🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

🚗 OUT OF STATE OR CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE - cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take). The fee includes transport, boarding, full medical, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.

We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 Quiet, gentle 10 year old senior HW- Staffie Mix girl Nugget on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

⏰ Nugget must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life. 🥺

🩷🐶 Nugget #A2088566

7/30/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Female | 10Y | 82.6 lbs | HW Negative

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

🔹 Intake:

7/30/2026: 2 dogs confined at Houston Pets Alive.

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/5/2026: Nugget was moved to south this morning. Nugget has been quietly laying in her kennel throughout the day.

8/8/2026: Approaching the kennel, Nugget was standing in front of the kennel with a neutral body and eyes, and low hanging tail. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight. She was shy but friendly towards me and allowed me to pet her as I leashed her. Nugget was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs. Once back in her kennel, she laid down on her cot and slept for most of the morning and would occasionally greet customers that walk up to her gate.

8/10/2026: Nugget was standing in front of the kennel with a neutral body and eyes, and low hanging tail. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight. She was shy but friendly towards me and allowed me to pet her as I leashed her. Nugget was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs. Once back in her kennel, she laid down on her cot and slept for most of the morning.

8/17/2026: Nugget is quiet in the kennel, will find her laying on her blanket and walks well on a loose leash.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/30/2026: Weighed 82.6 lbs. Normal exam. Broken canine teeth and short tail with previous fracture noted. Long abdominal scar; unable to verify if spayed. Possible C-section scar. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

8/13/2026: Weighed 82.6 lbs. Normal exam. DA2PP-V given.

8/14/2026: Weighed 82.6 lbs. URI. Thick green nasal discharge and slightly lethargic. Kibble appeared untouched. Moved to treatment room and started Doxycycline 350 mg SID for 10 days.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL. If Local and interested in Fostering or Adoption, email all below:

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

🚗 OUT OF STATE OR CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE - cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take). The fee includes transport, boarding, full medical, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.

We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 Friendly, wiggly 7 month old Staffordshire Mix girl Kelly on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

⏰ Kelly must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life. 🥺

🩷🐶 Kelly #A2087042

7/25/2026 Euthanasia Request | Staffordshire Mix | Spayed Female | 7M | 21.0 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Kelly. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:

Euthanasia Request

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/29/2026: Kelly was brought over as a move adopt in the morning. Greeted me by her kennel door with a very wiggly body, fast wagging tail and soft open mouth with loose tongue.

8/2/2026: Approaching the kennel, Kelly greeted me at the kennel gate with an open mouth smile, ears up, fast wagging tail, and wiggling body. She was very friendly and energetic towards me as I was leashing her by jumping on me repeatedly. Kelly did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. She was walked on a semi-loose leash due to jumping and forward pulling on the leash to and from the outside runs. While in the run, she was playing with another dog through the fence.

8/4/2026: Kelly is very calm and quiet in kennel. Will greet at the front of the kennel as she presents loose body, wagging tail and soft close mouth.

8/6/2026: Quiet in kennel, walked with loose leash out to runs and back. Quiet and calm once back in kennel, lying on bed throughout the day. Loose leash out to runs and back again for PM walk, fast wagging tail and wiggly body.

8/9/2026: Approaching the kennel, Kelly was standing in front of the gate with a wiggling body, ears up, soft eyes, and fast wagging tail. Kelly was being very friendly towards me and allowed me to leash her easily. She was walked on a loose leash and very energetic to and from the outside runs and paid little attention to other dogs as she passed by their runs and kennels. As soon as she received some toys she started to play with them on her cot.

8/10/2026: Kelly was easily leashed and walked loosely with a neutral body. Passing kennel, she greeted me with a soft face, dilated eyes, sat quietly by the door, wagged tail, then took a treat gently from hand.

8/12/2026: Ms. Kelly had a wiggly body, did have dilated eyes, was easy to leash and walked on a loose leash to runs and back with no issues.

8/17/2026: Kelly is quiet in the kennel, with relaxed body posture, soft wagging tail and soft facial expression. Kelly will semi-pull on the leash but is redirected with treats.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/25/2026: Weighed 21.0 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

8/3/2026: Weighed 21.0 lbs. Normal exam. Spayed.

8/8/2026: Weighed 21.0 lbs. Normal exam. Dewormed and given DA2PP-V.

8/12/2026: Weighed 21.0 lbs. URI. Coughing and nasal discharge noted. Moved to treatment room and started Doxycycline 100 mg SID for 10 days.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL. If Local and interested in Fostering or Adoption, email all below:

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

RESCUE ONLY

‼️‼️🆘 Although rescue only, this dog can still go from a rescue to the right adopter! If you are interested in adopting this dog, DM OP or BanditY77 so that you can fill out an adoption form immediately! Please help! Available for adoption (in or out of state or Canada), rescue, or local foster‼️‼️🆘

🆘On the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Queen Cole is BACK at BARC and must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

💜🐶 #A1613732 Queen Cole
3/3/19 Stray-3/9/19 Adopted, 8/8/26 Euth Req| Labrador Retr Mix | spayed female | 7Y | 37lbs | HW-

💜 Volunteer Notes: We were not able to meet Queen Cole, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

unable to do complete workup due to behavior
NOTE
Slowly came foward with a worried face i hgave her treats she ate them as i leash her she slowly walked out. Outside she
potty then walked back inside with me, she moved away as i try removing the leash. I left it on

8/9/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
behavior tense in kennel, whale eyes, when trying to leash avoiding leash tense mouth, left dog in kennel since kennel was clean

8/10/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE

8/11/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
behavior has stayed the same tense in kennel, whale eyes, Hard stare had another act use long leash to lasso, once on
leash walked on a loose leash to the outside grassy area when returing back into kennel dog walked in with no issues left
leash on due to body languange

8/13/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
hard stare, tens body at mfront of kennel, was able to leasdh with no issues. dog walked to outside runs with no issues where
she walked into run was able to remove leash when coming back to retrieve dog was at front of run with a low wagging
tail. was able to leash and place back into kennel with no issues. continued to hold tense body, and hard stare when
placing blanket and offering enrichment

8/15/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Queen presented a relaxed neutral body, low slow wagging tail and soft open mouth. walked on loose leash heading in
and out of eval and was able to remove leash with no issues.

🚑Medical Notes: normal

Rescue Only:
🏷 This pet can only be tagged by a RESCUE group but please remember all rescues need FOSTERS in order to tag this pet and save their life. This pet cannot be fostered or adopted through the shelter, so please message the page if you can help!

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL
barcfoster@houstontx.gov
barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
www.houstontx.gov

RESCUE ONLY

‼️‼️🆘 Although rescue only, this dog can still go from a rescue to the right adopter! If you are interested in adopting this dog, DM OP or BanditY77 so that you can fill out an adoption form immediately! Please help! Available for adoption (in or out of state or Canada), rescue, or local foster‼️‼️🆘

🆘On the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. No extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ A2091581, 1585 must have a FOSTER OR RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or they will lose their lives 🥺

💜🍼🐶 #A2091581, 1585
8/17 Stray| staffie mix | Female and Male | 7W | 5lbs|

💜 Volunteer Notes
We were not able to meet these babies, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!

🔹8/17/2026 INTAKE Dogs with puppies very sick, owner threw dogs in the ditch

📝 Shelter Notes: none

🚑Medical Notes:
Medical (Contagious Dermatitis - Possible Ringworm)

Came in with a dog with ringworm like lesions, but has no lesions
T26-469576 08/17/2026 05.5 lbs CONTAGIOUS_DERM
Temperature : F

8/17/26
s/o: sibling has hairloss on limbs, ears, and tail that is suspected to be ringworm.
this puppy does not have overt hairloss
a: suspect ringworm exposure
p: recommend private vet for further evaluation and treatment as necessary

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL
barcfoster@houstontx.gov
barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
www.houstontx.gov

RESCUE ONLY

‼️‼️🆘 Although rescue only, this dog can still go from a rescue to the right adopter! If you are interested in adopting this dog, DM OP or BanditY77 so that you can fill out an adoption form immediately! Please help! Available for adoption (in or out of state or Canada), rescue, or local foster‼️‼️🆘

🆘On the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. No extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ A2091604, 1605, 1606 must have a FOSTER OR RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or they will lose their lives 🥺

💜🍼🐶 #A2091604, 1605, 1606
8/17 Stray| blue tick hound mix | Females | 6W | 2lbs|

💜 Volunteer Notes
We were not able to meet these babies, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!

📝 Shelter Notes: none

🚑Medical Notes:
Medical (Contagious Dermatitis - Possible Ringworm, URI) Puppies are too small to move into SouthD treatment ward.
hairloss on tip of tail
S/O: sibling has green nasal discharge
A: DDx CIRD
P: Move to Tx room and initiate treatment; Rx 0.15mL Doxycycline Suspension
SID x 10 days
T26-470129 08/18/2026 03.1 lbs CONTAGIOUS_DERM
Temperature : F

8/18/26
s/o: hairloss on tip of tail possible ringworm.
sibling has green mucoid nasal discharge
a: possible ringworm
ddx CIRD
p: doxycycline suspension was initiated
recommend private vet for further evaluation and treatment
T26-469563 08/17/2026 03.1 lbs NORMAL
Temperature : F

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL
barcfoster@houstontx.gov
barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
www.houstontx.gov

Posted on Facebook by Sunnyside Street Dogs

https://www.facebook.com/share/1VCCJSAoCr/

🚨 BRICK NEEDS A FOSTER. HE IS NOT DOING WELL AT THE RESCUE. 🚨

Brick had a foster. He had a home, a person and a routine. Then that foster commitment ended, and Brick was brought back to the rescue.

He has absolutely no idea what he did wrong.

He is miserable. He is depressed. And he is not doing well here.

What makes this especially heartbreaking is everything Brick has already survived. He came to us in horrible physical condition, with BBs lodged in his body after someone had used him for target practice.

Humans have failed this dog over and over again.

And now, he has been failed again.

Brick doesn’t understand foster commitments or why the person he trusted disappeared. He only knows that he had a home — and now he doesn’t.

We need a committed Houston-area foster for Brick. Someone who understands that fostering means being there for him until we can get him to the next chapter of his life.

Please help us get Brick back into a home.

If you can’t foster, PLEASE SHARE. He needs someone to see him.

Link to foster application can be found on this page:

https://sunnysidestreetdogs.org/get-involved

After 8 YEARS with her family, 8-year-old Lucy is now sitting in a kennel at Downey ACC.

Lucy was surrendered on 7/6/26 following a scuffle with a small dog in the home. Lucy now has a No small Dogs requirement.

But there is so much more to Lucy than that one piece of her history.

She lived with children ages 11–13 and was playful. She rides well in the car. She walks politely on leash. She knows sit and paw. Her favorite thing to play with? A BALL. 🎾

And shelter staff saw another side of her, too.

During her assessment, Lucy was nervous and somewhat concerned with handling—but once it was over, her entire posture softened. She sought engagement with the handler and even offered play bows.

And on 8/11, Lucy participated in playgroup. She was described as social and non-reactive, exchanged appropriate greetings with other dogs, played with them, and solicited affection from the handlers.

She is large-dog friendly, but needs a home without small dogs. Adults only or older children are recommended. Slow introductions and confidence-building would help her settle in and feel secure.

Lucy is 8 years old.

She spent eight years belonging to someone.

Now she’s waiting behind a kennel door, hoping someone will believe that her story isn’t over.

Please don’t let one incident become the only thing anyone sees when they look at Lucy.

Lucy #A5787598. 8yr-old spayed German Shepherd / Husky mix 56 lbs
No small dogs
Large dogs okay
Adults/older children recommended

Can you foster or responsibly adopt Luna?
➡️📧 Message @californiashelterpets or email: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com
Or text: (657) 424-7580 asap

Rescues:
DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

📍Downey ACC
11258 Garfield Ave,Downey,CA 90242

RESCUE ONLY

‼️‼️🆘 Although rescue only, this dog can still go from a rescue to the right adopter! If you are interested in adopting this dog, DM OP or BanditY77 so that you can fill out an adoption form immediately! Please help! Available for adoption (in or out of state or Canada), rescue, or local foster‼️‼️🆘

🆘On the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Penny is BACK at BARC and must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

💜🐶 #A1897278 Penny
9/19/23 Owner Surr-9/27/23 Adopted, 8/10/26 Stray| American Staff Mix | spayed female | 4Y | 65lbs | HW+low

💜 Volunteer Notes: We were not able to meet Penny, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

9/25/2023 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Penny greeted me by her kennel door with a timid body, lowered head, limp tail and whale eyes. once leashed she slowly
walked out of her kennel and walked on a loose leash heading in and out of eval.

8/13/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
laying in kennel. leashed and dog took time getting up. walked at a slow pace to rns. When placed back into kennel I tied
another dog to wall in her view penny began to forward bark and snarl at dog that was near he

Was at the kennel door with a side body. Had a high wagging tail and perked ears. Walked on a semi tight lose leash. Did
take the meat treats. Was sniffing around and was looking around time to time. Went into the kennel with treats.

🚑Medical Notes:
evaluated dog on leash this morning, dog is jumping and pulling
on leash. walking without lameness.

8/11/26
s/o: bilateral hindlimb stiffness and shortened strides during walk . does not stand
for longer durations. sits down on caudal pelvis rather than on hindlims.
decreased extension of bilateral hips.
a: osteoarthritis vs. hip dysplasia vs. injury
p: carprofen 125mg SID x 10 days - first dose administered this morning
currently on holdnotify. radiograph or nmp depending on space/rescue if hold is
removed
T26-464237 08/11/2026 65.6 lbs 6/9 OTHER
Temperature : F

Stiff rear legs while walking. Seems to have difficulty standing, laid down for
intake exam.
T26-464295 08/11/2026 65.6 lbs 6/9 INJURED
Temperature : F

8/11/26
s/o: bilateral hindlimb stiffness and shortened strides during walk . does not stand
for longer durations. sits down on caudal pelvis rather than on hindlims.
decreased extension of bilateral hips.
a: osteoarthritis vs. hip dysplasia vs. injury
p: carprofen 125mg SID x 10 days - first dose administered this morning
currently on holdnotify. radiograph or nmp depending on space/rescue if hold is

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL
barcfoster@houstontx.gov
barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
www.houstontx.gov

🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

🚗 OUT OF STATE OR CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE - cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take). The fee includes transport, boarding, full medical, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.

We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to r/findfostersfordogs (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 5 month old Siberian Husky Mix puppy boy on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. There will be NO extensions per BARC 🆘

⏰ Victor must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺

🩵🐶 Victor #A2088042
7/26/2026 Euthanasia Request | Siberian Husky Mix | Male | 5M | 14.4 lbs

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Victor. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:
Euthanasia Request - Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/3/2026: Puppy was being food aggressive, needs to be separated when feeding.

8/8/2026: Approaching kennel, Victor and his sibling retreated to the other side of the kennel, tail tucked, whale eyes, ears back, lip licked, timid and tense. During AM cleaning they vocalized at a few other dogs passing. Passing kennel, he was resting on his bed with his sibling.

8/9/2026: Quiet in kennel during AM cleaning. Lays with sibling and plays with enrichment throughout day.

8/12/2026: Mr Victor is the more timid of the two sibling that are house together, he will go to the other side to avoid interaction. I went to to pet his is band he started to shake and would move his head away so i would not touch him. I was went slow and used baby talk and treats to help him relax.

8/17/2026: Victor greeted me with a low posture and avoided me picking them up at first then stiffened when I did and curled up quietly in the temp kennel while their kennel was being cleaned. Passing kennel, he was resting on his bed.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/26/2026: Weighed 14.4 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated with Rabies, DA2PP-V, and Bordetella, dewormed, and given flea prevention.

8/4/2026: Clear nasal discharge and sneezing. Assessed with CIRDC. Moved to treatment and prescribed Doxycycline 50 mg SID for 10 days.

8/5/2026: Monitor puppy for lethargy and not eating/drinking. Clear nasal discharge and sneezing. Assessed with CIRDC. Continue Doxycycline 50 mg SID for 10 days.

8/11/2026: On tech evaluation for loose stool. No loose stool observed this morning. Due for follow-up dewormer. Will dispense.

8/16/2026: Weighed 14.4 lbs. No URI signs seen today. DA2PP-V administered.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL
barcfoster@houstontx.gov
barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
www.houstontx.gov

🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

🚗 OUT OF STATE OR CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE - cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take). The fee includes transport, boarding, full medical, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.

We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 11 week old Lab mix boy Frasier, who has a previously injured front leg. is on the euthanasia list, 8/19. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Frasier #A2091306 must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 Frasier #A2091306

8/14 Stray | Labrador Retriever Mix | Male | 11 Weeks | 11.0 lbs | Heartworm N/A

💙 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Frasier #A2091306. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/14/26: Frasier was found as one of six loose dogs at Coolwood Head Start.

💖 Frasier is just an 11-week-old baby who has already had a difficult start to life. At only 11 pounds, he arrived at the shelter with an older fracture to his front right leg that has been healing crooked. Despite his injury, the shelter notes that he can be adopted as he is, with further veterinary care pursued later if needed. This little puppy deserves the chance to grow up in a safe, loving home instead of losing his life at the shelter.

🩺 Medical Notes:

8/14/26: Front right leg appeared to have an older injury/break. Frasier was limping.

8/15/26: Frasier's front right leg appears to have an older injury/fracture with a large, hard callus just above the carpus. He is limping. The fracture is healing but is crooked/deviated laterally. The shelter notes that his limp appears to be related more to the crooked healing than pain. He can be adopted in his current condition, with further veterinary care pursued later if desired.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St

Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

🚗 OUT OF STATE OR CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE - cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take). The fee includes transport, boarding, full medical, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.

We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘️ On Euthanasia list at BARC, Houston for Wednesday , 8/19/26. Deadline at 1pm 🆘️

ID #A2089639

🐾🍼 Meet 5 month old puppy Bolt

ID #A2089639

Age: 5 months | DOB: 3/4/2026

Sex: Neutered Male - neutered 8/12/26

Breed: Staffordshire Mix

Color: Brindle / White

Weight: 36.8 lbs

Intake Date: August 4, 2026

🩺 MEDICAL NOTES:

Bolt had nasal discharge and was diagnosed with suspected CIRD/URI. He was moved to treatment and started on Doxycycline 150 mg once daily for 10 days.

He was neutered on 8/12 and has been vaccinated, dewormed and given preventative.

Behavior Notes:

Bolt is only 5 months old and is experiencing shelter life during an important stage of puppyhood.

He rests quietly in his kennel throughout the day, but can sometimes become excited and vocal, jumping at his kennel door while another dog passed.

ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL

📧 barcfoster@houstontx.gov

📧 barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

📧 BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

Please use ID #A2089639 when contacting the shelter.

🏡 BARC Foster Application:

https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/foster_a_pet.html

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🙏 Bolt is just 5 months old - a baby who should be growing up in a home, not waiting in a shelter while battling a respiratory infection. He needs someone to give him the time, care and security he deserves.

Please foster, adopt, rescue or share Bolt before it's too late.

🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

🚗 OUT OF STATE OR CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE - cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take). The fee includes transport, boarding, full medical, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.

We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 3 year old Labrador Retriever Mix boy on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. There will be NO extensions per BARC 🆘

⏰ John must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺

🩵🐶 John #A2088458

7/29/2026 Stray | Labrador Retriever Mix | Male | 3Y | 58.0 lbs | HW High Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet John. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:

Stray - Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/2/2026: Dog was brought over due to being a move adopt and only has been laying in the kennel.

8/10/2026: John greeted me at the kennel door with a fast wagging tail. He let me leash him and walked semi tightly to and from the potty yard. He is treat responsive. Inside his kennel he can be seen laying on his bed or waiting by the kennel door when he sees someone.

8/16/2026: Throughout the day while people were walking through the row John was very timid, would retreat to the back of his kennel on top of his kuranda bed when approached and very tense, avoiding eye contact, hackles raised when volunteer tried to take him out for a walk; complete opposite behavior to how he is normally with staff so had been missed that he was so shy around strangers.

8/17/2026: John was easily leashed and walked loosely with a neutral body until put in his outside run when he lip curled and growled at the neighboring dog (Rice Crispy A2090881). Approaching run to bring back inside he was laying down quietly by the door. Passing kennel, he was resting on his bed.

8/17/2026: For PM walk today, John stood at the front of his kennel with tail out and wagging. Walked with loose leash out to runs. However, once I was unleashing him in the runs John growled then immediately lunged and started fence fighting with his neighboring dog who also began fence fighting with him. Took the other dog out as the other dog was able to redirect when called and came back to bring John inside as he didn't have any other dogs next to him. When I returned for John he was growling and forward barking, lunging at other male dog further down.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/29/2026: Weighed 58.0 lbs. Intact male. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies, dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: High Positive.

8/12/2026: Weighed 58.0 lbs. DA2PP-V booster administered.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

🚗 OUT OF STATE OR CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE - cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take). The fee includes transport, boarding, full medical, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.

We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 3 year old Staffordshire Mix boy on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. There will be NO extensions per BARC 🆘

⏰ Titus must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺

🩵🐶 Titus #A2090740

8/9/2026 Euthanasia Request | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 3Y | 66.0 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Titus. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:

8/9/2026: Caller reports a group of aggressive dogs, possibly pit bulls and other big dogs, in the backyard of a yellow house next to the caller, attacking something. Caller states unknown what it is.

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/13/2026: Titus greeted me by his kennel door with a neutral body, low swaying tail and soft mouth, walked on a loose leash heading in and out of eval. Entered and exited kennel with no issues.

8/17/2026: Was very tense and timid in kennel yesterday with busy row full of people, remained lying on his bed and avoiding eye contact throughout the day. Today was very slow on leash exiting kennel and walking to closer side run, walked behind me with cautious steps, lowered body, tail tucked and scanning surroundings. When I returned for him in the run was standing at the gate with low wagging tail. Stood still as I placed leash on then held semi-loose leash ahead of me leading the way back inside and straight into his kennel.

8/18/2026: Titus backed away when leashing, avoided eye contact and lowered his head. He walked with a low posture going outside sticking to the walls while inside. He was easily leashed from an outside run but he did not want to walk out, not responding to treats or baby talk, then I carried him to the door to South and he walked with a tense body back to his kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

8/9/2026: Weighed 66.0 lbs. Intake condition normal. DA2PP-V administered.

8/10/2026: Dog has healing wounds on neck and chest. No treatment needed. Dog is cryptorchid, unsure if inguinal or abdominal. Vaccinated with Bordetella and Rabies, dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

All the below dogs are extended from BARC's 8/18 list.

Each needs a hold by 1pm CT, Wednesday, 8/19, to survive.

Please do not count on BARC extending them again.

If you are interested in adopting (US/Canada) or fostering (Houston, TX, only) any of these dogs, please contact one or more of the following networkers: u/BanditY77, u/lingeringneutrophil, u/holly_holly_holly, u/ohiobaker, or u/fugueink.

Then clear your schedule. There is no time for anything but rescuing the dog. I have a guide you might find helpful. https://redd.it/1sy6v1t/

Please be aware that because of the New World screwworm outbreak there are restrictions on nonhuman travel, varying by destination.

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Extended to 1pm CT, Wednesday, 8/19:

Bolt (5M neut. male Staffie-mix puppy, A2089639) - https://redd.it/1vqqgz7/

Frasier (11W male Labrador-mix puppy, A2091306) - https://redd.it/1vraung/

Polly (1Y fremale Staffie mix, A2090533) - TAGGED

Stacey (3Y female Staffie mix, A2087630) - https://redd.it/1vr5u14/

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If there are others added, I will update this post.

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Please understand that we must treat the 1pm deadline as nonnegotiable. BARC and BARC alone decides if a dog gets more time, and they usually say no.

Don't forget the many other wonderful dogs on the long-stay list (updated hourly): https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/barcdata/BARC_LOSV2.1.pdf

If they're not on the next list, they soon will be.

🚨💔 URGENT — ZUMBA HAS NOWHERE TO GO THURSDAY 💔🚨
Please, someone help Zumba. He needs a safe place by Thursday. 🙏😭
Zumba has already been through so much in his short life. He barely escaped the shelter the day before he was scheduled to be euthanized. 💔 We thought he had finally gotten his second chance — a foster home, a couch to sleep on, people to love, and a chance to simply be a happy dog.
But now, through absolutely no fault of his own, Zumba is losing his home again. 😢
His fosters are moving and cannot take him with them.
And by Thursday, he may have nowhere to go.
The only option available right now is outdoor boarding in a small kennel in 90-degree heat. 😭 He would have very little human interaction and would essentially be back in a kennel, just like the shelter.
After everything he has already survived, we cannot let this be his fate. 💔
Please look at this boy. He is only about 2 years old and 60 pounds, and he is an absolute sweetheart. He is potty trained, silly, affectionate, playful, and full of life. ❤️
🐾 Zumba LOVES people and wants to say hello to everyone.
🐾 He LOVES other dogs and wants every dog to be his playmate.
🐾 He LOVES playing in water.
🐾 He loves getting scratches, pets, and tummy rubs.
🐾 He loves cuddling on the couch.
🐾 He loves playing with his stuffies. 🧸
🐾 He is always ready for an adventure.
He even likes cats, although he can be a little overly enthusiastic, so introductions should be monitored.
Zumba has so much love left to give. He doesn’t understand why his life keeps changing. He doesn’t understand why the people he trusted can’t take him with them.
All he knows is that he finally found a home… and now he may lose it again. 💔
Please don’t let Zumba go from a loving home back to a lonely kennel in the heat.
He deserves a soft bed.
He deserves a couch.
He deserves someone to love him.
He deserves to finally feel safe. ❤️‍🩹
And the rescue desperately needs help. Outdoor boarding adds up incredibly quickly, taking resources away from other dogs who need saving. But more importantly, Zumba shouldn’t have to spend his days in a kennel when there could be a family out there waiting to love him.
🙏 PLEASE FOSTER ZUMBA.
Even a temporary foster can keep him safe while we find his forever home.
📱 TEXT 818-791-1607
Say “ZUMBA”
⏰ HE NEEDS A PLACE BY THURSDAY.
Please share. Please tag someone. Please ask your friends.
Zumba already came within hours of losing his life. Please don’t let him lose his second chance at a life, too. 💔🐾

Hopefully best news first.

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Tagged by a rescue:

• Astro
• Brock
• Olive

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Adopted:

• Journey
• Shadow

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Fostered:

• Avalon
• Isabel

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Extended to 1pm CT, Tuesday, 8/18:

Bolt (5M neut. male Staffie-mix puppy, A2089639) - https://redd.it/1vqqgz7/

Lisa (13M spayed Rottweiler-mix puppy, A2088350) - https://redd.it/1vqfea1/

Maxx (5Y neut. male Labrador mix, A2083781) - https://redd.it/1vqrbn2/

Milo (2Y neut. male Staffie mix, A2088373) - https://redd.it/1vqfdpl/

Willa (2Y 9M spayed American Bulldog mix, A1910786) - https://redd.it/1vqrv1e/

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These fur kids lost their lives:

• Dino
• Harper
• Rice Crispy
• Rocky
• Sasha (from the 8/18 list)
• Sky

I include the photos of the lost that they might be better remembered.

The last image appears in honor of all the many unknown, nonhuman and human, who have suffered or are suffering in the Texas Pet Overpopulation Crisis, now further complicated by the New World screwworm outbreak. You do exist. Although I haven't the data to honor you individually, you are not forgotten.

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The profiles for the 8/18 list are already posted in r/findfostersfordogs. Please take a look and see if there isn't one that would be prefect for you or someone with whom you can share the post.

If you are interested in a dog, DM u/lingeringneutrophil, u/BanditY77, or both immediately! Then clear your schedule. There is no time for anything but rescuing the dog. I have a guide you might find helpful. https://redd.it/1sy6v1t/

Don't forget the many wonderful dogs on the long-stay list: https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/barcdata/BARC_LOSV2.1.pdf This list is not as up to date as BARC implies. While it is updated every hour, a lot of dogs who are gone, one way or another, are still on there. If you do see a dog you are interested in, please DM lingeringneutrophil or BanditY77.

If those dogs are not on tomorrow's list, they soon will be.

🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE

🚗 OUT OF STATE OR CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE - cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take). The fee includes transport, boarding, full medical, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.

We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘️ On Euthanasia list at BARC, Houston for Tuesday 8/18/26. Deadline at 1pm 🆘️

ID #A2089639

🐾🍼 Meet 5 month old puppy Bolt

ID #A2089639

Age: 5 months | DOB: 3/4/2026

Sex: Neutered Male - neutered 8/12/26

Breed: Staffordshire Mix

Color: Brindle / White

Weight: 36.8 lbs

Intake Date: August 4, 2026

🩺 MEDICAL NOTES:

Bolt had nasal discharge and was diagnosed with suspected CIRD/URI. He was moved to treatment and started on Doxycycline 150 mg once daily for 10 days.

He was neutered on 8/12 and has been vaccinated, dewormed and given preventative.

Behavior Notes:

Bolt is only 5 months old and is experiencing shelter life during an important stage of puppyhood.

He rests quietly in his kennel throughout the day, but can sometimes become excited and vocal, jumping at his kennel door while another dog passed.

ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL

📧 barcfoster@houstontx.gov

📧 barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

📧 BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

Please use ID #A2089639 when contacting the shelter.

🏡 BARC Foster Application:

https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/foster_a_pet.html

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🙏 Bolt is just 5 months old - a baby who should be growing up in a home, not waiting in a shelter while battling a respiratory infection. He needs someone to give him the time, care and security he deserves.

Please foster, adopt, rescue or share Bolt before it's too late.