off-leash dog parks; provide educational information regarding dog parks; promote responsible dog ownership; garner a fraternal spirit among our members and to raise funds.  Any funds that we raise offset our operating expenses and help to pay for amenities in county dog parks.

Off-leash dog parks are fenced-in areas where dogs can legally and safely run, play and exercise while under the supervision of their owners.  Dog parks are quite common and very popular throughout the country.  We decided that we wanted dog parks here too!

In the beginning, we held a petition drive and, with the help of a lot of dedicated dog owners, we were able to collect signatures for over 6,000 people who agreed that Brevard County was overdue for some dog parks.  In 2002, we met with the Parks and Recreation Department and told them about our petition drive.  We were very pleased that they agreed with us that dog parks are needed here.

Since then, BARC has grown to over 500 members.  Dog parks have opened in Satellite Beach and at Wickham Park in Melbourne.  The latest addition is a new county dog park at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach. 

BREVARD COUNTY DOG PARKS & DOG BEACH

For a list of current and proposed Brevard County Dog Parks, click here:  http://journals.aol.com/barcemail/BrevardCountyDogParks

For information on the dog beach, click here:  http://journals.aol.com/barcemail/brevard-county-dog-beach

JOIN BARC.  IT'S FREE

If you live in Brevard County, are 18 or over and are in favor of dog parks, please join BARC.  There are no dues or fees and you are under no obligation.  When you join, we will add you to our Email distribution list and send you periodic updates regarding the dog parks in the county and on dog related activities going on in the county.

It is easy to join.  Just click here:  http://journals.aol.com/barcemail/join-barc

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, please write to BARCEMAIL@aol.com.  Please put something dog related in the subject so we will know that it isn't spam. 

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

Please take the time to send an Email to your County Commissioner to let them know you are in support of dog parks and want more of them in our county.  Their Email addresses are at:  http://brevardcounty.us/commission

GREAT DOG PICTURES  

Click here to view former BARC Dogs of the Month and other pictures of BARC member's dogs:  http://journals.aol.com/barcemail/BARCDogs

If you would like to see you dog on our website, please forward a jpg of your favorite photo to BARCEMAIL@aol.com.

DOG FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS

Click here for information on dog friendly restaurants in Brevard County:  http://journals.aol.com/barcemail/DogFriendlyRestaurants

VETS WHO SUPPORT DOG PARKS

Rockledge Animal Clinic, 1934 S. Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, FL  32955.  For info, go to:  http://www.rockvet.com.

Florida Aid to Animals, 741 Creel Street, Melbourne, FL  32935

Cocoa Veterinary Hospital, 2300 SR 524, Unit 108, Cocoa, FL 32926

Companion Animal Hospital, 3815 North U.S. 1, Suite 110, Cocoa, FL 32926; (321) 631-2933

PROTECT YOUR PETS! 

The following Florida Plants are Poisonous to Cats and Dogs:

Avocado (fruit & Pit);  Azalea;  Bird of Paradise;  Caladium;  Corn Plant;  Croton;  Elephant Ears;  Florida Beauty;  Geranium;  Mistletoe;  Oleander;  Mother-in-law's Tongue;  Onion;  Pencil Cactus;  Primrose;  Rhododendron;  Sago Palm;  Schefflera;  Tobacco;  All types of Ivy;  All types of Philodendron

For a complete list and more info, visit www.aspca.org/apcc

For information on preparing for a hurricane or other disaster click on the link Pets and Disaster on the left or click here:  http://journals.aol.com/barcemail/petsanddisaster

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here to see upcoming events in Brevard County:  http://journals.aol.com/upcoming-events

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