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Buster just has no idea what this thing is. Very curious! We moved the turtle, so nosey boy wouldn’t get snapped.

My 13-year-old ratchet who lives in hot steamy Florida with me seems to sleep quite a bit. Our walks are shortened because he's just not into it. Of course it could be the onset of Summer I guess...

Vaccine booster. Nervous! But I love that he looks like the model for this painting on the wall.

A photo of my buddy Frankie, ready for one of his adventures.

I took my 2 year old little guy to the vet this past week and he weighed a whopping 33 pounds. He definitely feels Ike a heavy 33 pounds when you pick him up. Is anyone else’s also secretly Dwayne the Rock Johnson??

i just think he looks so funny and cute when he has a snack from his kong sometimes, i love my silly baby

Luv him

🆘️ On Euthanasia list at BARC, Houston for Saturday, 5/16/26. Deadline at 1pm 🆘️

ID #A2075000

🆘️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 12 week old puppy Bambi

ID #A2075000

12-week-old Chihuahua mix (brown/white)

5 pounds

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 5/14/2026

Status: Rescue Only — Very scared young puppy

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Medical Notes:

Bambi is a very young puppy diagnosed with intestinal parasites, including hookworms (++) and whipworms (+++), with loose/mucoid stool noted in the kennel. He has been started on deworming treatment (Panacur and pyrantel protocols with scheduled repeats). Routine intake vaccines and flea prevention have been administered. Continued monitoring and strict parasite control are required due to his age and infection level.

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Behavior Summary:

Bambi is extremely fearful and reactive, showing strong stress responses during handling. Staff report trembling, whale eyes, low growling, snapping, screaming, and air snapping when approached or when attempts were made to obtain samples or move him. Once securely held, he calms and can be handled, but his initial responses indicate intense fear and lack of trust. His behavior is consistent with a frightened neonatal/young puppy overwhelmed by the shelter environment.

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📍BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St

Houston, TX 77026

📧 Rescue/Foster/Adoption Inquiries (include ID #A2075000):

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

🏡 Foster Application:

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

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🙏 Please don’t let Bambi’s fear decide his future. He is just a baby who needs safety, gentle handling, and a chance to learn the world is not something to be afraid of.

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:

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

His Imperial Majesty Sumo

UKC Registered Brat Terror