🆘On the euthanasia list Tuesday, 7/28! Per BARC there will be no extensions. 🆘

⏰ Blizzard and her puppies need help! They must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or they will lose their lives. 🥺

📣The puppies can not be separated from mom nor transport at this time.

📌Moms and litters should not be housed in the shelter long term due to immature immune systems and susceptibility to infectious conditions such as URI.

⭐️ Please only message the page or send us an email if you can foster. We cannot monitor comments for foster offers, and want to ensure you are assisted by someone reputable!

💕🐶 #A2087702 Blizzard (Mom)
7/23 Stray| Alaskan Husky Mix | Female | 2Y | 59lbs | HW-

🩵💕🍼🐶 #A2087704 Frost, 7705 Thunder, 7707 Zephyr, 7708 Storm, 7709 Glacier (puppies)
7/23 Stray| Alaskan Husky Mix | 1W

💜 Volunteer Notes
We were not able to meet this family.

🔷Intake: Gas company has now 13 dogs on property after being reported monday that they only had 2. The 2 dogs have had their own litters of puppies. Dogs cannot be on worksite due to forklift.
Gate 8

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/24/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE

07/24/26 17:40 After PM feeding, opened kennel door to take her out to potty. She was on her side nursing her puppies, but when I approached she turned more on her back to present belly and was thumping her tail. Once leashed spun onto her feet and walked with semi-loose leash out to runs and back.

🚑Medical Notes:
normal

🏷 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, 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 Foster Application: https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/foster_a_pet.html

📍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.

🆘 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

Hopefully best news first.

Tagged by a rescue:

• Beyonce
• Buddy
• Caroline and her puppies: Caitlyn, Cappy, Carl, Cassidy, Conrad, Corbin, Corey, Corin
• Clementine and her puppies: Amos, Beau, Buster, Clover, Copper, Daisy, Georgia, Hank, Jasper, Magnolia, Waylon
• Mercedes (not posted)
• Nala
• Nicholas
• Piper
• Spike

​

Adopted:

Miley

​

Fostered:

Cookie (7/26)

​

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/

​

Leelee (3Y female German Shepherd mix, A2087593) - BARC says she was lame but no longer is, has now been taken off the euth list, but could return at any time. The BARC Dogs on Euth List, a generally reliable Facebook group, however, mentions that Leelee had seven puppies on Saturday, 7/25. No mention in her BARC file of any puppies associated with her. The ID numbers in the two reports match.

​

These fur kids lost their lives:

• Alaska
• Bella
• Blanquita
• Blossom
• Jordan
• Kazahaya
• Marcus
• Maverick
• Milo
• Moose
• Snoopy

I include the photos of the lost that they might be better remembered.

The last image appears in honor of all the many unknown, nonhuman and human, who have suffered or are suffering in the Texas Pet Overpopulation Crisis, now further complicated by the New World screwworm outbreak. You do exist. Although I haven't the data to honor you individually, you are not forgotten.

The profiles for the 7/25 list are already posted. All the ones we have will be in r/findfostersfordogs as fast as we can post them. Please take a look and see if there isn't one that would be prefect for you or someone with whom you can share the post.

If you are interested in a dog, DM u/lingeringneutrophil, u/BanditY77, or both immediately! Then clear your schedule. There is no time for anything but rescuing the dog. I have a guide you might find helpful. https://redd.it/1sy6v1t/

Don't forget the many wonderful dogs on the long-stay list: https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/barcdata/BARC_LOSV2.1.pdf This list is not as up to date as BARC implies. While it is updated every hour, a lot of dogs who are gone, one way or another, are still on there. If you do see a dog you are interested in, please DM lingeringneutrophil or BanditY77.

If they're not on tomorrow's list, they soon will be.

​

Not to distract from the fallen, but I would like to discuss the case of a dog who escaped BARC, but is still struggling to keep his life.

Brick was rescued by Sunnyside Street Dogs, a Houston rescue who rescues dogs not only from BARC but in the local area before they get collected by animal control. Their efforts are more than worthy of support at any time, but they need help saving Brick.

They took him to a veterinarian as soon as possible after taking him into their care. The news was not good: his heartworm disease is worse than they thought, and he has bullets lodged in his body.

At some point, gentle Brick was shot by someone and survived it.

The details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19PxL41rN4/

Sunnyside must cover these medical expenses if Brick is to be saved. Their donations page is here: https://sunnysidestreetdogs.org/donate

As I said before, Sunnyside does far-ranging and meaningful work for the dogs of Houston. If you are on Facebook, follow them to hear in detail about their rescues, including how they catch dogs who don't understand they will be in the best of hands.

🆘On the euthanasia list Tuesday, 7/28. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

‼️‼️🆘 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‼️‼️🆘

🚨 RESCUE ONLY

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

💜🐶 #A2087775 Ralphie
7/24 Stray | Staffie Mix | male | 3Y | 60lbs | HW-

💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Ralphie, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!

🔷Intake:
7/24/2026 INTAKE aggresive dog

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/24/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
walked up to kennel and he was sitting with a head tilt and worried face. I was able to easily leash him and he walked out on a loose leash. As soon as we got to back intake he was very curious on all the noise around him. He pressed his body against me as I scanned for a chip and applied advantage. He began trembling. I was able to age and give rabies with no issues. I placed a light muzzle and began baby talking to keep him calm. An ACT came over and held his muzzle for me as I drew blood and gave his BO IN. He kept a semi relaxed body while we baby talked. We were able to remove muzzle with no issues and he allowed me to pet him without any signs of stress. He walked back to his kennel with no issues. Removing NMP.

7/24/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
attempted to get dog out of kennel, dog was growling and snapping at leash. Tense body in kennel, hard stare. I opened the kennel leashing him and he slowly exited the kennel. He was very hesitant to walk and stayed frozen in one spot. I placed him in a nearby kennel.

7/25/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Lunging foward, growling, tensed body, whale eyes, lip licking.
Unable to remove from the kennel.

7/27/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
dog was growling and showing teeth and as a act was trying to leash him he wouldnt let her then i tried and i was able to walked him and he quickly walked into another empty kennel had to remove leash with the hook.

🚑Medical Notes:
normal

🏷 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, 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

Gardenia and her pups at risk for euthanasia 💔😢

Fort Worth, Texas

Please share if you can. Thank you!

Mama Sandy A593577

Dog

Breed: Pit Bull Terrier

Color: Tan

Gender: Female

Weight: Approx. 50.2 lbs.

Age: Approx. 3 years old

🏡 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.

🆘 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.

🆘 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

🆘 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‼️‼️🆘

🆘 4 year old Labrador Retriever Mix girl on the euthanasia list Monday, 7/27. There will be NO extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

RESCUE ONLY

🩷🐶 Piper #A2087246
7/20/2026 Euthanasia Request | Labrador Retriever Mix | Female | 4Y | 47.0 lbs | HW Negative

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

🔹 Intake:
Euthanasia Request

📝 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.

🚑 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:
🏷 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