Mayor Whitmire Hosts Groundbreaking for New BARC Adoption Center

The BARC Adoption Center will be a 33,000 square-foot facility that will house more than 125 animals, increasing the capacity of the City's existing BARC Animal Shelter at 3300 Carr St.

The new adoption center will cost approximately $31 million and is funded by a 2022 bond proposition approved by Houston voters for the construction of a new animal adoption facility.

"This new building near downtown Houston and along Buffalo Bayou is centrally located and set against the backdrop of beautiful Buffalo Bayou Park and the Houston downtown skyline. It is an ideal location for potential adopters, with convenient access for viewing and interacting with our adoptable pets in a recreational setting," said BARC Shelter Director Jarrad Mears. "The ability to shift about 125 animals over to this new facility means that we're able to free up kennel space for dogs and cats that our teams are rescuing from the streets and bringing to the existing shelter across town."

In addition to the adoption center, the City plans to construct a dog park and multi-level parking garage with other amenities on the same site. The BARC Adoption Center is scheduled to open its doors in November of 2028. Parking for the groundbreaking is available at Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern and along Sabine Street.