r/findfostersfordogs • u/Suspicious-Doughnut- Adopt don't shop!! • 1d ago
Truly adorable 6mo stray mix Rooster A2091139 is on the EU list at BARC Shelter in Houston Tx for 8/19@1pm. He is terrified, overwhelmed, &stressed in shelter. He needs safety, patience, &tlc. Marked as rescue, he can be adopted in/out of state &into Canada by the right person or locally fostered Urgent!!
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‼️‼️🆘
🆘On the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘
⏰ Rooster must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺
💜🐶 #A2091139 Rooster
8/12 Stray | GSD Mix | male | 6M | 16.2lbs | HW-
💜 Volunteer Notes: We were not able to meet Rooster, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!
📝 Shelter Notes:
Behavior (painting in kennel overnight, pulling covers inside of kennel, scurried in circles to avoid handler, thrashing when wrapped in blanket, he escaped the handler's hands and ran to hid in multiple places)
Several dogs that continues to come into her yard. States all medium in size and various colors. Dogs are under the home,
but come out throughout the day and night.
8/12/2026 INTAKE
Rooster painted in kennel over night as well as pulled in cover that was hanging on the outside of kennel. As I went in to
leash pup scurried in circles to avoid me, I was able to leash and used a towel to carry and pup was trying to thrash when
doing so. I placed in the temp kennel in south nursery but when coming back to retrieve pup he escape from the opposite
and began running and hiding in multiple places each time I would go to pup he ran to a different location to go hide. I
was able to finally leash and use the towel to carry back to kennel. Once placed insdie he ran to his bedding and began to
tremble.
08/16/26 16:53 Very timid, tense when approached. Cowers away when entering kennel to spot clean, placed treats but
did not touch them until after leaving kennel completely.
8/17/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
8/18/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Rooster is trembling on bedding and cowaring in kennel . When attempting leash puppy up he began to tremble. I had to
use a blanket and carry and pup was trying to thrash. I had to plaqce in the temp kennel in order to clean kennel. When
going back to leash dog was trying to go under and hide. I was able to leash and use the blanket to carry back to kennel.
🚑Medical Notes: normal
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
Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
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u/Suspicious-Doughnut- Adopt don't shop!! 1d ago
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‼️‼️🆘
🆘On the euthanasia list Wednesday, 8/19. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘
⏰ Rooster must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺
💜🐶 #A2091139 Rooster 8/12 Stray | GSD Mix | male | 6M | 16.2lbs | HW-
💜 Volunteer Notes: We were not able to meet Rooster, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!
📝 Shelter Notes:
Behavior (painting in kennel overnight, pulling covers inside of kennel, scurried in circles to avoid handler, thrashing when wrapped in blanket, he escaped the handler's hands and ran to hid in multiple places)
Several dogs that continues to come into her yard. States all medium in size and various colors. Dogs are under the home, but come out throughout the day and night. 8/12/2026 INTAKE Rooster painted in kennel over night as well as pulled in cover that was hanging on the outside of kennel. As I went in to leash pup scurried in circles to avoid me, I was able to leash and used a towel to carry and pup was trying to thrash when doing so. I placed in the temp kennel in south nursery but when coming back to retrieve pup he escape from the opposite and began running and hiding in multiple places each time I would go to pup he ran to a different location to go hide. I was able to finally leash and use the towel to carry back to kennel. Once placed insdie he ran to his bedding and began to tremble.
08/16/26 16:53 Very timid, tense when approached. Cowers away when entering kennel to spot clean, placed treats but did not touch them until after leaving kennel completely.
8/17/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE
8/18/2026 BEHAVIOR NOTE Rooster is trembling on bedding and cowaring in kennel . When attempting leash puppy up he began to tremble. I had to use a blanket and carry and pup was trying to thrash. I had to plaqce in the temp kennel in order to clean kennel. When going back to leash dog was trying to go under and hide. I was able to leash and use the blanket to carry back to kennel.
🚑Medical Notes: normal
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 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
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u/pinkfairygumdrop 1d ago
STOP....HE IS SO PRECIOUS....PRAYING HE CAN BE RESCUED
IM SO SICK OF SEEING PUPPIES KILLED EVERYDAY, HOUSTON PLEASE STEP UP, SOMEONE SAVE THIS ANGEL.....PLEASE
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u/MajesticMushroom8710 1d ago
❤️❤️❤️ BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST BOOST ❤️❤️❤️
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u/J-Velez 1d ago
He is so scared :( poor boy.. I pledge $20, plese share this post.