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Bathing for BARC!

Girl Scouts Help Raise $1300 for the Abused, Abandoned and Injured Animals

Girl Scout Troop 8420 helped the Animal Wellness Center of Fairhope raise $1300 at the 5th Annual “Bathing for BARC!” fundraiser for the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) held April 30, 2011.

Every person who brought their dog to “Bathing for BARC!” got a free goodie bag from sponsors Merial (makers of Heartgard and Frontline), Bayer (makers of K-9 Advantix, Advantage & Advantage Multi), MWI and Butler Veterinary Distributors.

“We rely on fundraisers like this so we can help the abused, abandoned and injured animals” remarked Sonja Presley, BARC! Executive Director.

“Between the raffle items, silent auction items, tip jars for dog baths and donations from veterinary suppliers, $5,800 has been raised over the past five years” stated Dr. Stephanie Powe, DVM, who has organized the annual fundraiser since its inception in 2007.

BARC! incorporated in 1979 as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and was the county’s first animal advocacy group.

Photos courtesy of Sherry Stimpson Frost.

5th Annual Bathing for BARC!

The Animal Wellness Center of Fairhope will host the 5^th Annual “Bathing for BARC!” fundraiser for the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) on April 30, 2011.

Dr. Stephanie Powe, DVM, has organized the annual fundraiser since its inception in 2007. “Bathing for BARC!" will be held at her new location, Animal Wellness Center of Fairhope on 21309 State Highway 181 from 9am to 1pm.

“Between the raffle items, silent auction items, tip jars for dog baths and donations from veterinary suppliers, $4,500 has been raised over the past four years” Dr Powe stated. “We chose BARC! because we wanted to give back to the local Humane Society.”

Sponsors this year are Merial (makers of Heartgard & Frontline), Bayer (makers of K-9 Advantix, Advantage & Advantage Multi), MWI and Butler Veterinary Distributors.

Every person who brings their dog to “Bathing for BARC!” gets a free goodie bag. Platinum donors of $50 or more receive a goodie bag full of exclusive items valued at $150.

“We rely on fundraisers like this so we can help the abused, abandoned and injured animals” remarked Sonja Presley, BARC! Executive Director. “Animal shelters are full, foreclosures are prevalent and pet parents are having to make tough, heart-breaking decisions they never thought they would have to make.”

Pictured front row, from left: Sonja Presley, BARC! Executive Director with Dudette; Nancy Martin, BARC! Staff with Potsie and Wendy Vogel, BARC! Board Member with Belle. Back row, from left: Maria Gwynn, BARC! Board President; Christine Sherwin, BARC! Board Vice President; and the staff of Animal Wellness Center of Fairhope – Eve Kozan, Nicole Richerson with Rebekah, Dr. Stephanie Powe with Maddie and Dana Blackard with Lolley. Photo courtesy of Sherry Stimpson Frost.

4th Annual BATHING FOR BARC! May 22, 2010

The Animal Wellness Center hosted “Bathing for BARC!” a fundraiser for the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) on May 22, 2010.

Dr. Stephanie Powe has been organizing the annual fundraiser the last 4 years. "Bathing for BARC!" was held at her new location, Animal Wellness Center of Fairhope on 21309 State Highway 181.

Between the raffle items, silent auction items, a tip jar for dog baths and a donation from Pfizer, $1500 was raised.

The Baldwin County Humane Society is a 501(c)3 established in 1979. Its the only county-wide animal welfare organization. BARC! is volunteer driven and rely solely on donations and grants to provide services.

Pictured, from left: Adam Pigott, Taylor Rae Whitlock, Crystal Garrard, Hayley Clark, Samantha Holton and Brooke Richerson.

Many thanks to the fantastic staff Terrie Lambeth, Nichole Richerson, Nikkie James, Dr Stephenie Powe and Samantha Horton.