Help Save Camp Barry Dog Rescue
We’ve rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed countless dogs — and
supported families so they could keep theirs. Now we need your help to
give Camp Barry a forever home, built to serve our community for years
to come.
For years, our mission has been simple:
Rescue dogs in need, support families so they can keep their dogs,
and be a resource our community can count on.
We believe that every dog deserves not just a second chance, but
the skills, structure, and support they need to thrive in a forever
home. We work hand-in-hand with owners to resolve behavioral
challenges, reduce surrenders, and keep families together. Most
importantly, we’ve become a place people know they can turn to when
their animals need help.
But now, we’re facing a turning point. The property we’ve been
leasing is being sold, and while our landlords have been supportive,
purchasing this space isn’t financially possible — and it wouldn’t
allow us to grow into the future we envision. That’s why we are
raising funds to purchase a permanent property designed for the
long-term needs of our rescue, our dogs, and our community.
What We’ve Done So Far:
• During the Smith River Complex Fire, we sheltered and cared for
72 displaced cats and dogs
until their families could safely return.
• Prevented
over 400 dogs from being surrendered
to shelters through free/donation-based training and
community education.
• Partnered with the Humane Society of Del Norte to provide
access to low-cost spay/neuter, helping fight
overbreeding in our region.
• Rescued dogs from overcrowded neighboring shelters, including
those at risk of euthanasia, rehabilitated them, and placed them in
loving homes.
Who We Partner With:
•
Humane Society of Del Norte County
– spay/neuter, vaccines, and their volunteer support
• Neighboring rescues & shelters like
Redwood Pals
and
Humboldt County Animal Shelter
•
Del Norte Youth Opportunity Center
– providing youth with volunteer opportunities
•
New Dawn Support Services
– creating jobs for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities
•
Del Norte Court
– helping people fulfill community service through work
with animals
• The general public – offering education, training, and youth
volunteer opportunities
Our Vision Moving Forward:
• Continue offering spay/neuter support and expand public education
programs that help families navigate everyday life with their dogs —
from leash walking to household manners — so more pets stay in homes
for life
• Act as a safe haven for pets and animals during local emergencies
like wildfires or tsunami-related evacuations
• Provide care and rehabilitation for puppies and dogs in need of a
safe place to grow healthy and balanced before finding homes
Our Goals:
Here’s what your support will make possible — both in the short
term to meet urgent needs, and in the long term to build a stronger
future for our rescue and community.
Short-Term Goals (Urgent Needs):
•
Purchase a property
we can truly call our own, where we never again face the
risk of being uprooted
•
Build a main building
to safely house rescue dogs and provide space for
community support
Long-Term Goals (Future Growth):
•
Build a boarding facility
that not only helps create sustainable income for the
rescue but also provides space for families in emergency situations —
offering their pets a safe place at no cost while they get back on
their feet
•
Build a sterile building
that veterinarians from spay/neuter programs can
utilize. Our area has very limited options for affordable veterinary
care, and by providing a dedicated space, we can help expand access to
these services, reduce overbreeding, and ease the burden on shelters
and families alike
Our primary goal is to acquire a permanent property where our
rescue will never again face being uprooted.
If we fall short of that goal, please know that the dogs
currently in our care will remain with us — we are fully committed
to continuing their care and finding them loving homes.
Any additional funds will then be shared with other local
rescues and shelters that share our mission.
How You Can Help
Every dollar brings us closer to a safe, permanent home for our
rescue dogs. Your donation means more dogs saved, more families
supported, and a stronger community resource for years to come. If you
can’t give financially,
please consider sharing this campaign
— your voice can help us reach the people who can make
this dream possible.
Together, we can create a forever home for rescue dogs — a
place where hope begins and second chances never end.
From the bottom of our hearts (and paws): thank you.
