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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.

🆘 2 year old Staffordshire Mix boy on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

💙🐶 Rupert #A2083389

6/29/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 2Y | 46.6 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

6/29/2026: Stray intake. Very wiggly during intake. Intake condition listed as minor condition.

📝 Shelter Notes:

6/30/2026: Greeted staff with an open mouth, soft eyes, and a loose, relaxed body. Barked and jumped at the kennel door but was easily leashed. Walked on a tight pulling leash to the runs, barked at other dogs outside, and returned to his kennel without issue.

7/1/2026: Vocalized at the front of the kennel and placed his paws on the door. Once leashed, he walked excitedly on a tight leash. In the run he ran the fence line, barked at neighboring dogs, and jumped up. He continued pulling hard on leash and showed no interest in treats. Staff had to step into the kennel to encourage him to follow.

7/2/2026: Rupert greeted staff with a soft face, wagging tail, and neutral body. While outside, he pulled hard on the leash and clawed at the ground.

🚑 Medical Notes:

6/29/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. Diagnosed with dermatitis and patchy hair loss affecting the right side of his body, possibly flea-related. Started on Cephalexin 500 mg twice daily for 10 days. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, flea prevention applied, and Heartworm test: Negative.

💌 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 Rupert's seven-digit ID number (#A2083389) when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St

Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov