🆘 6 month old timid HW- German Shepherd Mix puppy Yuca on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

⏰ Yuca must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life. 🥺 We need pledges and a local foster or adopter for a rescue to help. 💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

RESCUE ONLY

🩷🐶 Yuca #A2091141

8/12/2026 Stray | German Shepherd Mix | Female | 6M | 24.8 lbs | HW Negative

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Yuca is extremely timid, often cowering in the back of her kennel with her head lowered. On leash she has trembled, frozen, pulled back or thrashed when overwhelmed. At times she has become so frightened during handling that staff needed to stop. But she has also shown that, when she can manage her fear, she is capable of slowly walking on leash with her head low and tail tucked and allowing the leash to be removed.

Their notes paint a picture of two very young, undersocialized puppies who are frightened and overwhelmed by the shelter environment and desperately need experienced rescue placement where they can decompress safely.

🙏 PLEASE HELP SAVE YUCA & BING — AND THEIR SIBLINGS ROOSTER AND FRANKIE. These babies are only 6 months old, and all four siblings have now landed on the euthanasia list together.

Please share, pledge, foster through a rescue, or tag rescues who can help.

🔹 Intake:

8/12/2026: Several dogs that continues to come into her yard. States all medium in size and various colors. Dogs are under the home, but come out throughout the day and night.

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/15/2026: Timid in kennel. Cowering in the back with lowered head. I entered the kennel and she avoided eye contact. Once leashed she was hesitant to walk but moved a little as I walked behind her. She was still very timid on leash, trembling and pausing frequently. I placed her in a new kennel and removed the leash.

8/16/2026: Thrashing on leash. When trying to carry dog is flinching and trying to bite. Tried to muzzle and carry but dog started to defecate. Left in place due to behavior.

8/16/2026: In the PM dog was still timid but I was able to leash her and she slowly walked out with low head and tucked tail. She walked straight into her next kennel and I was able to remove leash.

8/17/2026: Timid in kennel, cowering in the back. I opened the kennel and I entered to leash her. Once leashed, she slightly thrashed and pulled back on the leash. I was able to muzzle her and pick her up. I carried her to a new kennel and placed her inside.

8/18/2026: Still timid and cowering in back of kennel, biting on the leash. I guided her to next kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

8/13/2026: Weighed 24.8 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

Both puppies are heartworm NEGATIVE with no significant medical problems documented. They have received routine shelter vaccinations, deworming and preventatives.

Rescue Only:

🏷 This pet can only be tagged by a RESCUE group but please remember all rescues need FOSTERS in order to tag this pet and save their life. This pet cannot be fostered or adopted through the shelter, so please message the page if you can help!

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌  All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 Friendly, wiggly 1 year old Staffordshire Mix boy Bashful on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

⏰ Bashful must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺 We need pledges and a local foster or adopter for a rescue to help. 💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

🩵🐶 Bashful #A2087893

7/25/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 1Y 1M | 46.6 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

I’m SO excited to share with everyone this adorable and sweet little boy, Bashful. I love his name, but this handsome guy isn’t bashful at all. Although when I first approached his kennel he stared at me like “are you here for me? Really?” The second he realized I was, he got so excited and started to wag his tail. When I went in his kennel he was very well behaved and just sat patiently for me. He walked beautifully on leash and didn’t react toward any of the dogs in the kennels. He also did amazing meeting another pup - all tails wags, a few kisses, overall just a happy, playful boy. When I knelt down next to him, he gently jumped into my arms and gave me a ton of kisses. I was able to pick him up easily and he continued to give me kisses. Bashful is the sweetest boy and it’s clear all he wants it to be someone’s baby. I hope someone steps up for him

Volunteer Notes 2:

I would like to give a gold star to the staff member that named Bashful. It’s so perfectly endearing and a bit ironic as he isn’t bashful at all! I walked up to his kennel and he was curled up, not expecting me to say hi. He didn’t get up from his bed until I knelt down to his level, then he got up slowly and did a big stretch before wagging his tail vigorously. He said hi to other dogs while we walked out and walked very well. He’s an absolutely wonderful listener - better than any man in your life, guaranteed. He learned sit soooo quickly as he was a bit jumpy when first out of his kennel. He loves to fetch and actually brought it back quite a few times! Please please please watch his videos. Something about him is very endearing and I know he’ll be someone’s best friend.

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Bashful has repeatedly greeted people with a wiggly body, soft eyes and a fast-wagging tail. He is described as friendly and welcoming to people and has even tried to play with other dogs through the fence.

He generally walks nicely on a loose leash and has been gentle with his handlers. One especially sweet note describes Bashful leaning his entire body against a staff member, completely relaxed and wagging his tail, while they cleaned around his eyes.

He has occasionally shown periods of fear, pancaking to the ground, pacing, whining and hesitating to return to his kennel. But once he feels comfortable, the happy, wiggly young dog comes right back out.

🙏 This sweet young boy has been waiting at BARC since July 25. Foster, adopt, rescue or share Bashful. One person saying YES could change everything for him.

🔹 Intake:

7/25/2026: 2 pitbull aggressive dog. Standby officer.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/29/2026: Bashful was placed in outdoor run as a move adopt in the morning. As I approached he presented a timid body, lowered head, half tucked in tail and darting eyes. Walked on a loose leash heading into south but as we approached his kennel he began to pull back. Had to stand behind him to get him to walk into kennel.

7/30/2026: High pitch whining and vocalizing in kennel, pacing, jumping on kennel door, panting and dilated eyes. Walked on a tight forward leash while occasionally picking from trail of treats.

7/31/2026: Bashful presented a wiggly body, fast wagging tail and would pancake onto the floor when I approached. Once leashed he walked on a loose leash while occasionally pancaking on the floor for a couple of seconds before continuing to walk.

8/1/2026: Approaching the kennel, Bashful was standing in front of the kennel with a wiggling body, soft eyes, ears up, and fast wagging tail. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. Bashful was walked on a loose leash and energetic towards me to and from the outside runs. He was curious about some dogs presenting with a fast wagging tail and wiggling body towards them and tried playing with them through the gate. While walking with a volunteer, he was very friendly and welcoming towards anyone that came up to him.

8/2/2026: Bashful was standing in front of the kennel with a wiggling body, soft eyes, ears up, and fast wagging tail. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. Bashful was walked on a loose leash and energetic towards me to and from the outside runs. He was curious about some dogs presenting with a fast wagging tail and wiggling body towards them and tried playing with them through the gate. While walking with a volunteer, he was very friendly and welcoming towards anyone that came up to him.

8/3/2026: Removing from adopt eval due to no behavior. Bashful greeted this morning as he presented loose body, wagging tail and soft closed mouth. Gentle when walking on leash as he followed trail of treats.

8/6/2026: Fast wagging tail, whole body moving. Walked with semi-loose leash slightly ahead of me out to runs and back for AM and PM walks. When cleaning his eye boogers he stood on his hind legs and leaned back against me enjoying it with wagging tail and completely limp as I propped him up.

8/8/2026: Approaching the kennel, Bashful was laying down on their cot and then greeted me at the gate with a wiggling body, soft eyes, ears up, and fast wagging tail. He was walked on a loose leash and friendly towards me to and from the outside runs. While walking with a volunteer, he was very friendly and welcoming towards anyone that came up to him.

8/10/2026: Mr. Bashful came to the room as a new dog. I have noticed he will come up to his kennel door as you are walking by with a wiggling body and fast moving tail, ears up.

8/13/2026: Dog was in front of the kennel and when I leashed him he walked loose leash to his kennel and in the run he roamed around and when bringing him back he walked loose leash to his kennel and lay down.

8/17/2026: Bashful greeted me at the front of the kennel with a relaxed body, soft facial expression and a soft wagging tail. Bashful walks well on a loose leash to the dog run and back to the kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/25/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. Normal exam. Flea dermatitis noted; no treatment needed. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

8/8/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. Thin hair over body. Eyes have minor crusting around margins and red conjunctiva. Skin scrape NSF. Given erythromycin ophthalmic ointment. DA2PP-V given.

8/12/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. URI. Hacking, possible vomiting, and green ocular discharge noted. Moved to treatment room and started Doxycycline 200 mg SID for 10 days.

8/15/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. Liquid diarrhea noted in kennel, but Bashful was otherwise doing well, eating and drinking. Started Panacur and Metronidazole for 5 days.

Summary:

• Heartworm negative

• Currently being treated for CIRD/upper respiratory infection after developing hacking and green eye discharge — Doxycycline 200 mg once daily for 10 days.

• Developed liquid diarrhea on 8/15 but remained bright, eating and drinking well. Fecal exam showed nothing significant; suspected GI/stress-related. Treated with Panacur 11 ml once daily x5 days and Metronidazole 500 mg twice daily x5 days.

• Earlier noted to have minor eye crusting/red conjunctiva and thin hair; skin scrape showed nothing significant. Received erythromycin ophthalmic ointment.

• Vaccinated, dewormed and received flea/heartworm prevention.

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 On the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. No extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Juliet must have a FOSTER OR RESCUE HOLD no later than 1pm or she will lose her life 🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns

‼️🆘 Although rescue only, this dog can still go from a rescue to the right adopter! If you are interested in adopting this dog, DM OP or BanditY77 so that you can fill out an adoption form immediately! Please help! Available for adoption (in or out of state or Canada), rescue, or local foster 🆘‼️

💜🍼🐶 #A2091119 Juliet

8/17 Stray | staffie mix | Female | 8M | 27lbs| HW-

💜 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Juliet, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Juliet is scared and overwhelmed. When frightened by attempts to leash her, she has pulled away or thrashed.

Once on leash, however, Juliet has been able to walk on a loose leash, although she occasionally freezes.

🙏 Juliet should be spending her puppyhood discovering toys, taking walks and learning how wonderful life can be—not frightened in a shelter kennel.

She’s only 8 months old. Juliet deserves the opportunity to leave her fear behind and discover what it feels like to be safe.

🔹 Intake:

8/12/2026 per citizen the dog is currently in the kennel a this time

📝 Shelter Notes:

Dog greeted me at the back of the kennel with a tense coward body, hard stare, Dilated whale eyes, and tight lip. I lassoed dog, but they immediately began thrashing around. Left in kennel as it was clean.

8/13/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Tense body, tucked tail. Bolted through the doggy door as I was entering kennel. when leashed she coward, began to pull back on leash. walked on a loose leash but will occasionally freeze.

🚑 Medical Notes:

S/O: alopecia/scaling on nose

A: ddx ringworm

P: needs DTM +/- treatment

T26-465876 08/12/2026 27.0 lbs NORMAL

Temperature : F

Summary:

Juliet is heartworm negative.

On 8/16, staff noted hair loss and scaling on her nose, with ringworm suspected. She needs a DTM fungal culture/testing with treatment as indicated and is currently classified as having contagious dermatitis.

She has received DA2PP, Bordetella and Rabies vaccines, deworming, Pyrantel and Advantage Multi.

🏷 This pet can only be tagged by a FOSTER or RESCUE group but please remember all rescues need FOSTERS in order to tag this pet and save their life. This pet cannot be fostered or adopted through the shelter, so please message the page if you can help!

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 4 year old American Staffordshire Mix girl on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. There will be NO extensions per BARC 🆘

⏰ Jenna must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life. 🥺 We need pledges and a local foster or adopter for a rescue to help. 💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

🩷🐶 Jenna #A2088112

7/26/2026 Stray | American Staffordshire Mix | Female | 4Y | 46.4 lbs | HW Low Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

Jenna is definitely a cutie pie. She has unique coloring throughout her coat. She’s calm and sweet. When I went to her kennel she was so ready to have some company. I started talking to her and immediately she got excited. I was able to leash her pretty easily. She walked wonderfully on the leash. I got her out to the run and she’s very loving and affectionate. She loves belly rubs. When I had her out in the run I was petting her, and she actually turned around onto her back and basically asked for belly rubs. She’s definitely a good girl and always happy. I think she’s unique looking, and hopefully she can get out of the shelter tomorrow

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Jenna’s notes are full of words like sweet, gentle, happy and wiggly. She regularly greets staff with a wagging tail, relaxed body, soft eyes and an open-mouth smile. She is easy to leash and has frequently walked nicely on a loose or semi-loose leash.

Jenna has also shown playful interest in other dogs, offering play bows and a curving, wiggly body toward neighboring dogs.

🙏 Jenna has been waiting since July 26 and is now dealing with URI, GI issues and heartworms. This sweet, wiggly girl needs a safe place to recover and decompress.

Please foster, adopt, rescue, share or pledge for Jenna.

🔹 Intake:

Stray – Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/29/2026: Greeted me at the front of the kennel with a relaxed body, soft eyes, and a fast tapping tail. Easily leashed and walked with a loose leash outside to the runs. Easily leashed and returned to kennel.

7/30/2026: Move adopt this morning, in runs she held a soft smiling mouth, relaxed body and wagging tail. Greeted neighboring dog with a sniff and play bow. Easy to leash as she was standing in front of door as I approached and walked on a loose leash to her kennel.

8/4/2026: Jenna greets me at the kennel door with a fast wagging tail and happy demeanor. She let me leash her and walks loosely to and from the potty yard. Inside her kennel she can be seen waiting by the kennel door for interaction or laying quietly on her cot.

8/5/2026: Wiggly body, wagging tail, standing in front of kennel as I approach.

8/7/2026: Jenna was vocal and digging at the doggie door during AM cleaning otherwise quiet in kennel resting on bed. She was easily leash and walked semi-loosely with a wiggly body, soft face, and wagging tail.

8/8/2026: Wagging tail, tapping feet and relaxed body soft smiling mouth. Easy to leash and walks on a semi loose leash.

8/9/2026: Play bowing and curving body into “c” shape interacting with dog in kennel next to her.

8/9/2026: Jenna greets me at the kennel door with a wagging tail and gentle demeanor. She lets me leash her and walks loosely to and from the potty yard. Inside her kennel she can be seen laying quietly on her cot.

8/12/2026: Ms. Jenna is a sweet girl, will be at the door with a calm body, open mouth smile, at time a excited body, wiggly tail. Was easy to leash and walked on a lose leash to the runs and back.

8/13/2026: Dog was in the kennel and when I leashed her she walked loose leash for her run and to the kennel and when I brought her back she walked in the kennel and lay down and only waggs her tail when walking by.

8/17/2026: Jenna is wiggly in the kennel, when leashing her she will walk out of the kennel and once outside she will start walking in all directions and pulling on the leash.

8/18/2026: Jenna can be hyper on leash pulling forward. Had to redirect her a few times as we walked outside.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/26/2026: Weighed 46.4 lbs. Intake condition normal. DA2PP-V administered.

7/27/2026: Weighed 46.4 lbs. Vaccinated with Bordetella and Rabies, dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Low Positive.

8/9/2026: Weighed 46.4 lbs. Heartworm positive. DA2PP-V administered.

8/11/2026: Green nasal discharge and coughing/hacking. Assessed with CIRDC. Moved to treatment and prescribed Doxycycline 200 mg SID for 10 days.

8/15/2026: Lots of liquid diarrhea in kennel. Dog is very BAR, eating well/drinking. Assessed for GI/stress-related issues; fecal NSF. Prescribed Panacur 11 ml SID for 5 days and Metronidazole 500 mg BID for 5 days.

Summary:

On 8/11, Jenna developed green nasal discharge and coughing/hacking consistent with CIRD/URI. She was started on Doxycycline 200 mg once daily for 10 days.

On 8/15, Jenna developed significant liquid diarrhea, although she remained bright, alert, responsive and was eating and drinking well. Fecal testing showed nothing significant. She was prescribed Panacur 11 ml once daily and Metronidazole 500 mg twice daily for 5 days.

Jenna is heartworm low positive.

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 Gentle 2 year old HW- Neutered Staffie Mix boy Milo is on the euthanasia list Monday, 8/17. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰Milo must have a hold no 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝗣𝗠 or he will lose his life.🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns

💜🐶 #A2088373 Milo

7/28 Stray| Staffie Mix | Neutered Male | 2Y | 51.2lbs | HW NAD/NEG

🎥 Temp test with Landon (A2090129) https://youtube.com/shorts/tZL_a9tQxb8?is=nDozSR7MTULS5C1C

🎥 Temp test with Lisa A2088350 https://youtube.com/shorts/jlf44_imQfU?is=0QmiV2X9RjnJ6uhG

💜 Volunteer Notes:

Ugh, once you start to see what dogs have more chances than others it truly sucks because guys like Milo, brake my heart.

Milo has been at the shelter for a bit and I understand why. Milo is such a nonchalant king, he was SO good to walk on leash, he is always chillin in his kennel so chill! This guy is such a teddy bear. He’s SOOO sweet, gave me his belly outside while hanging and did it again when I put him back in the kennel!! He was SO easy and that’s why I’m very sad. He’s so good but he’s not a huge fan of dog friends and that’s so understandable!!!

Milo seriously is so easy going and I’m sad that I really like this guy but knowing his chances are so slim, I hope this reaches the perfect home for Milo baby

Volunteer Notes #2:

Milo is a literal teddy bear of a dog 🧸. He is calm and gentle but did still show some playfulness when outside in the run! He would run after the ball, then return jauntily without it 😂. He gives the best hugs and is always open to receiving belly and head rubs. He takes treats so gently and is really just an easy-going boy overall. Milo was wiped out after our outdoor play session and temp tests, but I joined him in his kennel for a bit. He was ready for a nap and let me soothe him to sleep with pets and affirmations 🥰. He met two females and a male dog for temp tests. Milo would likely be happy as an only dog, as he doesn’t seem to seek out or need the company of other pups, but I also think with slow and controlled intros, he may be just fine with the right match of a dog.

I have no doubt that Milo will be a loving, loyal best friend to any person or family willing to give him a chance. He is neutered, heartworm negative, and ready to go!

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Milo is very friendly and wiggly. He loves pets and even enjoys being talked to in baby talk!

He greets staff with a loose or neutral body and wagging tail and is gentle on leash. He walks on a loose leash and pays little attention to other dogs as he passes their kennels and runs.

Milo also keeps his kennel clean and has been observed relaxing calmly on his cot with a plushie.

🙏 Milo is only 2 years old and has shown himself to be a friendly, wiggly, affectionate boy who enjoys pets, treats and simply being close to people. He deserves a home and someone to love—not more days waiting in a shelter.

Please foster, adopt, rescue or share Milo.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/28/2026 INTAKE stray dogs speak with office for the location of the dogs

7/31/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Approaching the kennel, Milo greeted me at the kennel gate with a neutral body and eyes, high wagging tail, ears up, and closed lip smile. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. He was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed by their runs and kennels.

8/1/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Milo greeted me by his kennel door with a neutral body, slow wagging tail, lowered head and soft smile. once leashed he walked on a loose leash heading in and out of south.

8/3/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Milo greeted me at the kennel gate with a neutral body and eyes, high wagging tail, ears up, and closed lip smile. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. He was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed by their runs and kennels.

8/8/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Milo greeted this morning as he presented loose body, wagging tail and soft close mouth. Gentle when walking him on leash as he ate treats.

8/14/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Very friendly and wiggly. Enjoys baby talk and pets.

Milo greeted me at the kennel gate with a neutral body and eyes, high wagging tail, ears up, and closed lip smile. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. He was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed by their runs and kennels. He was friendly and calm towards me as I gave him his enrichment for the day and laid down on his cot with the plushie.

🚑 Medical Notes:

Milo was noted with GI concerns on 8/13 and was given Panacur.

He is heartworm negative, vaccinated, dewormed and on preventative. He received his DA2PP-V booster on 8/11 and was recently neutered on 8/4.

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 1 year old HW- Rottweiler Mix Girl Lisa is on the euthanasia list Monday, 8/18. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰Lisa must have a hold no later than 1pm or she will lose her life.🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns

💜🐶 #A2088350 Lisa

7/28 Euth req | Rottweiler Mix | Spayed Female | 1Y 1M | 67.5lbs | HW NAD/NEG

🎥 Temp test with Milo A2088373 https://youtube.com/shorts/jlf44_imQfU?is=0QmiV2X9RjnJ6uhG

🎥 Temp test with Landon A2090129 https://youtube.com/shorts/WDUypYnZ28o?is=zbUvBgMqzdggYJ6d

💜 Volunteer Notes:

Lisa is happy and hoppy and all the things I’d expect of a healthy, young dog! She was v ready to get outside and burn off some energy in the run, and she happily met both a male and female pup. She enjoyed fetching a tennis ball and was selectively treat motivated (she has taste okay 💁🏻‍♀️). After a few minutes of sniffing around the run, she would come over and lean in for pets and affection. She seems to know how to sit for treats and how to fetch. Lisa is only on the list for length of stay, meaning she’s been so well behaved during her stay at BARC. She has so much more life to live and deserves to find a family that recognizes and cherishes that!

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Lisa is only 13 months old. Although she was initially reported to be barking and charging people on the property where she was found, her shelter behavior has been much softer.

Lisa can be timid but accepts pets and treats. She has greeted staff with soft eyes, an open-mouth smile and a low wagging tail. She walks fairly well on leash, keeps her kennel clean and relaxes quietly on her cot.

🙏 At only 13 months old, Lisa has her whole life ahead of her. She has shown that beneath her uncertainty is a sweet young dog who accepts affection and wants to feel safe. Please foster, adopt, rescue or share Lisa before it’s too late.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/28/2026 INTAKE

1 black and white large dog at the back of property, stated to be aggressive. Barking/charging people. Mental Health group home. Contact prior to arrival

8/1/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Approaching the kennel, Lisa was sitting on her cot watching as I approached her kennel. She stood up and greeted me with a open mouth smile, forward body, soft eyes, and low wagging tail. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight. Lisa was walked on a semi-loose leash due to forward pulling on the leash slightly to and and from the outside runs.

8/8/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Lisa was sitting on her cot watching as I approached her kennel. She stood up and greeted me with a open mouth smile, forward body, soft eyes, and low wagging tail. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight. Lisa was walked on a semi-loose leash due to forward pulling on the leash slightly to and and from the outside runs.

BEHAVIOR NOTE

Lisa walked on a loose leash to her kennel.

morning and afternoon, Lisa has been laying down on her cot relaxing and occasionally interacting with customers when they come close to her gate. She is timid but doesn't mind pets and treats.

🚑 Medical Notes:

This morning there was liquid diarrhea in several areas of the kennel. Otherwise the dog is BAR, eating and drinking well.

A: DDx: GI, DDx Stress Related, Fecal:NSF

P: Rx: Panacur 15ml SID x 5 days; Rx Metronidazole 750mg BID x 5 days

Summary:

Lisa developed liquid diarrhea on 8/15 but remained bright, alert, eating and drinking well. Fecal testing showed nothing significant, and stress-related GI upset was suspected.

She is being treated with Panacur 15 ml once daily and Metronidazole 750 mg twice daily for 5 days.

❤️‍🩹 Heartworm negative. Vaccinated, dewormed and on preventative. She was recently spayed on 8/4

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 Healthy, 11 month old, owner surrendered GSD mix boy Tiger is on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 8/18. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Tiger #A2090856 must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1pm or he will lose his life.🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

🚨 RESCUE ONLY 🚨

💙🐶 Tiger #A2090856

8/10 Euth Request | German Shepherd Mix | Male | 11 Months | 46.7 lbs | Heartworm Negative

💙 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Tiger, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Tiger is showing fear and stress in the shelter, with a tense or crouched body, tucked tail, whale eyes, raised hackles, barking and occasional low growling.

But there are also encouraging moments. Tiger has responded to gentle baby talk, followed handlers once leashed and repeatedly walked on a loose leash. At times, he has pressed his body against a handler’s leg while walking, seemingly seeking security. He has also returned to his kennel and allowed his leash to be removed without issue.

🙏 Tiger is only 11 months old. Please don’t let Tiger’s fear become a death sentence before he’s even had his first birthday. Share Tiger with experienced rescues who can give this frightened puppy the safe, structured environment he desperately needs.

🔷 Intake:

Tiger was brought to BARC as a euthanasia request on 8/10/26

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/10/26:

Hackles raised. Responded to baby talk and timidly walked loosely to the kennel after workup.

8/11/26:

Tense body, pushed himself into the corner with hackles raised and forward barking. Staff used baby talk and were able to slowly approach and leash him. Once outside, he walked on a loose leash at the staff member's side with his body pressed against their leg. In the run, he attempted to climb the fence. He walked back into his kennel without issue.

8/12/26:

Displayed a tense body, low growling and whale eyes when staff passed his kennel. Offered treats and he stopped, but continued to present a tense body.

8/13/26:

Presented with a tense body, stiff erect tail, low growling and hard stare. When staff attempted to leash him, he tried to push past them and out of the kennel. Once leashed, he walked on a forward leash while ignoring treats.

8/15/26:

Forward barking with a tense body and tucked tail when approached. Avoided the leash by stepping back and spinning in circles. Once leashed, he walked out with a crouched body and tucked tail. Followed staff into the runs, where he was slowly unleashed. When it was time to return, he continued moving away but ran back into his kennel once leashed.

8/17/26:

Forward barking from the back of the kennel with whale eyes, tucked tail and hackles raised. Avoided the leash but followed staff into the runs once leashed, walking with his side pressed against their leg. When staff attempted to bring him back inside, he avoided the leash and slipped past them into another open run. He began low growling with hackles raised when approached, then ran to the run gate where he was slowly leashed. He walked back into the run on a loose leash and staff were able to slowly remove the leash.

🚑 Medical Notes:

- Heartworm Negative.

- Weight: 46.7 lbs.

- Received routine intake vaccines and deworming.

Rescue Only:

🏷 This pet can only be tagged by a RESCUE group but please remember all rescues need FOSTERS in order to tag this pet and save their life. This pet cannot be fostered or adopted through the shelter, so please message the page if you can help!

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St

Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 Affectionate and stressed, owner surrendered GSD mix girl Izzy is on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 8/18. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Izzy #A2088329 must have a HOLD no later than 1pm or she will lose her life.🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

🩷🐶 Izzy #A2088329

7/28 Euth Request (Owner Surrender) | German Shepherd Mix | Spayed Female | 3 Years | 53.6 lbs | Heartworm High Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Izzy #A2088329. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Izzy has repeatedly shown shelter staff a calm, soft and affectionate side. She often greets handlers with a relaxed body, wiggly tail and soft eyes, is easy to leash, and frequently walks beautifully on a loose leash. Staff have described her as quiet and calm in her kennel, and she has kept her kennel clean overnight.

Izzy has sometimes become frightened and frozen or “pancaked,” needing reassurance or even to be carried to the run.

Away from that kennel stress, Izzy has repeatedly been relaxed, easy to handle and cooperative.

🙏 This sweet beautiful girl has been waiting since July 28, and the stress of shelter life is taking its toll. Please foster, adopt, rescue, share or pledge for Izzy and help get her safe.

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/17/26: Izzy began lunging and forward barking at dogs as they passed by her kennel.

8/16/26: Izzy stood at the front of her kennel with a relaxed body and softly wagging tail. She was leashed easily and walked out readily. She walked well on a loose leash in the run, but became vocal when other dogs passed her kennel after returning, so her kennel was covered.

8/14/26: Izzy stood near her kennel door and exited easily once leashed. She walked on a loose leash, looked outside, and was placed in a run.

8/13/26: Izzy was lying calmly in her kennel and walked loosely on leash once outside. She repeatedly stopped and wanted to pancake, but continued walking with encouragement and returned to her kennel on her bed.

8/12/26: Izzy waited calmly at the front of her kennel with a wiggly tail and soft eyes. She was easy to leash and walked on a loose leash to the runs with an open-mouth smile. She returned without issue.

8/11/26: Izzy was quiet in her kennel and walked on a loose leash to the row, but became tense and froze once outside. Staff had to carry her into a run. She remained mostly stationary while outside but walked back inside without issue.

8/4/26: Izzy greeted staff loosely at her kennel door with a soft open mouth and high wagging tail. She was easy to leash, walked loosely outside and back, and remained very relaxed and quiet in her kennel.

💖 Izzy is a sweet girl who has shown a relaxed, affectionate side with her handlers. She is often easy to leash, walks nicely on a loose leash, and greets people with soft eyes and a wagging tail. At times she becomes overwhelmed outside and has recently shown reactivity toward dogs passing her kennel, but the stressful shelter environment can be incredibly difficult. She needs a patient, understanding home where she can decompress, feel secure, and show who she is away from the constant stimulation of the shelter.

🩺 Medical Notes:

- Heartworm positive.

- Spayed.

- Recently treated with doxycycline for coughing and nasal discharge/upper respiratory infection.

Summary:

Izzy is heartworm positive. On 8/8, she developed hacking and nasal discharge and was diagnosed with suspected CIRD/URI. She was moved to treatment and started on Doxycycline 250 mg once daily for 10 days.

Izzy was spayed on 8/5 and was noted to be in heat at the time of surgery. She has received her core vaccines, rabies vaccine, deworming and Advantage Multi.

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor this page can assist with out-of-state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St

Houston, TX 77026

Served it with some crispy teriyaki tofu 😋

🆘 1 year old HW- Rottweiler Mix Girl Lisa is on the euthanasia list Monday, 8/17. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰Lisa must have a hold no 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝗣𝗠 or she will lose her life.🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns

💜🐶 #A2088350 Lisa

7/28 Euth req | Rottweiler Mix | Spayed Female | 1Y 1M | 67.5lbs | HW NAD/NEG

🎥 Temp test with Milo A2088373 https://youtube.com/shorts/jlf44_imQfU?is=0QmiV2X9RjnJ6uhG

🎥 Temp test with Landon A2090129 https://youtube.com/shorts/WDUypYnZ28o?is=zbUvBgMqzdggYJ6d

💜 Volunteer Notes:

Lisa is happy and hoppy and all the things I’d expect of a healthy, young dog! She was v ready to get outside and burn off some energy in the run, and she happily met both a male and female pup. She enjoyed fetching a tennis ball and was selectively treat motivated (she has taste okay 💁🏻‍♀️). After a few minutes of sniffing around the run, she would come over and lean in for pets and affection. She seems to know how to sit for treats and how to fetch. Lisa is only on the list for length of stay, meaning she’s been so well behaved during her stay at BARC. She has so much more life to live and deserves to find a family that recognizes and cherishes that!

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Lisa is only 13 months old. Although she was initially reported to be barking and charging people on the property where she was found, her shelter behavior has been much softer.

Lisa can be timid but accepts pets and treats. She has greeted staff with soft eyes, an open-mouth smile and a low wagging tail. She walks fairly well on leash, keeps her kennel clean and relaxes quietly on her cot.

🙏 At only 13 months old, Lisa has her whole life ahead of her. She has shown that beneath her uncertainty is a sweet young dog who accepts affection and wants to feel safe. Please foster, adopt, rescue or share Lisa before it’s too late.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/28/2026 INTAKE

1 black and white large dog at the back of property, stated to be aggressive. Barking/charging people. Mental Health group home. Contact prior to arrival

8/1/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Approaching the kennel, Lisa was sitting on her cot watching as I approached her kennel. She stood up and greeted me with a open mouth smile, forward body, soft eyes, and low wagging tail. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight. Lisa was walked on a semi-loose leash due to forward pulling on the leash slightly to and and from the outside runs.

8/8/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Lisa was sitting on her cot watching as I approached her kennel. She stood up and greeted me with a open mouth smile, forward body, soft eyes, and low wagging tail. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight. Lisa was walked on a semi-loose leash due to forward pulling on the leash slightly to and and from the outside runs.

BEHAVIOR NOTE

Lisa walked on a loose leash to her kennel.

morning and afternoon, Lisa has been laying down on her cot relaxing and occasionally interacting with customers when they come close to her gate. She is timid but doesn't mind pets and treats.

🚑 Medical Notes:

This morning there was liquid diarrhea in several areas of the kennel. Otherwise the dog is BAR, eating and drinking well.

A: DDx: GI, DDx Stress Related, Fecal:NSF

P: Rx: Panacur 15ml SID x 5 days; Rx Metronidazole 750mg BID x 5 days

Summary:

Lisa developed liquid diarrhea on 8/15 but remained bright, alert, eating and drinking well. Fecal testing showed nothing significant, and stress-related GI upset was suspected.

She is being treated with Panacur 15 ml once daily and Metronidazole 750 mg twice daily for 5 days.

❤️‍🩹 Heartworm negative. Vaccinated, dewormed and on preventative. She was recently spayed on 8/4

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 Gentle 2 year old HW- Neutered Staffie Mix boy Milo is on the euthanasia list Monday, 8/17. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰Milo must have a hold no 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝗣𝗠 or he will lose his life.🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns

💜🐶 #A2088373 Milo

7/28 Stray| Staffie Mix | Neutered Male | 2Y | 51.2lbs | HW NAD/NEG

🎥 Temp test with Landon (A2090129) https://youtube.com/shorts/tZL_a9tQxb8?is=nDozSR7MTULS5C1C

🎥 Temp test with Lisa A2088350 https://youtube.com/shorts/jlf44_imQfU?is=0QmiV2X9RjnJ6uhG

💜 Volunteer Notes:

Ugh, once you start to see what dogs have more chances than others it truly sucks because guys like Milo, brake my heart.

Milo has been at the shelter for a bit and I understand why. Milo is such a nonchalant king, he was SO good to walk on leash, he is always chillin in his kennel so chill! This guy is such a teddy bear. He’s SOOO sweet, gave me his belly outside while hanging and did it again when I put him back in the kennel!! He was SO easy and that’s why I’m very sad. He’s so good but he’s not a huge fan of dog friends and that’s so understandable!!!

Milo seriously is so easy going and I’m sad that I really like this guy but knowing his chances are so slim, I hope this reaches the perfect home for Milo baby

Volunteer Notes #2:

Milo is a literal teddy bear of a dog 🧸. He is calm and gentle but did still show some playfulness when outside in the run! He would run after the ball, then return jauntily without it 😂. He gives the best hugs and is always open to receiving belly and head rubs. He takes treats so gently and is really just an easy-going boy overall. Milo was wiped out after our outdoor play session and temp tests, but I joined him in his kennel for a bit. He was ready for a nap and let me soothe him to sleep with pets and affirmations 🥰. He met two females and a male dog for temp tests. Milo would likely be happy as an only dog, as he doesn’t seem to seek out or need the company of other pups, but I also think with slow and controlled intros, he may be just fine with the right match of a dog.

I have no doubt that Milo will be a loving, loyal best friend to any person or family willing to give him a chance. He is neutered, heartworm negative, and ready to go!

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Milo is very friendly and wiggly. He loves pets and even enjoys being talked to in baby talk!

He greets staff with a loose or neutral body and wagging tail and is gentle on leash. He walks on a loose leash and pays little attention to other dogs as he passes their kennels and runs.

Milo also keeps his kennel clean and has been observed relaxing calmly on his cot with a plushie.

🙏 Milo is only 2 years old and has shown himself to be a friendly, wiggly, affectionate boy who enjoys pets, treats and simply being close to people. He deserves a home and someone to love—not more days waiting in a shelter.

Please foster, adopt, rescue or share Milo.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/28/2026 INTAKE stray dogs speak with office for the location of the dogs

7/31/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Approaching the kennel, Milo greeted me at the kennel gate with a neutral body and eyes, high wagging tail, ears up, and closed lip smile. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. He was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed by their runs and kennels.

8/1/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Milo greeted me by his kennel door with a neutral body, slow wagging tail, lowered head and soft smile. once leashed he walked on a loose leash heading in and out of south.

8/3/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Milo greeted me at the kennel gate with a neutral body and eyes, high wagging tail, ears up, and closed lip smile. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. He was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed by their runs and kennels.

8/8/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Milo greeted this morning as he presented loose body, wagging tail and soft close mouth. Gentle when walking him on leash as he ate treats.

8/14/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Very friendly and wiggly. Enjoys baby talk and pets.

Milo greeted me at the kennel gate with a neutral body and eyes, high wagging tail, ears up, and closed lip smile. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. He was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed by their runs and kennels. He was friendly and calm towards me as I gave him his enrichment for the day and laid down on his cot with the plushie.

🚑 Medical Notes:

Milo was noted with GI concerns on 8/13 and was given Panacur.

He is heartworm negative, vaccinated, dewormed and on preventative. He received his DA2PP-V booster on 8/11 and was recently neutered on 8/4.

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 Playful HW-, Neutered Boy Astro is on the euthanasia list Saturday, 8/15. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰Astro is BACK at BARC and must have a hold no later than 1pm or he will lose his life.🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns

💜🐶 #A1979632 Astro

11/15/2024 Owner Surrender

11/19/2024 Adoption

7/25/2026 Stray | Staffie Mix | Neutered Male | 1Y 11M |53 lbs | HW NAD/NEG

💜 Volunteer Notes:

Astro was originally adopted from barc as a tiny puppy two years ago and now back as a stray. He has a great temperament - playful, goofy. friendly to people and dogs. He is also potty trained and knows sit. He's got great shelter notes and didnt mind me walking half a dozen dogs past his kennel. Eventually I stopped by with another girl dog to say hi and he politely got up and greeted us both (video in comments). Truly a great dog that needs someone who isnt going to give up on him.

One thing though - he will put your ENTIRE hand in his mouth when taking treats but he is gentle and never hurt me! just very overzealous chomps. Anyone need a tall staffy boy with great dane vibes and a happy go lucky personality, Astro is your guy!

Volunteer Notes #2:

Astro needs a committed foster or adopter to save his life by 1pm on 8/17!

Astro was adopted in late 2024 as just a tiny puppy. Now he’s back and much harder to adopt out. Not because of a behavioral or medical reason but because he’s a full grown, black, pittie mix. He was on Saturday’s euthanasia list but was extended through Monday since he behaves so well in the shelter.

Astro is almost 2 years old, 54 lbs, neutered and heartworm negative. A total package!

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Astro’s notes paint the picture of a sweet, playful and well-mannered young dog. He walks beautifully on a loose leash, knows “sit,” takes treats gently and has frequently been quiet and relaxed in his kennel.

Outside, he has shown an adorable playful side—running along the fence with a neighboring dog and offering play bows.

🙏 Astro already left BARC once as a tiny adopted puppy. He deserves another chance to walk out those doors—this time into a future where he won’t find himself lost and waiting again.

Please foster, adopt, rescue or share Astro.

📝 Shelter Notes:

Dog was in front of the kennel and as i leashed him he walked loose leash to the run and back to the kennel.

Astro lays relaxed on his kennel bed. Once leashed he walks out on a loose leash with a high wagging tail. He remains relaxed in the runs. Once he is back in kennel he is relaxed and sits with command. Takes treats gently from my hand. Keep quiet throughout the day.

8/4/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Astro greets me at kennel door with a loose relaxed body. Easy to leash and walks on a loose leash outside. He was very playful with his neighbor dog running along the fence line offering play bows. Once I walked him back to his kennel he walked in and sat as I unleashed. I offered him a piece of bacon strip and he ate it gently from my hand. I covered his kennel back up to prevent him from stressing out.

8/11/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Astro has been very quiet and relaxed in kennel. Walks very well on a loose leash . This morning he has started to become forward and forward barking as dogs walk by his kennel. He may be getting stressed out. I have made him into adopt eval to monitor his behavior as well as covered his kennel due to him being stressed.

🚑 Medical Notes: Normal

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 2 year old Labrador Retriever Mix girl on the euthanasia list Saturday, 8/15. There will be NO extensions per BARC 🆘

⏰ Nessie must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life. 🥺 We need pledges and a local foster or adopter for a rescue to help. 💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

🩷🐶 Nessie #A2091006

8/11/2026 Stray | Labrador Retriever Mix | Female | 2Y | 39.0 lbs | HW Negative

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Nessie is extremely scared right now. She has been observed trembling on her blanket with a tense body, tucked tail and whale eyes. She has sometimes frozen when frightened.

But when approached slowly and gently, Nessie has allowed staff to leash her and has followed them to another kennel.

This frightened girl needs somewhere quiet where she can finally feel safe.

🙏 Nessie was found outside searching for food, possibly after recently having puppies.

Please foster, rescue or share Nessie. Give this scared little girl the chance to discover what safety feels like.

🔹 Intake:

8/11/2026: Pregnant black med. dog roaming on property. Looks like it either or it recently gave birth. On side of property near some bushes looking for food.

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/12/2026: When approaching kennel, dog will stand at the back of the kennel as she presents tense body, whale eyes and tucked tail. I baby talk and was able to loop leash around her, she slowly walked out and slowly followed as I baby talk and moved her to a new clean kennel. Dog did not accept treats when offered.

8/14/2026: She was in the back of the kennel on her blanket, I baby talked her and tossed treats and she stayed laying on her bed with a trembling body. I close the kennel door and she slowly gets up, so I come back and I leash her and she slowly exits the kennel with a trembling body, I baby talk her and try to get her to walk on the leash and she thrashes so I got her to scurry into a clean kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

8/11/2026: Weighed 39.0 lbs. Dermatitis with mild hair thinning. FAD – Advantage Multi applied. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella and Rabies. Heartworm test: Negative.

8/11/2026: Weighed 45.0 lbs. Normal exam. Back right leg noted.

8/12/2026: Weighed 39.0 lbs. Dermatitis with mild hair thinning. FAD – Advantage Multi applied. Dewormed.

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 Playful HW-, Neutered Boy Astro is on the euthanasia list Saturday, 8/15. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰Astro is BACK at BARC and must have a hold no later than 1pm or he will lose his life.🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns

💜🐶 #A1979632 Astro

11/15/2024 Owner Surrender

11/19/2024 Adoption

7/25/2026 Stray | Staffie Mix | Neutered Male | 1Y 11M |53 lbs | HW NAD/NEG

💜 Volunteer Notes:

Astro was originally adopted from barc as a tiny puppy two years ago and now back as a stray. He has a great temperament - playful, goofy. friendly to people and dogs. He is also potty trained and knows sit. He's got great shelter notes and didnt mind me walking half a dozen dogs past his kennel. Eventually I stopped by with another girl dog to say hi and he politely got up and greeted us both (video in comments). Truly a great dog that needs someone who isnt going to give up on him.

One thing though - he will put your ENTIRE hand in his mouth when taking treats but he is gentle and never hurt me! just very overzealous chomps. Anyone need a tall staffy boy with great dane vibes and a happy go lucky personality, Astro is your guy!

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Astro’s notes paint the picture of a sweet, playful and well-mannered young dog. He walks beautifully on a loose leash, knows “sit,” takes treats gently and has frequently been quiet and relaxed in his kennel.

Outside, he has shown an adorable playful side—running along the fence with a neighboring dog and offering play bows.

🙏 Astro already left BARC once as a tiny adopted puppy. He deserves another chance to walk out those doors—this time into a future where he won’t find himself lost and waiting again.

Please foster, adopt, rescue or share Astro.

📝 Shelter Notes:

Dog was in front of the kennel and as i leashed him he walked loose leash to the run and back to the kennel.

Astro lays relaxed on his kennel bed. Once leashed he walks out on a loose leash with a high wagging tail. He remains relaxed in the runs. Once he is back in kennel he is relaxed and sits with command. Takes treats gently from my hand. Keep quiet throughout the day.

8/4/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Astro greets me at kennel door with a loose relaxed body. Easy to leash and walks on a loose leash outside. He was very playful with his neighbor dog running along the fence line offering play bows. Once I walked him back to his kennel he walked in and sat as I unleashed. I offered him a piece of bacon strip and he ate it gently from my hand. I covered his kennel back up to prevent him from stressing out.

8/11/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Astro has been very quiet and relaxed in kennel. Walks very well on a loose leash . This morning he has started to become forward and forward barking as dogs walk by his kennel. He may be getting stressed out. I have made him into adopt eval to monitor his behavior as well as covered his kennel due to him being stressed.

🚑 Medical Notes: Normal

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘️ EMERGENCY!!!!! On Euthanasia list at BARC, Houston for Friday, 8/14/26. Deadline at 5pm 🆘️

ID #A2087761

🆘️ RESCUE ONLY 🆘️

📌 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. 🆘️

🚨 IN DANGER TODAY — BIG BOY NEEDS IMMEDIATE MEDICAL RESCUE 🚨

🐾 Meet Big Boy

ID #A2087761

8 years old

Male | Weight: 42.8 lbs | Heartworm Negative

Intake Date: July 23, 2026

Status: Rescue only

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📉 MEDICAL NOTES:

Big Boy arrived suffering from extreme neglect and one of the worst cases of matting the shelter veterinarian had ever seen. His hair was reportedly 10–12 inches thick in areas and caked with urine and feces. It took three staff members approximately 150 minutes under general anesthesia to shave him down to his skin.

💔 He had severe skin breakdown, discoloration and scarring around his neck consistent with prolonged tension, ulceration and exposure to waste. His tail was raw and bleeding, both ears were heavily infected, and his overgrown nails were curling toward his paw pads.

Big Boy was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection on August 8.

Today his condition is especially concerning: he is lying down and reluctant to get up, hypersalivating, not eating and showing labored breathing. Chest radiographs were taken and reviewed by the veterinarian. He needs to leave today for immediate hospitalization and may require oxygen support. He received supportive care today.

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💰 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Friends of BARC, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to BARC animals, will make a donation toward Big Boy’s medical treatment for a foster or rescue group that has him treated in the greater Houston area. Donations are sent directly to the treating veterinary clinic.

Contact Steve Halpert at steve@friendsofbarc.org for details.

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💌 BARC CONTACT INFORMATION

ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING — PLEASE DO NOT CALL.

If local and interested in fostering or adopting, email ALL THREE:

📧 barcfoster@houstontx.gov

📧 barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

📧 BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

⚠️ Please include Big Boy’s seven-digit animal ID number when contacting the shelter.

🏡 BARC Foster Application:

https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/foster_a_pet.html

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St.

Houston, TX 77026

📞 (713) 229-7300

🙏 Big Boy has already suffered far more than any dog should. Please don’t let his story end just hours after his cruelty investigation finally closes.

Please tag, foster, rescue, share and advocate for Big Boy NOW.

🆘 14 week old Staffie Mix puppy Harriet is on the euthanasia list Friday, 8/14. There will be NO extensions per BARC 🆘

⏰ Harriet must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life. 🥺 We need pledges and a local foster or adopter for a rescue to help. 💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

🩷🐶 Harriet #A2087561

7/22/2026 Euthanasia Request | Staffordshire Mix | Female | 14W | 13.5 lbs

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Harriet and Abigail are sweet, playful little sisters who spend their days playing together and cuddling up together in their bed. Harriet is described as a playful puppy who runs right up to the kennel door when someone approaches.

At only 14 weeks old, these babies have already spent more than three weeks growing up inside the shelter. They should be learning about toys, treats, couches, sunshine and loving families.

🙏 Two little sisters. Two precious lives. They have made it through illness together and are finally healthy—please don’t let their story end at the shelter.

Please foster, adopt, rescue, share or pledge for Harriet and Abigail.

🔹 Intake:

Euthanasia Request

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/12/2026: Ms. Harriet is with her sibling so you see them either playing together and playing in the bed together. Playful puppies, run up to the door when you stand in front of it.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/22/2026: Weighed 13.5 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V and Bordetella, dewormed, and given flea prevention.

8/2/2026: Weighed 13.5 lbs. URI symptoms noted, including mucoid nasal discharge/congestion. Assessment: CIRD. Doxycycline prescribed for 10 days.

8/8/2026: Weighed 13.5 lbs. URI. Doxycycline suspension prescribed.

8/12/2026: Weighed 13.5 lbs. Completed 10 days of doxycycline. No further clinical signs observed and none reported on daily kennel sheet. URI resolved. Moved out of treatment.

8/13/2026: Weighed 13.5 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V and Rabies and dewormed.

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 6 year old Staffordshire Mix girl Missy is on the euthanasia list Friday, 8/14. There will be NO extensions per BARC 🆘

⏰ Missy must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life. 🥺 We need pledges and a local foster or adopter for a rescue to help. 💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

🩷🐶 Missy #A2087832

7/24/2026 Euthanasia Request | Staffordshire Mix | Female | 6Y | 52.6 lbs | HW High Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

When walking past the kennels today, I happen to see Missy. I saw that she was a purrferred pet which simply means she may be on the euthanasia list any day. She is so stinkin cute too. I actually just noticed her weight and I wouldn’t have thought that because she’s a little girl. When I took her out, she did pull on them the leash when she was walking, but I think it’s because she was super excited to be out. She is well mannered and she behaved. When told no, she did listen. She took treats gently. She did like going into my bag, but when I told her no she stopped. I think she just smelled the treats that were in there. When walking past other dogs in the kennels, she was fine and when we did the temperament test, she also did great. She actually tolerated a younger dog, jumping all in her face and she didn’t do anything at all just kept wagging her tail. She’s definitely a cutie patootie and I think that it would be fantastic if she would get out of the shelter. I know with her being 6 years old and heart-worm positive It’s a lot to ask, but I’m hoping somebody will take the chance on her.

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Missy was initially timid and trembling during her intake exam but still tolerated her skin scrape and having her teeth checked.

Since then, staff have repeatedly seen a sweet, wiggly girl with a fast-wagging tail. She greets staff at the front of her kennel, is easy to leash, enjoys going outside and does very well in the runs. She patiently waits for treats and settles comfortably on her bedding afterward.

🙏 Missy has already spent weeks waiting at the shelter. This wiggly, tail-wagging girl deserves someone who sees the loving dog standing in front of them.

Please foster, adopt, rescue, share or pledge for Missy. One person saying “yes” could be the reason she gets to walk out of BARC alive.

🎥 Bio https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SJiMBEpPXj4

🔹 Intake:

Euthanasia Request

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/10/2026: Missy becomes very wiggly with a fast wagging tail upon approach. She does stand and patiently await for me to offer her a treat. She takes it and goes to eat on bedding.

8/8/2026: Missy will greet at the front of the kennel as she presents wiggly body, wagging tail and soft close mouth. Remains calm and quiet in kennel.

8/4/2026: Missy is wiggly at the front of the kennel door. Easy to leash and she walks out on a wiggly leash with a fast wagging tail. She does very well in the outside runs. Once back in kennel she relaxes on bedding.

7/31/2026: Dog greets me with a wagging tail and when I leashed him he walks semi tight leash to the run and when I coming back he walks in with tail held high.

7/24/2026: Walked in, ears back but started wagging tail while scanning her back for a microchip. A bit timid, trembling with male vet tech but tolerated getting skin scrape and teeth checked, just shaking.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/24/2026: Weighed 52.6 lbs. Intact female. General dermatology: FAD, no further treatment needed; Advantage Multi applied at intake. Skin scrape NSF. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella and Rabies, dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: High Positive.

8/7/2026: Weighed 52.6 lbs. Heartworm positive. DA2PP-V administered.

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.go

Hopper 21332

• ID: 78277
• DOB: 11/12/2022
• Location: Sutherlin Dog Shelter - Large Dog Suite #2
• Color: Brown/White
• Single Dog Home
• Foster to Adopt
• No cats
• Home with no small/young children
• Adult-Only Home Preferred

Bio

The last slide's photos are from April 2025 when he was rescued from a shelter (after six months) by Fur Kids Atlanta.

A foster-to-adopt option is available for me, giving us the chance to get to know each other before making it official! 

Meet Hopper - Your Ultimate Adventure Buddy, Champion Walker & All-Around Good Boy! Hopper is a handsome, athletic, toy-loving dog with energy to spare and a heart overflowing with affection. This ball-chasing superstar brings enthusiasm, charm, and a whole lot of personality to every moment. Whether he's sprinting after toys or showing off his goofy side, Hopper makes life brighter. Smart and highly treat-motivated, Hopper already knows a solid "lay down" and is eager to learn more. He'll benefit from continued training to help curb his excited jumping, but with consistency (and snacks!) he's a quick study. And when it comes to leash manners, Hopper is a standout--he's the easiest dog to walk and a total joy to take out and about. After adventures, Hopper is just as happy to relax as your co-pilot on car rides or unwind at home right by your side. He's gentle, affectionate, gives the best kisses, and loves spending time with people. Hopper will need to be the only dog in the home, but with a dog as wonderful as he is, he's truly all you'll ever need.

He has been neutered, is up to date on vaccinations and preventatives, and is microchipped. If you'd like to learn more about Hopper, please complete a survey at: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FKDS/Dog After submitting a survey, an adoption counselor will contact you within 72 hours to share more information and arrange a meet-and-greet. You must be at least 21 ears old to adopt.

Volunteer Notes:

"I walked Hopper tonight and he didn’t tell me about the big day he had today. Hopper is hands down my favorite. He is a true gentleman when we walk and he knows our special routine is to stop at a bench so I can give him the love he deserves (and craves) and he always reciprocates with lots of loving kisses. He is such a sweetheart and such a good boy. He is going to be the happiest, best boy in a home."

"FURKIDS VOLUNTEER HERE 👋🏼 I LOVE Hopper!!! This sweet boy just looooooves his people. He's affectionate and just wants all the snuggles. He's the best adventure buddy and is wonderful walking on the leash. PRAYING HE FINDS HIS FOREVER FAMILY! We're cheering for you, Hopper!"

"Hopper is the BEST!! I have had the pleasure of walking him many times and can't believe he's still at the shelter ❤️"

"He is such a good boy who loves to give kisses. And so very patient waiting for his home."

Videos

Hopper video #1 (May 5, 2025)

Hopper video #2 (July 7, 2025)

Hopper video #3 (December 29, 2025) by Canicross Rescues: action shots featured in slide 5!

Hopper and Lady playing (June 15, 2026)

Hopper loves the sprinkler (June 15, 2026)

Instagram Reel by RescueMeATL (August 11, 2026) 1.7M views

Instagram Reel by Griffin Charcoal & Diego the Pet Photographer (August 11, 2026): charcoal painting with text about Hopper

Instagram Reel by Diego the Pet Photographer (August 13, 2026): Hopper playing outside with comments about his idea home

Re-post from Instagram.

When I saw this today, I couldn't help but shake my head. I know it's not meant to be that deep, but damn - it really resonated with me.

I got sick 14 years ago during my freshman year of college/university. I pushed through for the first four years since I had no idea what was wrong with me and had never even heard of ME/CFS or PEM.

The last decade has been torture. My life as I knew it ended. As I'm sure you can relate, I lost everything overnight. People didn't understand so friends, family & relationships disappeared. I had to stop working, driving, shopping, cooking, doing laundry, etc. I can't take care of myself without assistance. Even something seemingly simple, like listening to music, makes me crash.

So what would I tell myself? I don't even know. It seems impossible to remember a time when this wasn't my reality. It's like I'm stuck on a hamster wheel that's barely moving. It's the same thing every day, but without energy to make it through the day.

There was a quote from Jen Brea's movie that really stuck with me years ago. I'm paraphrasing her, but she said having ME is like going missing, except no one is looking for you, because they didn't even realize you're gone.

🆘On the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/13. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Peliche must have a 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 no 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝗣𝗠 or he will lose his life.🥺 We need pledges and a local foster for a rescue to help.💰🏡

🚩Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns

RESCUE ONLY

💜🐶 #A2089191 Peliche

8/9 Euth Req | Staffie Mix | Male | 1Y | 60lbs | HW-

Behavior Notes:

With people, Peliche has repeatedly been described as very friendly and sweet. He accepts petting, takes treats by hand, walks beside staff, licks their hands and even rubs his body against their legs for affection. Staff can enter his kennel and interact with him easily.

Around other dogs he may become focused, pull/lunge, bark or growl.

🙏 Peliche is only 12 months old. With people, there’s clearly an affectionate young dog who wants connection—he just needs someone experienced enough to safely manage his reactivity and help him succeed.

📝 Shelter Notes: Behavior (dog reactive, pacing, panting, dilated eyes, forward barking, growling towards other dogs passing by kennel, friendly with people, pulls on leash towards other dogs, jumping/slamming against fence in outside runs towards other dogs) pacing, panting, dilated eyes, and vocalizing during am feeding and cleaning. once leashed walked on a forward leash while ignoring trail of treats. once back inside he began to forward bark and growl towards other dogs passing by.

8/12/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Very friendly towards people but is very dog reactive. When approaching his kennel he was standing on hind legs, vocalizing and wagging tail. I easily leashed him and he started to jump on me very excited. I baby talked and pet him and he responded very well. However when stepping outside dog immediately started to pull towards another dog and was very focused on it. I placed him in the run and dog was fine until I left him in place and went to grab another dog. When walking pass him with another dog, peliche started to whine/vocalize, and jump/slam himself against the fence. When bringing him back inside he was focused on the dogs in the kennel but I was able to redirect him with baby talk. Before putting him in I petted him and he began to rub his body against my legs. He began to lick my hands and was very sweet before putting him in. Throughout the day im able to enter kennel and he is very friendly.

8/11/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

Dog's reaction, barking, growling, piloerection, showing teeth but very easy leash him up, takes treats from my hand, accept caresses, walks beside me licking my hands. potty in the outside runs.

8/9/2026 BEHAVIOR light muzzled needed it to be carried to kennel...

8/9/2026 BEHAVIOR Lunging at the kennel door when dogs walk past. Growling barking, and slamming against the door.

🚑 Medical Notes: normal

Rescue Only:

🏷 This pet can only be tagged by a RESCUE group but please remember all rescues need 𝗙𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 in order to tag this pet and save their life. This pet cannot be fostered or adopted through the shelter, so please message the page if you can help!

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov