r/SouthernTails

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✨✨✨

🏡 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

🏡 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

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.
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. 🆘

⏰Tanner Wilson must have a hold no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

💜🐶 #A2083165 Tanner Wilson aka Dash
6/28 Stray| Labrador Retriever Mix | male | 2Y | 68.4lbs | HW + low

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

🔹 Intake
🔗Post from Melrose Park: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BWiEJ7sqt/?mibextid=wwXIfr
6/28/2026 INTAKE
The yellow lab mix has moved to this side of the park along with a brown Malanois mix. Both males. Last seen at the
intersection and at the golf course clubhouse across the road.

📝 Shelter Notes:
Behavior (army crawling, pancakes on floor, pulling back on leash, lip licking, avoiding staff, thrashing, carried inside, no interest in treats)

7/2/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Tanner wilson walks on a loose leash but occasionally pancakes to the ground or pulls back on leash. Shows no interest in
treats or baby talk

7/3/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
As i leash him he walked out with a crouched body. he then started pulling back, then will slowly walked foward, then
started pulling away. I placed him in a run, outside he avoided me, lip licking. Once i leash him he started thrashing, pulling
away. I muzzle and carry him inside

7/4/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Tanner was sitting with a relaxed body and perky ears when I approached. I leashed him with no issues and he slightly army
crawled out of his kennel. He walked on a loose leash and occasionally would pancake but would quickly stand back up
and walk to the run. On his way back in he leaned into me for pets and walked on a loose leash. He went back into his
kennel with no issues.

🚑Medical Notes:
Medical (Low hw +),

💌 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

📣Remember the dog who couldn't even stand? The one abandoned with eight other dogs after his family was evicted... left to survive under a single tarp with little more than the kindness of neighbors occasionally tossing them food. 🥲

That dog is Opelousas—"Opie"—and just look at him now. 😍

When Opie arrived, he was one of the sickest of the nine. Thanks to the quick response of Amber Richard, the incredible medical teams at Lafayette Veterinary Care Center and Bellevue Animal Clinic, and the generosity of our supporters, he was given the chance he so desperately deserved.

But every rescue story needs someone willing to write the next chapter.

For Opie, that person was Keri Toth with The U CARE Project, who welcomed him under her rescue, nurtured him back to health, and helped transform him into the happy, healthy, handsome boy you see today.

Now, the only thing missing is a family of his very own.

If you've been looking for a loyal best friend, this sweet boy is ready. If you're interested in adopting Opie, please reach out to Keri with The U CARE Project to learn more about giving this incredible survivor the forever home he's waited so patiently for.

Stories like Opie's are why we do what we do.

Because of your compassion, we can say yes when animals are suffering. We can provide lifesaving emergency care. And then we get to celebrate moments like this—when a dog who once couldn't even stand is finally standing on the doorstep of the life he's always deserved.

Thank you for making miracles like Opie's possible. Now let's help him find the happy ending he has worked so hard for. ❤️

#MardiPaws #ScottsWish #grateful

🏡 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:

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

Please use Rupert's seven-digit ID number (#A2083389) when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St

Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘On the euthanasia list Thursday, 7/2. 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‼️‼️🆘

📩 If you are out of state or in Canada and interested in adopting this dog, please send us a message. We can help connect you with the appropriate rescue partner to facilitate the adoption process.

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

RESCUE ONLY

💜🐶 #A2083561 Neymar
5/31 Stray | Aust Cattle Dog Mix | Male | 2Y | 46.8lbs | HW-

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We did not meet this boy.

🔷Intake:
Medium white and black dog roaming area; currently on property. Not aggressive but jumps on people.

📝 Shelter Notes:

none

🚑 Medical Notes:

Medical (Injured - Puncture Wounds of Lateral Left Hock)

s/o: puncture wounds of medial right hock with regional soft tissue swelling and discharge
healing wounds of lateral left hock
a: wounds
p: carprofen 75mg + 12.5mg SID x 7 days
clavamox 375mg BID x 14 days

06/30/26
intact male
wound on right rear leg

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

Look at that face. Those sweet eyes. That hopeful smile. 💔

Gabby A657105 is an absolutely adorable, affectionate girl who is running out of time at Harris County Pets. Despite finding herself in a shelter kennel, Gabby remains gentle, loving, and eager for attention. She sits politely, looks up with those soulful eyes, and seems to be asking someone to give her a chance.

My name is Gabby
I am female- will be spayed
I look like a white and black Labrador Retriever mix.
I am about 3 years old
Stray intake 6/2
Heartworm Positive- Heartworm treatment is available & a MUST!
Pledges needed 🙏🏼

🆘 Gabby #A657105
https://24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/HRRS/A657105

Gabby did nothing wrong. She was found as a stray and has waited patiently for her family or a new hero to come for her. Now she urgently needs an adopter, foster, or rescue commitment to save her life.

Her sweet expression says it all—she still believes someone is coming for her. Let’s not let her down.

💰 PLEDGES NEEDED to help attract rescue interest and assist with her care and heartworm treatment.

📍 Harris County Pets
🆘 Gabby #A657105

Please share, pledge, foster, adopt, or tag rescues. Every share could be the one that saves her life. 🙏🏼❤️

✨OUT OF STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE✨

➡️If you are interested in adopting and are out of state,we have a form you can fill out so we can find help from a rescue group.

👉Apply to Adopt: https://form.jotform.com/232828427259162

Harris County Pets
612 Canino Road, Houston, TX
Open Monday-Friday 1-5:15 PM
Saturday & Sunday 11 -3:15 PM

⚠️Message me if you are interested in GABBY and have filled out an application

✨✨PLEASE SHARE✨✨

🆘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.

⏰ Alex #A2083434 must have a hold no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 Alex #A2083434

6/29/26 Euth Request | Border Collie Mix | Male | 2 Years Old | 32 lbs | HW Negative

💙 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Alex #A2083434. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

6/30/26: During placement on the euthanasia list, Alex was observed pancaked against the back kennel wall with a tense body, pinned ears, and whale eyes. Staff were able to place a leash over his head and attempted to comfort him with baby talk and treats, but he remained shut down. He was lightly muzzled and carried to the runs. Outside, he displayed a somewhat more relaxed posture and sniffed neighboring dogs, but largely kept to himself. Staff had to carry him back to his kennel, where he again pancaked himself against the back wall.

7/2/26: Alex tucked his head into the corner of his kennel and pulled his legs underneath himself when staff opened the kennel door. Staff slowly knelt down and offered treats, but he showed no interest. When a leash was placed on him, his body became even more tense. He was lightly muzzled and carried to a new kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

• 2-year-old intact male weighing 32 pounds

• Heartworm negative

• Received tranquilizer at intake

• No other medical concerns documented

💙 Alex showed some curiosity toward other dogs when outside of his kennel, suggesting there may be a social and affectionate dog beneath his fear. He urgently needs a quiet, patient environment where he can decompress, feel safe, and begin to build trust.

💌 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

🆘 RESCUE ONLY 🆘

🆘On the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6! 🆘

⏰ Appletini and her puppies need help! They must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or they will lose their lives. 🥺

📣The puppies can not be separated from mom nor transport at this time.

📌Moms and litters should not be housed in the shelter long term due to immature immune systems and susceptibility to infectious conditions such as URI.

⭐️ Please only message the page or send us an email if you can foster. We cannot monitor comments for foster offers, and want to ensure you are assisted by someone reputable!

💕🐶 #A2083442 Appletini (mom)
6/29 Euth Req | Rottweiler Mix | Female | 3Y | 42lbs | HW+high

🩵💕🍼🐶 #A2083443 Martini, A2083444 Rossi (puppies)
6/29 Euth Req | Rottweiler Mix | 4W

🎥https://youtube.com/shorts/2TjDGHedcpo?si=0vK9pSYXuQyZSr1w

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet this family.

🔷 Intake: Please pick up 2 adults 2 puppies after 3

📝 Shelter Notes:

None

🚑 Medical Notes:
Mom: Medical (high hw +, nursing 2 underage/wt puppies) -

Puppies: Medical (underage/wt)

🏷 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 Foster Application: https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/foster\_a\_pet.html

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

🆘 3 tiny German Shepherd mix puppies on the euthanasia list Monday, 6/29 🆘

‼️‼️🆘 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‼️‼️🆘

🚨 RESCUE ONLY

⏰ Phoebe, Rachel & Monica must have a FOSTER or RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or they will lose their lives. 🥺

🩷🐶 Phoebe #A2082795
German Shepherd Mix | Female | 7 Weeks | 5.1 lbs |

🩷🐶 Rachel #A2082796
German Shepherd Mix | Female | 7 Weeks | 5.0 lbs |

🩷🐶 Monica #A2082797
German Shepherd Mix | Female | 7 Weeks | 5.0 lbs |

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:
6/24/2026: Three approximately 6-week-old puppies were reportedly abandoned in front of a business. They were brought to BARC together.

📝 Shelter Notes:

No behavior notes available.

🚑 Medical Notes:

Phoebe (#A2082795):
6/24/2026: Intake exam normal. Weighed 5.1 lbs. Received DA2PP vaccine.
6/25/2026: Normal exam. Received Bordetella vaccine, dewormer, and flea prevention.
6/27/2026: Hair loss noted on tail. Suspected ringworm/dermatitis. Oral or topical antifungal treatment recommended.

Rachel (#A2082796):
6/24/2026: Intake exam normal. Weighed 5.0 lbs. Received DA2PP vaccine.
6/25/2026: Normal exam. Received Bordetella vaccine, dewormer, and flea prevention.
6/27/2026: Hair loss noted on tail. Suspected ringworm/dermatitis. Oral or topical antifungal treatment recommended.

Monica (#A2082797):
6/24/2026: Intake exam normal. Weighed 5.0 lbs. Received DA2PP vaccine.
6/25/2026: Small area of hair loss near left shoulder noted. Received Bordetella vaccine, dewormer, and flea prevention.
6/27/2026: Diagnosed with ringworm after additional hair loss developed on the left shoulder. Oral or topical antifungal treatment recommended.

🏷 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

If local and interested in fostering or adopting, 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

🆘 7 month old German Shepherd Mix girl on the euthanasia list Monday, 6/29 🆘

‼️‼️🆘 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‼️‼️🆘

🚨 RESCUE ONLY

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

🩷🐶 Tilly #A2080701
6/13/2026 Stray | German Shepherd Mix | Female | 7 Months | 29.8 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

6/13/2026: Finder reported a small brown female dog abandoned in an apartment complex. The finder stated she had been acting aggressively toward children and had secured her until pickup.

📝 Shelter Notes:

6/19/2026: Calm in kennel with a soft wagging tail. Relaxed, slept, and played with plush toys.

6/22/2026: Friendly and social. Wiggly body, soft eyes, wagging tail. Easy to leash and walked well. Enjoyed treats and attention.

6/24/2026: Wiggly body and wagging tail in kennel. Easy to leash and walked calmly on a loose leash to the runs. Became vocal when returned to the kennel.

6/27/2026: Initially approached the front of the kennel with a wiggly body, but when staff attempted to leash her she retreated, barked, lunged, growled, and showed her teeth. Displayed conflicted behavior, alternating between loose body language and defensive reactions. Placed on adoption evaluation.

6/27/2026: With an outreach staff member present, Tilly stood tense at the kennel door with lip lifting, barking, growling, snarling, and lunging when approached. She briefly stopped when treats were offered but quickly resumed defensive behavior.

🚑 Medical Notes:

6/13/2026: Intake exam normal. Weighed 29.8 lbs. Received Rabies, DA2PP-V, and Bordetella vaccines, dewormer, Pyrantel, flea prevention, and tested Heartworm Negative.

6/27/2026: Normal exam. Booster vaccine could not be administered due to behavior.

6/28/2026: Normal exam. Received DA2PP-V booster, dewormer, and Pyrantel.

🏷 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 adopting, 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

🆘 RESCUE ONLY 🆘

🆘On the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Brooke is injured and must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

RESCUE ONLY

💜🐶 #A2083610 Brooke

7/1 Stray | Staffie Mix | Female | 2Y | 46.2lbs | HW-

💜 Volunteer Notes: We did not meet Brooke.

📝 Shelter Notes:

none

🚑 Medical Notes:

07/01/2026 47.3 lbs 4/9 INJURED

left hind limb NWB. Dog was picked up by HPD for attacking 2 horses. Was possibly kicked/injured during attack.

7/1/26

s/o: suspected to be kicked by a horse. left hindlimb hock is significant swollen with increased laxity.

a: suspect left hindlimb fracture

p: carprofen 75mg SID x 10 days; administered first dose this morning

buprenorphine inj 1.4cc BID x 3 days

07/02/26 12:03

sedated for radiographs of pelvis & LH limb

communiated fracture of left tibia and fibula with cranial lateral displacement

moderate hip dysplasia of right hip and mild hip dysplasia of left him

Recommend radiologist consultation on all images

Recommend ortho consultation vs. amputation due to hip dysplasia of the right hip

Medical (left hindlimb hock is significant swollen with increased laxity, suspect left hindlimb fracture) Radiographs attached, Vet notes pending

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

🆘 RESCUE ONLY 🆘

🆘On the euthanasia list Monday, 7/6! 🆘

⏰ Nimue and her puppies need help! They must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or they will lose their lives. 🥺

📣The puppies can not be separated from mom nor transport at this time.

📌Moms and litters should not be housed in the shelter long term due to immature immune systems and susceptibility to infectious conditions such as URI.

⭐️ Please only message the page or send us an email if you can foster. We cannot monitor comments for foster offers, and want to ensure you are assisted by someone reputable!

💕🐶 #A2083572 Nimue (mom)

6/30 Stray | GSD Mix | Female | 4Y | 54lbs | HW+low

🩵💕🍼🐶 #A2083593 Merlin, -3594 Lancelot, -3595 Tristan, -3596 Morgana, -3597 Percival, -3598 Galahad, -3599 Gawain (puppies)

6/30 Stray | GSD Mix | 2D

💜 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet this family.

🔷 Intake: Caller believes 1 dog and 6 puppies were droped off on his property overnight- mom dog seems to be pregnant

📝 Shelter Notes:

None

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/1/26

s/o:

dog gave birth to a litter of 7 puppies overnight

right front limb had a suspect previous traumatic amputation of mid antebrachium. Has been chronic due to muscle atrophy and a thickened callous over the stump. the dog attempts to use the right front limb when walking and continues to lose balance slipping on the floor and falling facefoward.

a:

lactating/nursing puppies

previous traumatic amp of RF limb

p: recommend rescue plea due to the uncoordinated walking. once puppies are weaned consider a full limb amputation of RF to help correct the gait.

Mom: Medical (lactating/nursing puppies, previous traumatic amputation of RF limb, low hw +) Front right leg is partially amputated.

Need to reweigh after giving birth if pet is medicated.

Puppies: Medical (underage/wt)

🏷 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 Foster Application: https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/foster\_a\_pet.html

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

💔 RUDY lost his home after just 3 days. He was adopted with hopes of a fresh start... then returned to the shelter because of owner problems. Three days. That's all the time he got.

We don't know what those owner problems were, but we do know they weren't RUDY'S fault. Now this sweet puppy is the one paying the price.

RUDY was even held back for an adoption event, hoping someone else would choose him. No one did. 😢The good news? He's already neutered and can go home TODAY! 🏡

At just 8 months old and 51 pounds, Rudy is nearly full grown. He may fill out a little, but this gorgeous red-coated Lab mix is ready to start over with a family who will love him forever.

Imagine spending your first holiday weekend in a loving home instead of a shelter kennel. Let's make that happen for RUDY. 🇺🇸

Here is what we know about RUDY:
Ready to go home TODAY
people friendly
Can be home before the July 4th fireworks
Very friendly
Playful and fun
Come meet RUDY in kennel 3B11
Labrador Retriever mix
Just 8 months old
51 pounds
Already neutered
Heartworm Negative!
Please 💵 pledge💰for a rescue to help

🆘 RUDY #A656430
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/HRRS/A656430

⭐️ Please HURRY If you can help RUDY, send an email ASAP to these addresses stating your name, phone # and if you want to Foster or Adopt RUDY A656430 to:

rescueme@countypets.com
UrgentPetsTx@gmail.com
foster@countypets.com

✨ OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE! ✨
Interested in adopting from out of state?

Complete an application here:
https://form.jotform.com/232828427259162

🆘 NEW POLICY ALERT:
Harris County Pets no longer provides euthanasia lists. Any dog over 15 days in the shelter can be euthanized any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday morning — without notice. That means everyone is urgent now.

Harris County Pets
612 Canino Road, Houston, TX
Open Monday-Friday 1-5:15 PM
Saturday & Sunday 11-3:15 PM

⚠️ Message me if you fill out an application for RUDY

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Did you know that DOZENS of animals lose their life every day simply because our municipal shelters are out of space? Some days 20 pets end up on that dreaded list, others days... it is upwards of 50.

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For a shelter dog, "freedom" means they aren't facing death row. Freedom means they get to live.
 
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