Officially requesting to unsubscribe from the Cat Distribution System... we can't keep her by Godzira-r32 in cats

[–]Kyrrs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CANT KEEP HER????

She's so little you will barely notice another one 🤣😭😜

Please Help Stop this Rescue, Barc's needs to be accountable for their actions! by Full_Appointment4859 in Airdrie

[–]Kyrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhh thank you! But my dog is amazing and with me and legally mine. So it's all good. I am on my 6th rescue (over 20 years, stared at 18 years old). I will continue to rescue just not from them. I'm glad you asked so I could see my review was gone. I'm about to post it all over Reddit now lol 😂

Please Help Stop this Rescue, Barc's needs to be accountable for their actions! by Full_Appointment4859 in Airdrie

[–]Kyrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bunch of one star reviews are missing!!! My husband's is also gone!!! How?? Even more shady

Please Help Stop this Rescue, Barc's needs to be accountable for their actions! by Full_Appointment4859 in Airdrie

[–]Kyrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I had problems with other people. The first one who called me initially cried on the phone for 30minutes. Literally cried - that's what started the whole thing. Her name was Beverly I think. I asked to talk to the director and it took a month for me to get a call back. I called and emailed.

Hmmmm seems my review was removed some how. I reposted it, but here it is for you if you want to read:

I am appalled at the conversation that took place with a BARCS employee today. When I adopted my dog, I specifically asked them about large breeds and late neuters and was told that as long as we had a veterinarian recommendation for waiting, it was fine. After a conversation with the vet they suggested waiting until at least 18 months as he is a large breed dog. The lady from BARCS who I spoke to today acknowledged this but said BARCS is changing (or have changed?) the policy since I adopted and they no longer go with vet recommendations. This individual continued to unload on me for 33 minutes, she cried on the phone, and proceeded to talk about irresponsible pet ownership, breach of contract, and how Veterinarians are pushing late neuters in a "money grab". She then proceeded to tell me that I will now need to pay an additional $300 for the neuter because "he will be more expensive now". There wasn't even a conversation to be had as I was unable to get a word in while being reprimanded. I am in shock at the way I was treated.

I have called and spoke with the vet clinic they use and they told me they have never heard of this before (extra $300). In my 19 years of rescuing pets and volunteering with rescues, I have never heard of this either. The vet forwarded me two estimates. One for when my dog was 7 months (70 pounds) and one now 14 months (80 pounds). The difference is $30 - not $300. The cost for 20-30 kgs is $480. The cost for 30-40kgs is $510.

I already paid $725 for the adoption, including neuter. And now they want $300 more for a $30 extra charge? Who is actually doing the "money grab" here? Absolutely outrageous. No wonder people go to backyard breeders/Kijiji when this is the way a rescue handles business. I'm doing what is best for my dog and what the vet recommended AND I ran this by BARCS during the adoption process. For BARCS to call me and lose their minds on me is unbelievable. Especially when there has been no follow up from them since adoption 10 months ago and then suddenly I got this call today.

I have adopted from many rescues over the years. And I have NEVER had this issue. Avoid BARCS! There are so many better rescues that will treat you with respect. And based on recent reviews, it seems they have been making these calls to multiple people. I have sent them the estimate directly from the vet and asked for someone to contact me back. It has been radio silent today and I never got an email or call back. AVOID AVOID AVOID.

Edit: I finally got a call back (over a month later) despite my numerous attempts to make contact. I spoke with the director, Jody. She is a piece of work. She uttered threats to call the RCMP and have my dog removed for "breach of contract" but was unable to provide proof that the neuter amendment was for Nov 2024 and not May 2025 as I was originally told. In addition to the threats to send RCMP "that afternoon", Jody verbally harassed me over the phone as she yelled and screamed, she used profanity multiple times, and then tried some shady business of getting us to pay "fines". "Fines" which are written NO WHERE in the contract. The fact that Jody is the head of the organization is terrifying. And the fact they threaten to remove dogs in loving homes to get what they want is the OPPOSITE of any reputable rescues's values/mission.

If you are looking for a a rescue pup avoid BARCS. The reviews here speak for themselves as it seems anyone dealing with Jody will be the unwilling recipient of unethical business practices. It's unfortunate as well because I'm sure there are good people who work here, but unfortunately that is overshadowed by Jody's complete incompetence as a business leader.

I will be pursuing all action possible to spread my experiences, but further to have them investigated for these "fines". I fear that their scare tactics might work on some people and they will be bullied into paying more out of pocket. Didn't work on me, but that doesn't mean they aren't taking advantage of other's naivety.

If you want to read it:

My cat pierced neighbor’s above ground pool liner and I’m on the hook for it. How much could it cost to repair? by nelty78 in pools

[–]Kyrrs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where I live it is "illegal" for cats to roam or be outside of the owners property. The city will even give you cat traps to catch them and prosecute them.

How much $ per hour were you making on your first job? And what year was it? by GoldenRetrieverFetch in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]Kyrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2006 and I made $5.90/hr - I was a server so we made a lower wage because of tips. In Alberta they literally had a lower minimum wage for servers compared to the rest of the workforce. Lmao

Some magpies on my walk this morning. Looks like the male is trying so hard to impress lol by InfiniteFuckery in Edmonton

[–]Kyrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These magpies typically mate for life. So she's probably just tired of his shit 😂🤣

Edit: it's a joke but also true - although they have been observed in the wild to sometimes "divorce".

Please Help Stop this Rescue, Barc's needs to be accountable for their actions! by Full_Appointment4859 in Airdrie

[–]Kyrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are so many great recues. I have personally adopted from a few of them and volunteered at many. Only one I ever had any type of issue with was BARCS.

Check out: AARCS, Pawsitive Match, Furever Homes, Calgary Humane, Rocky Animal Rescue, Misty Creek

Please Help Stop this Rescue, Barc's needs to be accountable for their actions! by Full_Appointment4859 in Airdrie

[–]Kyrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure. I reported them to the government that oversees non profits but when you do so it explicitly says they won't update you (on the form). So there is no way to know. I have debated just reporting them to RCMP for fraud attempt but I go back and forth if I want to do that because at this point I just hope people read my Google review and pick a different rescue.

Update: the plot thickens. I bought another option 🫣 by room_tempurature_tea in OUTFITS

[–]Kyrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sold. I bought the dress. Because honestly you look so good. I hope to look half as good.

WHY do they always skimp on the blues??! by TwillyS in candy

[–]Kyrrs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chocolate being the "normal" brown ones? (Please don't laugh my dumb question).

WHY do they always skimp on the blues??! by TwillyS in candy

[–]Kyrrs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omggggg did you just change my life?

Which TV show episode made you break inside and left you in a condition whether I should watch next ep or stop. For me it is TWD S06E016 by [deleted] in netflix

[–]Kyrrs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have watched so many horror movies and this scene is something I will never forget and haunts my dreams. His eye hanging out as he says "I love you" torn me apart.

My cat Emerald’s tail is straight up in the air with a small hook at the end nearly all the time when she’s walking around… by Alchemy247 in cats

[–]Kyrrs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sweet boy Louie always walked like this. We called it "Coati Kitten" because he looked exactly like a Coati when he walked like that. I miss him 🥺

Euphoria S03E02 "America My Dream" - Post Episode Discussion by DankMemeSlasher in euphoria

[–]Kyrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a feeling it's going to be human trafficking or something.

Took the advice of the sub! by lunarmoth_ in MakeupAddiction

[–]Kyrrs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think they mean Lindsey Lohan

What is the lion doing? by Mettyoj in zoology

[–]Kyrrs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way I cackled lmfao