About Barney’s Friends

Barney’s Friends is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit PRIVATE foundation. All grants go 100% to animal support.

Barney’s Friends was established in 2012 by Robert A. Mecca and Barbara J. Mecca, as a way to give back to the community in honor of their ‘best friend’ Barney, a Whippet.

The Mecca family has also been been blessed with past fond memories of loving dogs who shared their lives with us.

• Smokey, a Collie.
• Scooter, a Scottish Terrier
• Peppy, PJ, and Duffy who were Schnauzers.
• Morgan, a Beagle
• Velvet, a Shetland

Each had their own personality of fun antics and love.

Bob and Barbara have a love of animals and wanted to demonstrate ways to provide support for issues impacting domestic animal welfare, preservation, and protection.