Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit Keeshond Rescue organization.
We rescue lost and abandoned Keeshond dogs from animal shelters and from people who are unable or unwilling to care for them. Our dogs are fostered in the homes of volunteers, who provide the dogs with food, shelter, grooming, attention, and other care needed for their well being.
All of our dogs are examined by a veterinarian, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and tested for heartworms. We provide treatment for known illnesses or medical problems on a case by case basis.
We work with potential adoptive families to find each dog a good home. We're available to answer questions and to provide guidance and advice to the new family for the dog's lifetime.
We care about our dogs and take them back if their adoptive families can't keep them. To avoid the stress of shipping, and to make it possible to get them back if necessary, we place our dogs only in Northern California.
Our goal is to place the dogs we rescue in the best possible homes. We want both the dogs and their new people to be happy together, so the new home is forever. Our application process helps us match the right people with the dog who's right for them.
Our dogs are fostered in the homes of volunteers. We do not have a shelter where people can visit to view dogs. If you're interested in adopting one of our Keeshond Rescue dogs, we ask that you fill out our adoption application. If one of our dogs appears to be a good match for you, we'll make arrangements for you to meet the dog in its foster home.
As an all-volunteer organization, we ask for an adoption fee to help us cover veterinary costs, spaying and neutering, shelter fees, grooming, and foster care expenses. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization -- donations to BARK are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
We're always happy to answer questions about our breed and our rescue program. If you'd like more information, or to start the adoption process, please visit our website at www.keeshondrescue.org
