Very Handsome Sandy (#A2080440) is an owner EU request on the EU list at BARC Shelter in Houston Tx for 7/1 1pm. Sandy is super affectionate and wiggly! Eager for love! Has a pup cold. He can be locally fostered, rescued, or adopted in/out of state and into Canada. Please share Sandy!!
๐ 4 year old Staffie Mix boy Sandy is on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 7/1 ๐
๐ก AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE
๐ 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.
โฐ Sandy must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. ๐ฅบ
๐ฉต๐ถ Sandy #A2080440
6/11/2026 Euthanasia Request | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 4Y | 46.0 lbs | HW Negative
๐ Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Sandy. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
๐น Intake:
6/11/2026: Euthanasia Request - Field
๐ Shelter Notes:
6/19/2026: Super wiggly and very affectionate. Walked on a semi-tight leash while eagerly trying to greet another puppy. Became excited and jumped up, accidentally landing on the puppy due to his much larger size. Quickly redirected and continued walking calmly afterward.
6/29/2026: Ms. Sandy was calm, quiet, and relaxed in his kennel. He was easy to leash, walked well on a loose leash to and from the runs, and kept his kennel clean.
๐ Medical Notes:
6/12/2026: Possible bilateral entropion with green eye discharge. Treated with Gentocin eye drops for a suspected corneal scratch. Weighed 46.0 lbs. Vaccinated (Rabies, DA2PP-V, Bordetella), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.
6/18/2026: Treated for widespread hives with a diphenhydramine (Benadryl) injection and placed on medical observation.
6/19/2026: Continued monitoring for hives affecting the head and back legs.
6/20/2026: Hives still present on rear legs; continued treatment.
6/24/2026: Hives remained despite Benadryl treatment. Skin lesions had scabbed but were easily irritated. Started on Cephalexin for 14 days.
6/28/2026: Developed nasal discharge, huffing, and sneezing. Diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (CIRD) and started on Doxycycline for 10 days.
๐ ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL
If local and interested in fostering or adoption, email all below:
Please use the animal's seven-digit ID number when contacting the shelter.
๐ BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026