Adoption events in bars work because the dogs get socialized in a real room full of strangers and you get to meet them without the shelter's fluorescent-lit pressure. Badass Animal Rescue brings a mix — playful puppies through calm adults — to Barrow's Intense at Industry City, and the event is explicitly open to people who just want to meet the dogs as well as those ready to adopt. If you have been circling the idea of a dog, this is the low-commitment way to test it.
What to expect
Expect a tasting room with adoptable dogs and volunteers, and a steady flow of people meeting them. Volunteers can talk through each dog's temperament and history. Filling out an adoption application in advance on the rescue's site speeds everything up if you are seriously considering taking one home.
Good to know
- Take the D/N/R to 36th St and walk into Industry City toward Building 6, 68 34th Street.
- Complete an adoption application in advance at the rescue's site to speed up the process.
- Browsers are welcome — the event is open to people who just want to meet the dogs.
- The dogs are on leash in a busy room; ask a volunteer before approaching.
- If you already have a dog, check with the rescue before bringing them along.
- Step-free access from the Industry City courtyard.
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Common questions
Do I have to adopt to attend?
No. The event is open to both prospective adopters and people who simply want to meet the dogs.
What dogs will be there?
Adoptable dogs of various ages and sizes, described by the rescue as ranging from playful puppies to laid-back adults.
Should I apply beforehand?
Yes if you are serious — Badass Animal Rescue encourages completing an adoption application in advance to speed up the process.
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