🏡 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.

🆘 8 year old Husky Mix boy on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 7/7 🆘 There will be NO extensions per BARC.
⏰ Randolph must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺
💙🐶 Randolph #A2082936
6/26/2026 Stray | Male | 8Y | 48.0 lbs | HW High Positive
💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Randolph. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
🔹 Intake:
Stray - Field
📝 Shelter Notes:

7/3/2026: Randolph had a wagging tail, wiggly body, and walked with a loose leash to the runs and back.

7/4/2026: While checking the row, Randolph was observed pawing, biting, and shaking the kennel gate. He was made into an Adopt Evaluation.

7/6/2026: Randolph greeted the handler at his kennel door while quietly lying on his cot. He got up with a gently swaying tail, allowed himself to be leashed, walked calmly to and from the potty yard, and relaxed quietly on his cot in his kennel.
🚑 Medical Notes:
6/26/2026: Intake exam noted generalized hair loss/thinning consistent with dermatitis. Differential diagnoses include demodex, flea allergy, or atopy. Flea prevention applied at intake. Heartworm test: High Positive. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies) and dewormed.
7/1/2026: Generalized dermatitis noted. Skin scrape was negative. Continues scratching and chewing at himself. Started on Cephalexin 500 mg twice daily for 14 days.
💌 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

Calling California dog lovers - who wants to take a staycation in the land of puppy love?

We are desperately looking for a foster for this pregnant girl, whose initial escape plan fell through when they found out she’s pregnant.

A rescue will shoulder the costs. Please reach out if you can help!

She’s only 39 lb, an almost-pocket-size husky mix. ☺️

🏡 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.

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

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

💜🐶 #A2080808 Lorraine
6/14 Stray | GSD Mix | Spayed Female | 2Y | 43.4lbs | HW+high

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

🔹 Intake
6/14/2026 INTAKE
Per Mrs. indicating 1 gsd that will not leave the yard. states dog is very aggressive and is trying to get to her dog. 4th
request.

📝 Shelter Notes:
Behavior (high pitch barking, lunging at other dogs when walked, forward barking, hackles raised)

6/22/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Lorraine was a Move Adopt this morning and was walked to South C by another ACT. She made a mess in her kennel as I
was walking dogs and allowed me to go in to clean it. She showed tense body, brows furrowed, and low hanging tail.
Throughout the morning, laying down on her cot quietly before starting to vocalize back towards a puppy who insitagates it
on the other side of her guillotine for a short time before stopping.

6/23/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
dog was laying down and when iapproched she quickly got up and had a low wagging tail and when i leashed her she
walked lose leash to the runs and back to her kennel and in her kennel she lays most of the day and only stands up when im
walking by or citizens approch her.

6/24/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Ms. Lorraine went to HSN today.

6/29/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Lorraine will greet at the front of the kennel as she presents loose body, wagging tail and soft close mouth. Gentle when
walking her on leash and will remain calm and quiet in kennel.

7/2/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Lorraine greets me at the kennel door with a fast wagging tail and slightly open mouth. She let me leash her and walked
loosely to and from the potty yard. Inisde her kennel she can be seen waiting by the kennel door for interaction or on her
cot quietly.

7/5/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
07/05/26 11:04 High pitched barking, lunging when walking her on leash past other dogs in the row during cleaning. Once
back in kennel was forward barking, hackles raised lunging at other dogs being walked past her kennel.

🚑Medical Notes:
URI Treatment Space, Medical (URI, Heartworms),
S/O: ACT stated the dog has green nasal discahrge and sneezing. Photo had the
dog excessively licking nose with green crusted discharge on sides with green
discharge all over e-collar. Sending to south D for treatment.
A: DDx CIRD
P: Move to Tx room and initiate treatment; Rx Doxycycline 200 mg SID x 10
days

💌 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.

🆘 2 year old Staffordshire Mix girl on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 7/7 🆘 There will be NO extensions per BARC.

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

🩷🐶 July #A2083453

7/1/2026 Stray | Female | 2Y | 77.4 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

7/1/2026: Two dogs roaming the street (one gray, one brown). Caller reported the area is frequented by senior citizens who walk for exercise and requested assistance.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/2/2026: Found lying on her blanket. She allowed leashing but initially did not want to walk. She wagged her tail, rolled to show her belly, accepted pets and belly rubs, and was described as very sweet but a little timid.

7/4/2026: July was lying on her blanket, wagged her tail when approached, rolled over to show her belly, and allowed herself to be leashed. She was hesitant to get up and had to be carried to a clean kennel because her kennel was dirty. She is very sweet, didn't need a muzzle, and just froze during handling.

🚑 Medical Notes:

6/30/2026: Intake exam normal.

7/1/2026: Small swelling noted on right shoulder after tranquilization. Minor and only required monitoring. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, flea prevention given, and Heartworm test: Negative.

7/6/2026: Diagnosed with bilateral lower eyelid entropion with ocular discharge. Started on gentamicin eye drops twice daily for 14 days. Will need corrective surgery.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL. If local and interested in fostering or adoption, email all below

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL. If local and interested in fostering or adoption, email all below:

📧 BARC Contact Information 💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL Foster: barcfoster@houstontx.gov Adoption: barcadoptions@houstontx.gov Rescue: BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov Please include July #A2083453 in all correspondence.

📍 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.

🆘Affectionate 2 year old Staffie Mix boy on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 7/7. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰Caramel #A2081271 must have a hold no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 Caramel #A2081271
6/16/26 Stray, 6/23/26 Foster Return | Staffordshire Mix | Male (Neutered) | 2 Years Old | 61.0 lbs | HW Negative

💙 Volunteer Notes:
4/20/26: While being walked, Caramel responded happily to baby talk, became increasingly excited for affection, and leaned into pets. He was described as very friendly.
6/20/26: Volunteers described Caramel as adoptable, affectionate, and easy to leash. He walked calmly beside them with a wiggly body, frequently sought pets, and displayed a soft facial expression.
6/24/26: Caramel vocalized during feeding and cleaning. He walked on a forward leash while jumping around but remained manageable.
6/25/26: Caramel was excited during morning feeding, greeting staff with a wiggly body, fast wagging tail, and soft open mouth. He walked forward on leash while occasionally vocalizing.
6/26/26: During feeding and cleaning, Caramel greeted staff with a wiggly body, high wagging tail, open mouth, and loose tongue. He walked on a loose zigzag leash while sniffing and accepted pets.
6/27/26: Caramel spent most of the day resting quietly in his kennel with a neutral body. He had dilated pupils and a semi-tucked tail but remained calm.
6/28/26: Caramel was resting quietly in his kennel with relaxed body language. He walked well on leash to the runs and accepted handling easily.
6/29/26: Caramel greeted volunteers with a relaxed body, soft eyes, and a wagging tail. He walked well on leash and enjoyed exploring the outdoor runs.
7/2/26: Caramel greeted the volunteer with a loose body and wagging tail. He was easy to leash, walked nicely to the potty yard, and returned calmly to his kennel where he relaxed on his cot.
7/5/26: Caramel showed some kennel stress, jumping against the kennel door and barking during cleaning. Once outside, he calmed down and enjoyed time in the runs. When another dog passed nearby, he became excited and barked at the divider.

🚑 Medical Notes:
• 2-year-old neutered male weighing 61 pounds
• Heartworm negative
• Currently being treated for an upper respiratory infection (green nasal discharge and ocular discharge) with Doxycycline for 10 days
• Previously treated for a right front leg injury after reportedly being struck by a vehicle. Radiographs did not show any fractures, though he experienced temporary lameness. He received pain medication and has since recovered well.
• No current mobility concerns documented

💙 Caramel is a friendly, social young dog who loves attention and consistently seeks affection from the people caring for him. Volunteers describe him as easy to leash, affectionate, and happy to walk alongside them, often greeting them with a wiggly body and wagging tail. While the shelter environment has caused some excitement and vocalization, Caramel repeatedly settles once outside and enjoys spending time with people. He urgently needs a foster or adopter where he can leave the stress of the shelter behind and thrive.

💌 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.

🆘Sweet, spayed senior Staffie Mix girl on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 7/7. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Tara #A2080181 must have a hold no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

💜🐶 Tara #A2080181

6/10/26 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Female (Spayed) | 8 Years Old | 55.0 lbs | HW High Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

I only met Tara briefly iefly through the kennel door but she was a little ham. Her tongue sticking out the whole time was the icing on the cake with her small little underbite. She had an adoption hold and they never showed up..I don't know why not but they missed out.

📝 Shelter Notes:

6/10/26: Stray dog intake.

6/11/26: Tara greeted staff at the kennel door with a low tail but allowed herself to be leashed. Once outside, her tail began wagging. She walked on a semi-tight leash to and from the potty yard and was later observed resting comfortably on her blanket in her kennel.

6/15/26: Tara was moved to the adoption section in the morning. She greeted staff with a loose, relaxed body, leashed easily, walked to her new kennel on a loose leash, and remained quiet and relaxed throughout morning cleaning.

6/26/26: Tara was lying on her bed with a soft face, neutral body, and gently tapping tail. She slowly got up to greet staff, calmly followed them out of the kennel, and was easy to leash.

7/2/26: Tara greeted staff with a relaxed body and wagging tail. She was easy to leash, walked well on a loose leash, and was moved to the adoption section, where she remained quiet.

🚑 Medical Notes:

• 8-year-old spayed female weighing 55 pounds

• Heartworm positive on intake

• Diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection (clear nasal discharge and severe dry cough) and treated with doxycycline

• Spayed on 6/29/26 with routine recovery noted

• Fractured lower canine tooth and worn incisors documented on intake

💜 Tara is a calm, gentle senior girl who has consistently been described as quiet, easy to leash, and relaxed around staff. She enjoys leisurely walks, settles well in her kennel, and has repeatedly shown a sweet, cooperative temperament despite being treated for a respiratory infection. Tara deserves the chance to spend her golden years in a loving home where she can recover, decompress, and finally feel safe.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL. If local and interested in fostering or adoption, email all below:

📧 BARC Contact Information 💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL Foster: barcfoster@houstontx.gov Adoption: barcadoptions@houstontx.gov Rescue: BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov Please include Tara #A2080181 in all correspondence.

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

🆘💜 CATHY HAS DONE EVERYTHING RIGHT 💜🆘
She walks nicely on leash.
She keeps her kennel clean.
She greets people with a wagging tail and soft eyes.
She asks for so little.
And now this gentle senior is facing euthanasia.
🐶 Cathy #A2079622
💜 Staffordshire Mix (Spayed)
🎂 8 Years Old
⚖️ 61 lbs
🩺 Heartworm Negative
⏰ DEADLINE: Tuesday 7/7 at 1 PM CT
⚠️** NO EXTENSION**S
Volunteer after volunteer describes the same dog:
✨ Calm and easy to handle
✨ Loose leash walker
✨ Gentle and affectionate
✨ Quiet in her kennel
✨ Happy to relax on a soft bed after a stroll
Cathy isn’t asking for adventures. She isn’t asking for much at all.
💔 She just wants a peaceful place to rest, a comfortable bed, and someone to love.
She is currently being treated for a treatable upper respiratory infection, but otherwise remains the same sweet, easygoing girl who patiently waits for someone to notice her.
🏡 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 #A2079622
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
Houston, TX
Please share for Cathy. After 8 years of life, she deserves more than a kennel and a deadline. She deserves a soft landing and a second chance. 🙏🐾
#SaveCathy #A2079622 #SeniorDog #StaffyLove #HoustonDogs #RescueDog #FosterNeeded #AdoptDontShop #UrgentDog #BARCHouston #SaveALife #SeniorDogsRock #SecondChance #FosterSavesLives #ShelterDog #HoustonRescue

🆘💜 NATALIE’S CROOKED SMILE MAKES HER UNIQUE — IT SHOULDN’T COST HER HER LIFE 💜🆘
Natalie has already survived life on the streets and what appears to have been an old jaw injury. Now this sweet young girl is facing euthanasia before she gets the chance to find a family.
🐶 Natalie #A2083459
💜 Plott Hound Mix
🎂 2 Years Old
⚖️ 44 lbs
🩺 High Heartworm Positive (treatable)
⏰ DEADLINE: Tuesday 7/7 at 1 PM CT
⚠️** NO EXTENSION**S
Despite her rough start, shelter notes describe Natalie as:
✨ Calm and gentle
✨ Walking nicely on a loose leash
✨ Relaxing more once outside the kennel
✨ Slowly gaining confidence each day
Natalie has an old jaw injury that left her lower canine tooth sticking out and some teeth missing. The injury appears stable and non-painful, and may need dental attention in the future.
💔 Her imperfect smile tells a story of survival.
It does not define her worth.
🆘 RESCUE ONLY — BUT ADOPTERS CAN STILL SAVE HER
Natalie can leave the shelter through a rescue partner and go directly to an approved adopter or foster home.
🏡 Foster Needed
🏡 Adopter Needed
🏡 Rescue Needed
🚗 Out-of-state and Canadian adoption possible through rescue partners.
📧 barcfoster@houstontx.gov
📧 barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
📧 BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
📌 Reference #A2083459
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
Houston, TX
Please share for Natalie. She has already overcome so much. Don’t let her story end here. 🙏🐾
#SaveNatalie #A2083459 #PlottHoundMix #HoustonDogs #RescueDog #FosterNeeded #AdoptDontShop #UrgentDog #BARCHouston #SaveALife #DogRescue #SecondChance #FosterSavesLives #ShelterDog #HoustonRescue #RescueOnly #AdoptDontShop

🏡 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.

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

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

💜🐶 #A2080878 Priscilla

6/14 Stray | Female | 7M | 54lbs | HW NAD/NEG

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake

[6/14/2026 INTAKE

per citizzen there is a white putbill roaming the outside the firestation its firestation 41.....Mr.

📝 Shelter Notes:

Time/Space, LOS 22+ days, Behavior (hackles raised, high pitch forward barking at other dogs in kennel and in runs, lunging at other dogs passing by kennel)

6/16/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Very relax in the kennel, wagging tail, easy leash him up and walks with him too. accept caresses. he was relax in the

outside runs too

6/22/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Priscilla was a Move Adopt this morning and was walked on a loose leash to her new kennel in South C. She was friendly

towards other ACT's that walked by her and would gently jump and lean on them for pets. Throughout the day, she has

been quiet and relaxing on her cot or standing front of the kennel gate with a neutral body and eyes, ears up, and low

wagging tail.

6/24/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Greets at the front of the kennel as she presents neutral body, low tail and ears. Calm and quiet in kennel when passing by.

Did a quick photoshoot and Priscilla held a wiggly body, wagging tail and responded to hotdogs very well.

6/26/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

very food motivated, walks on semi loose leash will jump onto me but is easily redirected with treats. is quiet in kennel

throughout the day when customers are walking by.

6/29/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Ms. Priscilla was at the door, wiggly body soft face, happy tail. Was easy to leash,did walk Simi-pulling on the leash to the

runs.

7/2/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Priscilla greets me at the kennel door with a gently wagging tail. When she sees the leash she presented a fast wagging tail

and walked Simi loosely to and from the potty yard. Inisde her kennel she can be seen waiting by the kennel door for

interaction quietly.

7/4/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Priscilla lunged at the front of the kennel door as I walked other dogs past her kennel. when on the leash she was

continously jumping up high or pulling forward on the leash.occasionally showed interest in treats

7/5/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

07/05/26 11:02 Hackles raised, high pitched, forward barking at other dogs in kennel and outside in runs.

🚑Medical Notes:

URI Treatment Space, Medical (URI),

Dog is QAR. Coughing clear nasal discharge and vomiting foamy

phlegm.

💌 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.

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

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

💜🐶 #A2082367 Flower

6/21 Eviction Confiscate | Staffie Mix | Female | 1Y 1M| 38lbs | HW NAD/NEG

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake

6/21/2026 INTAKE

2 Pitbulls confined in cage, pets left behind by guests at hotel, have deficated in the room, smells really bad. Room. -

per who works there

📝 Shelter Notes:

Behavior (stressed, painting in kennel, pacing in outside runs, panting, pulling on leash, zig zagging),

while panting until I returned. Walked with tight leash back inside and into kennel, again following treat trail once inside.

Eval Date Eval Type

Comments

6/24/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Greeted at the front of the kennel with a wiggly body , and wagging tail. walked on a tight leash and showed no interest in

treats

6/25/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Dog greeted me at the front of the kennel with a neutral relaxed body, Neutral face, and soft wagging tail. Easily leashed

and taken outside to the runs. Walked with a loose leash. Easliy leashed and returned to kennel with no issue.

6/26/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

move adopt this morning, went into kennel easily after being outside, when cleaning she painted her kennel. afterwards

has been calm in her kennel throughout the day.

6/27/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

When approaching kennel she had painted her kennel overnight, had wiggly body and ears were neutral. When trying to

leash she would back away a bit but i managed to leash her, when i was walking her out the door she started to trash on

the leash pulling but then would stop and keep walking. She did it again when coming back from the runs and wouldn't let

me leash her

6/29/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Ms. Flower painted her kennel overnight, had wiggly body and tail. Was easy to leash, when walking she did forward pull on

the leash going to the runs. Coming back she had calmed down so she we more relax going back to her kennel.

6/30/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Relaxed and quiet in kennel upon approach. I opened the kennel leashing her and she followed me out. She walked on a

loose lead as I took her outside and placed her in a run.

7/1/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Ms. Flower would be at he the front of her kennel calm, when going to leash she does move back some, used baby talk to

help her relax. Once leash she walked on a lose leash. Bring her back , when going to leash her she runs away form me,

avoids the leash, i will just walk behind her giving her time, used treat to have her too ,, that's how i got the leash on her ,,

when her head was down eating the treats. Putting her leash walk only.

7/2/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Flower greets me at the kennel door with a wagging tail and wiggly body. Very hyper eyes darting in all directions. she let

me leash her and walked tightly in zig zags during the leash walk. She went into her new kennel without conflict.

7/3/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Very aroused in kennel, jumping around and heavy panting. On leash, Flower still shows high arousal. Pulling forward, zig

zagging, jumping on handler and trying to jump on others passing by and continuing to pant heavily.

7/4/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

painted in kennel over night.

Flower walks on a semi-tight leash and occasionally stops to jump up against me. Flower didnt show interest in treats

7/5/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

07/05/26 13:40 Painted kennel overnight, tight leash ahead of me out to runs, followed treat trail inside but outside was too

distracted. placed in far run and clipped the latch; she pottied right away, then paced along the front fence near the gate

🚑Medical Notes:

Medical (URI) URI Treatment Space,

Ocular discharge, and nasal discharge

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. 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

🚨💔 KIKO GOT A REPRIEVE — BUT HE IS back on the list 💔🚨
Kiko was supposed to die.
His name was placed on BARC’s euthanasia list two weeks ago, but somehow \*\*Kiko has been given something incredibly precious — a little more time.\*\*
Not a home.
Not a foster.
Not safety.
Just a little more time.
Now he is back on the list again 😢😭
🐶 \*\*Kiko #A2076782\*\*
🩵 Neutered Staffordshire Mix
🎂 2 Years Old
⚖️ 66 lbs
🩺 Low Heartworm Positive (treatable)
Kiko has been at BARC since \*\*May 31st\*\* — an unusually long time for this shelter.
A volunteer who spent time with him describes a dog who is:
✨ Sweet, gentle, and affectionate
✨ Walks nicely on leash
✨ Takes treats gently
✨ Ignores other dogs while walking by
✨ Loves attention and being with people
✨ Keeps wagging his tail despite everything
As the days have turned into weeks, Kiko has begun showing signs of kennel stress. That’s not surprising.
Imagine spending every day confined to a kennel, watching people walk past while hoping someone finally chooses you.
Kiko isn’t a bad dog.
He’s a young, friendly boy who desperately needs out.
💔 Tonight he’s sleeping in a kennel.
He doesn’t know he was almost euthanized.
He doesn’t know he was given extra time.
He only knows that every day people walk past his kennel, and he keeps hoping one of them will stop.
⏰ \*\*Kiko urgently needs a foster, adopter, or rescue commitment before the July 6th. This is his last chance.\*\*
🏡 Foster, Adopt, or Rescue
🚗 Out-of-state and Canadian adoption possible through rescue partners
📧 \[barcfoster@houstontx.gov\](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)
📧 \[barcadoptions@houstontx.gov\](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)
📧 \[BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov\](mailto:BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov)
📌 Use \*\*Kiko #A2076782\*\*
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
Houston, TX
Please share. Kiko survived today. Let’s make sure he survives tomorrow too. 🙏🐾
\\#SaveKiko #A2076782 #HoustonDogs #StaffyLove #RescueDog #AdoptDontShop #FosterSavesLives #UrgentDog #BARCHouston #SecondChance #SaveALife #HoustonRescue #DogRescue #ShelterDog #AdoptKiko

First, for some reason, u/Masterpiece9550 is having trouble with the visibility of her posts. For instance, they're not coming up reliably in searches. So I am adding links to her two new dogs for 7/7:

​

Caramel (2Y neutered male Staffie mix and a BARC foster return) - https://redd.it/1upgbsr/

Eli (5M male Staffie mix) - https://redd.it/1upfqwt/

​

All the below dogs are extended from BARC's 7/6 list.

Each needs a hold by 1pm CT, Tuesday, 7/7, to survive.

Please do not count on BARC extending them again.

If you are interested in adopting (US/Canada) or fostering (Houston, TX, only) any of these dogs, please contact one or more of the following networkers: u/BanditY77, u/lingeringneutrophil, u/holly_holly_holly, u/fugueink, or u/No_Masterpiece9550.

Be aware that because of the New World screwworm outbreak there are restrictions on nonhuman travel, varying by destination.

​

Appletini and her two pups (3Y female Rottweiler mix) - https://redd.it/1umelgt/

Kiko (2Y neutered male AmStaff mix) - https://redd.it/1uodli7/ R.E.A.L. Rottweiler Rescue will tag Kiko if they can find a foster in the Houston, TX, area. If you can help, their foster application is below. https://realrottweilerrescue.com/foster

​

Tanner Wilson (aka Dash) (2Y male Labrador mix): He remains at BARC and may be euthanized any time before 1pm CT, Tuesday, 7/7. https://redd.it/1uo6w8k/

​

If there are others added, I will update this post.

Please understand that we must treat the 1pm deadline as nonnegotiable. BARC and BARC alone decides if a dog gets more time, and they usually say no.

Don't forget the many other wonderful dogs on the long-stay list (updated hourly): https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/barcdata/BARC_LOSV2.1.pdf

If they're not on the next list, they soon will be.

🏡 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.

🆘 Sweet, happy 5 month old Staffie Mix pup w/ easily treatable carpal laxity on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 7/7. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰Eli #A2080798 must have a hold no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 Eli #A2080798
6/14/26 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male (Intact) | 5 Months Old | 14.8 lbs

💙 Volunteer Notes:
6/21/26: Eli was moved to a new kennel. Initially shy, he quickly warmed up to volunteers with gentle baby talk and pets. Throughout the day he remained relaxed, with soft eyes and ears up, spending most of his time resting comfortably on his cot.
6/22/26: Eli was lying comfortably on his cot with relaxed body language, ears up, and soft eyes. He calmly allowed himself to be carried while his kennel was cleaned. Though he briefly whimpered, he quickly settled back down.
6/24/26: Volunteers noted that Eli enjoys interacting with people and will whine a little when they walk away. He happily greets visitors with a wiggly body and wagging tail and loves playing with his toys.
6/26/26: Eli was resting on his bed when approached but became excited with a wiggly body. He enjoyed playing with plush toys and was content relaxing in his bed throughout the day.
6/29/26: Eli greeted volunteers with a loose body, wagging tail, and soft, relaxed expression. He remained calm and quiet in his kennel.
7/2/26: Eli was described as very sweet, affectionate, and calm for a puppy. He sat up at the front of his kennel with his tail thumping happily whenever volunteers made eye contact with him.

🚑 Medical Notes:
• 5-month-old intact male weighing 14.8 pounds
• Parvovirus negative
• Currently being treated for an upper respiratory infection (coughing) with Doxycycline for 10 days
• Diagnosed with bilateral carpal hyperextension (overextended front wrists), which veterinary staff notes should improve with good nutrition

💙 Eli is an incredibly sweet, affectionate puppy who loves people and enjoys playing with his toys. Despite being very young and dealing with a treatable upper respiratory infection and developmental carpal hyperextension, he has remained gentle, calm, and eager for attention. Volunteers consistently describe him as happy, loving, and easy to handle. Eli deserves the opportunity to continue growing up in a safe home where he can receive the care and love every puppy needs.

💌 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

🐾 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝐈𝐃: #A5780830

Cane Corso / Male / Approximately 8 yrs old

📆 Intake Date: 6/4/26

🏠Located in kennel L426

➡️ https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/dacc-details/?animalId=a5780830

✨️ 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙧: 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮, 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚, & 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙤𝙜𝙨

Emerson is one of our longest residents, and he’s had zero interest. The chance of him making it out before his euthanasia date is so slim and it’s making me so sad. Emerson is a senior dog that clearly had a family and then was dumped. He’s in rough shape, has some lumps and bumps around his body, but he is so extremely resilient. Emerson doesn’t hold a grudge against people, he just loves everyone. Emerson is a big “scary” looking dog, but in reality he’s got a just as big heart. He’s never once been mean or scary. He literally just wants to be cuddled.

At 8 years old, he’d rather wear pajamas than act tough. SOCIAL w/ CALM DOGS in playgroup. He Didn’t engage when a dog went after him. With humans he is the softest, most affectionate giant lap baby. All he wants is cuddle time and he’s so happy just to get a few moments of love . Then the yard time is over, and he goes right back to waiting. He knows basic commands; Knows sit & gives

📍𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫

5210 West Ave.

Lancaster, CA 93536

📞 Phone: 661-974-8358 ext 522 or 661-974-8358

📧 Email:

• LANCASTER@animalcare.lacounty.gov

• ACCLancaster@animalcare.lacounty.gov

• MEmmick@animalcare.lacounty.gov

• WCarranza@animalcare.lacounty.gov

•DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov

🚗 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲.

🎥 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaYTl1PSw0M/?igsh=MWd6b3RzeHp0OHl6aQ==

🎬 Additional videos links:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1S3Aqbc2YP/

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18ooYR3gXF/

💲 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙨 & 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:

We do not collect pledges. Pledges are encouraged to help attract reputable rescues.

• ✅ Only verified 501(c)(3) rescue organizations can receive donations after they have secured the dog’s safe release

• 🚫 No donations are collected if a dog is euthanized or adopted by a private individual

• ⏳ Please wait to send pledges until a freedom video is posted or verified rescue organization is confirmed

• 📢 Updates will be shared once everything is verified

🔔 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚:

• 📣 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧-𝙧𝙪𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚.

• ➡️ We are 𝙉𝙊𝙏 affiliated with any shelter, and we 𝘿𝙊 𝙉𝙊𝙏 support their euthanasia practices.

• 🐕🏡 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚: to share these dogs so they have the best possible chance to be seen, adopted, fostered, or rescued before it's too late.

• 🔁 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚. 🫶

• 🔗 Please use provided links to check availability

• 📞 For the most accurate info, contact the shelter directly

• ⛔ Do not wait for a reply here if you can help

📌 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨:

Status updates will be shared as soon as available

• 📲 You can also contact the shelter directly

• 🔍 Or search the dog’s ID number on other platforms for the latest updates

⚠️𝙄𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS DOG, PLEASE USE THE CONTACT INFORMATION IN THIS POST AND CONTACT THE SHELTER DIRECTLY

❌️ 𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝘿𝙊 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙏𝙃𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS DOG OR NEED HELP — I RECEIVE A HIGH VOLUME OF NOTIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT SEE COMMENTS RIGHT AWAY

✔️ 𝙄𝙁 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙉𝙀𝙀𝘿 𝙁𝙐𝙍𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀, 𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙉𝘿 𝘼 𝘿𝙈 💌

🙏🛟➡️ 𝘼𝘿𝙊𝙋𝙏. 𝙁𝙊𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍. 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝘾𝙐𝙀.

Please PLEDGE.. Please SHARE.. SHARING is CARING and YOUR SHARE could be the ONE THAT SAVE LIVES.

#canecorso #seniordogs #savedogs #rescuedogs ##helpdogs #adoptdog #fosterdog #savestrays #shelterdogs #urgentdogs #shelterdogsrock #fostersaveslives #adoptdontshop #sharingiscaring #rescueismyfavoritebreed

🆘💙 OSO IS JUST A BABY — AND HE’S RUNNING OUT OF TIME 💙🆘
At only **1 year old**, Oso should be learning what it means to be loved, not facing a euthanasia deadline.
🐶 **Oso #A2083080**
💙 Lab Mix
♂️ Male
🎂 1 Year, 1 Month
⚖️ 60 lbs
🩺 Heartworm Negative
⏰ **DEADLINE: Tuesday 7/7 at 1 PM CT**
⚠️** NO EXTENSION**S
Oso arrived as a stray and has been struggling in the stressful shelter environment. Notes describe a young dog who gets fixated on other dogs, pulls on leash, and reacts strongly while confined around constant barking and kennel chaos.
But they also describe a dog with:
✨ A wiggly body
✨ A wagging tail
✨ Lots of youthful energy
✨ A desire to engage with the world around him
💔 Shelter stress can bring out behaviors that don’t reflect who a dog truly is in a home environment. Oso urgently needs a chance to decompress, learn, and thrive outside the shelter.
🏡 Available for Adoption, Foster, or Rescue
🚗 Out-of-state and Canadian adoption possible through rescue partners
This handsome young boy deserves training, structure, exercise, and a family willing to see his potential.
📧 [barcfoster@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)
📧 [barcadoptions@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)
📧 [BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov](mailto:BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov)
📌 Reference **#A2083080**
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
Houston, TX
Please share for Oso. One foster, adopter, or rescue could give this young dog the future he deserves. 🙏🐾
\#SaveOso #A2083080 #LabMix #HoustonDogs #RescueDog #FosterNeeded #AdoptDontShop #UrgentDog #BARCHouston #SaveALife #DogRescue #SecondChance #FosterSavesLives #ShelterDog #HoustonRescue #BlackDogLove

Please see the comments for details. Thank you!

This is Gravity. She is a 3 year old German shepherd and her animal ID is #A5780271.
Gravity is such a beautiful dog inside and out!! She has a very mellow, kind personality and I love her ears so much!!
Please come and adopt this angel and give her the love she deserves!!
@palmdaleanimalslaco

Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control- Palmdale Ca
For updates, more information and exit plans, please contact the shelter directly.

Phone: 661-575-2800 or
661-575-2888
Address:
38550 Sierra Highway
Palmdale, CA 93550
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. -5:00 pm.
Limited Services on Sunday

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

🏡 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

🚨 SCHEDULED FOR EUTHANASIA 07/08 🚨

There are 6 dogs at the San Bernardino shelter that are in desperate need of a foster or forever home.
I was personally connected to these dogs before they were rescued from one of the worst hoarding and abuse situations I’ve ever witnessed. They spent their entire lives trapped in a house where they knew nothing but fear, neglect, and pain. They were repeatedly beaten, left alone for hours locked inside, and forced to live among other dogs that had died from the horrific conditions.
After they were finally confiscated, I hoped their nightmare was over. Instead, they are now at risk of euthanasia.
This is my attempt to help them one last time.
These dogs have never experienced the simple joys that so many dogs take for granted. They’ve never had regular walks, felt grass beneath their paws, or known what it’s like to have someone truly love them. They don’t know how to walk on a leash because they were never given the chance.
Yet despite everything they endured, they are incredibly gentle. When I spent time with them, they didn’t know whether I was someone they could trust, but they still came up to me with wagging tails, hoping for kindness. That says everything about who they are.
They are good with children and other dogs, and they deserve the opportunity to experience a life filled with love instead of fear.
Please, if you or someone you know can foster or adopt one of these dogs, consider giving them the second chance they’ve waited their entire lives for. Sharing this post could be the reason one of them gets to live.
They have survived so much already. Let’s not let their story end here. ❤️🐾

Please Comment share pledge foster adopt rescue

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E5Uqr3JFb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

EM/RESCUE- NODASMED - Needs placement by 7/8 at 11am CST pick up by 6PM

• Starfish A1227017

• 2 years old

• Altered Female

• 15 lbs

• Heartworm Test Pending

• Intake Type: Stray found on INCA DR, DALLAS TX 75216

This pet is ready for pick up today. This pet is emergency rescue and can release before due out date on [7/10]. If an owner comes forth, the pet would need to be returned for owner reclaim. Due to this pet’s medical status, our veterinarian is recommending they are seen at your private veterinarian as soon as possible

Bio

Starfish is a gentle female dog who arrived at the shelter unable to use her back legs. She does have deep pain perception, and there is some movement in her hind legs, giving hope that with proper medical care she could improve. Starfish has also been noted to have an enlarged heart, which adds to the urgency of her medical needs.

Despite everything she’s facing, Starfish remains calm and trusting, looking to people for comfort and reassurance. She deserves a chance at proper care, safety, and a place where she can heal.

This pet is at risk for euthanasia due to medical needs the shelter cannot provide. If you can help Starfish, please contact us at dasadopt@dallas.gov.

Medical Observation:

7/4:PE: has deep pain/withdrawl on both hind limbs, will walk a few steps and then start dragging the hind legs. Does have excoriations on tops of feet from dragging and road rash along ventrum. Unknown how long the dog has been dragging hind feet. Does have matted hair, is very hungry and thirsty. Since microchipped, waiting on O for next steps. If do not hear back, will need to sedate/radiographs.

7/4:PE: has deep pain/withdrawl on both hind limbs, will walk a few steps and then start dragging the hind legs. Does have excoriations on tops of feet from dragging and road rash along ventrum. Unknown how long the dog has been dragging hind feet. Does have matted hair, is very hungry and thirsty. Since microchipped, waiting on O for next steps. If do not hear back, will need to sedate/radiographs.

Contact

Email dasrescue@dallas.gov to rescue tag