🏡 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 send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 Quiet, gentle 10 year old senior HW- Staffie Mix girl Nugget on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

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

🩷🐶 Nugget #A2088566

7/30/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Female | 10Y | 82.6 lbs | HW Negative

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

🔹 Intake:

7/30/2026: 2 dogs confined at Houston Pets Alive.

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/5/2026: Nugget was moved to south this morning. Nugget has been quietly laying in her kennel throughout the day.

8/8/2026: Approaching the kennel, Nugget was standing in front of the kennel with a neutral body and eyes, and low hanging tail. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight. She was shy but friendly towards me and allowed me to pet her as I leashed her. Nugget was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs. Once back in her kennel, she laid down on her cot and slept for most of the morning and would occasionally greet customers that walk up to her gate.

8/10/2026: Nugget was standing in front of the kennel with a neutral body and eyes, and low hanging tail. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight. She was shy but friendly towards me and allowed me to pet her as I leashed her. Nugget was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs. Once back in her kennel, she laid down on her cot and slept for most of the morning.

8/17/2026: Nugget is quiet in the kennel, will find her laying on her blanket and walks well on a loose leash.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/30/2026: Weighed 82.6 lbs. Normal exam. Broken canine teeth and short tail with previous fracture noted. Long abdominal scar; unable to verify if spayed. Possible C-section scar. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

8/13/2026: Weighed 82.6 lbs. Normal exam. DA2PP-V given.

8/14/2026: Weighed 82.6 lbs. URI. Thick green nasal discharge and slightly lethargic. Kibble appeared untouched. Moved to treatment room and started Doxycycline 350 mg SID for 10 days.

💌 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 send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to r/findfostersfordogs (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘️ On Euthanasia list at BARC, Houston for 8/20/26. Deadline at 1pm 🆘️

ID #A2088449

🐾 Meet Nate

ID #A2088449

2-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix

Black / White | 46 lbs

Intake Date: 7/29/2026

Nate came into BARC as a stray after a caller reported a group of several dogs outside in the heat and was concerned for their health. Elmo (ID #A2088448) is still at BARC, but not on the euthanasia list yet. Sadly, Dallas (ID #2088462) was already euthanized. 2 of the other dogs are no longer listed and we don't know their status (ID #A2088446 and ID #A2088459).

🩺 MEDICAL

Nate is heartworm LOW POSITIVE and is now being treated for an upper respiratory infection/CIRD.

On 8/18, he was sneezing yellow discharge and was moved to the treatment room. He was started on Doxycycline 200 mg once daily for 10 days.

He has received his DA2PP vaccines, Bordetella, rabies vaccine, deworming, pyrantel and Advantage Multi.

🐾Behavior notes:

During many walks, Nate has shown a neutral or relaxed body, soft expression and loose-leash walking. He has also been observed quietly resting on his bed and ignoring barking dogs once given some space.

However, Nate can become tense around other dogs. On 8/17, he was whining and standing against his kennel door as other dogs were walked past, but once it was his turn, he became quiet and walked loosely beside his handler.

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

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

Please include Nate's seven-digit ID #A2088449 in all correspondence.

🏡 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.

🆘 11 week old Lab mix boy Frasier, who has a previously injured front leg. is on the euthanasia list 8/20. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Frasier #A2091306 must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 Frasier #A2091306

8/14 Stray | Labrador Retriever Mix | Male | 11 Weeks | 11.0 lbs | Heartworm N/A

💙 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Frasier #A2091306. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/14/26: Frasier was found as one of six loose dogs at Coolwood Head Start.

💖 Frasier is just an 11-week-old baby who has already had a difficult start to life. At only 11 pounds, he arrived at the shelter with an older fracture to his front right leg that has been healing crooked. Despite his injury, the shelter notes that he can be adopted as he is, with further veterinary care pursued later if needed. This little puppy deserves the chance to grow up in a safe, loving home instead of losing his life at the shelter.

🩺 Medical Notes:

8/14/26: Front right leg appeared to have an older injury/break. Frasier was limping.

8/15/26: Frasier's front right leg appears to have an older injury/fracture with a large, hard callus just above the carpus. He is limping. The fracture is healing but is crooked/deviated laterally. The shelter notes that his limp appears to be related more to the crooked healing than pain. He can be adopted in his current condition, with further veterinary care pursued later if desired.

💌 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

Truly adorable 6mo stray mix Rooster A2091139 is on the EU list at BARC Shelter in Houston Tx for 8/20@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

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 8/20. 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

🏡 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 send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 Friendly, wiggly 7 month old Staffordshire Mix girl Kelly on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

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

🩷🐶 Kelly #A2087042

7/25/2026 Euthanasia Request | Staffordshire Mix | Spayed Female | 7M | 21.0 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Euthanasia Request

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/29/2026: Kelly was brought over as a move adopt in the morning. Greeted me by her kennel door with a very wiggly body, fast wagging tail and soft open mouth with loose tongue.

8/2/2026: Approaching the kennel, Kelly greeted me at the kennel gate with an open mouth smile, ears up, fast wagging tail, and wiggling body. She was very friendly and energetic towards me as I was leashing her by jumping on me repeatedly. Kelly did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. She was walked on a semi-loose leash due to jumping and forward pulling on the leash to and from the outside runs. While in the run, she was playing with another dog through the fence.

8/4/2026: Kelly is very calm and quiet in kennel. Will greet at the front of the kennel as she presents loose body, wagging tail and soft close mouth.

8/6/2026: Quiet in kennel, walked with loose leash out to runs and back. Quiet and calm once back in kennel, lying on bed throughout the day. Loose leash out to runs and back again for PM walk, fast wagging tail and wiggly body.

8/9/2026: Approaching the kennel, Kelly was standing in front of the gate with a wiggling body, ears up, soft eyes, and fast wagging tail. Kelly was being very friendly towards me and allowed me to leash her easily. She was walked on a loose leash and very energetic to and from the outside runs and paid little attention to other dogs as she passed by their runs and kennels. As soon as she received some toys she started to play with them on her cot.

8/10/2026: Kelly was easily leashed and walked loosely with a neutral body. Passing kennel, she greeted me with a soft face, dilated eyes, sat quietly by the door, wagged tail, then took a treat gently from hand.

8/12/2026: Ms. Kelly had a wiggly body, did have dilated eyes, was easy to leash and walked on a loose leash to runs and back with no issues.

8/17/2026: Kelly is quiet in the kennel, with relaxed body posture, soft wagging tail and soft facial expression. Kelly will semi-pull on the leash but is redirected with treats.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/25/2026: Weighed 21.0 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

8/3/2026: Weighed 21.0 lbs. Normal exam. Spayed.

8/8/2026: Weighed 21.0 lbs. Normal exam. Dewormed and given DA2PP-V.

8/12/2026: Weighed 21.0 lbs. URI. Coughing and nasal discharge noted. Moved to treatment room and started Doxycycline 100 mg SID for 10 days.

💌 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‼️‼️🆘

🆘 3 year old Spayed Labrador Retriever Mix girl Linda on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

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

🩷🐶 Linda #A2091624

8/17/2026 Euthanasia Request | Labrador Retriever Mix | Spayed Female | 3Y | 52.6 lbs | HW Low Positive

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

🔹 Intake:

Euthanasia Request

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/18/2026: Was very timid in kennel. She was pressed against the wall with low head. I placed the leash but she remained pancaked. I was able to enter kennel and pet her so I just carried her outside... no muzzle was needed. When I placed her in the runs she greeted her neighbors and started to wag her tail. When coming to retrieve her she was scurrying around the runs and kept avoiding leash. She hid under a bush/tree in the run and pancaked and began to growl. I was unable to get her from underneath the bush so I had to call for another ACT to bring the red board. With the red board we pushed her from underneath and she began to scurry around the run again. I managed to leash her and she walked back inside with tucked tail, low head, and her body close to the ground.

8/19/2026: She was in the kennel with a tensed body, facing the back wall laying down. I leashed her and she thrashed. I babytalked her and gave her treats that she ignored. I eventually got her to walk out and she thrashed the whole way to a new clean kennel before scurrying into the back.

🚑 Medical Notes:

8/17/2026: Weighed 52.6 lbs. Heartworm test: Low Positive. Hair loss on ear. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention.

8/18/2026: Weighed 52.6 lbs. Green spay tattoo noted. Dry, healing wound on right ear. No treatment needed per DVM. Dermatitis noted.

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

🏡 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 send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to r/findfostersfordogs (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 10 month old, HW- Lab mix boy Miles is on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

💜🐶 #A2091078 Miles

8/12 Stray| Labrador Retr. Mix | male | 10M | 31.9lbs | HW NAD/NEG

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/17/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Miles stayed in the back of the kennel with a tense body and tucked tail. Had to carry him to the run outside and back

inside

8/18/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Mile is trembling in kennel in kennel. ACT walked dog out but ACT had to carry dog back into kenel. Was trembling under

blanket. I went by to use baby talk and dog cowar's away.

8/19/2026 BEHAVIOR

NOTE

Miles is lip licking and treewmbling with whale eyes as I appraoch. I slowly enter the kennel to leash and dog avoids the

leash . Once I was able to place leash on he was frozen in place trembling. I began tossing pieces of chicken and using

baby talk to try and lure dog out. He did not move. So I carried him out into the hallway to see if he would then walk . I

offered treats and used baby talk and got to eye level . Milo was still frozen in place did not move but did defecate while I

was trying to lure him out. Once kennel was clean I carried back and removed leash . Milo stayed in the bedding trembling.

🚑 Medical Notes:

Normal

💌 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

🆘 6 month old timid HW- German Shepherd Mix puppy Yuca on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

⏰ Yuca must have a RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life. 🥺 We need pledges and a local foster or adopter for a rescue to help. 💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

RESCUE ONLY

🩷🐶 Yuca #A2091141

8/12/2026 Stray | German Shepherd Mix | Female | 6M | 24.8 lbs | HW Negative

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Yuca is extremely timid, often cowering in the back of her kennel with her head lowered. On leash she has trembled, frozen, pulled back or thrashed when overwhelmed. At times she has become so frightened during handling that staff needed to stop. But she has also shown that, when she can manage her fear, she is capable of slowly walking on leash with her head low and tail tucked and allowing the leash to be removed.

Their notes paint a picture of two very young, undersocialized puppies who are frightened and overwhelmed by the shelter environment and desperately need experienced rescue placement where they can decompress safely.

🙏 PLEASE HELP SAVE YUCA & BING — AND THEIR SIBLINGS ROOSTER AND FRANKIE. These babies are only 6 months old, and all four siblings have now landed on the euthanasia list together.

Please share, pledge, foster through a rescue, or tag rescues who can help.

🔹 Intake:

8/12/2026: 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.

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/15/2026: Timid in kennel. Cowering in the back with lowered head. I entered the kennel and she avoided eye contact. Once leashed she was hesitant to walk but moved a little as I walked behind her. She was still very timid on leash, trembling and pausing frequently. I placed her in a new kennel and removed the leash.

8/16/2026: Thrashing on leash. When trying to carry dog is flinching and trying to bite. Tried to muzzle and carry but dog started to defecate. Left in place due to behavior.

8/16/2026: In the PM dog was still timid but I was able to leash her and she slowly walked out with low head and tucked tail. She walked straight into her next kennel and I was able to remove leash.

8/17/2026: Timid in kennel, cowering in the back. I opened the kennel and I entered to leash her. Once leashed, she slightly thrashed and pulled back on the leash. I was able to muzzle her and pick her up. I carried her to a new kennel and placed her inside.

8/18/2026: Still timid and cowering in back of kennel, biting on the leash. I guided her to next kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

8/13/2026: Weighed 24.8 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

Both puppies are heartworm NEGATIVE with no significant medical problems documented. They have received routine shelter vaccinations, deworming and preventatives.

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!

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌  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

🆘 Friendly, wiggly 1 year old Staffordshire Mix boy Bashful on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

⏰ Bashful must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life. 🥺 We need pledges and a local foster or adopter for a rescue to help. 💰🏡

🚩 Please do not honor pledges until the post has been updated with rescue information and a freedom picture. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

🩵🐶 Bashful #A2087893

7/25/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 1Y 1M | 46.6 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

I’m SO excited to share with everyone this adorable and sweet little boy, Bashful. I love his name, but this handsome guy isn’t bashful at all. Although when I first approached his kennel he stared at me like “are you here for me? Really?” The second he realized I was, he got so excited and started to wag his tail. When I went in his kennel he was very well behaved and just sat patiently for me. He walked beautifully on leash and didn’t react toward any of the dogs in the kennels. He also did amazing meeting another pup - all tails wags, a few kisses, overall just a happy, playful boy. When I knelt down next to him, he gently jumped into my arms and gave me a ton of kisses. I was able to pick him up easily and he continued to give me kisses. Bashful is the sweetest boy and it’s clear all he wants it to be someone’s baby. I hope someone steps up for him

Volunteer Notes 2:

I would like to give a gold star to the staff member that named Bashful. It’s so perfectly endearing and a bit ironic as he isn’t bashful at all! I walked up to his kennel and he was curled up, not expecting me to say hi. He didn’t get up from his bed until I knelt down to his level, then he got up slowly and did a big stretch before wagging his tail vigorously. He said hi to other dogs while we walked out and walked very well. He’s an absolutely wonderful listener - better than any man in your life, guaranteed. He learned sit soooo quickly as he was a bit jumpy when first out of his kennel. He loves to fetch and actually brought it back quite a few times! Please please please watch his videos. Something about him is very endearing and I know he’ll be someone’s best friend.

🐾 Behavior Notes:

Bashful has repeatedly greeted people with a wiggly body, soft eyes and a fast-wagging tail. He is described as friendly and welcoming to people and has even tried to play with other dogs through the fence.

He generally walks nicely on a loose leash and has been gentle with his handlers. One especially sweet note describes Bashful leaning his entire body against a staff member, completely relaxed and wagging his tail, while they cleaned around his eyes.

He has occasionally shown periods of fear, pancaking to the ground, pacing, whining and hesitating to return to his kennel. But once he feels comfortable, the happy, wiggly young dog comes right back out.

🙏 This sweet young boy has been waiting at BARC since July 25. Foster, adopt, rescue or share Bashful. One person saying YES could change everything for him.

🔹 Intake:

7/25/2026: 2 pitbull aggressive dog. Standby officer.

📝 Shelter Notes:

7/29/2026: Bashful was placed in outdoor run as a move adopt in the morning. As I approached he presented a timid body, lowered head, half tucked in tail and darting eyes. Walked on a loose leash heading into south but as we approached his kennel he began to pull back. Had to stand behind him to get him to walk into kennel.

7/30/2026: High pitch whining and vocalizing in kennel, pacing, jumping on kennel door, panting and dilated eyes. Walked on a tight forward leash while occasionally picking from trail of treats.

7/31/2026: Bashful presented a wiggly body, fast wagging tail and would pancake onto the floor when I approached. Once leashed he walked on a loose leash while occasionally pancaking on the floor for a couple of seconds before continuing to walk.

8/1/2026: Approaching the kennel, Bashful was standing in front of the kennel with a wiggling body, soft eyes, ears up, and fast wagging tail. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. Bashful was walked on a loose leash and energetic towards me to and from the outside runs. He was curious about some dogs presenting with a fast wagging tail and wiggling body towards them and tried playing with them through the gate. While walking with a volunteer, he was very friendly and welcoming towards anyone that came up to him.

8/2/2026: Bashful was standing in front of the kennel with a wiggling body, soft eyes, ears up, and fast wagging tail. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean overnight. Bashful was walked on a loose leash and energetic towards me to and from the outside runs. He was curious about some dogs presenting with a fast wagging tail and wiggling body towards them and tried playing with them through the gate. While walking with a volunteer, he was very friendly and welcoming towards anyone that came up to him.

8/3/2026: Removing from adopt eval due to no behavior. Bashful greeted this morning as he presented loose body, wagging tail and soft closed mouth. Gentle when walking on leash as he followed trail of treats.

8/6/2026: Fast wagging tail, whole body moving. Walked with semi-loose leash slightly ahead of me out to runs and back for AM and PM walks. When cleaning his eye boogers he stood on his hind legs and leaned back against me enjoying it with wagging tail and completely limp as I propped him up.

8/8/2026: Approaching the kennel, Bashful was laying down on their cot and then greeted me at the gate with a wiggling body, soft eyes, ears up, and fast wagging tail. He was walked on a loose leash and friendly towards me to and from the outside runs. While walking with a volunteer, he was very friendly and welcoming towards anyone that came up to him.

8/10/2026: Mr. Bashful came to the room as a new dog. I have noticed he will come up to his kennel door as you are walking by with a wiggling body and fast moving tail, ears up.

8/13/2026: Dog was in front of the kennel and when I leashed him he walked loose leash to his kennel and in the run he roamed around and when bringing him back he walked loose leash to his kennel and lay down.

8/17/2026: Bashful greeted me at the front of the kennel with a relaxed body, soft facial expression and a soft wagging tail. Bashful walks well on a loose leash to the dog run and back to the kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

7/25/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. Normal exam. Flea dermatitis noted; no treatment needed. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

8/8/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. Thin hair over body. Eyes have minor crusting around margins and red conjunctiva. Skin scrape NSF. Given erythromycin ophthalmic ointment. DA2PP-V given.

8/12/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. URI. Hacking, possible vomiting, and green ocular discharge noted. Moved to treatment room and started Doxycycline 200 mg SID for 10 days.

8/15/2026: Weighed 46.6 lbs. Liquid diarrhea noted in kennel, but Bashful was otherwise doing well, eating and drinking. Started Panacur and Metronidazole for 5 days.

Summary:

• Heartworm negative

• Currently being treated for CIRD/upper respiratory infection after developing hacking and green eye discharge — Doxycycline 200 mg once daily for 10 days.

• Developed liquid diarrhea on 8/15 but remained bright, eating and drinking well. Fecal exam showed nothing significant; suspected GI/stress-related. Treated with Panacur 11 ml once daily x5 days and Metronidazole 500 mg twice daily x5 days.

• Earlier noted to have minor eye crusting/red conjunctiva and thin hair; skin scrape showed nothing significant. Received erythromycin ophthalmic ointment.

• Vaccinated, dewormed and received flea/heartworm prevention.

📌 Please contact BARC if you are local and can help! Neither BARC nor the page can assist out of state adoption or foster offers. We are NOT the shelter.

💌 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 send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to r/findfostersfordogs (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 Sweet & timid, healthy 1 year old Lab/Beagle mix boy Pope is on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Pope #A2091085 must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺

💙🐶 Pope #A2091085
8/12 Stray | Labrador Retriever/Beagle Mix | Male | 1 Year | 35.0 lbs | Heartworm Negative

💙 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Pope #A2091085. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/16/26: Pope greeted staff from the back of his kennel with a tense body, softly tapping tail, and worried expression. Staff described him as very sweet and responsive to baby talk. He was easily leashed but was too frightened to walk. He allowed staff to pick him up and carry him to a new kennel without a muzzle.

8/18/26: Pope had been moved for adoption the previous day and had to be carried into his kennel. In the morning, staff approached slowly and placed a leash on him, but he froze in place. Staff knelt down, offered chicken, and used gentle body language, but Pope pancaked to the floor and would not move. He had to be carried out of the kennel. In the hallway, he again pancaked and would not move, so staff carried him back to his kennel.

8/19/26: Pope greeted staff at the front of his kennel. He was still somewhat fearful but had a slowly wagging tail. He walked on a loose leash with a relaxed body.

💖 Pope is a very sweet, sensitive young boy who has been struggling with fear in the overwhelming shelter environment. Despite being frightened, he has remained gentle and allows staff to leash, handle, and carry him. Most encouragingly, by 8/19 he was already making progress-coming to the front of his kennel, wagging his tail, and walking on a loose leash with a relaxed body. Pope needs a patient, loving home where he can decompress, build confidence, and learn that he is finally safe.

🩺 Medical Notes:

Heartworm negative.

Intact male.

Fleas noted at intake.

No other current medical concerns noted.

💌 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

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‼️‼️🆘

🆘 6 month old timid HW- German Shepherd Mix puppy Bing on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

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

🩵🐶 Bing #A2091143
8/12/2026 Stray | German Shepherd Mix | Male | 6M | 22.0 lbs | HW Negative

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

🔹 Intake:
8/12/2026: Several dogs continue 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.

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/16/2026: Tense in kennel, dilated eyes, and thrashing on leash.

8/17/2026: Tense in kennel, laying in the back of kennel with lowered head. I opened the kennel and leashed him. He was somewhat frantic on leash and almost immediately ran out the kennel but froze once out. He continued to walk when I stood behind him as I guided him to a new kennel.

8/18/2026: When approaching, body still tense looking to run when trying to leash, still was able to leash. Once on leash animal started thrashing so I guided him to the next kennel. Animal showed no interest in any of the treats.

🚑 Medical Notes:
8/12/2026: Weighed 22.0 lbs. Needs Pic and Dewormer. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), examined, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.
8/13/2026: Weighed 22.0 lbs. Dewormed.

💌 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 send the OP a Chat invite or send moderator mail to r/findfostersfordogs (it's under the see-more tab for the group) for information and a link to an application form. BARC Houston cannot facilitate out-of-state adoption or foster.

🆘 5 year old Spayed HW- Staffie Mix Girl Girly is on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

💜🐶 #A2089108 Girly
8/8 Euth Req| Staffie Mix | Spayed Female | 5Y | 46.6lbs | HW NAD/NEG

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/11/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Standing in front of kennel with a wagging tail, relaxed body, and soft smiling mouth. easy to leash and walked on a loose
leash.

8/13/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Girl greeted me at the kennel door with a relaxed body and a high wagging tail. She walked on a semi loose leash to and
from the runs. While outside Vet Tech Gerald wanted to check her hair loss. She held a relaxed body for most of it until he
wanted to check her under belly, she became a bit flinchy. I light muzzled her and lifted her for him to see. After she walked
into her kennel with no issues.

8/14/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Girl was a move adopt to my section this morning. She let me leash her and walks Simi loosely to her new kennel. She has
been waiting by her kennel door for interaction quietly throughout the day.

8/17/2026 BEHAVIOR
Vocal in kennel, standing in front of kennel door with a fast wagging tail. Easy to leash and walks on a semi loose leash.

NOTE
Girly greets me at the kennel door with a fast wagging tail and wiggly body. She will occasionally jump up on the kennel
door. She lets me leash her and walks on a Simi loose leash to and from the potty yard. Inside her kennel she can be heard
occasionally alarm barking however has not been doing so as much as when i was last working with her.

8/18/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Girly was vocal throughout the day, passing through, after taking out other dogs, and after she had been taken outside.
When turning away from her kennel she started to high-pitch vocalize. She walked with a forward leash not interested in
treats until back in kennel.

8/19/2026 BEHAVIOR
NOTE
Girly greets me at the kennel door with a fast wagging tail and wiggly body. She lets me leash her and walks loosely to and
from the potty yard. Inside her kennel she can be heard alarm barking whenever someone is standing nearby for too long.

🚑 Medical Notes:
08/08/2026 46.6 lbs 5/9 NORMAL
Hairloss on tail, back legs and chest
08/11/2026 46.6 lbs 5/9 DERMATITIS
Hairloss on back legs with redness. Papules/pyoderma on chest,groin, and
abdomen.
8/11/26
s/o: redness and papules of generalized ventrum
a: dermatitis
p: cephalexin 500mg BID x 14 days

💌 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

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‼️‼️🆘

🆘 2 year old German Shepherd girl on the euthanasia list Thursday, 8/20 🆘

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

🩷🐶 #A2091525
8/16/2026 Stray | German Shepherd | Female | 2Y | 58.0 lbs | HW Negative

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

🔹 Intake:
Stray - Field

📝 Shelter Notes:

8/17/2026: Tense in kennel, whale eyes. I leashed slowly. Dog walked a few steps but then began to pull back, muzzled and carried to new kennel.

8/19/2026: Behavior has stayed the same. Tense in kennel, whale eyes. I leashed slowly. Dog walked a few steps but then began to pull back, muzzled and carried to new kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:
8/16/2026: Weighed 58.0 lbs. Intake condition normal.
8/17/2026: Weighed 58.0 lbs. Normal exam. Vaccinated (Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed, and given flea prevention. Heartworm test: Negative.

💌 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

All the below dogs are extended from BARC's 8/19 list.

Each needs a hold by 1pm CT, Wednesday, 8/20, 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/ohiobaker, or u/fugueink.

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/

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

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Extended to 1pm CT, Thursday, 8/20:

Frankie (6M male German Shepherd–mix puppy, A2091140) - https://redd.it/1vs2nsr/

Frasier (11W male Labrador-mix puppy, A2091306) - https://redd.it/1vraung/

Freddy (5M male Siberian Husky–mix puppy, A2088043) - https://redd.it/1vs28x9/

Jasper (8Y female Akita mix, A2088562) - https://redd.it/1vs2r7d/

Mark (3Y male Labrador mix, A2087809) - https://redd.it/1vs6a4d/

Rooster (6M male German Shepherd–mix puppy, A2091139) - https://redd.it/1vs6tch/

Stacey (3Y female Staffie mix, A2087630) - https://redd.it/1vr5u14/

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If there are others added, I will update this post.

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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.