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Help BAARK give a new beginning to the many dogs in dire need of help by making a donation today!<\/p>\n
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These are the primary and ongoing activities undertaken by the Organization. Animals, rescued from dangerous, threatening, and\/or inhumane or neglectful conditions, receive initial veterinary care as well as specialized care, if necessary, to address any medical condition(s) present at the time of rescue. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED\/NEUTERED. Each animal is placed into a foster home appropriate for his\/her specific needs, ultimately to be matched with and placed into a permanent home which is able to provide compassion, life-long attention and love, and a commitment to meet the needs of the animal for the remainder of his\/her life.<\/span><\/p>\n Intake<\/strong> Veterinary Care<\/strong> Foster Care<\/strong> Adoption<\/strong> An adoption fee is charged for each animal however such fee is not expected to cover the Organization\u2019s investment of care for each animal.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ custom_margin=”75px|auto||auto||” background_color=”#eaeaea” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”35px|25px|35px|25px|true|true” border_radii=”on|22px|22px|22px|22px” make_equal=”on” use_custom_gutter=”on”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_3″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|22px|22px|22px|22px”][et_pb_blurb title=”MARKETING ACTIVITIES” image=”https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/baark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9552454.png” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” body_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”20px|15px|20px|15px|true|true” title_text=”9552454″ image_icon_width=”69%”]<\/p>\n The objective of Marketing & Promotional activities is to promote animals available for adoption as well as events and fundraisers planned by the Organization. Marketing & PR are ongoing commitments and include activities such as website development and maintenance, social media posting, communicating with supporters and donors via other e-communications, and posting of animals available for adoption to Petfinder, Adopt-A-Pet, and similar adoption websites.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_3″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” border_radii=”on|22px|22px|22px|22px”][et_pb_blurb title=”OFFSITE EVENTS” image=”https:\/\/windycityclients.com\/baark\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2693507.png” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” body_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”20px|15px|20px|15px|true|true” title_text=”2693507″ image_icon_width=”69%” locked=”off”]<\/p>\n Such activities overlap with Adoption and Marketing & Promotional activities. Offsite Events include scheduled commitments at local pet supply stores, and similar venues as well as special adopt-a-thon events which most typically take place during summer months. All such activities are expected to take place within the Chicago area. 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At the time \u00a0<\/span>we saved Maggie, little did we know we were saving her six unborn puppies too! Three of the puppies have moved along to their forever homes; three adorable pups continue on their journey to their forever homes! The pups are relatively calm and shy, but playful like pups typically are!!<\/p>\n Maggie’s puppies were born April 2017. They continue their search for wonderful forever homes of their own!<\/p>\n
Animals are received into B.A.A.R.K.\u2019s Adoption Program from high-kill animal shelters and animal control facilities, other rescue organizations needing assistance, owners who no longer want or are able to care for their animals, hoarding situations, puppy mills, and similar sources\/situations.<\/span><\/p>\n
Upon receipt into the program, each animal receives a full veterinary examination, age-appropriate vaccinations, necessary bloodwork (i.e., heartworm testing), and any other medical care that may be needed. This may include minor procedures such as dental cleaning\/extractions, or more significant surgery such as amputation or eye removal, for example. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED\/NEUTERED. All veterinary care is provided by qualified personnel with whom B.A.A.R.K. has established a beneficial (and cost-effective) relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n
Each animal received into the Adoption Program is assigned to a foster home, suitable to meet his\/her needs and able to commit to providing the care required, following all Foster Care Policies established by the Organization.<\/span><\/p>\n
Each animal is placed into a permanent, compassionate and loving home based on criteria established by the Adoption Committee. In addition, if the animal requires a \u201cspecial home\u201d (i.e. \u201cno other dogs,\u201d or \u201cno cats\u201d or \u201cno men\u201d) these requirements must be met as well. B.A.A.R.K. does not discriminate as to the race, religion, or national origin of a potential adopter. However the Organization reserves the right to deny any adoption for cause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFeatured Adoptable Dog<\/h2>\n