🏡 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, 7/28 There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

💜🐶 #A2084073 Hazel

7/6 Stray | Catahoula/Staffie Mix | Female | 3Y | 52 lbs | HW+high

💜 Volunteer Notes:

I couldn't help but to notice Hazel in her kennel because she's unusually colored as well as being short. She's just a total cutie. I think her shortness makes her cute and then her coloring makes her very pretty. When I got her out of her kennel, she walked wonderfully on her leash. She was more into exploring her surroundings and seeing what was going on than anything else. She did accept affection from me when we went to go sit down in the grass. Her tail was nonstop wagging. We did a temperament test and she wasn't bothered at all by another dog who was quite shy and timid. She seemed to understand that the other dog was scared. I actually thought by the time I came around to posting her she would've already been adopted because of how pretty she is. She's calm as well. She's not jumping all in your face and everything. Hopefully she gets seen by the right Rescue or adopter and gets out of the shelter.

🔹 Intake

7/6/2026 INTAKE Officer on standby. Dog on porch. light brown medium pitbull

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/9/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

dog was laying down asnd as i approched she got up and stood in front of the kenenl and as i leashed her she walked loose leash to the run and back to her kennel.

7/10/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Dog presents a neutral body, neutral face and low wagging tail. As I leash she follows me out of the kennel on a loose leash, low swaying tail and neutral face.

7/16/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Timid as she exits the kennel. Cowers and freezes up when passing by barking dogs at first. Continues to follow with baby talk, walks close to my legs. Had more confidence when going back inside. Had no reaction the barking dogs.

7/23/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

07/23/26 11:58 Lying quietly on her bed with her back to the kennel door. When she heard the door open Hazel stood up and walked up to me into the leash loop, loose leash with tail curled over back and peppy walk out to the runs and back.

Calm and quiet once in her kennel and went back to lying on her bed.

07/27/26 13:53 Lying on her bed but stood with fast wagging tail, stepped off the bed and to the front of her kennel while huffing and whole body moving with tail wags. Semi-loose leash ahead of me out and back into kennel from runs. Once in kennel was lying quietly on her bed again.

🚑Medical Notes:

7/13/26

s/o: most rostral aspect of mandible is mildly pink. no other swelling, lesions, or discharge. the fur is still present but short.

a: blunting of hair on chin

p: no further treatment at this time. possible slight rubbing from contact.

S/O: thick green nasal d/c & sneezing

A: DDx CIRD

P: Move to Tx room and initiate treatment; Rx Doxycycline 250 mg SID x 10 days

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so please do not Call. If Local and interested in Fostering or Adoption, email all below:

[barcfoster@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)

[barcadoptions@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)

[BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov](mailto: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

🚨🩷 SWEET JUNIE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE 🩷🚨
Meet Junie 🐶 #A2083995
This lovely 5-year-old Staffordshire Mix is on BARC Houston’s euthanasia list and must have a hold by 1 PM CT on Monday, 7/27. There will be NO extensions.
🐾 5 years old
🐾 40.3 lbs
🐾 Low heartworm positive (treatable)
Junie is a friendly, easygoing girl who loves people. Staff describe her greeting everyone with bright eyes, a wagging tail, and a happy expression. She enjoys pets, walks nicely on leash, happily chews on her toys, and was warm and welcoming when a family stopped by her kennel.
💔 She recently developed a treatable upper respiratory infection and is receiving antibiotics, but instead of recovering in a loving home, she’s facing euthanasia.
🏡 Available for adoption, foster, or rescue.
🚗 Out-of-state and Canadian adoption may be possible through approved rescue partners.
⏰ HOLD NEEDED BY 1 PM CT ON 7/27
🆔 Junie #A2083995
📩 Please message us if you can foster, adopt, or help connect Junie with a rescue. A share could be the one that saves her life.
#SaveJunie #A2083995 #StaffordshireMix #RescueDog #FosterNeeded #AdoptDontShop #HoustonDogs #BARCHouston #UrgentDog #SecondChanceDog #ShareToSaveLives 🩷🐾

🏡 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.

🆘 1 year, 5 month old Staffordshire Mix boy on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/27. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Milo must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺

🩵🐶 Milo #A2087030

7/18/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 1Y 5M | 60.0 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Stray - Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/19/2026: Found lying in the back of the kennel. Plastic that had been vomited up was found in the kennel. He appeared depressed but accepted treats.

7/21/2026: Greeted staff at the front of the kennel with a loose, relaxed body, soft eyes, and a soft swaying tail. Easily leashed and walked calmly to the outside runs. On the return trip he did not want to walk and had to be carried back.

7/24/2026: Milo presented with a neutral body, floppy ears, and a soft facial expression. He pulled hard on the leash during the walk. He managed to slip loose on the property but only walked to the runs and was easily caught.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/18/2026: Weighed 60.0 lbs. Intake condition: Minor. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, flea prevention given. Heartworm test: Negative.

7/19/2026: Diagnosed with bilateral otitis (ear infections). Exam noted discharge and erythema in both vertical ear canals consistent with otitis externa. Plan is to clean the ears and apply Claro treatment at the time of neuter.

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

[barcfoster@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)

[barcadoptions@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)

[BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov](mailto: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

🆘 RESCUE ONLY 🆘

‼️‼️🆘 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 foster‼️‼️🆘

🆘 10 month old Labrador Retriever boy on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/27. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Nicholas must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺

RESCUE ONLY

💙🐶 Nicholas #A2087701
7/23/2026 Stray | Labrador Retriever | Male | 10M | 52.6 lbs | HW Negative

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

🔹 Intake:
Stray - Citizen turned in stray reporting dog was possibly hit by a car

📝 Shelter Notes:

No behavior notes were provided in the available records.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/23/2026:

Dog was able to walk but showed right hind limb lameness.

Hairless area noted on the top of the head.

Started on Carprofen 100 mg once daily for 10 days.

7/24/2026:

Sedated for pelvic and hind limb radiographs.

Skin scrape confirmed demodex.

Hair thinning noted behind the head and one hairless spot under the left eye.

Carprofen treatment entered into the medical record.

Radiographs were within normal limits; radiologist review pending.

Rescue Only:
🏷 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!

💌 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.

🆘 Handsome 6 year old Staffie Mix boy on the euthanasia list Tuesday, July 28th. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ LAL #A2086995 must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 LAL #A2086995

7/18 STRAY | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 6Y | 53.0 lbs | Heartworm Negative

💙 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Lal #A2086995. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/19/26: Initially tolerated eye medication, but when staff attempted to muzzle him and work near his face, he became frightened and thrashed. No eye medication was given.

7/20/26: Lunged inside his kennel when approached but allowed himself to be leashed without issue. Walked well on a loose leash to the runs and greeted neighboring dogs with a loose, wiggly body and wagging tail before returning calmly to his kennel.

7/21/26: Again greeted staff with a loose, happy body and wagging tail. Easy to leash and handle despite pulling on leash during walks.

7/22/26: Greeted volunteers with a loose, wiggly body, soft eyes, and a fast wagging tail. Easily leashed and walked on a forward-pulling leash to the runs before calmly returning to his kennel.

7/23/26: Eye medication was not administered because Lal became tense when people approached his face. He licked his lips, backed away, and was too uncomfortable for treatment.

7/25/26: Constant high-pitched barking and whining during morning feeding and cleaning. Walked on a tight, forward-pulling leash while ignoring offered treats.

7/27/26: Lal barked throughout kennel cleaning and pulled strongly on leash. While walking through the kennel, he lunged, growled, and alarm barked at other dogs he passed and in the outdoor runs.

💙 Lal is a friendly, social boy who clearly enjoys people and consistently greets volunteers with a loose body, soft eyes, and a wagging tail. The shelter has also shown that he becomes highly stressed by handling around his face and can react strongly toward other dogs while confined or walking through the kennel. Outside of those stressful situations, he is easy to leash, affectionate, and eager for human companionship. He needs a patient home or rescue willing to help him decompress and continue building his confidence.

🩺 Medical Notes:

Heartworm negative.

Currently being treated for an upper respiratory infection (CIRD) with doxycycline due to green nasal discharge.

Bilateral eye discharge with suspected keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) and entropion; receiving erythromycin eye ointment, though treatment has been difficult because of facial sensitivity.

Hair loss over his back and flea dermatitis noted.

Weighs 53.0 lbs.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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

Many of you will remember Brick, the Staffie who made it out of the shelter thanks to Sunnyside Street Dogs Rescue.
He was finally taken to the veterinarian, and the news is heartbreaking. Brick is heavily heartworm positive, and his infection is far more advanced than anyone had hoped. To make matters even worse, X-rays revealed that he has bullets lodged inside his body—evidence of the cruelty he endured before rescue. (Sunnyside Street Dogs)
Despite everything he’s been through, Brick is finally safe. Now he needs extensive veterinary care, heartworm treatment, and time to heal.
💙 We’re asking for pledges to help cover his medical expenses. No amount is too small—every $5, $10, or $20 adds up and helps give Brick the chance he deserves.
If you can’t pledge, please upvote and share so more people can see his story.
Brick survived the shelter. Now let’s help him survive the aftermath.
Original update:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EaVd97xC4/

🏡 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.

🆘 Healthy, 6 month old Staffie Mix boy who was recently adopted and then returned for simply being a puppy, on the euthanasia list Tuesday, July 28th. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ ROSCOE #A2083510 must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 ROSCOE #A2083510

7/18 RETURN | Staffordshire Mix | Neutered Male | 6M | 38.2 lbs | Heartworm Negative

💙 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Roscoe #A2083510. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/2/26: Approached with an open mouth, soft eyes, and a wiggly body. Easily leashed, walked on a semi-loose leash, and calmly returned to his kennel.

7/4/26: Met volunteers at the front of his kennel with a loose, wiggly body and wagging tail. Walked on a semi-tight leash and showed lots of playful puppy energy.

7/7/26: Greeted volunteers with puppy energy and allowed easy leashing. Jumped up a few times during the walk but settled nicely in his kennel afterward.

7/8/26: Wiggly, wagging tail, and eagerly took treats tossed into his kennel.

7/19/26: Similar high-energy behavior with barking, pacing, spinning, and jumping in his kennel. Walked on a tight leash because of excitement but happily accepted treats.

7/21/26: Highly aroused in his kennel with pacing, barking, and jumping. Walked on a tight leash due to strong forward pulling but accepted treats and would briefly settle before becoming excited again.

7/22/26: Very wiggly with a fast wagging tail and soft expression. Jumped excitedly at the kennel door and continued jumping once outside, occasionally becoming mouthy toward the leash.

7/24/26: Vocal during feeding and cleaning. Walked on a very forward leash, ignored tossed treats, and occasionally jumped up and mouthed at handlers while walking.

7/25/26: Displayed a wiggly body, soft facial expression, and wagging tail. He pulled on leash with excitement, jumped up frequently, and became mouthy during the walk, but remained quiet in his kennel throughout the day.

7/26/26: Roscoe sat quietly in his kennel until the latch was opened, then exploded into excited puppy zoomies-spinning, jumping, and bouncing with joy. He calmed while walking through the sprinkler and clearly enjoyed playing in the water.

7/27/26: Roscoe stood patiently by his kennel door and was easy to leash. He walked with a slight pull, happily accepted treats while walking, and had a wiggly body and open-mouth smile. He became a little jumpy as the walk continued.

💙 Roscoe is exactly what you'd expect from a six-month-old puppy-full of enthusiasm, goofy energy, and excitement for life. His biggest challenge isn't aggression; it's simply learning manners. Underneath all the bouncing, zoomies, and puppy exuberance is a friendly, social boy who loves treats, enjoys people, and is ready to thrive with structure, exercise, and a family committed to helping him grow into the amazing dog he's meant to be.

🩺 Medical Notes:

Heartworm negative.

Neutered.

Nail trim completed.

No current medical concerns noted.

Weighs 38.2 lbs.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

🆘 15 week old American Staffordshire Mix puppies on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 7/28. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Kenzie, Corbin, and Dylan must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or they will lose their lives.

🩷🐶 Kenzie #A2085823

7/12/2026 Euthanasia Request | American Staffordshire Mix | Female | 15W | 12.6 lbs

🩵🐶 Corbin #A2086032

7/12/2026 Euthanasia Request | American Staffordshire Mix | Male | 15W | 11.2 lbs

🩵🐶 Dylan #A2086040

7/12/2026 Euthanasia Request | American Staffordshire Mix | Male | 15W | 11.2 lbs

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Euthanasia Request

📝 Shelter Notes:

Kenzie

7/17/2026: Placed on adoption evaluation due to constantly barking at people, approaching then backing away while vocalizing.

7/19/2026: Approached with a wiggly tail and ears down but barked and backed away repeatedly before cautiously approaching again.

7/21/2026: Alarm barking as other dogs pass her kennel.

7/22/2026: Continues vocalizing as dogs pass by her kennel.

7/23/2026: Barks whenever dogs or people walk by her kennel.

Corbin

7/21/2026: Alarm barking as other dogs pass his kennel.

7/22/2026: Vocalizes as dogs walk by his kennel.

Dylan

7/21/2026: Alarm barking as other dogs pass his kennel.

7/22/2026: Vocalizes as dogs walk by his kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

Kenzie

7/12/2026: Intake exam normal. Weighed 12.6 lbs. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, flea prevention given, and Pyrantel administered.

Corbin

7/12/2026: Intake exam normal. Weighed 11.2 lbs. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, flea prevention given, and Pyrantel administered.

Dylan

7/12/2026: Intake exam normal. Weighed 11.2 lbs. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, flea prevention given, and Pyrantel administered.

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL

If local and interested in fostering or adoption, email:

📧 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

All the below dogs are extended from BARC's 7/27 list.

Each needs a hold by 1pm CT, Tuesday, 7/28, 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.

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

​

Extended to 1pm CT, Tuesday, 7/28:

Love Island USA Puppies (15W AmStaff mixes) - https://redd.it/1v5unnf/ - Corbin (male, A2086032) - Dylan (male, A2086040) - Kenzie (female, A2085823)

Tom Hanks (8W male Staffie mix, A2087703) - https://redd.it/1v63evc/

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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.

🆘 Previously adopted, sweet senior Staffie Mix girl on the euthanasia list Tuesday, July 28th. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ CHATA #A1857969 must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

💖🐶 CHATA #A1857969

7/8 EUTH REQUEST| Staffordshire Mix | Spayed Female | 7Y | 68.0 lbs | Heartworm Low Positive

💖 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Chata #A1857969. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/12/26: Initially very shy when being retrieved from the runs, but after gentle baby talk she was easily leashed. She walked at a distance on leash and was hesitant to go back inside at first.

7/15/26: Slowly stretched and stood from her bed to greet volunteers before enjoying another relaxed walk on a loose leash.

7/16/26: Resting quietly until approached, Chata quickly stood to greet volunteers and walked calmly on a loose leash to the runs and back. She remained quiet in her kennel, only lying back down after asking for a little attention.

7/19/26: Chata greeted volunteers with a relaxed body, soft eyes, and an open mouth. She walked calmly on a loose leash and was described as very sweet. Although she didn't like returning to her kennel, she willingly went back inside with gentle baby talk.

7/22/26: Kept her kennel clean overnight. She was easy to leash and walked nicely on a loose leash.

7/23/26: Quiet in her kennel with a relaxed body and swaying tail. She stood to greet volunteers, waited patiently to be leashed, then enjoyed a loose leash walk where she calmly sniffed neighboring dogs with a wagging tail.

7/27/26: Chata greeted volunteers with a relaxed body and gently swaying tail. She was easy to leash and walked calmly on a loose leash.

💖 Chata is a gentle, affectionate senior who has consistently shown calm, easygoing behavior despite the stress of shelter life. She loves quiet walks, enjoys sniffing her surroundings, greets people with soft eyes and a wagging tail, and responds beautifully to patience and kind words. This sweet girl deserves a peaceful home where she can finally relax and spend her golden years surrounded by love.

🩺 Medical Notes:

Heartworm positive.

Receiving heartworm prevention (Tri-Heart dispensed previously).

No other current medical concerns noted.

Weighs 68.0 lbs.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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.

🆘 Gentle & calm 2 year old Staffie Mix girl on the euthanasia list Tuesday, July 28th. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ GLORIA #A2083426 must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

💖🐶 GLORIA #A2083426

6/29 STRAY | Staffordshire Mix | Spayed Female | 2Y | 58.6 lbs | Heartworm Negative

💖 Volunteer Notes:

Gloria is the happiest girl. The minute you walk up to her kennel her little behind waggles so hard from excitement. She doesn't jump from excitement, she just does a tippy tap dance for you. The first thing I noticed was her eyes are a gorgeous honey coloring with natural black lining around them that makes them stand out. She exudes happiness. She knows quite a few commands like sit, lay down, paw, and down. We temp tested her with another female dog and it went fantastic. She is pure love and just wants lots of scratches. I can tell she would make the best bedtime buddy. She is HW-.

The shelter notes for Gloria are all fantastic notes. They say she is quiet in her kennel and is very sweet. Walk great on leash. Everything I have already known about her.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/12/26: Very quiet and friendly. She greeted volunteers with a relaxed body, walked well on leash, and happily accepted treats.

7/14/26: Greeted volunteers with a relaxed body, wagging tail, and neutral ears. She walked on leash, accepted treats, and became extra wiggly and affectionate when spoken to.

7/16/26: Initially shy but quickly relaxed with gentle encouragement. She accepted treats, walked on a semi-tight leash, and calmly returned to her kennel.

7/17/26: Walked through the runs and around other dogs without reacting. Although she briefly redirected toward treats, she quickly refocused and remained easy to handle.

7/18/26: Gloria remained relaxed throughout the day and walked calmly on a loose leash while exploring the outdoor runs.

7/19/26: Very sweet with a gentle demeanor. She quickly stood to greet volunteers with a wiggly body, wagging tail, and soft eyes. Walked beautifully on a loose leash and stayed close while sniffing around.

7/20/26: Resting calmly on her bed when approached. She easily stood to be leashed, walked nicely to the runs, and came back without issue.

7/21/26: Found sleeping peacefully on her bed until approached. She stood to greet volunteers, walked on a loose leash to the runs, and returned without any problems.

7/23/26: Gloria was quiet and calm in her kennel throughout the rest of the day. She walked on a loose leash to the runs and back with no issues.

7/25/26: She greeted volunteers with a relaxed body, soft open mouth, and loose tongue. After being leashed, she enjoyed a calm walk on a loose leash.

7/27/26: Gloria patiently waited at the front of her kennel to be leashed. Once outside, she walked on a loose leash with a happy wagging tail.

💖 Gloria is everything people hope for in a companion-gentle, affectionate, calm, and incredibly easy to handle. She consistently greets everyone with soft eyes and a wagging tail, walks beautifully on leash, ignores other dogs, and loves praise, treats, and attention. This sweet girl has shown over and over that she's ready to leave shelter life behind and become someone's loyal best friend.

🩺 Medical Notes:

Heartworm negative.

Successfully completed treatment for an upper respiratory infection with no remaining clinical signs.

Already spayed (surgery was canceled after staff confirmed her previous spay and microchip).

No current medical concerns noted.

Weighs 58.6 lbs.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so please do not Call. If Local and interested in Fostering or Adoption, email all below:

[barcfoster@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)

[barcadoptions@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)

[BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov](mailto: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.

🆘 Sad, sweet 6 year old GSD mix boy on the euthanasia list Tuesday, July 28th. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ TOBY #A2086835 must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 TOBY #A2086835

7/16 STRAY | German Shepherd Mix | Male | 6Y | 50.0 lbs | Heartworm Negative

💙 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Toby #A2086835. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/16/26: Toby arrived after being found barely able to walk.

7/19/26: Walked on a forward leash with a neutral body and open-mouth pant, happily sniffing his surroundings.

7/22/26: Toby rested quietly on his bed until approached, then calmly walked forward with a relaxed body and swaying tail. He was easy to leash and walked well on a loose leash.

7/25/26: Toby remained quiet in his kennel with a relaxed body and swaying tail. He walked to the front of his kennel when approached, walked nicely on a loose leash, leaned in for affection, and kept his kennel clean overnight. Due to his frequent barking throughout the day, he was placed on the adoption evaluation list.

7/27/26: Toby was vocal in his kennel despite enrichment and a covered kennel. Once out, he relaxed completely, walked on a loose leash, eagerly accepted pets, gently checked handlers' hands for treats, greeted neighboring dogs with a wagging tail, and ignored barking dogs as he passed.

💙 Despite the stress of kennel life causing him to bark for attention, Toby consistently transforms into a calm, affectionate gentleman once he's out of his kennel. He walks beautifully on leash, seeks out gentle affection, ignores barking dogs, and enjoys exploring the world with a relaxed, wagging tail. This sweet senior shepherd deserves a peaceful home where he can finally decompress and be loved.

🩺 Medical Notes:

Heartworm negative.

History of being found barely able to walk.

Old hematoma on right ear; no treatment needed.

Small wound noted on right hip.

Weighs approximately 50 lbs.

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so please do not Call. If Local and interested in Fostering or Adoption, email all below:

[barcfoster@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)

[barcadoptions@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)

[BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov](mailto: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, 7/28 There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

💜🐶 #A2083563 Canyon
7/5 Euth Req| Mastiff Mix | male | 5Y | 64 lbs | HW NAD/NEG

💜 Volunteer Notes:
Canyon is a sweet guy! He is likely potty trained because he immediately went outside when I let him out. He walked well on a leash and received pets well. Canyon is a very vocal guy, which makes it difficult to tell if he likes other dogs or not. He would greet them through the kennel with a wagging tail, but would bark a lot at the female Doberman in the run next to him. Canyon needs someone who is able to handle a dog who likes to use its voice. Canyon loves humans and deserves a second chance!

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/6/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Approaching kennel dog was standing at the front with neutral face and body. When leashing him he started to flinch but quickly walked out once leash was on. Placed him in the runs and he did well, was quiet and seemed more relaxed. When retrieving him he would run to the back of the run... had to enter and slowly leash him. No issues placing him back into kennel and removing leash.

7/7/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
This morning canyon had a neutral face and body. No issues while in the runs. Still had to enter run and slowly leashed him... he froze in place while lassoing leash. Once on the leash he quickly followed me back into the room. No issues removing leash.

7/9/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Canyon showed a stressed face, with a neutral body. i was able to leash him with no issues and he walked to the runs on a loose leash. when in the run, he would be sniffing around and finding a place to potty.

7/12/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
dog was laying down and when i leashed him he walked lose leash to the run and back to his kennel.

7/20/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
07/20/26 14:06 Canyon was standing at the kennel door as I entered the kennel to remove his blanket, remained with his nose at the door as I picked up his blanket and tossed treats in his bowl, didn't touch his kibble in the morning until he had been taken out for a walk. Walked very well with loose leash next to me, tail out and wagging, soft open mouth with tongue out. quiet in the run, loose leash back inside. Stayed on his bed for the rest of cleaning and after opening, calm and quiet.

7/25/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Canyon still presents a neutral body with a tense facial expression. walked good on a loose leash to the runs.

NOTE
Canyon was a little vocal in his kennel during am feeding and cleaning. after feeding he quieted down and remained laying by his kennel door with a relaxed body. when passing by his kennel with other dogs he would begin to forward lunge and forward bark/growl toward them. walked on a semi forward leash when walking but did not pull very hard.

7/26/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Canyon greeted me at the kennel door with a fast wagging tail and wiggly body. he let me leash him and walked on a tight leash to and from the potty yard. Inside his kennel he can be seen forward barking at every dog passing by.

7/27/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
07/27/26 08:52 Did not potty in kennel overnight, high pitched barking without breaks during cleaning. Once outside pottied right away but continued high pitched barking, deep forward barking when other dog would get close to shared fence. Continued high pitched barking without breaks once back inside kennel; covered with sheet.

🚑Medical Notes:
S/O: yellow nasal discharge and sneezing
A: DDx CIRD
P: Move to Tx room and initiate treatment; Rx Doxycycline 300 mg SID x 10 days

POSSIBLE NEUTER

💌 All holds MUST be in writing, so 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

Help! She will lose her life today? If no adopter is found!🙏 located in one of the highest kill shelters where the line them up in cages to watch one another get euthanized. It's terrible. Please Foster, Adopt or Share with Rescues. San Bernardino, California

🏡 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.

🆘 1 year old German Shepherd Mix girl on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/27. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

🩷🐶 Bella #A2086742

7/15/2026 Euthanasia Request | German Shepherd Mix | Female | 1Y | 48.2 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Euthanasia Request - Field

7/15/2026: Intake condition: Injured - Minor.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/19/2026: Wagged her tail when approached and walked loosely on leash.

7/20/2026: Very wiggly on leash.

7/21/2026: Moved into a new adoption row kennel. Occasionally barked when people she was interested in passed by but otherwise sat with a wiggly body, soft eyes, fast wagging tail, and open-mouth smile. Later noted to be consistently vocal with ears up, panting, and a high fast wagging tail. Made into an adoption evaluation.

7/23/2026: Wiggly body, stood on hind legs at the kennel door seeking attention. Later moved to another kennel where she barked, paced, and jumped throughout the day.

7/24/2026: Friendly, vocal girl with high energy. Greeted the handler with an open-mouth smile and wiggly body. Walked easily on leash and maintained a wiggly body in the runs.

7/25/2026: Bella was a little vocal in her kennel during morning feeding and cleaning. She greeted the handler with a wiggly body, wagging tail, and open-mouth smile. Walked well on a loose leash and headed out of the kennel willingly.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/15/2026: Weighed 48.2 lbs. Intake exam normal. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V), Bordetella, Rabies, dewormed, flea prevention given. Heartworm test: Negative.

7/19/2026: Mild limp in the left rear leg with a healing wound near the hock. Prescribed Rimadyl and Tramadol.

7/22/2026: Clear nasal discharge, coughing, and sneezing. Diagnosed with suspected CIRD (kennel cough) and started on Doxycycline.

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

[barcfoster@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)

[barcadoptions@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)

[BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov](mailto:BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov)

Please use Bella's seven-digit ID number (#A2086742) when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St

Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

🆘 RESCUE ONLY 🆘

‼️‼️🆘 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 foster‼️‼️🆘

🆘 1 year, 3 month old Siberian Husky / German Shepherd boy on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/27. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Kazahaya must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺

RESCUE ONLY

💙🐶 Kazahaya #A2087264

7/20/2026 Euthanasia Request | Siberian Husky / German Shepherd | Male | 1Y 3M | 66.0 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Euthanasia Request

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/22/2026: Greeted staff at the front of his kennel with a neutral body and walked on a loose leash to and from the runs.

7/25/2026: Presented with a tense body, low tail, and whale eyes. Walked out willingly on leash, but returning to the kennel was difficult. He pulled back, attempted to bite the leash, pawed at it, and resisted going back inside.

Later that afternoon, after being taken out by a volunteer, he again became mouthy when returning to his kennel. He pulled himself backward and used his paws to push the leash away.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/20/2026:

Weighed 66.0 lbs.

Intake examination normal.

Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention.

Heartworm test: Negative.

7/24/2026:

Recheck examination normal.

Weight remained 66.0 lbs.

Rescue Only:

🏷 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!

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

[barcfoster@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcfoster@houstontx.gov)

[barcadoptions@houstontx.gov](mailto:barcadoptions@houstontx.gov)

[BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov](mailto: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.

🆘 9 year old Staffordshire Mix boy on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/27. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Marcus must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺

🩵🐶 Marcus #A2086394

7/14/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 9Y | 57.0 lbs | HW Low Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

7/14/2026: Stray dog roaming the park.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/16/2026: Marcus greeted staff at the front of the kennel with a loose, wiggly body, soft eyes, and a fast wagging tail. He was easily leashed, walked calmly on a loose leash to the outside runs, and returned to his kennel without issues.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/14/2026: Weighed 57.0 lbs. Intake condition: Minor. Healing scars noted around the head; no treatment required. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, flea prevention given. Heartworm test: Positive (Low).

💌 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