- Our Mission
Welcome to BarkSide Rescue.
A 501(c)(3) based in Reno, Nevada, providing short-term transitional housing for dogs whose owners are temporarily unable to care for them.
- What We Do
Prevent shelter intake. Prioritize reunification.
This includes individuals seeking medical or physical treatment, transitioning into temporary housing that does not allow pets, or facing other short-term crises. By offering this support, we aim to prevent dogs from entering local shelters and prioritize reunification with their original owners whenever possible.
When reunification is not possible, we will responsibly place dogs for adoption
Foster Care
Spay / Neuter
Microchipping
Basic Training
- The Why
63%
of participants in a University of Michigan study faced challenges finding care for their pets while hospitalized — or knew someone who had.
One of the biggest reasons people forgo the treatment and help they need is the fear of not having anyone to care for their pets while they are away. People face similar decisions when seeking:
Behavioral health care
Surgery & post-op care
Leaving domestic violence
Temporary homelessness
- How We Will Help
A safehold while they get the help they need.
There are not many programs that offer long-term safeholds — shelters and rescues across the US are full and stretched thin. We plan to be a resource for people in our community facing these crises: we temporarily care for their animals, then reunite them. This keeps pets out of shelters and eases the strain on other local resources.
- Why This Cause Means So Much