Bali Dog Adoption Rehabilitation Centre

What Bali Dog Adoption Rehabilitation Centre does

Bali Dog Adoption Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) is a registered Australian/Indonesian non-profit animal welfare organization founded by Linda Buller, operating as a no-kill shelter with facilities in Ubud and the under-construction Warriors Legacy multi-species sanctuary in Tabanan, Bali. The organization rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes approximately 700 animals annually, with current capacity of 170 dogs, 1 rescued pig, and a newly completed open-air monkey enclosure. Core services include free dog adoption, foster care, virtual adoption sponsorships ($10 weekly / $40 monthly), street sterilization programs targeting 15–20 animals per community day, and education programs in local Balinese and international schools. Operational infrastructure comprises a basic veterinary clinic, adoption centre, and retail outlet in Ubud, plus a volunteer program offering 5–7 day placements at AUD250 minimum donation and sanctuary tours at Rp470,000 per person.

The business model is donation-led with diversified supplementary revenue streams including corporate sponsorships (such as Dogamahny, Sasha Eillenna Jewelry, Zimbae Pet Products, and Dick Smith Foods), retail merchandise, paid volunteer fees, sanctuary tours, and grants. The organization is registered as an Australian trust (ABN 33 773 078 645) for tax-deductible Australian donations and as an Indonesian Yayasan for in-country operations, with donation drop-off points in Melbourne, Jarrahdale, and Ferndale. Strategic core partners include GreenCross Vets Queensland (veterinary supplies) and Sunset Vet Bali (50% discount on vet bills), with fundraising channelled through MyCause. The organization has 11–50 staff including founder Linda Buller, plus daily and casual workers, with no proprietary technology platform; all operations are delivered through community engagement, media coverage (Channel 10 The Project, The Dodo, Dogs Life), and word-of-mouth donor cultivation.

Name

Bali Dog Adoption Rehabilitation Centre

Legal name

BALI ADOPTION AND REHABILITATION CENTRE

Website

https://barc4balidogs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bali Dog Adoption Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) is an Australian/Indonesian registered non-profit no-kill shelter that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes approximately 700 Bali street dogs and other animals annually, operating a clinic, adoption centre, retail store in Ubud, and the Warriors Legacy multi-species sanctuary in Tabanan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Veterinary Services (541940), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH), Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Animal welfare services
• Dog rescue operations
• Animal rehabilitation programs
• Community sterilization services
• Animal sanctuary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Ubud

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: 100% of all donations go towards improving the lives of Bali animals. Monthly food sponsorship program costs over $3,000 to feed 170 dogs. Corporate sponsors provide various levels of support including percentage of sales donations, product donations, and service discounts.
2. Merchandise Sales: Retail outlet in Ubud sells merchandise including charity store items, pet store products, and BARC merchandise. Online shop sells t-shirts, caps, mugs, tote bags, stickers, and other branded items. 100% of profits go directly to animal care.
3. Virtual Adoption Program: Monthly sponsorship program at $10 weekly or $40 monthly where donors support specific dogs that cannot be adopted. Quarterly updates provided. Dogs offered are those less likely to find forever homes due to medical issues, age, or trauma.
4. Sanctuary Tours: Behind the scenes tours of BARC facilities offered to visitors at Warriors Legacy sanctuary location. Tours available for booking on the website.
5. Volunteer Program Fees: Volunteer program with minimum advised donation of AUD250 per person for 5-7 day packages (including accommodation at serenity house and breakfast), or AUD50 per day for day volunteering.
6. Fundraising Campaigns: Various fundraising campaigns including sanctuary renovation, pond renovation, sterilization program sponsorship, and general operational support. Online fundraising through MyCause platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BARC rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes Bali street dogs through free adoption, foster care, virtual adoption sponsorship, street sterilization, and community education programs. The organization operates a basic veterinary clinic in central Ubud and is developing the Warriors Legacy multi-species sanctuary in Tabanan, Bali. All adopted dogs receive vaccination, sterilization, flea/worm treatment, behavioral assessment, and a starter kit including collar, blanket, and lead.

Product overview

Bali Dog Adoption Rehabilitation Centre (BARC) is a registered Australian/Indonesian not-for-profit animal organization operating as a no-kill shelter. The organization offers a coordinated suite of animal welfare services centered around dog rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming. Core programs include free dog adoption services, virtual adoption sponsorship, foster care (short and long-term), street sterilization, and community education. BARC operates a basic veterinary clinic in Ubud and is developing Warriors Legacy multi-species sanctuary in Tabanan. Revenue-generating activities include sanctuary tours (Rp470,000), a retail merchandise store selling clothing/accessories, a general items store for purchasing specific donations (beds, cages, vaccinations), and food sponsorship programs. The volunteer program offers 5-7 day placements with accommodation. All profits support animal care operations serving approximately 170 dogs plus other species.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Services Free dog adoption program matching rescued Bali dogs with loving families. All adopted dogs receive health checks, vaccination, sterilization, flea/worm treatment, behavioral assessment, collar, blanket, and lead.
• Virtual Adoption Program Monthly sponsorship program at $10 weekly or $40 monthly for supporters who cannot physically adopt. Provides food, shelter, toys, blankets, rehabilitation, behavioral support, and medical care for the chosen dog with quarterly updates. Targets dogs unlikely to find forever homes due to medical issues, age, or trauma.
• Foster Care Program Short-term and long-term foster placement for puppies and adult dogs. Includes short-term foster for vaccinated puppies awaiting adoption, and long-term foster for transient westerners unable to make a lifetime commitment.
• Street Sterilization Program Mobile street sterilization team providing free neutering and spaying for 15-20 street dogs per session in rural villages. Includes initial veterinary care for dogs with existing conditions.
• Education Program Educational sessions in local elementary schools, international schools, high schools, and orphanages teaching animal care, vaccination, sterilization, and Joey's Law mission against dog caging.
• Food Sponsorship Program Monthly food sponsorship program where donors contribute toward feeding 170+ dogs at the sanctuary. Monthly feeding costs exceed $3,000, including 50kg rice, 20kg chicken, 7kg pumpkin, and one 20kg bag of dog dry food daily.
• BARC Sanctuary Tours Behind-the-scenes tours of the Warriors Legacy multi-species sanctuary in Tabanan, Bali, priced at Rp470,000 per person.
• Veterinary Clinic Services Basic veterinary clinic in central Ubud treating non-emergency cases, providing vaccination, sterilization, and medical assistance. Open 10am-4pm, 7 days a week.
• BARC Retail Store Charity store, pet store, and BARC merchandise store operating from the Ubud location, with 100% of profits going directly to animal care.
• Online Merchandise Shop E-commerce store selling branded merchandise including t-shirts (Rp150,000), caps (Rp125,000), mugs (Rp100,000), tote bags (Rp50,000), stickers (Rp10,000), and coconut oil (Rp35,000). 100% of profits go directly to animal care.
• Specific Items Donation Store Online store for purchasing specific items needed by the shelter, including single doggy daybeds, metal cages, vaccinations (~$20), sterilization of street dogs, skin treatments, bag of dry food (~$30), distemper tests, and weekly shelter feeding.
• Warriors Legacy Multi-Species Sanctuary Bali's first multi-species sanctuary in Tabanan, currently housing 170 dogs, 1 rescued pig, and a recently completed state-of-the-art all natural open-air jungle monkey enclosure for rescued monkeys.
• Volunteer Program Sanctuary volunteer program accepting volunteers for 5-7 days (minimum advised donation AUD250/person) or day volunteers (AUD50/day). Includes Serenity House accommodation with breakfast and transport to the sanctuary.
• Virtual Rescue Program Donation program for rescuing dumped puppies and street dogs needing medical care, milk replacement, and monitoring. Donors of $100+ receive a personalized e-certificate.
• No-Kill Sanctuary Housing Permanent sanctuary housing for unadoptable dogs (missing limbs, eyes, recurring conditions, trauma survivors) to live out their lives. Currently home to over 60 dogs considered unadoptable.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 700 animals rescued, rehabilitated, and rehomed annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• K9 AIDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partners in 2016 year-long street sterilization program. Strategic partner for community animal welfare initiatives.
• NalzominorGTM or Marketing PartnerHand-made pet products company based in Sydney, Australia. Dog lovers on a mission to create meaningful products. Listed as corporate supporter on Companies Barking for BARC page.
• Sasha Eillenna JewelryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewelry brand that donates a percentage of sales to BARC. Supports through cause marketing.
• GreenCross Vets QueenslandcoreOthersLong-term supporters donating drugs, medicine, and equipment to BARC. Critical veterinary supplies partnership.
• DogamahnyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates 15% of class fees to BARC. Fitness/yoga studio supporting through revenue sharing.
• 8 WeekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates a percentage of each new sign up to BARC.
• Shop It ForwardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline shopping platform where retailers contribute a portion of purchases to BARC at no extra cost to consumers.
• Fort Knox Self StorageminorOthersProvides BARC with 50% discount on storage unit. Supports operational cost reduction.
• KGB SecurityminorOthersLong-term supporters donating products and services to BARC.
• Oscar's LawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspired Oscar's Law in Australia, Joey's Law was created as the catalyst for change in Indonesia. Shared mission of animal welfare advocacy.
• Sunset Vet BalicoreOthersLong-term supporters providing 50% discount on vet bills. Located in Ubud and Kuta with phone +623619348915. Critical partner for veterinary care.
• Zimbae Pet ProductsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates $2 of each order to BARC when BARC is selected as the charity at checkout.
• Aroha CandlesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates $2 from every candle sold to BARC.
• Online Property SalesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates a percentage of each home sale to BARC.
• Discount Animal SuppliesminorOthersLong-standing animal supplies retailer in Lysterfield providing products for BARC.
• Bali Eco StayminorOthersLong-term supporters donating services to BARC.
• Solosol MovementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates $1 from each sale to BARC.
• Body Del MarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonates a percentage of sales to BARC.
• Rockin RoosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as sponsor on Companies Barking for BARC page.
• MyCausecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline fundraising platform partnership allowing global donors to support BARC campaigns. Enables tax-deductible donations in Australia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Humane Society International: Large international animal welfare organization running sterilization and dog/cat population management programs globally; relevant incumbent comparator for grant access and program design.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Pioneer of the no-kill movement with the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in the US; relevant benchmark for BARC's no-kill, lifelong-care positioning and virtual sponsorship mechanics.
• RSPCA International: Long-established animal welfare charity running shelters, veterinary services, and advocacy; comparable end-to-end operating model (rescue, clinic, rehoming, education) at much larger scale.
• Four Paws: International animal welfare organization operating sanctuaries and running sterilization/vaccination programs across Asia; comparable multi-species sanctuary and street-animal intervention model, though at much larger scale.
• World Animal Protection: Global animal welfare NGO running community dog and humane-street-dog programs across Asia; comparable programmatic approach (vaccination, sterilization, education) and donor-base overlap with BARC.
• Animal Asia: Asia-focused animal welfare NGO operating sanctuaries (notably for moon bears) and running animal protection advocacy; relevant for multi-species sanctuary operations in Asia and education/law-enforcement angle of BARC's Dog Squad.

Regional players

• Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN): Indonesian animal welfare NGO focused on rescue, adoption, and sterilization in Jakarta; shares the Indonesia-specific regulatory and cultural context and similar street-animal welfare mission.

Direct peers

• Soi Dog Foundation: Thailand-based (Phuket) NGO rescuing, sterilizing, and rehoming street dogs with a no-kill sanctuary model — the closest functional mirror to BARC's street-dog rescue, sterilization, and adoption programs in a Southeast Asian tourism economy.
• Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA): Direct Bali-based competitor running sterilization, adoption, and education programs for Bali street dogs; operates in the same geography, same target population, and same donor pool as BARC.

Others

• East Bali Poverty Project: Bali-based registered nonprofit (Australian charity structure) addressing community needs including animal welfare in eastern Bali; shares Bali geography, Australian donor network, and registered-charity operating model, though with broader social mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@barc4balidogs205
• Facebookfacebook.com/BARC4BaliDogs
• Xx.com/barc4balidogs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/b-a-r-c

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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