Urgent 7/16 unicorn alert! Anyone there? 2yo baby boy Chad- amazing, playful, positive, social, lab/staffy mix- quiet overnight, seems dog neutral, easily walked, friendly! Adopt from US/Canada (dm me or bandity77) or adopt or foster locally at BARC Shelter Houston TX id#A2082861 Pls help! Share!
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.
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.
๐ 2 year old Staffordshire Mix boy on the euthanasia list Thursday, 7/16. There will be NO extensions per BARC. ๐
โฐ Chad must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.
๐๐ถ Chad #A2082861
6/25/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 2Y | 56.6 lbs | HW Low Positive
๐ Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Chad. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
๐น Intake:
6/25/2026: White Labrador was tied to a tree through the neighborhood approximately three days prior to intake.
๐ Shelter Notes:
6/26/2026: Chad approached the kennel with a neutral body. He gave a worried expression while being leashed with a tucked tail and low wag. He initially froze, then walked outside where he became more relaxed with a wagging tail and interest in other dogs. When returning inside he froze in the hallway and had to be carried back to his kennel.
6/27/2026: Chad approached with wide eyes, tucked tail, and ears back. With baby talk and treats he allowed the leash to be placed. Outside he became more relaxed, ran the fence line, sniffed neighboring dogs, and sought affection from the handler. He froze again when returning inside but walked back after encouragement.
6/28/2026: Chad was a move-adopt dog. He sat in his kennel with a tucked tail and was initially shy, but with baby talk, treats, and attention from volunteers he opened up, wagged his tail, and walked outside with them.
6/29/2026: Chad came to the kennel door to greet the handler. He was easily leashed, walked on a loose leash, had been quiet overnight, and was relaxed in the kennel.
6/30/2026: Chad was lying relaxed on his bedding. He greeted the handler with a wagging tail, walked out of the kennel calmly, and remained friendly. He briefly tried to mark around other dogs but otherwise walked back quietly and remained relaxed in his kennel.
7/1/2026: Chad greeted the handler at the kennel door with a high wagging tail and relaxed body. He walked well on a loose leash to the runs. He became excited and jumped in front of the kennel door, so staff noted he may need a leash walk to help reduce over-arousal.
7/2/2026: Walked on a tight leash initially. When returned to the kennel he briefly jumped on the handler before settling down and walking into his kennel to lie down.
7/3/2026: Chad was quiet in his kennel during cleaning. He walked with a loose leash out to the runs and back.
7/4/2026: Chad greeted the handler with an open-mouth smile, ears up, forward body, dilated eyes, and a fast wagging tail. He kept his kennel clean overnight, walked on a loose leash, and paid little attention to other dogs. While in the runs he repeatedly jumped high in front of the run gate and played with the latch while whining.
7/6/2026: Chad greeted the handler calmly with a gently wagging tail. He was easily leashed and walked mostly loosely to and from the potty yard. No noticeable behavior concerns were observed, and he relaxed quietly in his kennel afterward.
7/7/2026: Chad greeted the handler with a high wagging tail and soft open mouth. He walked well on a loose leash. In the runs he played along the fence with a neighboring dog and returned calmly on a loose leash.
7/8/2026: Chad was curled up on his bedding when approached. He came over to greet the handler, walked very well on a loose leash, stayed relaxed outside, and returned quietly to his kennel.
7/12/2026: Very sweet and friendly. Walked well on leash with a relaxed body and wagging tail. Responded well to baby talk and petting.
๐ Medical Notes:
6/25/2026: Intake exam. Weighs 56.6 lbs. Healing wounds noted with no treatment needed. Heartworm test: Low Positive (4/9). Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention.
7/9/2026: Developed an upper respiratory infection with hacking cough and clear nasal discharge. Moved to treatment and started on Doxycycline 250 mg twice daily 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:
barcfoster@houstontx.gov
barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
Please use the animal's seven-digit ID number when contacting the shelter.
๐ BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St
Houston, TX 77026
www.houstontx.gov