BARC, Inc.

Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition

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                                                     Board of Directors

Vice-President- Gary Turner                                               Courtney Erickson

Secretary- Liz Caldwell                                                       Jane Heggen

Treasurer- Nancy Melone

 
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

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

Left to Right:  Jane Heggen, Shaun O'Rourke, Penny Turner, Cathy Lanning, Gary Turner, Gail Miller, Henslee Dutton, Mary Fries, Liz Caldwell, Courtney Erickson, and Maren Plagens

 

BARC, Inc. is honored to be chosen as the recipient of the 2001 Dogs Best Friend humanitarian services award.

Thanks to everyone at Dogs Best Friend!

Visit Dogs Best Friend at

www.dogsbestfriend.com

 

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
This beautiful award was given to Mary Shaver, Pat Long, and to Joye Neff for their amazing support for BARC.  These three 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