r/UrgentShelterPets

🆘️ On Euthanasia List at BARC, Houston for Saturday, 5/23/26. Deadline at 1PM 🆘️

ID #A2076079 / #A2076080 / #A2076081

🆘️ RESCUE ONLY 🆘️

📌 PLEDGE INFORMATION 📌

🆘️ Please do not honor pledges until a freedom picture is added to ensure pledges are going to the rescue that tagged. We will be putting the dog name and rescue name on the freedom picture. 🆘️

🐾 Meet the Puppies

Puppies – ID #A2076079 / #A2076080 / #A2076081

Male / Male / Female

Staffordshire Mix

DOB: 03/27/2026

Tricolor | ~8 Weeks Old | ~11–12 lbs each

Intake Date: 05/20/26

Stray intake

🩺 Medical Summary

• Vaccinated (DA2PP, Bordetella)

• Dewormed

• Flea/parasite prevention applied

• Body condition noted as normal

• No major medical concerns noted

🐾 Behavior Notes

These very young puppies are understandably overwhelmed by the shelter environment but are still showing typical puppy responses and moments of curiosity despite the stress.

• Very young and newly separated from their environment

• Initially shy and hiding when first approached

• Handling requires patience due to fear and uncertainty

• Showing normal puppy reactions to stress (startling, avoidance)

• Can be gently assessed and calmed with slow, soft handling

• Potential for improvement once removed from shelter setting

beneath the fear response, they are still just babies reacting to an overwhelming situation and would benefit greatly from a calm, safe environment to begin proper socialization.

📧 Rescue Desk: barc.rescue@houstontx.gov

📧 BARC Foster: barc.foster@houstontx.gov

📧 General Info: barc.aid@houstontx.gov

‼️ INCLUDE ALL ID NUMBERS IN COMMUNICATION ‼️

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

📞 713-229-7300

💔 Three tiny puppies, only weeks old, trying to make sense of a world that is already too loud and too frightening for them. All they need is safety, patience, and a chance to grow up knowing love instead of fear.

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FOR IN STATE ADOPTION/FOSTER:

BARCadoptions@houstontx.gov

OR:

BARCFoster@houstontx.gov

FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES/RESCUES:

barc.aid@houstontx.gov

FOR OUT OF STATE ADOPTION/RESCUES:

https://form.jotform.com/230094773146154?fbclid=IwVERDUAQUha9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4c4dp2P8A4RBpAx06Y25z2\_g\_0IFwluCOZ-1BzyRlQrIDKDqBK8ipIwfZeew\_aem\_EC9Lt6mV02W\_Qd8rWW-Rxw

OR:

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FSR/Dog

🚨 URGENT: Bubba Needs a Rescue or Adoption Tag by Tomorrow at 6 PM 🚨

Meet Bubba A655150 a 3-year-old Pit Bull mix currently waiting for a second chance at life at Harris County Pets in Houston, Texas. He was brought in as a stray and is now out of time. Bubba is available for adoption or rescue placement, but he must receive a tag by tomorrow evening at 6 PM.

🐾 BUBBA — A655150
Male Pit Bull Mix
Approx. 3 years old
60 lbs
Heartworm Negative 💗
Intake Date: 4/29/26
Available Since: 5/2/26
Kennel: 3A15

🔗 Shelter profile:
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/HRRS/A655150

⚠️LOCALS: Appointment needed to foster. Because BUBBA can be euthanized before the shelter opens to the public please be sure to send an email stating you want to meet Bubba (#A655150) to adopt or foster to:

Foster@countypets.com
UrgentPetsTx@gmail.com
Rescueme@countypets.com

✨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 1-5:15PM
Saturday & Sunday 11AM-3:15PM
Countypets.com

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

✨✨✨✨PLEASE SHARE ✨✨✨✨

🆘 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

[barcfoster@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)

[barcadoptions@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)

[BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov](mailto: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\](http://www.houstontx.gov)

I love him and he's dog friendly!
Sadly he doesn't have much time to make it out.
My name is
COL CRUMB
Age:
2 Years Breed:
GERM SHEPHERD
NEUTERED MALE
Most Recent Weight 61.00 LB
Intake Type:
STRAY with a microchip!
Animal ID: #A5773482
Kennel No: P2505
Microchip: 956000019948130
Location: Palmdale Animal Shelter Addr: 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale CA
93550
Phone: (661) 575-2800 - direct
(661) 575-2888 - call center
Hours: 11am to 5pm - Mon. thru Sat.
Website: animalcare.lacounty.gov
For inquiries and exit plans you should email and call the shelter. Add the dog's name. #ID and tvoe "DO NOT EUTH" in the subject line

Location: Palmdale Animal Shelter
Addr: 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale CA 93550
Phone: (661) 575-2800 - direct
(661) 575-2888 - call center
Hours: 11am to 5pm - Mon. thru Sat.
Website: animalcare.lacounty.gov
For inquiries and exit plans you should email and call the shelter. Add the dog's name, #ID and type "DO NOT EUTH" in the subject line and include your contact information and plan in the email.

Email all:

email (important):
daccpalmdalerescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
email (general):
Palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov
LMontenegro@animalcare.lacounty.gov
JDoud@animalcare.lacounty.gov
CChavez@animalcare.lacounty.govDRamos@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Mgr. DDibene@animalcare.lacounty.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.

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

💜🐶 #A2073278 Dave

5/6 Stray | Staffie Mix | Neutered Male | 2Y | 64lbs | HW NAD/NEG

💜 Volunteer Notes:

Dave is the cutest block headed boy! He leashes up well but can be strong on the leash since he doesn’t seem to know he’s a solid 62lbs. He’s nonreactive to other dogs and enjoys sitting for snacks and getting pets in the play yard. He met other dogs with a wagging tail but may need to learn how to give space and be respectful. He’s only on the euthanasia list for length of stay, which means he’s been a good boy during his time! He’s completed neuter recovery and is HW-!

📝 Shelter Notes:

Very sweet, takes treats and he put his head near of the door to be able leash him. outside he walks with loose leash and Dave was playing in the outside runs with open mouth and tongue to the side.

Dog was laying down in the kennel with a loose body. Came over to the front of the kennel door. I leashed and he walked on a foward leash with a loose body. Open mouth, taking some treats, mid high tail wag.

forward walking, kept kennel clean overnight calm when walking back

Mr. Dave is quiet in his kennel, kept it clean. Walks on a lose leash.

dog was a move adopt walks lose leash and quiet in his kennel.

very friendly will pull forward on leash when walking near vocal dogs.

when dave was on leash he stopped by neighboring dogs waggy tail friendly body posture.

Dave was walked on a tight leash due to forward pulling on the leash and did not want to move to certain spots while walking to and from the outside runs. He paid little attention to other dogs as he passed them by and vice versa. While in the kennel, he started to vocalize in the kennel when he saw me walking pass him.

dog was in the kennel and when i leashed him he walked lose leash and in the kennel is quiet and only sits on his bed.

🚑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

🆘 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

🆘 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.

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

🩷🐶 Marnie #A2072197

5/3/2026 Euth Req | Staffordshire Mix | Spayed Female | 1Y 7M | 36 lbs | HW Low Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Euth Req

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/3/2026: No restraint, wiggly body posture.

5/4/2026: In middle of kennel with low tail wag. Walked on a forward leash, took some treats, and roamed/sniffed in runs.

5/7/2026: Ready to go outside and walked with semi-loose leash and neutral body. Followed handler back into kennel after stopping at row door.

5/8/2026: Walked through kennel for updates and Marnie held dilated pupils, open mouth panting, vocalizing nonstop and pawing at kennel door during cleaning. Continued taking tossed treats.

5/9/2026: Marnie greeted handler with a forward body, dilated eyes, ears up, and fast wagging tail. Leaned in for pets and rubbed against handler for affection.

5/10/2026: Walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from runs. Would occasionally vocalize while standing in front of kennel gate.

5/11/2026: Walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from outside runs. Sometimes vocalized in kennel toward handler but quieted after a short time.

5/12/2026: Vocalized briefly during morning walks. Walked on a loose leash and remained neutral to and from runs. Paid little attention to other dogs.

5/16/2026: Marnie greeted handler with a happy tail and soft eyes. Walked with a semi loose leash and returned to kennel with no issues.

5/17/2026: Walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from runs. Kept kennel clean overnight. Started forward vocalizing at front of kennel when seeing handler pass by.

5/18/2026: Walked on a loose leash and remained neutral going to runs. Semi-pulled on leash coming back and paid little attention to other dogs.

5/19/2026: Quiet in kennel and did not react as dogs walked by. Kept kennel clean.

5/20/2026: Calm and quiet in kennel during feeding. Relaxed body, low slow wagging tail, and soft mouth. Walked on a loose leash.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/3/2026: Weighed 31.0 lbs. Heartworm low positive. Dog has kink in tail from previous injury but does not appear painful and is able to wag tail. Dog is underweight. Vaccinated with Rabies, Bordetella, and DA2PP-V. Dewormed and given flea prevention (Pyrantel, Advantage Multi Dog 20.1-55lb).

5/9/2026: Presented with diarrhea in kennel but eating and drinking otherwise normal. Started GI protocol with Panacur 7ml SID x5 days and Metronidazole 375mg BID x5 days.

5/13/2026: Weighed 35.8 lbs. Rear dewclaws detached. Received spay surgery, E-collar LG, and 24PetWatch microchip.

5/17/2026: Weighed 35.8 lbs. Heartworm positive exam. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V.

5/22/2026: Weighed 35.8 lbs. URI noted with coughing. Started doxycycline treatment (150mg SID x10 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

🆘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

💌 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

🆘 4 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.

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

🩷🐶 Zaza #A2075856
5/19/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Female | 4Y | 45 lbs | HW Negative

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

🔹 Intake:
5/19/2026: Zaza was one of 3 dogs abandoned when a tenant moved out.

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/20/2026: Zaza growls and lunges at the front of kennel. When opening kennel door, she greeted at the front of the kennel with slow wagging tail. Walked on a loose leash to new kennel.

5/21/2026: Zaza constantly howls and gives a high pitch bark in kennel throughout the day. In the morning, she was growling at the front of the kennel then stopped after feeding her. Zaza walked on a loose leash outside and back inside.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/19/2026: Weighed 45.0 lbs. Intake condition normal.

5/20/2026: Weighed 44.4 lbs. Hairloss around anus; no treatment per DVM. Vaccinated with Rabies, Bordetella, and DA2PP-V. Dewormed and given flea prevention (Advantage Multi Dog 20.1-55lb, Pyrantel). Heartworm test: Negative.

💌 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

🆘 8 year old American Staff mix boy 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.

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

💙🐶 Tobias #A2071948

5/1/2026 Stray | American Staff Mix | Neutered Male | 8Y | 56 lbs | HW High Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Stray - Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/6/2026: Tobias greeted with a loose, wiggly body and wagging tail. Walked on a loose leash and occasionally showed interest in treats.

5/7/2026: Wagging tail, relaxed body, soft open mouth. Walked on a loose leash to his new kennel, once in kennel he leaned into handler as removing leash and wanted pets.

5/9/2026: Wagging tail, relaxed body, smiling mouth, easy to leash, tippy tapping as walking to and from runs, leaning into pets.

5/14/2026: Tobias is laying on bed as approached, relaxed body, and wagging tail. Easy to leash and walks on a loose leash. Leans into pets, very gentle demeanor, will become wiggly as babytalk to him and begin to play bow.

5/15/2026: Sleeping on his bed throughout cleaning, but woke up and stood when approached to be taken out. Walked with loose leash, tappy walk and wagging tail out to runs and back. Once back in kennel was napping on the outside portion of his kennel.

5/16/2026: Approached with a loose body, wagging tail, and soft open mouth. Very gentle while walking on leash and followed a trail of treats. Tobias remained very calm and quiet throughout the day.

5/17/2026: Tobias is the sweetest old man. He had a soft open mouth smile, relaxed body and wagging tail when approached. He walks on a very loose leash and loves treats. He enjoys pets/rubs.

5/18/2026: Tobias will greet at the front of the kennel as he presents loose body, wagging tail and soft open mouth. Continues to be very gentle on leash and will quietly lay on his bed.

5/22/2026: Dog was laying down when approached and as he was leashed he walked loose leash and was sniffing everywhere until it found its spot to potty and was brought him back inside.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/1/2026: Weighed 59.0 lbs. Heartworm high positive. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies. Dewormed and given flea prevention (Advantage Multi Dog 55.1-88lb, Pyrantel).

5/6/2026: Weighed 59.0 lbs. Heartworm positive exam.

5/12/2026: Weighed 56.0 lbs. Neuter surgery completed. Received E-collar, 24PetWatch microchip, Ketofen, and Carprofen. Mouth exam showed worn and fractured teeth with dental tartar.

5/15/2026: Weighed 56.0 lbs. Heartworm positive exam.

💌 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

🆘 5 week old Staffordshire 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.

💙🐶 Dillon #A2075822

5/19/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 5W | 5.5 lbs

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Stray

📝 Shelter Notes:

No shelter notes at this time.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/19/2026: Weighed 5.5 lbs. Hairloss on tail and back right leg.

5/19/2026: Hairloss on tail and RH paw. Suspect ringworm. Recommend private vet for further evaluation/confirmation and any treatment that might be warranted. Unable to remain in shelter due to contagious nature.

5/19/2026: Vaccinated with DA2PP-V and Bordetella. Dewormed with Pyrant. Given Advantage Multi Dog 3.0-9LB 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

🆘 Staff sent out a plea for Genesis and Ellie JR warning us that they will be Euthanized this Friday morning before the shelter doors open to the public. This scared pair of sisters were confiscated from their owner after they were reported as living in a cruel situation. These girls have been totally let down by their human along with 14 other relatives‼️ Now all their lives have been placed in danger.

We need to find a home for GENESIS & ELLIE JR quickly as the shelter is planning to Euthanize them BOTH. Are you ready to adopt the love(s) of your life? At least offer to foster temporarily to get them out to safety-you do need an APPOINTMENT so follow the instructions below.

Here is what we know about sisters GENESIS & ELLIE JR

dog friendly
people friendly
Fully vaccinated
meet these sisters in kennel 1B09
Heartworm NEGATIVE
owner surrender on 4/27
💵 Pledges needed

Here is what we know about GENESIS:
brown with white chest
Labrador Retriever mix
4 years old
57 pounds
unaltered Female- will be spayed

⚠️🆘 GENESIS A655012
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/HRRS/A655012

Kennel mate: 🆘 ELLIE JR #A655015
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/HRRS/A655015

Please GO to the shelter Thursday afternoon between 1-5:15PM to meet these girls. If you cannot make it on Thursday, you will need to send an email with your name and# alerting staff that you want to foster or adopt GENESIS A655012 & ELLIE JR A655015 and send it to:

Foster@countypets.com; SavingHoustonsPets@gmail.com; UrgentPetsTx@gmail.com;
Rescueme@countypets.com

✨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 1-5:15PM
Saturday & Sunday 11AM-3:15PM
Countypets.com

#adoptdontshop #rescuedog #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #fosteringsaveslives

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

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🆘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.

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

💜🐶 #A2071701 Tina
5/6 Stray | GSD Mix | Spayed Female | 3Y | 47.9 lbs | HW NAD/NEG

💜 Volunteer Notes:
Tina is a sweet endearing girl. She leashed well, but needs a little more training on leash. She doesn't pull, just typical stop and go walk. Sometimes she would just stop because she doesn't seem to like any poop around her🤣. For some reason any poop made her do a stand still stop like she couldn't figure out how to go around it. She can sit when she wants for a treat, but doesn't do it on command all the time. When brought around kids, she did good with them petting her and surrounding her. She appears to be potty trained and temp tested well with another female dog named Julie (got adopted today). When the volunteer was petting her she didn't shed at all. It was quite unusual. I really liked this girl.

📝 Shelter Notes:

once leashed she slowly walked out of the kennel with a tucked tail and tense body. She walked on a loose leash outside. When outside her body became more relaxed and wiggly

I leashed her and she walked slowly out of the kennel with a semi-tense body and tucked tail. She walked straight into the next available kennel

once leashed , she began pulling back on the leash. had to muzzle and carry to new kennel

Dog began trashing as she got off the car, had to muzzled and carried into the building. Was only able to to give DA and BO sue to behavior

walks slowly trying to walk her to the runs she will begin to try and dart pulling on the leash, baby talk will let her relax and walk up to me slowly but once she is hearing other dogs she doesnt want to go in the kennel.

Ms. Tina is quite in her kennel, is easy to leash. When walking she will walk slow with a lot of baby talk , at times she will stop and then keep walking. Once we got to the runs outside close to the door she would stop and would not move. Had to carry the rest of the way to the runs.

dog was a move adopt and when i leashed her she walked lose leash to the kennel and once i closed the kennel door she stepped back but as i baby talked to her she came foward for pets.

when leashing her she walks forward once reaching outside she begins to thrash and not walk forward, baby talk helps a little and treats arent effective i had to carry her to the runs. when going to retrieve her another act radioed and informed me she had escaped her kennel. should be leash walk only to ensure she doesnt try to escape. placing on adopt eval

Tina greeted me with a neutral body and eyes, ears down and low wagging tail. During her walk to the runs, she stopped walking and did not want move at all. I offered her treats but she ignore them and stayed where she was. I tried walking behind her and she stayed still, so I did a light muzzle and carried her to her run. Tina walked normally to her kennel on her way back.

dog was in frotn of her kennel and when i leashed her she walked lose leash to the run and in the run was raoming around with tail held high and wagging and in her kennel she is quiet and greets people in front of the kennel.

🚑Medical Notes:
Was only able to to give DA and BO sue to behavior

possibly pregnant-spayed now

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

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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

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IN GRAVE DANGER - EUTH COMMAND

*** LOVES OTHER DOGS! *** SWEET, WIGGLY, SUPER SOCIAL PUPPY!
Rosco is a super sweet, highly social puppy who wants his life to begin! He’s been soft and waggy and has tried his best to be patient, but now he is feeling stressed in his tiny kennel and wants a family of his own. Like all puppies, this baby needs further training to make him his best self. Rosco arrived as a stray, and he has spent a month at the shelter – hell on earth for one who just wants to run in the grass, feel the sun on his precious face, and explore the world. Please don’t let this boy die. If you are an experienced foster or adopter who can give him a calm, quiet, structured home hurry and MESSAGE OUR PAGE FOR ASSISTANCE.

ROSCO, Id 251864, @1 Yr. Old, 55 lbs., Male
Manhattan ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, White/Brindle
Surrender Reason: Stray, 4/12/26
Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No Children under 13
Place with a New Hope Partner
Medical Behavior Rating: 2. Blue

AT RISK MEMO:
Rosco is at risk for behavioral concerns. Rosco arrived at the Care Center as a stray with no known history. Upon arrival, he was noted to be social with staff, and allowed all handling for his medical exam with a soft body. Rosco has been observed to have a low threshold for arousal. During his handling assessments he has been noted to be over-aroused, head-whipping frequently, jumping on staff, and mouthing hands. Rosco is also noted to resource guard, becoming tense and hovering over items of value in his possession. With staff, Rosco remains social, allowing all contact. Due to the detailed behavior, we recommend an experienced, adult-only home. Medically, Rosco is apparently healthy.

INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 12-Apr-2026
Upon intake Rosco was friendly and would jump up on Staff for attention. In the lobby he barked loudly seeking attention while waiting. He was easily leashed and pulled but allowed muzzle for vaccines and entered kennel without issue.

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
n/a

BEHAVIOR NOTES

Date of intake:: 4/12/2026

Spay/Neuter status:: No

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray, No known history

Other Notes:: *Previous assessments can be given upon request*

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES:
Date of assessment:: 5/6/2026

Leash Walking
Strength and pulling: Mild
Reactivity to humans: None
Reactivity to dogs: None
Leash walking comments:

Sociability
Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Highly social
Call over: Approaches handler readily
Sociability comments: Jumping up on the desk, jumping up on the handler, mouths the handler's hand when they clip their dragline

Soft handling: Over aroused
Exuberant handling: Over aroused
Comments: Head whipping frequently, difficult to redirect and difficult to position

Arousal
Jog comments: Follows handler exuberantly

Knock
Knock comments: Approaches handler readily, jumps up and mouths their hand

Toy
Toy comments: Grips toy firmly, begins corn cobbing on the toy when the assess-a-hand approaches

PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARY Summary:: 5/8/26: Rosco greets another dog at the gate with a loose and wiggly body while vocalizing. He then seeks handler attention by sitting at their feet or jumping up at them.

ENRICHMENT NOTES

05/14/26: Rosco is at the front of his kennel as handler approaches, he barks and jumps at the kennel door. Handler distracts Rosco with a treat which he takes very intensely. He is leashed and pulls hard out of kennel jumping up toward the leash so handler quickly shortens the leash and walks with Rosco down to the street for his walk. Outside he pulls moderately and attempts to pull forward to sniff or to approach people. He relieves himself outside and due to handler running out of poop bags another handler is called to bring more bags. When the second handler approaches, Rosco becomes tense and pulls very hard toward the handler so the bags are tossed to handler who picks up after Rosco and finishes the walk. He is returned to kennel and interaction is ended.

5/8/26 (PG): Rosco was at front of kennel jumping on kennel door as handler approached. He was easily leashed and pulled from kennel. He was taken to the back yard for playgroup. He was taken to the introduction spot and started vocalizing and scratching when he saw the other dog. It was determined that they were not a match and he was returned to kennel with no issue.

5/6/26: Rosco is at the front of his kennel with a soft body and jumps on the kennel bars to bark at the handler; the handler lures Rosco with a treat while leahsing him and brings him out of his kennel. While exiting the room, Rosco turns his head with a open mouth seemingly towards the leash, but turns back around and looks forward. In the elevator, he is jumping on the handler a few times. After entering the hallway, Rosco picks up a toy and carries it out the building; he plays with it until he drops on the street. Rosco walks ahead with mild leash tension; he doesn't react to dogs or passersby. Rosco is then brought inside for his assessment (see notes); afterwards, the handler returns Rosco to his kennel with ease.

5/6/26: It is noted on the whiteboard that Rosco leash bites when he is being leashed. Proper signage has been given.

4/14/26:(Assessment) Rosco is at the front of the kennel with a soft body and wagging tail. Handler leashes him as he is trying to push his way out of the kennel. Rosco pulls hard out of the room and is taken to the street. He walks with a loose leash and relieves himself. When observing dogs he stares at them tense. Rosco is brought back inside the shelter and to the assessment office. He pulls towards the passing pop up crates with a tense body. Rosco greets the assessor with a soft body and wagging tail. He is easily collared. After his assessment, Rosco pulls to the passing pop ups. He pulls towards the passing kennels as he enters the room and is returned to kennel without further issue.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake:: 4/12/2026
Summary:: Social, jumping up on handler

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial:: 4/13/2026
Summary:: Body relaxed; easily examined

ENERGY LEVEL:
We have no history on Rosco FKA Cupcake so we cannot be certain of their behavior in a home environment. However, they will need daily mental and physical activity to stay engaged and exercised. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in addition to physical exercise, to positively direct their energy and enthusiasm.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations::
No children (under 13),
Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments::

No children (under 13): Due to the low threshold for arousal we recommend an adult only home.

We recommend placement with a New Hope rescue partner who is able to provide an experienced, adult-only foster home. Force-free, reward based training and/or consultation with a professional trainer/behaviorist is highly recommended.

Potential challenges:
Resource guarding,
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration,
Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments::

Resource Guarding: Rosco FKA Cupcake was observed to become tense and hover over a toy in her possession. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Rosco's mouth, and any time something is removed they should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. Please see handout on Resource Guarding.

On Leash Reactivity: Rosco FKA Cupcake was observed to persistently bark at a handler before lunging at them when they entered the room. Rosco will need positive reinforcement, reward based training to teach them to look at you rather than other people. We recommend a front clip harness to help manage this behavior. Please see handout on On Leash Reactivity and Barrier Frustration.

Arousal: Rosco FKA Cupcake was observed to quickly become over aroused when the handler initiated contact. Noted to headwhip with an open mouth. Positive reinforcement training should be used to teach Rosco to remain calm during arousing situations. If they begin to escalate, people should pause the interaction, and create distance from the trigger. Pattern games such as 1-2-3 treat and the cue “mat” can be used to reinforce calm behaviors. Please see handout on Arousal.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

4/13/2026

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 1 year based on the condition of teeth and eyes
Microchip noted on Intake?
Negative
History:
Stray

Subjective:
BAR H pink 1 sec
Observed Behavior -
Body relaxed; easily examined, hyper!
Evidence of Cruelty seen -
No
Evidence of Trauma seen –
No
Evidence of Neglect-
No

Objective
P = 80hr
R = 40rr
BCS 4/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: NSF
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT<2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MI testes x 2
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment
Apparently healthy

Prognosis:
Good

Plan:
Intake procedures

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

4/16/2026

K9 behavior notes on leash reactive

P:
Clonidine 0.5 mg PO BID indefinitely

4/23/2026

pre operative exam

Objective: hyperactive
T =103.4
P = WNL
R = WNL
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, serous nasal discharge
Oral Exam:clean adult dentition, actively coughing up phlegm
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G:scrotal testes
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: WNL

Assessment:
mild febrile
coughing CIRDC

p; reject from sx
start doxycyline 10mg/kg PO SID X 10 days

4/27/2026

Per ACR,

Gave second dose of lepto vaccine SQ in LHL

5/2/2026

CIRDC recheck

S: BAR, eager for treats and chases treats in back of kennel.

O:
EEN- eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
H/L- Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion noted
MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat
Neuro- alert/appropriate

A:
No evidence of CIRDC

P:
Ok to move out of Dog ISO
Ok for sx

* TO FOSTER / ADOPT *

If you would like to foster or adopt:
To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog please PRIVATE MESSAGE our page at https://www.facebook.com/NYCDogsLivesmatter so we can assist and guide you through the process.

PLEASE NOTE: To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog you need to live within a prescribed range of New York City. States include: NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. If you are outside of this range, you have the option to “direct adopt” where you must go to the shelter “in person” to complete the adoption process. We can guide you through that process.

Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email adopt@nycacc.org

Shelter Addresses:
Queens Shelter: 1906 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309

NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM

Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.

Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.

Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.

Level 4
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. It is suggested adopters have prior experience with the behaviors described.

New Hope Rescue Only
Dogs with this rating need to be pulled by a New Hope Partner Rescue. Contact (private message) our page for assistance.

🆘 3 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.

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

💙🐶 Lito #A2075066

5/15/2026 Stray | Germ Shepherd Mix | Male | 3Y | 75 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

5/15/2026: stray school

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/16/2026: Vocalizing in the kennel, jumping at the front of the kennel. As I open the kennel he try to run out, once I got him on the leash he froze, i baby talked to him and he came forward with a crouched body, worried face. he slowly followed me outside.

5/17/2026: Approached me with wiggly body and wagging tail. Easily leashed him and he walked well on the leash. No issues placing him back into kennel.

5/19/2026: Mr. Lito was a move adopt this morning, he was easily leashed and he walked well on the leash. No issues placing him into the kennel.

5/20/2026: constant vocalizing during am feeding and cleaning, pulled sheet through bars of kennel door. digging and pawing at divider. managed to open divider and his neighbor and him were just going back and forth. when i approached both were standing by kennel door with relaxed bodies, low wagging tails and soft open mouths. decided to move lito to prevent possibilities of a dog fight.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/15/2026: Weighed 75.0 lbs. Intake condition normal. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies. Dewormed and given Pyrantel and Advantage Multi. Heartworm test negative. Normal exam.

💌 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

⚠️PLEA ISSUED: It is a death sentence when a plea has been issued. STARLA is to be euthanized this Friday morning before the shelter opens to the public at 1 PM. She must have a plan by Thursday 5/21 at 6 PM.

We are very worried for STARLA’s safety. She has no idea what horror awaits here if no one chooses her quickly.

Will anyone even notice STARLA and give her a chance to be cared for and loved before it is too late to save her! STARLA prefers to be treated like the queen she is and not share your love and affection. She is young, happy, friendly, and deserves so much more than a shelter ending her life!

Here is what we know about
STARLA:
⭐️ Volunteer favorite
Super friendly
Come meet STARLA in kennel 2B11
Pit bull mix
4 years old
66 pounds
Female
Heartworm NEGATIVE💕
please 💵 Pledge for a rescue to help save her
Stray picked up in 77088 on 4/28

🆘 STARLA A655097
https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/HRRS/A655097

⚠️LOCALS: If STARLA is a dog you want to foster or adopt, please send an e-mail NOW with your name and phone # saying you want to come meet STARLA A655097 to:

Foster@countypets.com
UrgentPetsTx@gmail.com
Rescueme@countypets.com

FOSTERS must have appointments so e-mail NOW‼️

Please help STARLA find the person who will choose her by sharing her post, tagging rescues and friends and asking every person-friend, co-workers, relatives, neighbors you know how they can help SAVE STARLA ❣️

✨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 1-5:15PM
Saturday & Sunday 11AM-3:15PM
Countypets.com

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🆘 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.

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

🩷🐶 Snus Mus #A2075540

5/18/2026 Confiscate | German Shepherd Mix | Female | 1Y 6M | 41 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Confiscate - Police

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/19/2026: Hiding in the corner of kennel, avoiding eye contact and pressing head against the wall. She was leashed but refused to walk. Did not care for treats when offered.

5/21/2026: Hiding face in corner of kennel with her legs tucked under her. Showed no interest in treats or babytalk. Had to muzzle and carry to new kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/18/2026: Weighed 41.4 lbs. Intake condition normal. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V.

5/19/2026: Weighed 41.4 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated with Rabies and Bordetella, dewormed, and given flea prevention (Advantage Multi Dog 20.1-55lb, Pyrantel). Heartworm test: Negative.

💌 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

MONICA #A5774667
AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home
PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD
PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK
SEX: Female
SIZE: MED
WEIGHT: 49
AGE: 4 years 0 months
9 Lancaster Animal Shelter
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NOTE: ANY DOG can be EUTHANIZED within 7-10 DAYS from INTAKE date! Dogs are NOT TRULY safe until they are out of the shelter. If a dog is sick they can usually be adopted out on a $50 health trust waiver. DO NOT WAIT.
Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control- Lancaster Ca
Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
Address: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA
93536
Public Hours:

LANCASTER SHELTER:
lancasteranimalslaco
Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control-Lancaster
Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
Address: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA
93536
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Limited Service on Sunday

Email the shelter for inquiries and exit plans.
Add the dog's name and #ID to the subject line and include your contact information in the email. general email:

(important)
DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Carranza:
WCarranza@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Mejia LMejia@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Matthew Davoodzadeh:
MDavoodzadeh@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Melody Emmick:
MEmmick@animalcare.lacounty.gov
MANAGER GONZALEZ:
NGonzalez@animalcare.lacounty.gov

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TO BE EUTHANIZED 5/23/26
A Volunteer Writes: “It didn’t take long for Casserole to rollover and show us his belly. Just a short play sesh in the unusually hot spring heat and he was fully “baked.” We hope that we can entice him to get in the pool with a toy (we find out quickly that he LOVEs stuffies) but he’d rather cool off by laying on his side, tongue lolling. Our videos are filled with comments about how handsome he is and how much we like him and though remarks such as these are common with dogs we meet in the shelter, they are nonetheless true.

Casserole was rescued by police when he was running around Flushing, Queens. Upon intake, he was friendly and outgoing. He greeted staff with a loose, wiggly body, foot taps, a wagging tail and licked their hands when he was pet. Unfortunately, Casserole has not acclimated well to the shelter and his stress has manifested by leash biting making it difficult to walk him. He will an adult only home with who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based). During a gate greet, he was neutral when meeting a female dog, when she becomes agitated, barring teeth, Casserole shows no reaction and is easily guided away. Casserole is approx. 2 years old, 78 pounds and his ID is #253567.”

The Volunteers made a reel for Casserole. This good boy is very sweet and loves people, he is just a product of how he is housed (kennels are absolutely tiny there, and he wants to be outside and, understandably, with people). Please consider giving him a home so his life will be saved. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17Qje5oUgo/

CASSEROLE, Id 253567, @2 Yrs. Old, 78 lbs., Neutered Male
Queens ACC, Large Mixed Breed, Black/White
Owner Surrender Reason: 5/2/26 - Stray
Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No children under 13
Place with a New Hope Partner
Medical Behavior Rating:

AT RISK MEMO:
Casserole is on the at-risk list due to behavior concerns. In the care center, Casserole displays high arousal behaviors including persistent leash biting, jumping at the kennel door, heavy panting, hard pulling on leash and fixation on dogs during walks. He often requires spray cheese to safely remove him from his kennel due to his leash biting. Casserole is social with familiar handlers, engages with enrichment items and is able to settle in lower stimulation environments but is struggling in the care center. Medically, Casserole is overweight.

INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 2-May-2026
Upon intake Casserole was very friendly and outgoing. He greeted staff with a loose wiggly body, foot taps, a wagging tail, and licking hands when receiving pets. He was not interested in treats but allowed staff to scan and leash with ease. When removing the officers collar he began to whine and attempt to flee so staff opted not to collar due to possible neck sensitivity.

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:

For a New Family to Know: Officers reported Casserole to be very friendly and outgoing with both people and other dogs.

BEHAVIOR NOTES

Date of intake: 2-May-2026
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Stray; history unknown.

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES:
Date of Assessment: 10-May-2026

BEHAVIOR:
Summary: Due to Cassorole's leash biting when being removed from the kennel and during walks, a handling assessment cannot be attempted at this time.

PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARY:
Summary: Due to entering the facility as a stray, there is no prior dog-to-dog history recorded.

05/10/26
Casserole is introduced to a novel female. He approaches the gate and will sniff her with a neutral frame. The female begins to muzzle punch the gate while vocalizing and baring teeth. Casserole shows no response and is easily guided away.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:

5/18/26: Casserole is jumping, barking and heavy panting at his kennel door as handler approaches. He is able to be distracted with spray cheese for a few seconds and would then constantly approach the door and retreat to the back of the kennel back and forth. He is able to be quickly leashed when he goes back to eating the cheese again and he then pulls hard on the way outside for walk. On the walk, he continues to pull ahead while heavy panting. He would hard stare at dogs that would pass by and has no interest in treats. He pulls on the way back to his kennel and enters with no issues.

Summary (7):: 5/17/26: On several occasions, ACS staff has had issues taking Casserole out of the kennel due to excessive leash biting. Even with the use of treats and toys casserole maintains the same demeanor holding the leash and jumping up and down towards the handler. On two occasions a canine representative had to grab the leash from staff members in order to handle the situation and return casserole to the kennel.

5/17/26: ACS report on the board that he is still leash biting coming out of kennel.

5/14/26: An ACS staff member approaches behavior staff asking for more spray cheese due to his continued persistent leash biting when getting removed from kennel.

5/10 (pm): Casserole is on his kuranda bed when a handle approaches. He perks and comes to the front of the kennel, whining with a wiggly body. Casserole barks as he circles his kennel while the handler unlocks the door and sets out his spray cheese on the doorframe. He only takes a few licks before jumping on the kennel door. He is lured down to the ground, and the handler can leash him easily. He does not leash-bite and pulls to the behavior office. In the office, he is neutral-bodied and readily accepts sliced cheese. Casserole does not initiate further interaction with the handler other than taking cheese. He explores the room, ignoring the handler. Once his kennel is ready, he returns without issue.

5/9/26: Casseole is jumping, barking and heavy panting at his kennel door as handler approaches. He is able to be distracted with spray cheese on his door as the handler leashes him. Once leashed, he then pulls on the way outside for walk. On the walk, he continues to pull ahead and would hard stare at dogs that would pass by. He has no interest in treats until no dogs are in sight. He pulls on the way aback to his kennel and enters with no issues.

05/08/26: Casserole is jumping at the front of kennel as handler approaches. Handler sprays cheese along the kennel door and leashes him as he is licking. Casserole pulls hard to the canine behavior office where he readily engages with a snuffle mat, a licky mat, and will sit for treats. He is social with another handler who enters the room and will rub against their legs and lean into petting. After his session, he is returned to kennel safely.

5/7/26: Casserole was jumping at front of kennel as handler approached. At one point he was jumping from his bed to the kennel door. As handler was trying to leash he would jump and grab at leash. Handler tried treats which did not distract him and end up using spray cheese to leash. Casserole pulled hard coming out of kennel and for most of his walk. Handler offered treats during walk but Casserole was uninterested. He was returned to kennel with no issue.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake: 2-May-2026
Summary: loose wiggly, foot taps, licking hands, began whining and attempting to flee when removing collar.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial: 3-May-2026
Summary: high energy, allowed to be leashed, jumping, alligator rolling, solicits attn but need sedation for.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only

Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:

No children (under 13): Due to Casserole's leash-biting and handling sensitivity, we recommend he be placed in an adult-only home at this time.

Place with a New Hope partner: Casserole has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges:
Handling/touch sensitivity
Leash-biting
Low threshold for arousal

Potential challenges comments:

Handling/touch sensitivity | Leash-biting | Low threshold for arousal: During his medical exam, Casserole allowed being leashed but began jumping up and alligator rolling. He was noted to solicit attention, but due to his behavior, he needed to be sedated. Casserole leash bites when being removed from the kennel and once out on walks. He is difficult to redirect once aroused and over his threshold. Please see the handouts on Handling/touch sensitivity and Arousal.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

5/3/2026

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: approx 1-3 years based on dentition and tasks
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative

History: stray

Subjective: BAR

Observed Behavior - high energy, allowed to be leashed, jumping, alligator rolling, solicits attn but need sedation for full exam and tasks

Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? N

Objective:
T = np
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 7/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: visible attention clean adult, limited view as muzzled
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: MN, green tattoo
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, scarring to the dorsum of the neck
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities

Assessment:
Overweight

Prognosis: good

Plan:
intake exam and tasks
sedated with 0.7mL dex/torb IM- adequate sedation
traz ~ 8mg/kg PO BID TBD in care (275mg)
reversed equal vol antisedan IM
awaiting sort

SURGERY:
Prior altered

5/10/2026

Behavior staff requesting behavior modification medication due to FAS (high levels of arousal, heavy panting, hypersalivating, and leash biting). P not currently on any behavior modification medications.

ADD Clonidine 0.75mg (~0.021mg/kg) PO BID TFN

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Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email adopt@nycacc.org

Shelter Addresses:
Queens Shelter: 1906 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309

NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM

Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.

Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.

Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.

Level 4
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. It is suggested adopters have prior experience with the behaviors described.

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