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Houston BARC Foundation receives $7,000 donation to help more shelter animals find homes
By KRIV at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
<p>Randy Hartley gave a $7,000 check to Houston BARC Foundation Wednesday to," get as many animals adopted out as we can." That's what Hartley told BARC Foundation Executive Director Brittany Amend as he handed her the check.</p><h2>FOX 26 Viewer supporting Houston BARC with $7,000 donation</h2><...
Key takeaway </p><h2>FOX 26 Viewer supporting Houston BARC with $7,000 donation</h2><p>Amend told Hartley his donation will have a huge impact on the animals under the care of BARC, and they will prioritize the dollars for adoption programs.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The $7,000 donation to the Houston BARC Foundation is a significant boost to efforts in Pearland and the surrounding Houston area to support shelter animals. With BARC taking in an average of 22,000 animals annually, the need for resources to facilitate adoptions and provide medical care is substantial. As a community within the Houston area, Pearland residents may be interested to know that donations like Hartley's will be prioritized for adoption programs, which can have a direct impact on the lives of animals in local shelters. The Houston BARC Foundation's work is a reminder that local shelters rely on community support to provide essential services, and initiatives like spay and neuter programs can have long-term benefits for animal welfare in Brazoria County. By supporting organizations like the Houston BARC Foundation, Pearland residents can contribute to a larger regional effort to improve the lives of shelter animals.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? <p>Randy Hartley gave a $7,000 check to Houston BARC Foundation Wednesday to," get as many animals adopted out as we can." That's what Hartley told BARC Foundation Executive Director Brittany Amend as he handed her the check.</p><h2>FOX 26 Viewer supporting Houston BARC with $7,000 donation</h2><...
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