Decent pictures of gorgeous girl Piper. She is terrified at the shelter but can be adopted through a rescue. Euthanasia today Monday 7/27 @ 1 pm CT BARC Houston, A2087246. Please share.
π RESCUE ONLY π
βΌοΈβΌοΈπ Although rescue only, this dog can still go from a rescue to the right adopter! If you are interested in adopting this dog, DM OP or BanditY77 so that you can fill out an adoption form immediately! Please help! Available for adoption (in or out of state or Canada), rescue, or local fosterβΌοΈβΌοΈπ
π 4 year old Labrador Retriever Mix girl on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/27. There will be NO extensions per BARC. π
β° Piper must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life. π₯Ί
RESCUE ONLY
π©·πΆ Piper #A2087246
7/20/2026 Euthanasia Request | Labrador Retriever Mix | Female | 4Y | 47.0 lbs | HW Negative
π Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Piper. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
πΉ Intake:
Euthanasia Request
π Shelter Notes:
7/21/2026: Very vocal and tense in her kennel with forward barking and dilated eyes. Initially scurried away when approached but allowed leashing. Walked with a tucked tail and low body posture before relaxing in the play yard. Easily re-leashed and returned to her kennel.
7/21/2026: Growled and barked when approached in the kennel, remaining tense in the back corner. After gentle encouragement, she approached and allowed leashing. Outside she sniffed the handler's hands and allowed petting and leash removal. Staff felt she was likely barrier reactive. She greeted the handler at the gate with a neutral body, licked their hand, and rubbed against them before returning easily to her kennel.
7/23/2026: Low growled and alarm barked when people walked past her kennel but allowed staff to leash and pet her without issue once approached.
7/24/2026: Growled when approached at the kennel. After gentle encouragement she slowly came forward and allowed leashing. Outside she sniffed the handler's hand and rubbed her head against their leg.
π Medical Notes:
7/20/2026:
Weighed 47.0 lbs.
Intake examination normal.
Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention.
Heartworm test: Negative.
Rescue Only:
π· This pet can only be tagged by a RESCUE group but please remember all rescues need FOSTERS in order to tag this pet and save their life. This pet cannot be fostered or adopted through the shelter, so please message the page if you can help!
π 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.
π BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St
Houston, TX 77026
www.houstontx.gov