The goal of BARK Rescue is to ensure every animal we place goes to a home where he/she is loved and properly cared for.  We also want to make sure that the entire family is satisfied with its newest addition.  We remain loyal to our animals for the rest of their lives--if their adoptive family finds they are unable to keep the animal for any reason, we require the animal be returned to us.

We only adopt animals out locally, within an hour or so drive of Belleville, IL.

Below is our application for adoption.  Why do we ask so many questions?  We want to match the family with the animal that is best suited for them.  Our goal is to place animals in homes where they will live the rest of their lives, as relocating is very stressful for any animal.

You must be at least 18 years of age or older to adopt a BARK animal and within an hour or so drive of St. Louis, MO.

How to apply to adopt:

1) Fill out an adoption application.
This can be done by clicking on the link below, and submitting the questionnaire, "Virtual" signatures for this stage of the application are fine.

2) Talk with a BARK volunteer.
This simply allows us to clarify anything on the application we may have questions about.   And a time when we can answer any questions you may have about the animal you are interested in.  It also lets us get to know each other a little better, so we can get a feel for which animal is ideal for your family.

3) Home visit.
A BARK volunteer will conduct a home visit.  We will bring the animal to your home to see how "everyone" gets along.  This lets the potential adopter meet the animal, and for the animal to meet any resident pets in their own surroundings.

4) Trial Adoption
If all goes well on the home visit and it is a good match for the adopters and the animal, that day will start the one week trial adoption. 

An adoption fee is due when the animal goes home. This fee covers spaying/neutering, immunizations, microchip, grooming, and de-worming and more in some cases, if needed. Adoption fees range from $95 to $200, depending on the medical needs of the animal.