BARL Announces February Adoption Event and April Fundraiser to Support Shelter Animals

The Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (BARL) invites the community to take part in two upcoming events that celebrate compassion, connection, and support for animals in need.

On Saturday, February 14, BARL will bring adoptable dogs and cats to Petsense for the store’s Valentine Adoption Paw-ty. The event offers a fun opportunity for potential adopters to meet loving pets looking for forever homes. Activities and details for the Paw-ty can be found on Petsense Brookhaven’s social media platforms.

Later this spring, BARL will host one of its signature fundraising events, Canines, Cats & Corks, on Saturday, April 11, at the Brookhaven (FEMA) Building. The evening will feature a variety of wines and spirits, with more than 50 labels ready for tasting. Mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.

Brookhaven musician and BARL’s favorite piano man, Blake Scafidel, will provide live music at the event. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and prizes will round out the evening. Proceeds from the event support BARL’s ongoing rescue, medical care, and adoption efforts.

“These events reflect the heart of our community,” said Rusty Adcock with BARL. “Whether someone meets their new best friend at Petsense or supports our work through Canines, Cats & Corks, every act of involvement helps us continue caring for animals who rely on BARL and the generosity of our neighbors.”

Tickets for Canines, Cats & Corks are available online at barl.net/events, from a BARL volunteer, or at Bank of Franklin in Brookhaven. Main tickets are offered, with an option to upgrade to a Luxury Pass for an enhanced tasting experience.

BARL encourages the community to attend, participate, and support these events as part of a shared effort to improve the lives of homeless dogs and cats.

“BARL is here for our community, serving Lincoln, Franklin and Copiah counties. We took in over 1,200 animals last year. We provided food, shelter, veterinary care, or whatever was needed to keep them healthy and comfortable until they were adopted.

In addition, another 740 animals in this area were spayed/neutered due to our discount spay/neuter programs. We also organized rabies vaccination and microchip clinics to provide owners with an avenue to receive discounted services. Due to these clinics, 160 animals were vaccinated against rabies, and 130 animals were microchipped.

Adoption fees do not cover the cost of the animals’ care. BARL does not receive government funding. Without the support of our sponsors, donors and a core group of volunteers doing exhaustive work, BARL would not exist,” said Adcock.

Businesses and individuals looking to support BARL through sponsorships or auction items should contact volunteers Gail Garbo at 601-757-3211 or Julie Montalvo at 601-757-1057. BARL may also be contacted through email at info@barl.net.

BARL's mission is to humanely care for shelter animals while contributing to community activities that reduce pet overpopulation, encourage responsible pet ownership, protect public health and safety, and promote the human-animal bond.

BARL is a volunteer-based, 501 c3 charitable animal welfare organization serving Copiah, Franklin and Lincoln counties. BARL provides shelter, food and essential veterinary care to homeless animals while they await adoption.

All BARL animals are vaccinated, spayed or neutered and microchipped. 

For more information about adopting, donating, or volunteering, contact BARL at 601-757-4367 or info@barl.net.  Donations are tax-deductible and may be mailed to BARL, P.O. Box 3477, Brookhaven, MS  39603.

BARL features adoptable animals at www.barl.net and on its Facebook page.