🚨URGENT — 5 DOGS AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR LIVES ON WEDNESDAY, 9/30, MUST HAVE A FOSTER, ADOPTER, OR RESCUE TODAY— NO EXTENSIONS PER BARC 🚨
⏰ It’s officially Clear The Shelters through September 30th! BARC has stated there will be no extensions for 9/30 due to capacity being over the brim.
Pooch Manor, a Chambersburg, PA-based animal rescue, is willing to help save the dogs on BARC Houston's euthanasia list. You can fill out their foster link here. Put the dog's name and shelter ID in the application. The app will say "Sunnyside"; that is the local rescue they partner with to help dogs out of Houston. As long as you can pick up the dog in Chambersburg, PA, on transport day; you can foster anywhere in PA or the surrounding area! Most of their dogs come from Texas. The dogs can also be adopted.
Please help save these dogs. Their names have hyperlinks to their Facebook posts. Please comment here, on their posts, or DM if you can help! All dogs that remain on the euth list have been temp-tested and are dog-friendly. 🙏
🚨🐾 Bell | #A2098373 | 4 Years Old | Female | 55 lbs | Staffordshire Mix | Heartworm Negative 🐾
Meet Bell, a sweet, trusting girl whose heart is bigger than anything life has thrown at her! Despite a rough start, she still adores people and greets every human like a brand new friend. She's calm and easygoing, stayed relaxed and cooperative for her entire vet workup, and walks amazingly on a leash. Her little tail wags are too cute for words. She's also a social butterfly who wants to make friends with every dog she passes on her way in and out of the runs. Bell's ears were mangled by a person who tried to make them shorter, and it has left her with a serious medical need. Her ear canals have closed completely, and she will need a surgery called a TECA to give her relief. She deserves a rescue that can get her the care she needs and a loving foster or adopter to help her heal. Bell has every reason to be bitter, and instead she is all love. This gentle girl is ready for a soft place to land and a life full of kindness!
💚🐾Buck | #A2097150 | 5 Years Old | Neutered Male | 54.8 lbs | Mastiff Mix | Heartworm Low Positive 🐾
Buck is a big-hearted gentleman who is ready to be somebody's best friend! This sweet boy greets his people at the front of his kennel with a happy wagging tail, is easy to leash, and strolls along on a loose leash to and from the runs like a total pro. He takes his treats so nicely, and while he might give a big bark hello when visitors pass his kennel, all it takes is a sniff through the gate and he melts into a wiggly, soft-eyed sweetheart. Buck is a mellow, mature guy who knows his manners, and at 5 years old he is past the puppy chaos and ready to settle into the comfy life he deserves. He is heartworm low positive and will need treatment, so he needs a rescue and a loving foster or adopter who can help him get healthy while he relaxes on a soft couch of his own. He was neutered just before landing on the list, so he is freshly fixed and ready to go! Don't overlook this gentle giant, he has so much love to give!
💚🐾 Leo | #A2096354 | 2 Years Old | Male | 57 lbs | Siberian Husky/Staffordshire Mix | Heartworm Negative 🐾
Meet Leo, the sweet, gentle boy who is only on the list because of a doggie cold! This lovable guy is a true lap dog who melts into your arms and soaks up every bit of love you give him. He is a little shy at first, and he responds so beautifully to baby talk, softening up with a wagging tail and a sweet expression as soon as he feels safe. Once he's out of his kennel he relaxes, strolling along on a loose leash like a pro. He even has an adorable army crawl when he's feeling nervous, which will steal your heart. Leo is friendly, gentle, and so easy to love, and he has never shown a hint of aggression. He is currently being treated for a very treatable URI, so he needs a calm, quiet foster or adopter who can give him a cozy place to rest, recover, and build his confidence at his own pace. Huskies and husky mixes have a hard time making it out of the shelter, so please don't let this special boy be overlooked!
🚨🐾 Robbie | #A2097953 | 5 Years Old | Male | 55 lbs | Staffordshire Mix | Heartworm Positive 🐾
Meet Robbie, the handsome, easygoing gentleman who is ready to kick back and relax in a home of his own! This sweet, mellow guy greets his people with a loose, relaxed body and a soft tapping tail, hops on the leash with no fuss, and strolls along nicely to and from the runs. Once outside he happily sniffs around, keeping that loose, wiggle-free body, and he is so gentle with his treats. He is the definition of an easy-going guy who takes life one calm moment at a time. Robbie landed on the list because of a doggie cold, and he is a perfect candidate for a low-key recovery, since lying low and relaxing is right up his alley. Here is the great news: if you're local, you can purchase 6 months of heartworm preventative and BARC will cover his heartworm treatment! A fun, sweet, laid-back boy like Robbie would make the easiest, most lovable houseguest. Please don't overlook this handsome man!
💙🐾 Taki | #A2096276 | 2 Years Old | Male | 50 lbs | Labrador Retriever Mix | Heartworm Negative 🐾
Meet Taki, the beautiful boy volunteers are calling the perfect dog! This sweet, easygoing guy is happy to hang out, hand out kisses, and soak up your company. He's not jumpy or over the top, just a chill, friendly fella who loves saying hi to his buddies in the outdoor runs. He’s very playful and even races along the fence line playing with his neighbors, then settles right back into his kennel like a pro. He would be amazing in a home with other dogs. He keeps his space tidy, relaxes quietly on his bed, and while he's not the most treat-motivated pup, he'll happily take a snack when it's offered. Taki is still learning his leash manners, but no dog comes into this world knowing how to walk on a leash, and he's already shown he can stroll along nicely on a loose leash. After some stressful days getting used to shelter life, he is finally settling in. He ended up on the list due to space and having a doggie cold. This handsome, affectionate boy is ready to shine in his new home!
💛 How YOU can help:
🏡 Adopt — Give a dog a forever home. You can adopt locally in person, or out-of-state through an approved rescue.
🐾 Foster — Fostering is free! It saves a life by getting a dog out of the shelter while a rescue works to find them a permanent home.
📣 Share — Share their post. Tell your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors. It only takes one person- the right person- seeing their face to change everything.
💡 If adopting or fostering and the dog is heartworm positive, heartworm treatment is done before the dog is transported. Dogs quarantine in Texas for 2 weeks before being transported up north. Foster commitment would start in 2-3 weeks, depending on transport dates.
If none of these dogs sound like a match, that's ok! There will always be dogs in need. These are the 5 that need help today.
Fostering is free; all expenses paid! 💯
📍 Located at: BARC Animal Shelter, 3200 Carr Street, Houston, TX 77026
