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August 2009
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Good news! Most of the BARC dogs that were scheduled to be put down Monday have been adopted or fostered thanks to goodhearted Houstonians.
The dogs have been at Houston's BARC -- the Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care -- for more than the limit of three months. BARC believes it's inhumane to keep dogs in small cages for months on end. They also needed the space for other adoptable dogs that come in daily. An e-mail campaign and KHOU.com report last week helped spread the word and by late Sunday 25 of the 30 dogs had either been adopted or fostered. "Thank you to everyone who has read, forwarded and responded by coming out to BARC to adopt or foster a homeless animal," said Kathy Deffebach, the BARC Foster Coordinator. "You truly have saved lives! Kind of restores your faith in mankind, now doesn't it? The five dogs remaining are Mojo, Dusty, Toto, Tawny and Ginger. If you are interested in one of these dogs but can't make it to the shelter by the Monday deadline, please call BARC and let them know. They have agreed to place a hold on such dogs until Friday, January 12. The followed dogs are in temporary foster homes, but still need permanent homes: Stripey, Bella, Molly, Abby, Sweetness, Tex, Luke, Quincy, Moondance, Tiger, Sweetpea, Charlie, Angel and Misty. "These dogs will require some extra love and attention. Being in a shelter for several months causes many dogs to become distrustful of humans and overprotective of food or toys," said Deffebach. "The basic period of adjustment can be anywhere from six to twelve weeks." All of the animals have been spayed or neutered and are current on all vaccinations. If you're not ready to adopt, you could consider fostering a dog or two until a permanent home can be found to prevent them from being euthanized. BARC is located at 3200 Carr St.. The shelter is open Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Their phone number is (713) 238-9600. If you adopted one of the Last Chance dogs, we'd love to hear from you with an update on the dog. Send your story to web@khou.com. 6 CommentsLeave a comment |
People never cease to amaze me - but usually its a comment that is made in a negative way. In this instance - I have been amazed in a positive way and literally brought to tears by the good hearted caring people in this town!! I volunteer and foster for a rescue org based at Petco in Humble. And since I already have 3 dogs/10 cats of my own, and 3 foster dogs, I knew there was not much I could do to help unless one of my fosters got adopted this past weekend (which they didnt). But I made some calls and said lots of prayers, and can only hope that my part helped in some small way!! Thanks so much to everyone who adopted or is fostering any of these dear sweet furbabies!! You are definately Human-angels and you will be rewarded for your kindness!! Now I can only hope and pray that there are at least 5 remaining Human-angels out there that can still save Mojo, Dusty, Toto, Tawny and Ginger!! They deserve a Second Chance also!! My prayers are with them - and I pray good news will follow concerning them!! Thanks to all involved!!
It brings tears to my eyes to read about the kindness of people opening their hearts and homes to these dogs. I, like Donna and probably many, many others, have 3 dogs of my own, 1 foster dog, 3 cats of my own, 3 foster kittens, and 2 strays that hang out at my house. I rent and am at my limit, but I prayed and let people know about this situation. I am still praying for Mojo, Dusty, Toto, Tawny, and Ginger. I hope and pray that they will get the chance to be loved in a forever home.
There are actually 14 dogs that need fosters and or adopters. The other 9 were just not mentioned (I don't know why). My husband and I and going to foster one!!!! Mt rescue is going to pull her and I will pick her up as soon as I can. :-)
Sheila, were the other 9 dogs part of the original 30 pictures? I had printed all 30 pics on 1/5 just in case they were put down 1/8 as indicated - I felt they deserved to have some record of them having ever existed. Then all but those last 5 specifically mentioned as still being in need had either foster or adopted next to their pictures yesterday. Who are the other 9? Thanks for any info you can give!
Donna, Check out the newest blog! I guess there are actually 13 more! :-( Someone, please step up and help these babies!!!
Thanks Brad for keeping the community involved with the animals of BARC. Tomorrow morning the last of the animals who were schedule to be put to death today, will be picked up by In Scout's Honor. With a generous donation from Laura McConnell (President of the Woodlands Dog Park)and a matching donation from the Board of WDP and then an emergency grant which Lydia Caldwell secured, In Scout's Honor will be able to pull and board the remaining dogs. What has to be done now is to find permanent homes. These dogs have been caged up for months now and we all know how that affects their temperament. Volunteers will be needed to visit them at Auburn Kennels to walk them and spend time with them. For additional information, please call Dr. Pat Cooper at Cooper Animal Clinic Home of the famous monthly Meet and Greets at which many of these homeless animals are adopted. 713-861-1155.
Sherry