My son’s friend came to the door, he asked if they could play, and I said “Sure!”, then three seconds later I’m hanging out the side window yelling, “CHANGE YOUR SHOES!” because he was still wearing his brand‑new school ones.
He sprinted back, this time through the side door, swapped shoes, and headed out again.
What I didn’t realize was that on his first exit, he hadn’t latched the front storm door. The dogs didn’t notice this at first either… but the moment my son left the second time, my two hounds suddenly activated like they’d been waiting for this exact opportunity.
They spotted the unlatched door, locked onto the scent trail, and launched themselves outside like they were escaping federal custody.
I went after them- calling them as if that’ll work, they were way too busy tracking my son’s scent — I had to go back inside and to our side door where their noses told them to be and they looked kinda proud.
Note: this only works for the following words: walk, outside, beach, go - doesn’t matter where, eat, goodnight cookies (dental chews) and share (meaning human food)
🆘 10 year old Redbone Hound mix boy on the euthanasia list Friday, 5/1 🆘
🏡 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.
⏰ Roscoe must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺
💙🐶 Roscoe #A2070847
4/27/2026 Stray | Redbone Hound Mix | Male | 10Y | 76.0 lbs | HW High Positive
💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Roscoe. If you’re interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
🔹 Intake:
4/27/2026: Large brown dog in caller’s yard and will not leave.
📝 Shelter Notes:
4/29/2026: Dog was in the kennel tensed body, softly wagged his tail as I petted him. Was hesitant to walk out but with baby talk he slowly walked out of the kennel behind me. When trying to retrieve him from the runs he did not want to walk, I offered treats but he ignored, I baby talked but only wagged his tail. I had to carry him out of the runs and into the kennel.
4/30/2026: Dog is at the front of the kennel as I open the kennel I am able to leash and he slowly walks out of the kennel. I had to baby talk him all the way out to the runs.
🚑 Medical Notes:
4/27/2026: Weighed 76.0 lbs. Intake condition minor. Heartworm test High Positive. Callous on rear end (missing hair), no treatment needed per vet staff. Intact male. Geriatric. Vaccinated with Rabies, DA2PP-V, and Bordetella. Dewormed. Given 8.00 Pyrant and 1.00 Advantage Multi Dog 55.1-88lb.
💌 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.
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026