Meet GUS—35 pounds of forever puppy! GUS may be 2 years old and fully grown, but nobody told him he's supposed to act like an adult. 😂 He's a happy, playful boy with puppy energy in a perfectly medium-sized 35-pound package.

Even better? GUS loves other dogs! 🐶💕 His kennel buddy left with a local foster, which is wonderful for his friend—but now GUS is all alone with nobody to play with.

Look at those eyes. 🥹 This fun little guy should be running around with a canine buddy, going on adventures and making his family laugh—not spending his days alone in a kennel.

Here is what we know about GUS:
🍖 happy and playful
💞 dog friendly
💞 people friendly
💞 meet GUS in kennel 1B05
🔸 Black Mouth Cur/Pittie mix
🔸 2 years old
🔸 34.6 pounds — fully grown!
✂️ Male - will be neutered for an adopter
🔸 Heartworm Negative!
🔸 💵 Pledges💰needed
🔸 Stray from 77396 on 7/21

🆘 GUS #A659453
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/HRRS/A659453

Local? Can't make it in or not local? Send an email and Include your name and phone # and whether you want to foster or adopt GUS A659453 to all 3 addresses at the same time:

rescueme@countypets.com; UrgentPetsTx@gmail.com; & foster@countypets.com

✨OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE!✨

A rescue is standing by to help an approved out-of-state adopter bring Lucie home.

https://form.jotform.com/232828427259162

Harris County Pets
612 Canino Road, Houston, TX

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🏡 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.

🆘 3 year old Rottweiler Mix boy on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 7/22. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

💙🐶 Hunter #A2083041

6/27/2026 Stray | Rottweiler Mix | Neutered Male | 3Y | 70.6 lbs | HW Neg

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🎥 Bio https://youtube.com/shorts/l90Jijcn2nY?is=kFouZMX52FoKcRDv

🔹 Intake:

6/27/2026: Two large stray dogs roaming the area.

📝 Shelter Notes:

6/29/2026: Came over with a wagging tail when called. Gently accepted chicken from the volunteer's hand, walked very relaxed on a loose leash, entered the kennel on his own, then rolled onto his side showing his belly.

7/3/2026: Calm and quiet during feeding and cleaning. Relaxed body, wagging tail, and soft mouth. Walked well on leash, briefly focused on other dogs but redirected easily.

7/5/2026: Friendly and happy to see staff. Kept his kennel clean, walked well on a loose leash, and remained neutral to other dogs.

7/7/2026: Friendly, easy to leash, and walked calmly on a loose leash. Ignored other dogs while passing the runs. Enjoyed pets and enrichment, then rested quietly on his cot after returning to his kennel.

7/8/2026: Calm and quiet during feeding and cleaning. Walked nicely on a loose leash heading in and out of the south runs.

7/13/2026: Friendly and welcoming with a wiggly body and wagging tail. Walked neutrally past other dogs, showed curiosity by sniffing a smaller dog, then lost interest and walked away. Accepted pets and treats before returning calmly to his kennel.

7/14/2026: Hunter was calm and quiet, kept his kennel clean overnight, did not react to dogs passing by, and was easy to leash. Walked calmly on a loose leash.

7/19/2026: Approached the kennel with a relaxed, friendly demeanor. Hunter eagerly accepted a Nylabone from the volunteer's hand and quietly chewed on it after returning to his kennel. He walked well on leash and paid little attention to the other dogs.

7/21/2026: Hunter stood at the front of his kennel with a wiggly body, ears up, closed-mouth smile, and fast wagging tail. He kept his kennel clean overnight, walked well on a loose leash, and remained neutral to other dogs as he passed the runs.

🚑 Medical Notes:

6/27/2026: Weighed 70.6 lbs. Dermatitis noted (4/9). Apparently neutered. Hair thinning near the base of the skull on the dorsal neck with some scabs; scrotum present but no testicles. Advantage applied at intake. No additional treatment needed at this time.

6/27/2026: Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, heartworm test negative, and flea prevention administered.

7/11/2026: Weighed 70.6 lbs. Dermatitis noted (4/9).

💌 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