Please Comment share pledge foster adopt rescue
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Please reach out to OP on Facebook, the shelter if local or a rescue for out-of-state adoption
If happiness had four legs and a wagging tail, her name would be Summer A656683! 🌻🐾
🐾 1 Year, 7 Months Old
🐾 59 Pounds
🐾 Heartworm Negative
🐾 Stray Intake 05/26
🐾 Dog Friendly
🐾 People Friendly
Summer is the kind of dog that makes your day instantly better. She has one of the happiest smiles you'll ever see and enough love and enthusiasm to brighten even the gloomiest day.
This sweet girl recently enjoyed play yard time with A657346 and had a blast! She loves people, enjoys other dogs, and is always ready to make a new friend.
Honestly, whoever adopts Summer is hitting the jackpot. 🎰💛
She's fun, friendly, beautiful, and full of life—the kind of dog who will happily join you on adventures, then curl up next to you when the day is done.
💔 The problem? Summer is running out of time.
She has been here since 05/26, making her extremely urgent, and she needs a confirmed rescue tag, foster, or adopter before Monday morning.
⚠️ If you can help SUMMER by fostering or adopting, please send an email ASAP with your name, phone number, and whether you’d like to foster or adopt SUMMER A656683 to:
📧 rescueme@countypets.com
📧 UrgentPetsTx@gmail.com
📧 foster@countypets.com
✨ OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE! ✨
➡️ If you’re interested in adopting from out of state, complete the adoption form so we can help connect you with a rescue partner:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/232828427259162
📍 Harris County Pets
612 Canino Rd.
Houston, TX 77076
✨✨✨PLEASE SHARE✨✨✨
🐾 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙤 #A2247100
Cane Corso / Neutered male
Blue Brindle
Approximately 1 year old and 68 lbs.
➡️ https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/LACT/A2247100
📆 Arrived at the shelter on Apr 30, 2026.
📍East Valley Shelter
14409 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone: (888) 452-7381
📧 Email:
🚗 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮.
🎥 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧:
This video is a repost. The original source link is included for reference.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY20KaxyByX/?igsh=MTYyajNuYTg4MjB2eg==
💲 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙨 & 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:
We do not collect pledges. Pledges are encouraged to help attract reputable rescues.
• ✅ Only verified 501(c)(3) rescue organizations can receive donations after they have secured the dog’s safe release
• ❌ No donations are collected if a dog is euthanized or adopted by a private individual
• ⏳ Please wait to send pledges until a freedom video is posted or verified rescue organization is confirmed
• 📢 Updates will be shared once everything is verified
🔔 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚:
We are not affiliated with the shelter
• 🔗 Please use provided links to check availability
• 📞 For the most accurate info, contact the shelter directly
• ⛔ Do not wait for a reply here if you can help
📌 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨:
Status updates will be shared as soon as available
• 📲 You can also contact the shelter directly
• 🔍 Or search the dog’s ID number on other platforms for the latest updates
⚠️𝙄𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS DOG, PLEASE USE THE CONTACT INFORMATION IN THIS POST AND CONTACT THE SHELTER DIRECTLY
❌️ PLEASE DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS THREAD IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS DOG OR NEED HELP — I RECEIVE A HIGH VOLUME OF NOTIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT SEE COMMENTS RIGHT AWAY
✔️ 𝙄𝙁 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙉𝙀𝙀𝘿 𝙁𝙐𝙍𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀, 𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙉𝘿 𝘼 𝘿𝙈 💌
🙏🛟➡️ 𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙋𝙏. 𝙁𝙊𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍. 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝘾𝙐𝙀.
Please PLEDGE.. Please SHARE.. SHARING is CARING and YOUR SHARE could be the ONE THAT SAVE LIVES.
#puppy #canecorso #savedogs #rescuedogs ##helpdogs #adoptdog #fosterdog #savestrays #shelterdogs #urgentdogs #shelterdogsrock #fostersaveslives #adoptdontshop #sharingiscaring #rescueismyfavoritebreed
🏡 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.
We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.
🆘ADDED to the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘
⏰Churro must have a hold no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺
💜🐶 #A2082619 Churro
6/23 Stray| Siberian Husky Mix | Female | 2Y | 51 lbs | HW NAD/NEG
💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Churro. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
📝 Shelter Notes:
Behavior (walks on tight leash, walks in zigzags, constantly vocalizing in kennel, jumping on staff while on leash, pulled in covers and shredded them, heavy panting, jumping on kennel doors and walls)
6/23/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
very calm doing intake...
6/26/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Slightly timid at first. Cowers a bit as I enter the kennel and leash her. Once leashed, she walks slowly on lead as I take her
outside and place her in a run.
6/27/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Slightly timid at first. Cowers a bit as I enter the kennel and leash her. Once leashed, she walks slowly on leash with a tucked
tail as I take her outside and place her in a run. Coming in she walked on a loose leash, had perky eyes and walked without
a tucked tail.
6/28/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
move adopt this morning, walked on leash but once getting to door becomes timid pulling away, using baby talk she will
walk through the door. in her kennel she lays on her bed either sleeping or looking as people past by.
6/29/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Churro removes id band even when a new one is placed on. Very jumpy in kennel , along walls and vocalizing. On the
leash dog walks on a semi tight leash. Once placed in the runs presents dilated eyes and tongue out with heavy panting,
jumping on kennel door vocalizing . On the walk back walked a little more relaxed. In kennel still being jumpy and vocal.
7/1/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Tends to voclaize in kennel. On the leash dog is jumpy towards me. I had to keep redirecting. Same way going back to
kennel. I covered him and then he pulled in cover and shredded it.
7/2/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
dog is very vocal in the kennel and when i leashed him she had wiggly body and i had to keep fixign the leash as she
walked zigzagged and in the run she roamed around and comign back did the same.
7/3/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
07/03/26 13:33 Churro held tight leash out to runs and back. Was vocal once back in kennel, treats worked in redirecting
🚑Medical Notes:
Normal
💌 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
Wilson had been through so much and we couldn’t be prouder of the progress he’s made. Please share, we know his furever family is out there!
I have posted his journey on our Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dab7S-DRWDU/?igsh=a3BpYzQzOGZ2dWY1
🆘💙 MILLER IS LOSING HIS LIFE FOR BEING STRESSED IN A SHELTER 💙🆘
Miller (#A2081273) is a 7-year-old Staffy mix who was surrendered by his owner and now finds himself on BARC’s euthanasia list.
The shelter environment has become overwhelming for him, but underneath the barking and kennel stress is a sweet, affectionate boy who just wants to be with people.
🐶 MILLER #A2081273
💙 Staffordshire Mix
💙 Male
💙 7 Years Old
💙 63 lbs
💙 Heartworm Negative
Staff consistently describe Miller as:
✨ Wiggly and friendly
✨ Easy to leash
✨ Walks well on leash
✨ Loves human interaction
✨ Relaxed outside of his kennel
✨ Sweet and affectionate
One of the most telling notes described Miller greeting staff with “tappy paws” and a wiggly body when they approached. ❤️
Another noted that after returning to his kennel, he calmly laid down and relaxed.
Miller’s biggest struggle is the shelter itself. Like so many dogs, the constant noise, activity, and confinement have led to vocalizing and over-arousal when people pass by. But staff repeatedly observed that once outside his kennel, he is calm, responsive, and easy to handle.
💔 Miller has already lost his home.
Now he’s about to lose his life.
⏰ DEADLINE: THURSDAY, 7/2 AT 1 PM CT
⚠️ BARC has stated there will be NO extensions.
🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE
🚗 Out-of-state and Canadian adoptions are possible through rescue partners. Transport typically costs around $600 USD and includes boarding, veterinary care, spay/neuter, health certificate, and transport.
📩 If you are out of state or in Canada and interested in adopting Miller, please send us a message. We can help connect you with the appropriate rescue partner to facilitate the adoption process.
Miller doesn’t need perfection.
He doesn’t need a huge house.
He just needs someone willing to give him a chance to leave the shelter and be the loyal companion everyone there knows he can be.
Please share, tag rescues, and help us save Miller before time runs out. 🙏
📧 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING
barcfoster@houstontx.gov
barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
Please reference ID #A2081273
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St
Houston, TX
#SaveMiller #StaffyLove #StaffordshireTerrier #SeniorDog #HoustonDogs #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #ShelterDog #UrgentDog #FosterDog #FosterSavesLives #DogRescue #HoustonTX #DogsofInstagram #RescueMe #SaveALife #AdoptableDog #BARCHouston #HoustonRescue #SecondChance
His to family chose to surrender him after he didn’t get along with their small dog.Instead of trying to fix the problem,they rather got rid of him..
🆘His final notice already expired.
His time has run out and he is scheduled to be euthanized tomorrow morning if no foster or adopter will be found 🆘
Arlo A5779814 1yr Male Shepsky 72 lbs.
Surrender notes:
Very attentive to things around, he loves watching birds, he loves stuffed animals and although he’s big, he loves to cuddle
He was friendly with larger dogs / a German shepherd in particular, but didn’t do well with smaller dogs
Playful with children, good in the car, pulls on leash and barks at other dogs on walks,
Knows commands: sit, paw, wait, take it
His favorite toys are stuffies and his favorite activities: tug of war and playing with stuffies
On 5/27/26 A5779814 climbed out of its enclosure and had an incident with the 3 year old Dachshund causing a little wound to the right shoulder.
The behaviors described today reflect the dog’s responses in a shelter environment. It may differ significantly from how they behave in a home.
Arlo (Intact) was at the front of the kennel with a calm demeanor when the runner arrived. He allowed himself to
be leashed with ease and then exited the kennel on his own. However, Arlo was barking toward his neighboring kennels,
with a tense posture along the way. Arlo was then allowed into the yard, where he stood with a stiff posture as he was greeted by some of the dogs. Arlo then
lunged toward one of the dogs but stopped when the handler intervened with a correction tool.
He was unable to coexist peacefully in the yard and was then returned to his kennel; however, firm leash guidance was needed as he refused to enter on his own.
Can you foster or responsibly adopt him?
Message me or
📧 EMAIL: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com
📩 RESCUES pls email: DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
📍 Downey Animal Care Center
11258 Garfield Ave, Downey, CA
😥 Irresponsible family dumped into high k *ll shelter
🐾 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 ID: #A5781494
Cane Corso/ Male / Approximately 9 months old.
➡️ https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/dacc-details/?animalId=A5781494
📆 Intake Date: 6/5/26
🌟𝘽𝙀𝙃𝘼𝙑𝙄𝙊𝙍 1 (𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙀𝙎𝙏) 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮, 𝙬𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙮, 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡
⚕️Being treated for doggy cold. Can be treated at home. Ask for a prescription. The Shelter can euthanize him before treatment is finished.)
📍𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧
38550 Sierra Hwy
Palmdale CA 93550
📞 Phone: (661) 575-2800 - direct
(661) 575-2888 - call center
📧 Email:
• Daccpalmdalerescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
•Palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov
• LMontenegro@animalcare.lacounty.gov
• JDoud@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Mgr. DDibene@animalcare.lacounty.gov
🚗 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮.
🎥 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧:
This video is a repost. The original source link is included for reference.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14eir1rh894/
💲 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙨 & 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:
We do not collect pledges. Pledges are encouraged to help attract reputable rescues.
• ✅ Only verified 501(c)(3) rescue organizations can receive donations after they have secured the dog’s safe release
• 🚫 No donations are collected if a dog is euthanized or adopted by a private individual
• ⏳ Please wait to send pledges until a freedom video is posted or verified rescue organization is confirmed
• 📢 Updates will be shared once everything is verified
🔔 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚:
• 📣 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧-𝙧𝙪𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚.
• ➡️ We are 𝙉𝙊𝙏 affiliated with any shelter, and we 𝘿𝙊 𝙉𝙊𝙏 support their euthanasia practices.
• 🐕🏡 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚: to share these dogs so they have the best possible chance to be seen, adopted, fostered, or rescued before it's too late.
• 🔁 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚. 🫶
• 🔗 Please use provided links to check availability
• 📞 For the most accurate info, contact the shelter directly
• ⛔ Do not wait for a reply here if you can help
📌 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨:
Status updates will be shared as soon as available
• 📲 You can also contact the shelter directly
• 🔍 Or search the dog’s ID number on other platforms for the latest updates
⚠️𝙄𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS DOG, PLEASE USE THE CONTACT INFORMATION IN THIS POST AND CONTACT THE SHELTER DIRECTLY
❌️ 𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝘿𝙊 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙏𝙃𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS DOG OR NEED HELP — I RECEIVE A HIGH VOLUME OF NOTIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT SEE COMMENTS RIGHT AWAY
✔️ 𝙄𝙁 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙉𝙀𝙀𝘿 𝙁𝙐𝙍𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀, 𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙉𝘿 𝘼 𝘿𝙈 💌
🙏🛟➡️ 𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙋𝙏. 𝙁𝙊𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍. 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝘾𝙐𝙀.
Please PLEDGE.. Please SHARE.. SHARING is CARING and YOUR SHARE could be the ONE THAT SAVE LIVES.
#canecorso #puppy #canecorsopuppy #savedogs #rescuedogs ##helpdogs #adoptdog #fosterdog #savestrays #shelterdogs #urgentdogs #shelterdogsrock #fostersaveslives #adoptdontshop #sharingiscaring #rescueismyfavoritebreed
🏡 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.
We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.
🆘ADDED to the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘
⏰Churro must have a hold no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺
💜🐶 #A2082619 Churro
6/23 Stray| Siberian Husky Mix | Female | 2Y | 51 lbs | HW NAD/NEG
💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Churro. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
📝 Shelter Notes:
Behavior (walks on tight leash, walks in zigzags, constantly vocalizing in kennel, jumping on staff while on leash, pulled in covers and shredded them, heavy panting, jumping on kennel doors and walls)
6/23/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
very calm doing intake...
6/26/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Slightly timid at first. Cowers a bit as I enter the kennel and leash her. Once leashed, she walks slowly on lead as I take her
outside and place her in a run.
6/27/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Slightly timid at first. Cowers a bit as I enter the kennel and leash her. Once leashed, she walks slowly on leash with a tucked
tail as I take her outside and place her in a run. Coming in she walked on a loose leash, had perky eyes and walked without
a tucked tail.
6/28/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
move adopt this morning, walked on leash but once getting to door becomes timid pulling away, using baby talk she will
walk through the door. in her kennel she lays on her bed either sleeping or looking as people past by.
6/29/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Churro removes id band even when a new one is placed on. Very jumpy in kennel , along walls and vocalizing. On the
leash dog walks on a semi tight leash. Once placed in the runs presents dilated eyes and tongue out with heavy panting,
jumping on kennel door vocalizing . On the walk back walked a little more relaxed. In kennel still being jumpy and vocal.
7/1/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Tends to voclaize in kennel. On the leash dog is jumpy towards me. I had to keep redirecting. Same way going back to
kennel. I covered him and then he pulled in cover and shredded it.
7/2/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
dog is very vocal in the kennel and when i leashed him she had wiggly body and i had to keep fixign the leash as she
walked zigzagged and in the run she roamed around and comign back did the same.
7/3/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
07/03/26 13:33 Churro held tight leash out to runs and back. Was vocal once back in kennel, treats worked in redirecting
🚑Medical Notes:
Normal
💌 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
🆘💜 LAYLA DOESN’T WANT TO BE ALONE 💜🆘
Layla isn’t acting out because she’s a bad dog.
She’s heartbroken, stressed, and desperately trying to stay close to people.
🐶 Layla #A2082202
💜 Anatolian Shepherd Mix
🎂 5 Years Old
⚖️ 53 lbs
🩺 High Heartworm Positive (treatable)
⏰ DEADLINE: Monday 7/6 at 1 PM CT
⚠️** NO EXTENSION**S
Shelter notes describe a sweet girl who:
✨ Greets people with a relaxed body and wagging tail
✨ Walks beautifully on a loose leash
✨ Is calm and easy to handle
✨ Becomes distressed when left alone
Layla cries when separated from people, paws at gates, and has even learned how to open latches. She doesn’t want to be isolated—she wants companionship and security.
💔 While some dogs shut down in the shelter, Layla is desperately trying to escape the stress of kennel life.
Despite having no aggression concerns, this gentle girl is now facing euthanasia.
🏡 Available for Adoption, Foster, or Rescue
🚗 Out-of-state and Canadian adoption possible through rescue partners
📧 barcfoster@houstontx.gov
📧 barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
📧 BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
📌 Reference #A2082202
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
Houston, TX
Please share for Layla. She doesn’t need a kennel. She needs a family, a couch, and someone who won’t leave her behind. 🙏🐾
#SaveLayla #A2082202 #AnatolianShepherd #HoustonDogs #RescueDog #FosterNeeded #AdoptDontShop #UrgentDog #BARCHouston #SaveALife #DogRescue #SecondChance #FosterSavesLives #ShelterDog #HoustonRescue
🏡 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.
We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.
🆘ADDED to the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘
⏰Sarge must have a hold no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺
💜🐶 #A2083230 Sarge
6/28 Stray | Siberian Husky Mix | male | 2Y | 46lbs | HW NAD/NEG
💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Sarge If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
🔹 Intake
1 med husky, laying by the pool trying to get in the water. Caller trying to get to the pool area w/ kids dog won't leave/
keeps coming back
📝 Shelter Notes:
Behavior (over aroused, jumping on kennel, forward barking, jumping while on leash, pulls on the leash, unable to get attention, rearranges kennel, dumps water bowl, walks in zig zags)
Same as 7/3 behavior: Overly aroused, vocalizing, jumping at the front of the kennel, foward barking. When trying to leash
him he kept jumping up. Once i placed the leash he was very foward,i try multiple times to get his attention but he just kept
Overly aroused, vocalizing, jumping at the front of the kennel, foward barking. When trying to leash him he kept jumping up.
Once i placed the leash he was very foward,i try multiple times to get his attention but he just kept pulling on the leash
Sarge rearranges kennel and dumps water over. Gave extra enrichment and still continued to rearrang kennel. Sarge pulls
excessivly forward on the leash and walks in a zig-zag
Very hyper on leash. Pulls forward strongly and zig zags. Has to redirect him multiple times.
🚑Medical Notes:
Normal
💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL
Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
🆘2 year old Staffie Mix boy on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6. 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.
We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.
⏰ Captain #A2082443 must have a hold no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺
💙🐶 Captain #A2082443
6/22/26 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male (Intact) | 2 Years Old | 61.0 lbs | HW Status Unknown
💙 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Captain #A2082443. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
📝 Shelter Notes:
6/22/26: During intake and workup, Captain stood with a wagging tail until blood collection was attempted, at which point he flinched and turned away quickly. Staff attempts to restrain him resulted in thrashing and screaming, preventing completion of heartworm testing.
6/25/26: Captain initially showed a worried face and hesitated when staff attempted to leash him. After being allowed outside to potty, he returned to staff with a wagging tail and walked back cooperatively.
6/25/26: During an evening attempt to administer eye medication, Captain lunged and barked through the kennel. Staff were able to medicate him during the morning, but he remained vocal and showed wide eyes in the evening.
6/27/26: Captain stood at his kennel door with a high wagging tail, open-mouth smile, and neutral body posture. He leashed easily and walked on a semi-loose leash to the runs and a loose leash back to his kennel. He returned to his kennel willingly for treats and remained quiet throughout the morning.
6/28/26: Captain was lying down in his kennel when approached. He walked on a semi-tight leash to the runs and, upon returning to his kennel, began vocalizing as other dogs around him were also vocalizing.
6/29/26: Captain was moved as a "move adopt" dog. Staff were able to leash him in the outside runs, where he ignored treats and walked with a tucked tail, dilated pupils, and a tense body. After being placed in his new kennel, he began barking, so enrichment was provided.
7/2/26: Captain was constantly vocalizing during morning feeding and cleaning. When approached, he displayed a flinchy body posture, a partially tucked tail, and dilated eyes. Once leashed, he walked on a forward leash but did not pull hard and continued vocalizing while in the outdoor kennel.
🚑 Medical Notes:
• 2-year-old intact male weighing 61 pounds
• Heartworm status unknown
• Presented with ocular discharge from both eyes, worse in the left eye
• Diagnosed with conjunctivitis, possibly secondary to entropion, and treated with erythromycin ophthalmic ointment for 10 days
• Had superficial healed scabs on the medial axilla and elbow with no redness, discharge, or swelling; no further treatment required
💙 Captain appears to be a sensitive dog who is struggling with the stress of the shelter environment. While he can become fearful and vocal in the kennel setting, staff have also observed him displaying friendly body language, walking well on leash, and seeking reassurance. He urgently needs a calm, patient environment where he can decompress and feel safe.
💌 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
San Diego, CA area. Text 619-431-0468 and submit a foster application on the Passion for Pitties website. The rescue will transport puppies to San Diego, CA. All costs paid if you foster until dogs are adopted! www.passionforpitties.com
🚨💔 KIKO GOT A REPRIEVE — BUT HE IS back on the list 💔🚨
Kiko was supposed to die.
His name was placed on BARC’s euthanasia list two weeks ago, but somehow **Kiko has been given something incredibly precious — a little more time.**
Not a home.
Not a foster.
Not safety.
Just a little more time.
Now he is back on the list again 😢😭
🐶 **Kiko #A2076782**
🩵 Neutered Staffordshire Mix
🎂 2 Years Old
⚖️ 66 lbs
🩺 Low Heartworm Positive (treatable)
Kiko has been at BARC since **May 31st** — an unusually long time for this shelter.
A volunteer who spent time with him describes a dog who is:
✨ Sweet, gentle, and affectionate
✨ Walks nicely on leash
✨ Takes treats gently
✨ Ignores other dogs while walking by
✨ Loves attention and being with people
✨ Keeps wagging his tail despite everything
As the days have turned into weeks, Kiko has begun showing signs of kennel stress. That’s not surprising.
Imagine spending every day confined to a kennel, watching people walk past while hoping someone finally chooses you.
Kiko isn’t a bad dog.
He’s a young, friendly boy who desperately needs out.
💔 Tonight he’s sleeping in a kennel.
He doesn’t know he was almost euthanized.
He doesn’t know he was given extra time.
He only knows that every day people walk past his kennel, and he keeps hoping one of them will stop.
⏰ **Kiko urgently needs a foster, adopter, or rescue commitment before the July 6th. This is his last chance.**
🏡 Foster, Adopt, or Rescue
🚗 Out-of-state and Canadian adoption possible through rescue partners
📧 [barcfoster@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)
📧 [barcadoptions@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)
📧 [BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov](mailto:BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov)
📌 Use **Kiko #A2076782**
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
Houston, TX
Please share. Kiko survived today. Let’s make sure he survives tomorrow too. 🙏🐾
\#SaveKiko #A2076782 #HoustonDogs #StaffyLove #RescueDog #AdoptDontShop #FosterSavesLives #UrgentDog #BARCHouston #SecondChance #SaveALife #HoustonRescue #DogRescue #ShelterDog #AdoptKiko
🏡 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.
We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.
🆘 2 year old Staffordshire Mix boy on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘
⏰ Rupert must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺
💙🐶 Rupert #A2083389
6/29/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 2Y | 46.6 lbs | HW Negative
💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Rupert. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
🔹 Intake:
6/29/2026: Stray intake. Very wiggly during intake. Intake condition listed as minor condition.
📝 Shelter Notes:
6/30/2026: Greeted staff with an open mouth, soft eyes, and a loose, relaxed body. Barked and jumped at the kennel door but was easily leashed. Walked on a tight pulling leash to the runs, barked at other dogs outside, and returned to his kennel without issue.
7/1/2026: Vocalized at the front of the kennel and placed his paws on the door. Once leashed, he walked excitedly on a tight leash. In the run he ran the fence line, barked at neighboring dogs, and jumped up. He continued pulling hard on leash and showed no interest in treats. Staff had to step into the kennel to encourage him to follow.
7/2/2026: Rupert greeted staff with a soft face, wagging tail, and neutral body. While outside, he pulled hard on the leash and clawed at the ground.
🚑 Medical Notes:
6/29/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. Diagnosed with dermatitis and patchy hair loss affecting the right side of his body, possibly flea-related. Started on Cephalexin 500 mg twice daily for 10 days. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, flea prevention applied, and Heartworm test: Negative.
💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL. If local and interested in fostering or adoption, email all below:
Please use Rupert's seven-digit ID number (#A2083389) when contacting the shelter.
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St
Houston, TX 77026
🆘🩵 TOBY IS TERRIFIED. HE NEEDS A CHANCE, NOT A DEATH SENTENCE. 🩵🆘
Toby (#A2083040) is only 1 year old.
This young Shar Pei mix found himself alone on the streets, and now he is facing euthanasia before he’s even had the chance to experience what a loving home feels like.
💔 Toby isn’t shutting down because he’s a bad dog.
He’s shutting down because he’s scared.
🐶 TOBY #A2083040
🩵 Chinese Shar Pei Mix
🩵 Male
🩵 1 Year Old
🩵 48.8 lbs
🩵 Heartworm Negative
Shelter staff have observed a frightened young dog who needs patience and understanding.
Despite his fear, Toby has shown moments of trust and affection:
✨ Wagging tail
✨ Soft facial expressions
✨ Accepts petting
✨ Responds to gentle encouragement and baby talk
✨ Relaxed enough to lie on his side against a handler ❤️
One shelter note described Toby following a handler after being encouraged with baby talk, then settling down and resting against them once he felt safe.
That dog is still in there.
The shelter environment is simply overwhelming him.
Like many frightened dogs, Toby struggles when stressed and has reacted strongly around other dogs. What he urgently needs is a calm environment where he can decompress and feel secure.
He is also being treated for a cherry eye and conjunctivitis—conditions that are manageable and treatable.
⏰ DEADLINE: MONDAY, 7/6 AT 1 PM CT
⚠️ BARC has stated there will be NO extensions.
🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE
🚗 OUT-OF-STATE AND CANADIAN ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE
We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are NOT affiliated with BARC. We help connect dogs at risk of euthanasia with adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations that can save them.
📩 If you are interested in adopting Toby from out of state or Canada, please message the OP immediately. We can help connect you with an approved 501(c)(3) rescue partner and provide an adoption application. BARC cannot directly facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster placements.
🚗 Transport is typically around $600 USD and generally includes boarding, transport, veterinary care, spay/neuter, and a health certificate.
Toby doesn’t need someone perfect.
He just needs someone willing to see beyond his fear and give him the chance to feel safe again.
Please share, tag rescues, and help us save Toby. 🙏
📧 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING
barcfoster@houstontx.gov
barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
Please reference ID #A2083040
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St
Houston, TX
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🆘On the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘
‼️‼️🆘 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‼️‼️🆘
⏰ Smudge must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺
RESCUE ONLY
💜🐶 #A2083334 Smudge
6/29 Stray | Staffie Mix | Female | 3Y | 43.6lbs | HW +low
💜 Volunteer Notes: We did not meet Smudge.
🔷 Intake: Caller states 3 stray dogs running loose in the area 1mom dog brown and 2 small pups
📝 Shelter Notes:
none
🚑 Medical Notes:
6/29/26
s/o: right hindlimb moderately lame. no overt pain or swelling on palpation.
a: RH lameness
p: carprofen 75mg SID x 10 days
06/30/26 08:52
Medical (RH lameness, low hw +) Radiographs attached, vet notes complete
rads of pelvis and RH limb
no overt fractures noted on radiographic images. adequate acetabular coverage
bilateral femoral heads
possible soft tissue injury
recommend radiologist consultation on all images
recommend ortho consultation if no improvement
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!
💌 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
🆘Sweet, 11 month old healthy Siberian Husky mix girl on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6. 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.
We are a volunteer network dedicated to helping at-risk dogs. We are not affiliated with BARC. We connect at-risk animals at the BARC shelter with the adopters, fosters, and rescue organizations needed to save their lives. We can help coordinate out-of-state adoption through approved 501c3 rescues. Please message the OP for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.
⏰ Sierra #A2082496 must have a hold no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺
💜🐶 Sierra #A2082496
6/22/26 Stray | Siberian Husky Mix | Female | 11 Months Old | Spayed | 44.6 lbs | HW Negative
💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Sierra #A2082496. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
📝 Shelter Notes:
6/22/26 (Intake): Sierra was reported as a medium-sized brown dog who had appeared the previous night and would not leave the property, remaining in front of the finder's door.
6/23/26: Sierra was very vocal both in her kennel and in the outdoor runs. She displayed a fast wagging tail, dilated pupils, and hyperactive behavior.
6/29/26: Sierra was selected as a move-adopt candidate and willingly approached staff. She greeted staff at her kennel door with a wagging tail, was easy to leash, and walked loosely back to her new kennel.
6/30/26: Sierra had been a move-adopt candidate the previous day. After morning cleaning, she vocalized throughout the day and urinated in her kennel multiple times. On leash, she zigzagged and jumped on staff while they attempted to walk her. She ignored treats offered to redirect her behavior. She behaved similarly on the return walk and resumed vocalizing once back in her kennel. She was placed on an adoption evaluation for monitoring.
7/1/26: Sierra was vocal in the morning. When it was time for her walk, she was jumpy and zigzagged on the leash. Staff had to repeatedly toss treats to prevent her from jumping on them. After returning to her kennel, she remained very vocal throughout the day.
🚑 Medical Notes:
• 11-month-old spayed female weighing 44.6 pounds
• Heartworm negative
• Green line spay tattoo present
• No medical concerns documented
💜 Sierra is a young, energetic husky mix who appears to be struggling with the stress and overstimulation of the shelter environment. Staff describe her as social and willing to engage, but also highly vocal, excitable, and difficult to redirect once aroused. Her willingness to approach handlers and walk loosely in calmer moments suggests she may thrive in a structured home environment where she can decompress, receive consistent guidance, and channel her energy appropriately.
💌 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