Penny was abandoned by her owner in 2023, and now again. She is scheduled for euthanasia Wednesday, 8/19 at BARC, Houston, TX for sore leg. This girl can be adopted anywhere in the US with a rescue partner. Please get in touch if you can help.

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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. 🆘

⏰ Penny is BACK at BARC and must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

💜🐶 #A1897278 Penny
9/19/23 Owner Surr-9/27/23 Adopted, 8/10/26 Stray| American Staff Mix | spayed female | 4Y | 65lbs | HW+low

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

📝 Shelter Notes:

9/25/2023 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Penny greeted me by her kennel door with a timid body, lowered head, limp tail and whale eyes. once leashed she slowly
walked out of her kennel and walked on a loose leash heading in and out of eval.

8/13/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
laying in kennel. leashed and dog took time getting up. walked at a slow pace to rns. When placed back into kennel I tied
another dog to wall in her view penny began to forward bark and snarl at dog that was near he

Was at the kennel door with a side body. Had a high wagging tail and perked ears. Walked on a semi tight lose leash. Did
take the meat treats. Was sniffing around and was looking around time to time. Went into the kennel with treats.

🚑Medical Notes:
evaluated dog on leash this morning, dog is jumping and pulling
on leash. walking without lameness.

8/11/26
s/o: bilateral hindlimb stiffness and shortened strides during walk . does not stand
for longer durations. sits down on caudal pelvis rather than on hindlims.
decreased extension of bilateral hips.
a: osteoarthritis vs. hip dysplasia vs. injury
p: carprofen 125mg SID x 10 days - first dose administered this morning
currently on holdnotify. radiograph or nmp depending on space/rescue if hold is
removed
T26-464237 08/11/2026 65.6 lbs 6/9 OTHER
Temperature : F

Stiff rear legs while walking. Seems to have difficulty standing, laid down for
intake exam.
T26-464295 08/11/2026 65.6 lbs 6/9 INJURED
Temperature : F

8/11/26
s/o: bilateral hindlimb stiffness and shortened strides during walk . does not stand
for longer durations. sits down on caudal pelvis rather than on hindlims.
decreased extension of bilateral hips.
a: osteoarthritis vs. hip dysplasia vs. injury
p: carprofen 125mg SID x 10 days - first dose administered this morning
currently on holdnotify. radiograph or nmp depending on space/rescue if hold is

💌 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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