Grand opening event planned for the near future
By Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian
04-28-26
Monday April 27th was a moving day for the Briscoe Animal Resource Center staff and animals previously housed at the old BARC animal shelter near HEB.
The Uvalde Hesperian visited that facility and was given a tour by Heather Ruble BARC Vice President. According to Ruble she is also a county employee as an in-kind donation.
The new facility has designated kennels for the City of Uvalde animal control and 18 spaces specifically for animals brought in by county law enforcement.
The facility has designated areas for intake, medical care, and an adoption area where those wanting to adopt an animal can meet and interact with a dog or a cat. The new BARC facility also has an outdoor run area for dogs housed at the shelter.
Earlier that morning at Uvalde County Commissioners Court, 38th District Judge Kelley Kimble and BARC President spoke on an agenda making suggestions for a memorandum of Understanding which will be considered and acted upon by Uvalde County Commissioners Court at a future meeting.
Kimble referenced a 20-year agreement between the county and BARC.
“These are baby steps we are taking. and a big step forward to where we were before,” Uvalde County Commissioner Mariano Pargas said.
