Boxer Aid & Rescue Coalition is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable, all volunteer organization based in North Florida. We were founded in 2004 by six individuals with nothing but a strong vision and unwavering hope that we could make a difference for the unwanted boxers in our community. Since our incorporation BARC has grown in terms of wonderful volunteers, adopters and a supporting public which has enabled us to save thousands of dogs. We rely solely on donations, grassroots fundraising, occasional small grants, dedicated volunteers and adoptions to keep our founders’ vision alive.

Our mission is to give boxers in need a second chance by providing safe refuge and compassion in our foster program, medical care and rehabilitation, and subsequent placement in permanent homes that will cherish them for the rest of their days, as well as to promote adoption and advocate for a community that values the welfare of homeless dogs.

When we put together a fundraising event it is guaranteed to be a good time! We make sure we have all the ingredients-great music, tasty food, cold beer and of course, boxers!  Events like Beers for BARC in Jacksonville not only help raise much needed $$$ to cover our massive veterinary expenses, they also help raise community awareness about rescue and all the dogs for adoption.