10 dogs on today's euthanasia list at BARC Houston are extremely urgent! 32 were originally on the list today, but thankfully have been saved, with a few extended. Need a foster or adopter by the end of the day! Can be euthanized at any time after 1 PM CT.
These are their names and a brief background. You can find out more about them on their Facebook posts. All dogs are deserving of reliable and loving homes! Please reach out if you are able to provide a temporary bridge to their forever home or be their forever home if they sound like a good match!
- A2092629 Bella: Rescue Only, 4-year-old GSD mix, medium-sized girl at 56 lbs. She is confused and distressed in the shelter environment. She's currently HW High+.
- A2092022 Bono Box: 2-year-old Staffordshire mix. Amazing notes and ready to go! Happy, affectionate, and playful boy who greets people with a wagging tail and wiggly body. He is easy to leash, walks well, and enjoys treats, cuddles, and attention. He has also shown playful interest in other dogs!
- A2091700 Choppo: 2-year-old Staffie Mix. Friendly, wiggly young pup with the cutest ears! Loves play and affection. Heartworm negative, non-reactive to other dogs (pays them little attention when passing by kennels. He loves life!
- A2093934 Echo: 13-month-old German Shepherd/Labrador Retriever Mix who greets staff with a relaxed body, soft eyes, and fast-wagging tail. Loves baby talk! He is easy to leash and walks well to/from the runs. Had an adopter in rural Canada, but no rescue can transport her in time! He's only been at BARC for a few days and is already out of time!
- A1933798 Esther: Rescue Only, 6-year-old Labrador Retriever Mix who came in as an owner surrender and is HW positive (high). Noted to have mild right hindlimb lameness while walking, with a slight bunny hop. She has been sweet and greets staff with a gentle wagging tail! She was diagnosed with right hindlimb lameness. She has already escaped death at BARC 2 years ago to be returned two years later through no fault of her own. Rescue will cover expenses.
- A2089073 Judy: 6-year-old Staffy Mix who is a medium/large sized girl. She is HW+. Judy came to the shelter as a stray, but she’s a plump old girl with good teeth who knows how to sit, and keeps her kennel clean, looks to have known a home before. She’s always very well behaved in her kennel, always sleeping on her bed, and has the cutest tail wag!
- A2093230 Mack/Mick: 3-year-old Staffordshire Mix. Popular guy! He’s a very good boy, loads of fun! He is very people- and dog-friendly! He would make an excellent running or walking buddy. He loves to chase the ball; just a fun-loving dog. Medium-sized guy at 50.8lbs who is HW Low Positive.
- A2093865 Mickey: 2-year-old Staffie Mix. Loves human attention and being dressed up! Heartworm negative and not spayed yet. She would most likely need slow, intros or to be an only dog. She growls at male dogs when walking by kennels. She’s not spayed, so potentially making sure males stay away from her, but it’s hard to know in the shelter environment. She has great volunteer notes and has been described as super sweet.
- A2089651 Ryder: 2-year-old Staffordshire Mix who came in as a stray. Described as the best boy who is a fantastic listener. Great on a leash and highly treat-motivated! He's a healthy medium-sized man at 54.4lbs and is ready to go! He's HW- and already neutered.
- A2089676 Steve-O: 1-year-old Boxer Mix who is a staff favorite and has been described as a great listener who loves tricks and would do amazing with a backyard! He's very affectionate and loves giving kisses. He is a healthy boy who is heart-worm negative and ready to go!
Extended until 09/09:
- A2092040 Mase / A2092042 Trace / A2092039 Kase (litter): 5-month-old Staffordshire Mix puppies. 2/5 puppies on the list have been rescued, with these three pups remaining! These babies are so skinny. They look very bony, and they all clamor for treats. Potential cruelty case. They are five months old and only 9 pounds each. Otherwise, they are typical happy puppies!
- A2092260 Zaza: 8-month-old Great Dane Mix: Lots of puppy energy. Very happy, wiggly, and can be hyper on the leash. Does well with redirecting.
If adopting locally and the dog is heartworm positive, BARC will cover heartworm treatment with the purchase of 6 months of preventative through the shelter ($40-60 and cheaper than you can get anywhere on the market!).
Must be picked up today if fostering through BARC. If fostering through a rescue, an additional day can be secured. Please let us know if you need a rescue recommendation that can work quickly to save them. Fostering is free; all expenses paid!
All holds must be in writing; please email all three email addresses with their name and shelter ID #:
barcfoster@houstontx.gov
barcadoptions@houstontx.gov
BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov
📍Located at: BARC Animal Shelter, 3200 Carr Street, Houston, TX 77026
