
Gorgeous 5 year old Cody is on the euthanasia list tomorrow Monday 10/12 @ 1 pm CT. Calm and quiet boy but getting overwhelmed at the shelter. Get in touch if you can adopt (US/Can) or foster locally. BARC Houston, A2098278. Please share!
🏡 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 501(c)3 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.
🆘️ On Euthanasia list at BARC, Houston for Monday, 10/12/26. Deadline at 1pm 🆘️
ID #A2098278
📌 PLEDGE INFORMATION 📌
🆘️ Please do not honor pledges until a freedom picture is added to ensure pledges are going to the rescue that tagged. We will be putting the dog name and rescue name on the freedom picture. 🆘️
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🐾 Meet Cody
ID #A2098278
Breed: German Shepherd Mix
Age: 5 years
Sex: Male
Color: Tan / Black
DOB: 9/28/2021
Weight: 77.3 lbs
Intake date: 9/28/26
Status: Heartworm HIGH POSITIVE
🎥 Watch Cody: https://youtube.com/shorts/eVAk1q05Noo?si=jHqNiOTCs6LdhqVP
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🩺 Medical Notes:
* Heartworm HIGH POSITIVE.
* A small section of the left front tip of his tongue is missing. Staff noted that it did not appear to be a recent injury, and no treatment was needed at the time of evaluation.
* Received Advantage Multi and Pyrantel deworming.
* Vaccinated for DA2PP, Bordetella, and rabies.
* Needs veterinary guidance and appropriate follow-up for his heartworm status.
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🐶 Behavior Notes:
Cody has shown he can be calm and quiet in his kennel, resting on his blanket, and has previously walked on a loose leash. More recently, he has been very vocal and over-aroused in the shelter, with pacing, panting, and jumping at kennel doors. His behavior appears to be affected by stress in this environment.
Cody is easily leashed, and on some walks he has moved comfortably without pulling hard. He needs a patient, experienced caregiver who can give him time to decompress and help him feel secure.
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📩 BARC CONTACT INFORMATION
All holds MUST be submitted IN WRITING. Please do not call to place holds.
Email ALL three addresses and include Cody’s ID #A2098278:
📧 barcfoster@houstontx.gov
📧 barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
📧 BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
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🙏 Cody is five years old and deserves the chance to feel safe, rest peacefully, and be loved. He has shown that he can settle quietly and walk nicely with a person, but the stress of the shelter has become difficult for him.
🆘️ PLEASE HELP SAVE CODY! He needs a rescue or committed foster willing to give him patience, medical care, and a safe place to decompress. Please share his story and help him find his lifeline.