u/lingeringneutrophil

🆘 1 year old Staffordshire mix girl on the euthanasia list Saturday, 5/23 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰ Mars must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

🩷🐶 Mars #A2071446
5/5/2026 Euth Req | Staffordshire Mix | Spayed Female | 1Y 2M | 56 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Mars. If you’re interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:
Euth Req

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/6/2026: Sitting in back of kennel with semi-tensed body and worried face. Hesitant to walk out but slowly walked with treats.

5/7/2026: Allowed handler to leash her and followed out to runs with tucked tail, tensed body, and pinned back ears.

5/8/2026: Hesitant walking out, semi-loose leash, semi-tensed body and low tail.

5/9/2026: Walked out of kennel with loose leash, low tail, and loose body.

5/10/2026: Timid cowering in kennel but came up with baby talk. Very nervous and shaking when walking. Mostly kept to herself outside.

5/11/2026: Approached kennel with timid body and worried eyes but allowed handling and leash placement. Walked outside and responded well to baby talk and pets though she froze multiple times returning indoors.

5/12/2026: Wiggly body and wagging tail when greeted. Walked well outside but froze and stopped at door when returning inside. Needed to be carried inside.

5/13/2026: Move adopt in morning. Presented wiggly body, wagging tail, and soft smiling mouth. Walked on loose leash but pancaked once inside building and needed to be carried before continuing to walk.

5/14/2026: Greeted at front of kennel with loose wiggly body and soft wagging tail. Walked but would occasionally pull back on leash. Returned to kennel with no issues.

5/15/2026: Greeted handler with low wagging tail and soft open mouth with loose tongue. Walked on a loose leash outside but occasionally pancaked and pulled back on leash returning to kennel.

5/16/2026: Mars greeted handler with low wagging tail and walked on a loose leash heading outside. Occasionally pancaked on the ground and needed to be carried for the rest of the return trip.

5/17/2026: Approached kennel with worried eyes and semi-crouched body. Allowed handler to pet and leash her, then walked easily to outside runs. Paid little attention to other dogs but would crouch and slow down after another dog left her sight.

5/18/2026: Mars greeted handler with low wagging tail and walked easily to outside runs on a loose leash.

5/19/2026: Mars would stand on all fours when approached at kennel, calm body, easy to leash, and did semi-pull going to runs.

5/20/2026: Vocal in kennel, wiggly body, high wagging tail, soft open mouth. Due to weather tethered to wall and able to keep kennel clean. Pulled sheet through bars but recovered with barrier and sheet.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/5/2026: Weighed 56.0 lbs. Intake condition normal. Vaccinated with Rabies, Bordetella, and DA2PP-V. Dewormed and given flea prevention (Pyrantel, Advantage Multi Dog 20.1-55lb). Heartworm test: Negative.

5/19/2026: Weighed 56.0 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V.

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

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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 Saturday, 5/23. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰ Smith must have a hold no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💜🐶 #A2073400 Smith
5/6 Stray | GSD Mix | Neutered Male | 3Y | 36.8lbs | HW+high

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Smith. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake
2 medium size Huskies 1 black and brown and the 2nd dog is brown with a little black.

📝 Shelter Notes:

at front of kennel fast wagging tail, tappig feet. I opened kennel and leash. he walked on a loose leash with a bouncy step to and from runs. quiet in kennel

very wiggly body when leashing him, as i was walking smith was wanting affection from me and another act, walking back he is more relaxed and ready to lay down on his bed.

Before leaving for HSN, Smith started to high pitch vocalize when a person of interest passes his kennel and he presented in front of the kennel with a neutral body, whale eyes, low hanging tail, and ears down.

Smith was a Move Adopt this morning and was walked by another ACT to SouthB. Throughout the day, Smith would start to high pitch vocalize when a person of interest passes his kennel and will stop after not hearing anyone in the row. He stands on all fours in front of the kennel with a neutral body, whale eyes, low hanging tail, and ears down.

constant vocalizing in kennel during am feeding and cleaning. very wiggly body, fast wagging tail, pacing, panting and jumping on kennel door. walked on a loose leash heading in and out of south.

growling with return dog , showing teeth low growl hackles raised. when putting return dog up he began to show a wiggly body and playful towards me.

constant vocalizing in kennel during am feeding and cleaning. wiggly body, panting, fast wagging tail and jumping on kennel door. walked on a loose leash while jumping around.

Mr. Smith was vocal in her kennel standsign by the frontof her kennel door this morning . Was easy to leash, walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs.

Smith was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight and paid little attention to other dogs as he walked passed them and vice versa. While in the runs, Smith would start to high pitch vocalize towards anyone that passes his run.

🚑Medical Notes:
Heartworms

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

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 Staffordshire mix girl on the euthanasia list Saturday, 5/23 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰ Audrey must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

🩷🐶 Audrey #A2071969

5/1/2026 Confiscate | Staffordshire Mix | Spayed Female | 1Y | 49 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Audrey. If you’re interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:
Confiscate - Police

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/1/2026: Dog began thrashing and trying to take off muzzle when trying to get heartworm test.

5/2/2026: Audrey takes treats softly and was easy to leash. Outside she was pulling leash so treats were tossed for her. She potty trained in outside runs before returning to kennel very clean.

5/9/2026: Audrey waited by kennel door with a relaxed body and slow moving tail. Easy to leash though she did start pulling on leash once outside.

5/10/2026: Audrey roamed around in run and walked back into kennel loose leash, standing in front of kennel.

5/11/2026: Audrey presented a loose body, wagging tail, and soft closed mouth when approached. Was able to redirect her with treats though she would lose interest and start pulling on leash.

5/12/2026: Audrey presented a loose body, wagging tail when approached to take her out. Easy to leash though she did forward walk going to runs and did not care for treats.

5/13/2026: Audrey presented a loose body and wagging tail when taken out. Easy to leash though she did forward walk going to runs and did not care for treats.

5/14/2026: Forward walking, wants to play bow with neighbor dogs in outside runs. Quiet in kennel lounging on bed.

5/15/2026: Quiet in kennel, clean overnight. Walked on loose leash and wanted pets when placed back in kennel.

5/16/2026: Audrey was walked on a tight leash due to forward pulling on leash to and from outside runs. Paid little attention to other dogs as she passed by and kept kennel clean overnight.

5/17/2026: Audrey greeted at front of kennel and walked on a loose leash to kennel and run. Quiet in kennel.

5/18/2026: During walks, Audrey was walked on a tight leash due to forward pulling to and from outside runs. Paid little attention to other dogs and kept kennel clean overnight.

5/19/2026: Audrey was walked on a tight leash due to forward pulling on leash to and from outside runs. Paid little attention to other dogs as she passed by. During afternoon she greeted the public with a wiggling body, ears up, open mouth smile, and fast wagging tail.

5/21/2026: Walked on tight leash this morning pulling forward. During afternoon she was greeting the front of kennel with repeated attempts to bite handler's hand and leash. Tried to rip leash and spin. While placing her back in kennel she looked at handler with whale eyes when reaching to unleash her. Marking adopt eval.

5/22/2026: Walking on tight leash, pulling forward once outside. She turns to handler and tries to air bite when leash is moved away. Walked back with a short leash in order for her not to bite on leash or try to bite handler. Quiet and calm in kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/1/2026: Weighed 54.0 lbs. Needs heartworm test. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V and Bordetella. Dewormed and given flea prevention (Pyrantel, Advantage Multi Dog 20.1-55lb).

5/2/2026: Heartworm test: Negative.

5/4/2026: Weighed 49.0 lbs. Dog noted to have a healing anal gland abscess on left side. Received spay surgery, 24PetWatch microchip, E-collar LG, and Carprofen 100mg.

5/6/2026: Weighed 49.0 lbs. Received Rabies vaccine.

5/15/2026: Weighed 49.0 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V.

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

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 German Shepherd mix girl on the euthanasia list Saturday, 5/23 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰ Marcella must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

🩷🐶 Marcella #A2071888

4/30/2026 Stray | German Shepherd Mix | Spayed Female | 1Y 2M | 46 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Marcella. If you’re interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:

Stray - Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/3/2026: Wagging tail, walked with loose leash out to runs.

5/6/2026: Marcella was a move adopt in the AM. ACT placed her in the runs. She was sitting at the front of the kennel door wagging her tail towards handler. Easy to leash and walked out on a loose leash to the outside runs. Remained cuddled up in her bedding.

🚑 Medical Notes:

4/30/2026: Weighed 47.0 lbs. Intake condition normal. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V.

5/1/2026: Weighed 47.0 lbs. Vaccinated with Bordetella. Dewormed and given flea prevention (Advantage Multi Dog 20.1-55lb, Pyrantel). Heartworm test: Negative.

5/5/2026: Weighed 45.6 lbs. Dog noted to be post-partum and in heat. Given Rabies vaccine, spay sync, 24PetWatch microchip, E-collar XL, and Carprofen 100mg.

5/6/2026: Weighed 45.6 lbs. Offered canned Purina adult dog food and ate readily. Dog is QAR in kennel with low wagging tail. Scheduled to continue canned food in south office.

5/14/2026: Weighed 45.6 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V.

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

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Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

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🆘 3 year old German Shepherd mix girl on the euthanasia list Saturday, 5/23 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰ Bernadette must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

🩷🐶 Bernadette #A2071852

4/30/2026 Stray | German Shepherd Mix | Spayed Female | 3Y | 50 lbs | HW High Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Bernadette. If you’re interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:

Stray - Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/9/2026: Quiet in kennel, laying on bed with relaxed body as handler approached. Easy to leash and walked on a loose leash.

5/14/2026: Bernadette greets at kennel door with a gently wagging tail. Lets handler leash her and walks loosely to and from potty yard. Quiet in kennel.

5/15/2026: Wiggly body, tappy toes, and fast wagging tail in anticipation for walk. Loose leash out to runs and back, very affectionate.

5/17/2026: Wiggly body and excited for walk. Maintained loose leash to and from runs. Very affectionate and enjoys pets and treats.

5/18/2026: Bernadette is very sweet and loving. Greeted handler with a relaxed body, wagging tail, and open mouth smile. Walked on a loose leash and leaned in for pets. Since being back inside she has been napping in both inside and outside kennels.

5/21/2026: Relaxed body, wagging tail, and tippy tapping while greeting at kennel front. Easy to leash and walked on a loose leash. Took a few treats with a soft mouth.

5/22/2026: Very sweet and friendly. Walks well on leash with relaxed body, open mouth smile, and wagging tail. Quiet in runs and seeks affection from handlers. No issues placing her back in kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

4/30/2026: Weighed 50.0 lbs. Heartworm positive. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies. Dewormed and given flea prevention (Pyrantel, Advantage Multi Dog 20.1-55lb).

5/5/2026: Weighed 50.2 lbs. Dog was declined for surgery. Green tattoo and scar present; dog is already spayed.

5/14/2026: Weighed 50.2 lbs. Heartworm positive exam.

5/15/2026: Weighed 50.2 lbs. Placed on tech eval for hairloss on tips of ears. Appears to be fly strike; no treatment needed.

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

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

‼️‼️🆘 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‼️‼️🆘🆘

🆘️ On Euthanasia list at BARC, Houston for Friday, 5/22/26. Deadline at 1pm 🆘️

ID #A2076273

🆘️ RESCUE ONLY 🆘️

🐾 Meet Azabache

ID #A2076273

9-year-old, 70 lb male German Shepherd mix.

Intake Date: 05/21/26

📉 Medical Notes

Heartworm positive (HW test high positive). Presenting with dermatitis and suspected bilateral conjunctivitis with ocular discharge. Areas of alopecia, hair thinning/thickening, and skin pigment changes noted on rear end, limbs, tail, and ears.

Treated at intake with Advantage Multi. Currently prescribed gentocin ophthalmic drops OU (both eyes) 2x daily for 10 days. Dewormed and started on standard intake medications (including pyrantel). May require ongoing dermatologic management (Apoquel or Cytopoint recommended).

🐾 Behavior & Temperament:

Friendly, sweet, and cooperative geriatric dog. Despite age and medical needs, described as having an energetic spirit and affectionate demeanor. No major behavior concerns noted; described as approachable and gentle during handling.

ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING — PLEASE DO NOT CALL

📧 barcfoster@houstontx.gov

📧 barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

📧 BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🏡 Foster application: https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/foster\_a\_pet.html

Please include Animal ID #A2076273 when contacting.

🙏 Azabache is a senior boy with treatable medical needs and a gentle heart who deserves a chance beyond the shelter. He needs a foster or adopter willing to see him through recovery and give him comfort, stability, and care in his later years.

🆘 1 year old German Shepherd mix girl on the euthanasia list Friday, 5/22 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰ Noreen must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

🩷🐶 Noreen #A2071619
4/29/2026 Stray | Germ Shepherd Mix | Spayed Female | 1Y 1M | 41 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Noreen. If you’re interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:
4/29/2026: Stray - Field
3 strays in callers yard.

📝 Shelter Notes:

4/30/2026: easily leashed, calm wiggly body, walked well on leash, I was able to work up with no restraint and she wagged her tail the whole time. Loved baby talk and pets

5/1/2026: lounging at back of kennel, I opened kennel and leashed walked on a loose leash to and from the runs was able to remove leash with no issues

5/2/2026: Adorable easily leash her up, walks with loose leash and takes treats all time. She was playing in the outside runs, soft facial expression.

5/4/2026: Went to HSN

5/5/2026: Noreen greeted me at the kennel gate with a wiggling body, low wagging tail, open mouth smile, and ears up. 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. Noreen paid little attention to other dogs as he passed them by and vice versa.

5/6/2026: loose relaxed body, soft open mouth with loose tongue, and low wagging tail. walked on a loose leash heading in and out of south.

5/7/2026: wiggly body, soft open mouth, and high fast wagging tail. walked on a loose leash and would rub her body against my legs during our walk. while outside she did begin to vocalize/whine.

5/9/2026: Noreen greeted me at the kennel gate with a open mouth smile, wiggling body, dilated eyes, high wagging tail, and ears up. As I approached the gate, she started to jump on the gate. She was walked on a semi-loose leash due to slight forward pulling on the leash and jumping around on the leash.

5/11/2026: Noreen was sitting on her cot as I approached the kennel, she stood up and greeted me at the kennel gate with a open mouth smile, wiggling body, dilated eyes, high wagging tail, and ears up. She was walked on a semi-loose leash due to slight forward pulling on the leash and jumping around on the leash. While in the outside runs, she would start to pace side to side in the run and then start to jump on the gate while pawing towards me as I walk closer to her.

5/12/2026: Noreen greeted me at the kennel gate with a open mouth smile, wiggling body, dilated eyes, high wagging tail, and ears up. As I approached the gate, she started to jump on the gate. She was walked on a semi-loose leash due to slight forward pulling on the leash and jumping around on the leash. While in the run, she would start to whine and jump on the gate and paw through the small space towards me as I approached her.

5/13/2026: very wiggly body, fast wagging tail, vocal, jumping on kennel door. walked on a loose leash but kept jumping on and around me. was able to redirect with treats and a firm no when she ignored them.

5/17/2026: very excited when leashing walking with treats playful in kennel run outside

5/18/2026: Noreen greeted me with a soft face, wiggly body, ears back, lip licked and wagging tail. She was easily leashed and walked semi-loosely rearing and jumping on me sometimes going for treats instead. She was vocal and playful with other dogs when in an outside run.

5/19/2026: Noreen was sitting on her bed with a neutral body, when I got closer she greeted me at the kennel door with a soft wagging tail. She was easily leashed and walked semi-loosely rearing and jumping on me sometimes going for treats instead. She was vocal and playful with other dogs when in an outside run.

5/20/2026: Noreen has been laying curled up in her bed through out the morning. I leashed walked her outside, but she kept a semi tight leash.

5/21/2026: dog was in front of the kennel and when i leashed her she walked loose leash to the run and in the run dog was very vocal and once i brought her back in she lay down and curled on her bed.

🚑 Medical Notes:

4/29/2026: Weighed 40.0 lbs. Normal exam. Given DA2PP-V and Tranquilizer.

4/30/2026: Weighed 40.0 lbs. Intake condition normal. Vaccinated with Bordetella, Dewormer, and Rabies. Heartworm test negative. Given Pyrantel and Advantage Multi.

5/4/2026: Weighed 41.0 lbs. Postpartum noted and had a friable uterus at time of spay. Recommended 10 days of Carprofen following surgery. Spay surgery completed.

5/13/2026: Weighed 41.0 lbs. Normal exam.

5/14/2026: Weighed 41.0 lbs. URI noted. Dry hacking cough and clear nasal discharge observed. Diagnosed with CIRDC. Moved to treatment room and started on Doxycycline 150 mg SID for 10 days.

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

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 German Shepherd mix boy on the euthanasia list Friday, 5/22 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰ Finnegan must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 Finnegan #A2072015
5/1/2026 Stray | Germ Shepherd Mix | Neutered Male | 1Y 6M | 69 lbs | HW Low Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

This is a big, handsome Shepherd boy for any German Shepherd lovers out there! For his size, I thought he was pretty easy to handle. He was a sweet, calm and affectionate boy with a crooked little boopable snoot! He would occasionally jump up on you when he got excited and wanted a treat, but it wasn't a crazy jump that knocked you over. It almost seems like someone has trained him to do a polite jump because he would just gently put his paws on your shoulder and stare at you 🤣 But when I say he is big, I mean that! He was about as tall as me standing upright! On his TT with another shep, he was willing to walk next to him and was friendly, but was clearly anxious. Towards the end he was trying to reciprocate play a little bit but also got overwhelmed when the other dog got too much in his space and gave him a warning snap. I think he's stressed in the shelter environment so I would definitely recommend some decompression before introducing to other dogs, just because of his size. This big boy is HW+ so he will need someone who is committed to helping him go through treatment! I'm hoping a Shep lover can come through for him🤍

🔹 Intake:
5/1/2026: Stray - Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/2/2026: Timid at first on the leash and hesitant to walk. When you baby talk to him, he will walk forward staying close. For work up - Very friendly and easy to handle. Knows "sit" command. No muzzle or restraint needed for intake work up. Will occasionally "give paw."

5/2/2026: Very sweet, takes treats from my hand, wagging his tail with the baby talk, walks beside me with loose leash and presents soft facial expression.

5/4/2026: Finnegan was standing in front of the kennel door with a neutral body. I place the leash on him and he walk out of the kennel readily. Finnegan walked well on a loose leash but once it was time to walk him back to his kennel, he kept pulling back. I gave treats but was not interested in them and I had to try to get behind him and nudge him in the kennel.

5/7/2026: relaxed body, swaying tail, easy to leash. Walked on a loose leash

5/8/2026: dog greets me in front of the kennel and as i walked in he stands close to me had to toss treats to the other side for he would walk through the doggy door once done he lay down most of the day.

5/9/2026: Relaxed body, swaying tail, walked on a loose leash

5/14/2026: Relaxed body, wagging tail sitting in front of kennel waiting to be leashed to walk outside. Walks on a loose leash, and will slowly walk into run, immediately goes potty and waits by door to be brought back inside.

5/15/2026 12:01: Walked with semi-loose leash slightly ahead of me out to runs and back. Quiet and calm in kennel.

5/17/2026: walks on loose leash to and from kennel runs. keeps kennel clean and loves to give paw when petting.

5/19/2026: Finnegan is very sweet. He greeted me at the front of his kennel with a relaxed body, soft wagging tail and a soft open mouth smile. He loves being pet. He walks on a loose leash and stops to sniff his neighboring dogs and holds a high wagging tail while doing so. He quite in the kennel and keeps it clean.

5/20/2026: Finnegan shows a neutral body, with a wagging tail, and soft facial expression. He walks on a loose leash, and as i wait for him to potty, he will get on me, and just let me hold him.

5/21/2026: dog showed the same behavior as the previous note and when i leashed him he walked loose leash and is quiet in the kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/2/2026: Weighed 71.0 lbs. Very friendly and easy to handle. Knows "sit" command. No muzzle or restraint needed for intake work up. Will occasionally "give paw." Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies 1 year. Dewormed and given Pyrantel and Advantage Multi. Heartworm test low positive.

5/5/2026: Weighed 70.2 lbs. Heartworms noted. Neuter surgery completed. Given Carprofen.

5/15/2026: URI noted. Sneezing, clear nasal discharge, and congestion observed. Diagnosed with CIRDC. Started on Doxycycline 300 mg SID for 10 days.

5/15/2026: Weighed 70.2 lbs. Heartworms noted.

5/16/2026: BAR, friendly. Small 2 cm diameter region of alopecia on left side of face. Region is raised and mildly oozing serous fluid. Skin scrape positive for demodex. Diagnosed with demodicosis.

5/16/2026: Patch of hairloss on left side of muzzle noted.

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Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
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🆘 12 year old Norfolk Terrier mix girl on the euthanasia list Friday, 5/22 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰ Missy must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

🩷🐶 Missy #A2075810
5/19/2026 Euth Req | Norfolk Terrier Mix | Spayed Female | 12Y | 35 lbs | HW High Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Missy. If you’re interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:
5/19/2026: Euth Req - Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/20/2026: Missy is in the kennel with cowering body, tucked tail and worried face. As I leash she scurries out, cowering body, tucked tail.

5/21/2026: Missy is in the kennel laying against the back wall, tensed body, tucked tail and avoiding leash. Once leashed she followed me out of the kennel with a cowering body, tucked tail and worried face.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/19/2026: Weighed 35.6 lbs. Intake condition minor. Apparent spay scar noted. Matted coat. Geriatric. No chip found after scanning several times. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies. Dewormed and given Pyrantel and Advantage Multi. Heartworm test high positive.

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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 Friday, 5/22. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰Looney must have a hold no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💜🐶 #A2072129 Looney
5/2 Confiscate | GSD Mix | Neutered Male | 1Y | 40.4lbs | HW+low

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Looney. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

calm in kennel stays on bed throughout day, walks on loose leash will potty in the outside runs.

Looney was standing at the front of his kennel quietly with a neutral body when I approached. He leashed well and walked on a loose leash. When offered enrichment he took it gently from me and went to lay on his bed with it.

dog was sittign in front of the kennel door and once i leashed him he walked lose leash to the runs and back in kennel dog was quiet.

Looney was a Move Adopt this morning and was walked by another ACT to South B. Throughout the day, he has been standing on all fours and staying quiet for most of the day. He does a good job of keeping his kennel clean thoughout the day and paying little attention to other dogs as they pass by his kennel.

Looney was been standing on all fours and watching ACT/Tech pass by with no issues this morning. He presented with a loose body, neutral eyes, ears up, and low hanging tail. He was walked on a loose leash by another ACT to the HSN trailer and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed by the other kennels.

wiggly body when approaching kennel, very calm when walking by other dogs. goes into outside run no issue and will use bathroom there left kennel clean overnight.

Presented a nuetral body, worried face and low swaying tail. The dog walked well on a loose leash to the dog run and back to the kennel.

🚑Medical Notes:

05/03/2026 32.8 lbs 2/9 UNDERWEIGHT
Dog has long nails, is underweight, has heartworms and was diagnosed with hookworms.
Placing dog on treatment for hooks: Panacur 7.5mls SID X 5 days, then wil need an updated weight for second dosing.
Placing on vet eval for vet cruelty notes.

05/03/26
Physical Exam
Findings:
Body Score - BCS 2/9
Body Weight - underweight
Attitude - Friendly
Skin - Very long nails
Hair Coat - NSF
visible
Neurological - NSF
Eyes - NSF
Ears - NSF
Nose - NSF
Mouth - Mild plaque
Musculoskeletal -Grossly decreased muscle mass, Al ribs are visible, Hip Bones
Heart/Lungs - NSF
Abdomen - NSF
Genitals - Both testes present
Parasites - NSF on outer coat but does have Hookworms and Heartworms.(Low Positive)
P -110 R - 30
Assessment - Dog has long nails, is underweight, has heartworms and was diagnosed with hookworms.

Plan -Twice daily feeding appropriate for pt weight // Start HW prevention //

S/O: Coughing and mild lethargy. Vomited overnight. Ate half of food. Gave cerenia per Vet.

A: DDx CIRD

P: Move to Tx room and initiate treatment; Rx Doxycycline 200mg SID x 10 days

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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

Friends, Real Rottweiler Rescue is interested in this boy, but needs a local foster. Could anyone help him out please? More info about him here https://www.reddit.com/r/AdoptableDogsTexas/s/Isy0HEhYcQ

He is really adorable

Apply here https://www.realrottweilerrescue.com/foster

Reach out with any questions

Urgent 5/21 beautiful 5yo Chinese sharpei mix Dora! 47lbs spayed + Available for out of state Adoption or local (TX) rescue/foster. Behavior notes are friendly, playful, loving, wiggly, kissy, walks great on leash! *not good with cats* BARC Shelter Houston Tx- id#A2046624 pls help pls share

If questions, please get in touch!!

Let me know if you’re able to help.

🆘 3 year old German Shepherd mix boy on the euthanasia list Thursday, 5/21 🆘

🏡 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.

💙🐶 Jerome #A2075376

5/17/2026 Euth Req | German Shepherd Mix | Male | 3Y | 68 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Euth Req

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/17/2026: thrashing doing intake…light restraint needed…if

5/19/2026: Timid in kennel and tried to avoid the leash when i first approach. Once leashed he walks out with low head, body close to the ground and tucked tail. With baby talk he scoots close to me and tries to tuck his head under my arms. He allows me to pet him but due to his timid behavior leash walk him. He just looks arounds and doesnt potty… he stays close to my legs. No issues placing him back into kennel because he walks in on his own and allows me to remove leash.

5/20/2026: Jerome was brought over in the am as a move adopt. Dog is very large and was placed into a small kennel so I placed him into a larger kennel. When I went to leash him he was very timid and coward away from me slamming into divider avoiding contact with me. I had to go slow and leash him and even then he still was avoiding me. Within a couple of minutes of placing into a new bigger kennel he painted in kennel and was going in circles and hitting the divider causing Gloria on opposite to stress out and not to lay on her bedding. I had to take him out and soak his kennel meanwhile having him in an empty kennel in the process. He also painted that kennel. Placing dog on beh.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/17/2026: Weighed 68.0 lbs. Intake condition normal. Vaccinated with Rabies, Bordetella, and DA2PP-V. Dewormed with Pyrant. Given Advantage Multi Dog 55.1-88LB flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

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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 American Staffordshire mix girl on the euthanasia list Thursday, 5/21 🆘

🏡 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.

🩷🐶 Lusi #A2073920
5/16/2026 Euth Req | American Staffordshire Mix | Female | 2Y | 40.4 lbs | HW Low Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Lusi. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:
Euth Req

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/17/2026: at front of kennel. relaxed body, neutral eyes and ears easy to leash walked on a loose leash to runs. once back into kennel dog began to forward bark at dogs that were passing by kennel and vocalizing throughout the day

towards end of day dog is pacing, heavily panting, jumping up on kenel door vocalizing

5/18/2026: Aroused in runs. Jumping and heavy panting. I opened the kennel leashing her and she walked loosely as I took her outside and placed her in a run. She is slightly more relaxed but continues to pace back and forth.

5/19/2026: Lusi was a Move Adopt this morning and was walked on a loose leash to her new kennel in South B with no issues. She was relaxed and calm and paid little attention to other dogs as they passed by her during morning walks. Lusi has also done a good job of keeping her kennel clean throughout the morning. During morning walks, she was aroused in her kennel; panting, dilated eyes, and jumping around in kennel. When morning walks were done, she was more calm and laid down on her cot for the remainder of the morning.

5/20/2026: is vocalizing all throughout morning cleaning, painted kennel. when tethered to wall she is calm but soon as she is back in kennel she begins to vocalize.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/16/2026: Weighed 40.4 lbs. Intake condition minor. Heartworm test: Low Positive. Vaccinated with Bordetella, DA2PP-V, and Rabies. Dewormed. Given Pyrant and Advantage Multi Dog 20.1-55LB flea prevention.

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💌 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

🆘 9 month old German Shepherd mix boy on the euthanasia list Thursday, 5/21 🆘

🏡 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.

💙🐶 Sorullo #A2071617
5/6/2026 Euth Req | German Shepherd Mix | Male | 9M | 57.8 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Sorullo. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:
Euth Req

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/8/2026: when in the run , he began forward barking at neighboring dogs. In the run , he walked around with his hackles raised , high tail and low growling. After walking in the run , he began running away. I had to get another act help leash him. Once leashed , he walked on a loose leash back inside

5/9/2026: Sorullo began low growling when i walked up to his kennel door. Once I opened the kennel door, he greeted me at the front with a coward body and tucked tail. He walked on a loose leash outside and when seeing the neighboring dogs , his hackles raised and so did his tail.

5/10/2026: In the AM dog was in the corner of kennel with wrinkled forehead, dilated eyes, and low head. I opened the door and started to baby talk him... he tried to run pass me but i was able to block him and i then slipped the leash on while he was trying to squeeze pass my legs. He walked out loosely but maintained his body close to the ground and frantically looked around as we walked to the runs. I placed him in the runs and was able to remove leash. I didn't notice any reactivity towards other dogs but when i came back to retrieve him i called him over to the front and he started to scurry away. While he was scurrying around i told him to sit and he did like a low growl/whine and he then pancaked. I then placed the leash and he followed me back inside and went straight into his kennel. No issues removing the leash.

5/11/2026: Approach kennel, Sorullo was sitting in the back of the kennel, as I open the kennel door Sorullo held a tense/timid body, dilated eyes and head low. I was able to place the leash on him and he walk out of the kennel slowly. Started walking Sorullo out to the dog run, and he was walking in a semi-loose leash with a low tail and body still tense. Placing Sonullo in the dog run, removed the leash and he started walking around the area sniffing and pottying. I was outside with him for a few minutes and didn't see any dog reactivity, he was just ignoring the other dogs that where outside. Went back outside after a few minutes was able to leash him and walk Sorullo back to his kennel, removed the leash and he went to lay down on his blanket.

5/12/2026: Sorullo walked on a loose leash with a semi-tense body and showed no interest in treats

5/13/2026: Sorullo greeted at the front of the kennel , walked on a loose leash outside and back to kennel

5/15/2026: when opening the kennel door sorullo cowards in the back of th kennel. Once leashed he walks on a loose leash outside and back inside

5/16/2026: Mr. Sorullo is quite in his kennel, stays on his bed, when i went in to try to interact with him he avoids being petted. i go slow when going to get the leash on him, once leashed he walks on a loose leash outside and back inside

5/17/2026: Approaching the kennel, Sorullo was laying down on his cot watching the gate. He did a good job keeping his kennel clean overnight. As I stood in front of the gate, he stood up and started to back up into the corner of his kennel. I walked into his kennel, knelt on the ground and offered him some treats. He walked up to by treats slowly and started to eat them slowly as well before losing interest and moving back on his cot with a crouched body, ears down, whale eyes, and low hanging tail. I leashed him slowly and waited for him to walk out with me out of his kennel. He was walked on a loose leash to and from the outside runs and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed them by and vice versa. Sorullo was more open in the runs.

5/18/2026: Mr.Sorullo painted his kennel this morning, was walking back and forth in front of his kennel door. When going to leash he was ready to go pushing his head out. Walked out pulling on the leash to the runs.

5/19/2026: Mr. Sorullo looks nerves in his kennel, whale eyes trembling, will go to his bed when you walk up to her kennel. I walk in slow , using baby talk so i go to leash him, one leash is on he wil get up slow and stat to walk in a crouch position, and tail tuck. head down worries eyes. A lot of encouragement and he will walk to runs run slow.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/6/2026: Weighed 57.8 lbs. Intake condition normal. Vaccinated with Bordetella, DA2PP-V, and Rabies. Dewormed with Pyrant. Given Advantage Multi Dog 55.1-88LB flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

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💌 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 American Staffordshire mix girl on the euthanasia list Thursday, 5/21 🆘

🏡 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.

🩷🐶 Lusi #A2073920
5/16/2026 Euth Req | American Staffordshire Mix | Female | 2Y | 40.4 lbs | HW Low Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Lusi. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:
Euth Req

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/17/2026: at front of kennel. relaxed body, neutral eyes and ears easy to leash walked on a loose leash to runs. once back into kennel dog began to forward bark at dogs that were passing by kennel and vocalizing throughout the day

towards end of day dog is pacing, heavily panting, jumping up on kenel door vocalizing

5/18/2026: Aroused in runs. Jumping and heavy panting. I opened the kennel leashing her and she walked loosely as I took her outside and placed her in a run. She is slightly more relaxed but continues to pace back and forth.

5/19/2026: Lusi was a Move Adopt this morning and was walked on a loose leash to her new kennel in South B with no issues. She was relaxed and calm and paid little attention to other dogs as they passed by her during morning walks. Lusi has also done a good job of keeping her kennel clean throughout the morning. During morning walks, she was aroused in her kennel; panting, dilated eyes, and jumping around in kennel. When morning walks were done, she was more calm and laid down on her cot for the remainder of the morning.

5/20/2026: is vocalizing all throughout morning cleaning, painted kennel. when tethered to wall she is calm but soon as she is back in kennel she begins to vocalize.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/16/2026: Weighed 40.4 lbs. Intake condition minor. Heartworm test: Low Positive. Vaccinated with Bordetella, DA2PP-V, and Rabies. Dewormed. Given Pyrant and Advantage Multi Dog 20.1-55LB flea prevention.

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.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
www.houstontx.gov

Foster application for Mustard Seed Farm Animal Sanctuary: https://form.jotform.com/msfanimalsanctuary/Fosterapplication

Adoption application for same: https://msfanimalsanctuary.org/adoption-form/

Drake is a 4Y HW- male Australian Cattle Dog mix just tagged from the BARC euthanasia list two days ago. He is one of the few from that list still alive.

Once you have completed and submitted the foster application, alert Mustard Seed to your application by e-mailing them at Msfanimalsanctuary@gmail.com or message them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/share/14hpTvwyarM/

Then message OP or u/BanditY77 so we can give them a nudge, too.

Fostering is LOVE! all expenses paid! How can you turn that down and cost Drake his life at the same time?

🆘 7 month old German Shepherd mix boy on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 5/20 🆘

🏡 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.

⏰ Nugget must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 Nugget #A2045903

5/12/2026 Stray | German Shepherd Mix | Neutered Male | 7M | 40 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

11/15/25- Stray

11/18/25- Adopted

5/12/26- Stray

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/13/2026: Nugget was in the back of the kennel laying down, alert ears neutral body and face. Was able to leash and he got up and followed me out to the runs. Held a loose leash walking ahead of me, low swaying tail and erect ears.

5/15/2026: Nugget is at the front of the kennel ready to go outside, holds a loose leash, wagging tail and loose body. Walked to and from the runs no issues.

5/16/2026: Was moved to the North Building today. Nugget has been barking all morning, standing at the front of the kennel, heavily panting, with a low tail and dilated pupils. Covered kennel.

5/17/2026: When approaching this morning I could see that Nugget was heavy panting, with a tense/stiff body. She leashed well but walked on a semi-loose leash to the runs, occasionally trying to pull ahead but would redirect for treats. Coming back in she continued to walk on a semi-loose leash and since being back in her kennel she has been non-stop vocalizing.

5/17/2026 13:07: Alarm barking from behind sheet when citizens were walking through the row after opening.

5/18/2026: Nugget continues to be vocal in the morning and when people pass by. Extra enrichment was offered, and he quieted down for a bit but eventually started barking again. The kennel door remains covered.

🚑 Medical Notes:

11/15/2025: Vaccinated with DA2PP-V and Bordetella. Dewormed and given Pyrantel and Advantage Multi flea prevention.

11/17/2025: PARVOTEST NEGATIVE.

11/18/2025: Neuter surgery performed. Given Ketaset, Midazolam injection, Ketofen, and Gabapentin suspension. Nano microchip implanted.

5/12/2026: Weighed 40.0 lbs. Intake condition normal.

5/12/2026: Vaccinated with Rabies, Bordetella, and DA2PP-V. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention. HWTEST NAD NEG.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL

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

‼️‼️🆘 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‼️‼️🆘🆘

🆘On the euthanasia list Wednesday, 5/20. No extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Benny must have a FOSTER OR RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM 🥺

🚨 RESCUE ONLY - NEEDS FOSTER AND RESCUE TAG

💙🐶#A2075396 Benny

5/17 Stray | Siberian Husky Mix | Male | 5M | 18.2 lbs |

💜 Volunteer Notes

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

📝 Shelter Notes:

Squinty eyes, smile, soft tail wag, and soft eyes. Easily picked up and moved to new kennel.

05/18/26 10:42 Tail thumping, squinty eyes, rolling over to present belly. Picked up and moved to clean kennel due to age.

🚑Medical Notes:

possilbe ringworms....

05/17/2026 18.2 lbs CONTAGIOUS_DERM

5/17/26:

S/O: RR dorsal paw area of alopecia/hair thinning/errythema

A: ddx RR paw healing hot spot/ringworm

P: rx rimidyl 75mg 1/2 sid x 10, needs DTM +/- treatment

🏷 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!

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

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

🏡 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.

🆘 8 month old Staffordshire mix boy on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 5/20 🆘

⏰ Bruce must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺🏡

💙🐶 Bruce #A2074485
5/12/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 8M | 34.2 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Bruce. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:
5/12/2026: dog not moving, hit by car at the curb. Dog is still alive. 1 brown dog.

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/15/2026: very vocal in kennel after coming back inside

5/16/2026: Moved adopt today: He is very sweet. He has a wiggly body anytime I greet him or walk past. He leashed well and walked on a semi loose leash for an adopter. He plays with his enrichment and has been quite since moving over to South.

5/17/2026: Bruce painted in kennel after feeding. Very wiggly and jumpy on kennel door and walls. I was able to leash and use my treats to redirect. Walked wiggly to the runs and remained wiggly while outside.

5/18/2026: Bruce painted in kennel after feeding even though I spot cleaned kennel offer. As I approached he was nonstop jumping up and panting heavily. I tried to use treats to distract him in order to leash him up but did not work. Leashed him up and he walked out but began jumping up at me several times. I tossed down treats to distract. He followed the treats then, once in the run he was high pitched barking, crying and whining along with nonstop jumping up. As I tried to leash he tried to dart out. Once leashed I walked back to kennel using treats to prevent. Once placed in kennel he began behaving the same way.

5/19/2026: Bruce painted in his kennel overnight, pacing back and forth at front of kennel as I came to leash him up. He began jumping up on kennel door as I attempted to leash him up. I tried tossing treats to distract him but this time did not distract his attention. I quickly leashed and he came out of kennel jumping on me. I was able to redirect with my treats. Once we got outside to the runs he walked wiggly following the treat trail. As I tried to walk him into the run as I tried to unleash he tried to bolt out of kennel. I was able to stop him with the leash still on but still tried bolting out multiple times. As I walked away he began jumping up crying in high pitch as I walked away. Once I walked back to kennel and placed him in kennel he seemed more relax.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/12/2026: Weighed 34.2 lbs. Intake condition normal.

5/12/2026: HWTEST NAD NEG. Vaccinated with Rabies, DA2PP-V, and Bordetella. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL

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