We are disappointed to share that Barktoberfest will not be held in 2026. To everyone who has attended, volunteered, sponsored, and cheered us on in hosting the event over the past 12 years – thank you. You have made Barktoberfest a special part of our community, so much more than an event. We look forward to sharing more about the future of Barktoberfest soon.

Beyond Fences knows what pets mean to all people and believes that everyone deserves to experience the benefits and unconditional love a pet brings. Support our effort to increase access to pet wellness resources for everyone in our community.

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Animals are a reminder that we are all more alike than we are different and provide a unique opportunity to connect with and understand each other. To care about animals means we must also care about people and work to address the inequities that far too many families face in accessing resources for their pets.

Donate
Beyond Fences knows what pets mean to all people and believes that everyone deserves to experience the benefits and unconditional love a pet brings. Support our effort to increase access to pet wellness resources for everyone in our community.
Donate
Animals are a reminder that we are all more alike than we are different and provide a unique opportunity to connect with and understand each other. To care about animals means we must also care about people and work to address the inequities that far too many families face in accessing resources for their pets.
Donate

What We Do

Many under-served neighborhoods lack access to basic pet care resources. Beyond Fences works to fill that gap. We honor people’s love for their pets and proactively reach out to the community to build trusting relationships with families and make connections to keep people and pets happy, healthy and together. We believe that a lack of financial means does not equate to a lack of love for a pet, and we seek to spread this principle through a philosophy of understanding and non-judgment.

Beyond Fences takes a comprehensive approach to our work

We deliver free services, supplies, information and support to people and their pets.

We work within the animal welfare field to bring attention to how poverty and structural inequity create obstacles to accessing affordable veterinary and pet wellness services.

We participate in and bring our experience to efforts addressing larger systemic issues on institutional discrimination and injustice.

Building Fences

Our Fence Program provides free fences and doghouses to dogs living on chains.

Spay / Neuter

Our Spay/Neuter Program provides free spay/neuter to dogs and cats, as well as basic vaccinations.

Outreach and Wellness

Our Outreach and Wellness Program provides families with pet care supplies and veterinary care.

Shelter Intervention

Our Shelter Intervention Program assists families with veterinary care, pet deposits and shelter reclaim fees so their pets do not have to be surrendered.
Beyond Fences • PO Box 3259 • Durham, NC 27715