Recognition

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BARCS new location was built in the spring of 2020 and offers a variety of temporary and permanent recognition opportunities for individuals and businesses. Naming opportunities may be used in tribute, to honor, celebrate or memorialize a pet, a family member or a friend.

Naming Opportunities:

  • Our Paw Prints are displayed in our main adoption lobby and in the hallways leading to the adoptable animal rooms. The permanence of our Paw Prints is 18 months, with unique exceptions based on giving level and/or long term support.

    Large Large Paw Print: $25,000+

    The large size includes space for a dedication and custom messaging up to 25 words.

    Medium Paw Print: $10,000 - $24,999

    The medium size includes space for a dedication and custom messaging up to 15 words.

    Small Paw Print: $5,000 - $9,999

    Messaging on the small-sized Paw Prints is limited to the following format “In honor/memory/recognition of [name]; does not include space for special message

  • BARCS is honored to recognize individuals who make significant contributions of $25,000 or more to our many lifesaving programs and services. Throughout our new facility, we offer a variety of items to be sponsored, including major areas such as BARCS’ adoption lobby, community resource lobby, medical wing and adoptable animals hallways. Opportunities in this category range from $25,000 to $200,000+. You can choose to feature your name or the name of a beloved pet or person along with a photo and personalized dedication.

  • BARCS’ new gated shelter grounds are designed with more than 50 landscaped trees. These newly planted trees are showcased around the entrance to our shelter and are front and center to adopters and other visitors to our shelter. Naming plaques, placed at the base of our trees, begin at $10,000. The permanence of these dedications is several years as mutually agreed upon between BARCS and the donor.

  • Our new facility grounds harbor an established wooded area in which BARCS volunteers have built over a mile of hiking trails, featuring benches, picnic tables and agility obstacles for our shelter dogs. This area offers a quiet space for reflection and is frequented by our volunteer dog walkers, corporate volunteer groups and youth program visitors. Naming opportunities in this area, such as trail markers and bench dedications, begin at $5,000. The permanence of these dedications is 18 months, with unique exceptions based on giving level and/or long term support.

  • Dedicate a kennel in honor or memory of a special person in your life or to showcase your business’s support of BARCS. Kennel Signs are placed for donations of $2,500 - $5,000 within a single calendar year. The permanence of our Kennel Signs is 18 months, with unique exceptions based on giving level and/or long term support. Kennel Signs are limited to the following format “In honor/memory/recognition of [name],” and does include space for a photo.

Contact our Philanthropy Team at give@BARCS.org to speak about naming opportunities at BARCS.