BARC, Inc.

Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition, Inc.

BARC, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating Bernese Mountain Dogs from dog brokers, dog auctions, puppy mills, and any other dangerous, exploitative or abusive situation.  BARC, Inc. places these dogs in loving pet homes as spayed or neutered companions.

Our Officers

President   Amy Kessler ([email protected]) 

Vice President  Courtney Erickson ([email protected]) 

                                        Secretary Marilynn Blake ([email protected])

Treasurer  Lulu Couacaud  ([email protected])  

Board of Directors

Gary Turner ([email protected])

Liz Caldwell ([email protected] )

Vilma Briggs ([email protected])

 
October, 2003

 

 

On a recent visit to the Northeast, President, Amy Kessler (far left), was reunited with some of her BARC babies.

 
The Team of Rescuers
(LtoR) Courtney Erickson, Amy Kessler, Maren Plagens, Liz Caldwell (above) Gary and Penny Turner

Their courage and dedication is unmatched, and our gratitude is immeasurable.

 

 
BARC Bash 2

 

Chicago was home to the 2nd annual BARC reunion over Labor Day Weekend.  Fun was had by all.  Pictured is the 20 BARC babies in attendance (oh, they brought their humans too.)

2004 Winston Neff Award: Given to Amy Kessler for her Outstanding Service to the Bernese Community
President Amy Kessler and two BARC families at the BARC Booth at the National Specialy in Texas
 
The BARC Veterinarians

Dr. Leanne Landau Kasitz and Dr. Heather Shuey are the BARC veterinarians.  They have been remarkable partners in our adventure.  We could never thank them enough. 

This beautiful award was given to Mary Shaver, Pat Long, Joye Neff, Rachelle Johnstad, Vilma Kistner Briggs, MD and Lawrence Gerson, VMD  for their amazing support for BARC.  These angels have gone above and beyond the call of duty in showing how much rescuing Bernese Mountain Dogs from horrific environments means to them.  They have been immeasurable in fund raising and educating the public.  We thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
BARC Donor Award