These are GREAT dogs.. They have simply been passed over and BARC can only hold them for 90 days. You can help save them by offering your home at as a foster parent, adopting one of them as your own, or spreading the word to others who might be able to do one of the above! We also welcome rescue groups and there is no fee to pull any of these dogs as long as you have a valid 501C-3 on file.
Here are descriptions of the dogs:
1. Iris: A853632 Sweet girl about 2 years old. Hw pos, low level. Gets
along with other dogs, really adores humans, and would rather be inside in
this heat than outside. We are all shocked she hasn't been adopted; lovely,
happy, fun girl.
2. QTpie, A853327 is 1+ years smaller labbie girl and was beautiful-coated
until she came to BARC -- now her skin is dry and she doesn't look as sleek.
i"ll give her fish oil pills. She loves to run and zoom around the pen with
another dog. She is hw+,, low level.
3. Audi, A 853394 is 1-2 years tan labbie/hound girl. hw negative. She
was owned by someone as she was already spayed. She needs more of an energy
outlet than our kennels allow -- nice play partner, great jog and roller
blade partner. BUT most of all -- fabulous frisbee dog!!!!This girl can
leap tall buildings! We are working with her on catching the frisbee --
she'd be part of a serious contending team.
4. Rocket A853773 -- fun dude. hw negative. A big favorite of many of the
volunteers at the shelter...they say chow chow mix but too small...mini
collie/sheltie crossed over with chow chow?
5. Fanny A853175 is the little girl left in Hospital ward for too long.
She is a little wobbly still...we think it's from inactivity but wonder if
whatever put her in there took its course and left her wobbly. very very
sweet - would love to have a best pal to enjoy life with....
6. Tiger A846209 is a 8 month old boy who is an adoption return. he
actually came to barc as a pup in october....but we hate to see them come
back. med/higher energy, plays with everyone, anyone. would also make a
good running partner. The guy loves to play.
7. Moonbeam -A853851 liver and cream colored sheperd mix girl. 1+ years,
hw pos, low level. Fun! Another good play partner who likes humans a great
deal and would really use a good backyard.
8. Darby - A852352 came to barc as a pup, returned to barc as a pup --
first time dog owners, didn't know that a pup would grow. And darby isn't
that big! 9 months maybe. hw neg. brindle....mix of ???? barc has her as
lab mix but she isn't that much lab if any, but her head isn't classic pit,
so ....hound? She is liked by several dog walkers, a fun girl who is
innocent of the bad luck her first adopters gave her. She'd make a nice
family pet. She is much cuter than this photo.
9. Dahlia -- black/wite pit bull mxi, 7 months...young, energetic, needs
direction, nice. plays well with other dogs; would like a human to just
cuddle with. came in as pup so not hw tested..
10. Mercy -- Gorgeous calm 3 year aussie sheperd mix girl. hw pos, low
antigen level. she lays on her kuranda bed until someone comes to walk her,
then she bounces up with joy, happily walks out with the person, then plays
a little and relaxes in the pens. She also does not put up with unruly
behaviors in other dogs; but has been in peaceful coexistence with almost
all. Matronly, appropriately so. Lovely lovely girl who deserves a loving
home as she has plenty of love to give back.
11. Bucky is another adoption return. A tan and black sheperd boy, 1+
years. hw negative. a classic young male sheperd type guy...will play
strong, will be active....will learn commands well, if taught consistently.
12. Georgia -- 3 year tan bloodhound mix that was stuck in the hospital
ward, but has now been moved to the south kennel. A really nice dog, hate
that we don't have a photo to show you but come and meet her!
The next 11 dogs are heartworm positive:
Shalimar: A854427. 1 year, hw pos mom. pups got adopted, now she waits for
her forever home. nice girl, medium energy...calmer.
Cappie: A854407. 1.5 years, hw+, min pin mix girl. Calm, lays on her
kuranda bed, watching world go by.
Nathan: A854716. Beautiful, peaceful, loyal, compliant companion labbie
male. hw+. looking for his best friend and his best friend's family. A joy
to walk on a leash; calm.
Sky: A855636. Shiba inu mix, 1.5 yrs. hw+. the favorite dog of kent
robertson, barc director. kent will waive the adoption fees and buy lunch
for this dog's adopter.
Barney: A855232. 2 year aussie cattle dog boy. hw+. nice guy, loves to
run and play with other dogs, loves humans.
Maggie: A854796. hw+ 2 year small labbie mix girl....maybe 40
pounds..great size...sweet, calm, loving.
Beauty A854866. hw+ yellow labbie girl, 3 years. nice girl, will be
absolutely gorgeous when she gets some food in her...and lovin' on her...
Niz guy: A857006. hw pos, cairn terrier mix...2 years...shave, shampoo,
and this little guy will look like a million bucks.
Ralphy a852946. sheperd mix, 1.5 yrs, very nice dog, loved by many
volunteers. hw+, Volunteer nancy will help pay for hw treatment....
All of these dogs will need some extra TLC and attention after being in the shelter
for so long. Very few of them will be housetrained, but they can learn
quickly! The adoption fee is only $55 (what a deal!) and these dogs have
all be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
If you have never fostered before, please contact us for an application and
more details.
We don't know if we can save them all, but we've got to save some! Please contact any of us for more information. BARC is open this weekend from 12-4 Saturday and Sunday and Mon-Fri from 11:30-5:30. They will be closed to the public on Monday (Memorial Day). BARC is located at 3200 Carr Street, Houston, TX 77026
For more information call:
Kathy Deffebach, BARC Foster Coordinator, 713-412-1693
Julie Keeton, BARC Foster Coordinator, 713-922-4748
Barbara Sands, BARC Volunteer Coordinator, 206-713-4648,
COME ON HOUSTON AND ALL SURROUNDING AREAS - we've done it before and we can do it again - LETS SAVE ALL OF THESE WONDERFUL FURBABIES!! Please contact BARC and ADOPT, FOSTER, SPONSOR - WHATEVER IT TAKES to save these wonderful wonderful dogs!! Right now I have 3 dogs / 11 cats of my own (all taken in off the streets)! I also have 4 foster dogs for dog rescue org out of Humble. And if I physically had room to put another, I would be offering to foster one of these last chance dogs! It really is such a good feeling to know that you are an important step towards a forever home - possibly the first good home they have ever known!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!! THEY ALL DESERVE A WONDERFUL LONG LIFE - LETS HELP THEY GET WHAT THEY DESERVE!
HOW WOULD ONE BECOME A FOSTER FAMILY FOR ONE OF THE DOGS . I WOULD LOVE TO DO THAT.
HOW WOULD ONE BECOME A FOSTER FAMILY FOR ONE OF THE DOGS . I WOULD LOVE TO DO THAT. I HAVE NO PETS.AND I WOULD HATE TO SEE THEM BE PUT DOWN, IT IS HEARTBREAKING TO SEE THERE LITTLE FACES AND TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE IN FOR. IM SO GLAD THERE ARE PEOPLE LIKE YOU THERE AT KHOU TO TRY AND HELP OUT. THANK YOU JOSLYN LUNSFORD
I am looking for A TINY DOG LIKE A MIN PIN OR ANY TYPE OF TINY DOG......the smaller the better......pLEASE CONTACT ME AT 281-964-8851 OR E-MAIL ME AT reddoor72@yahoo.com if you have a dog of this type......Thanks
Jennifer
I am looking for A TINY DOG LIKE A MIN PIN OR ANY TYPE OF TINY DOG......the smaller the better......pLEASE CONTACT ME AT 281-964-8851 OR E-MAIL ME AT reddoor72@yahoo.com if you have a dog of this type......Thanks
Jennifer
Wher is this facility and how do I get the ohine number and address?
Wher is this facility and how do I get the phone number and address?
PLEASE CONTACT ASAP TO TRY TO SAVE THEM!!
For information on these dogs, please contact:
Julie Keeton: juliekeeton5@aol.com
Kathy Deffebach: kdeffebach@sbcglobal.net
Barbara Sands: sands_barbara@hotmail.com
B.A.R.C. - City of Houston's Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care is located at 3200 Carr Street -- very close to Hwy 59 and 610 North. Their public hours are 11:30-5:30 Mon-Fri and 12-4 Sat and Sun. Their phone number is: 713 238 9600.
Rocket is the dog show in the picture above. He will be trying to find that forever home at Northwest Mall this weekend. Darby will be at the Mall with him..
Please consider any of the last chance dogs for your next family member.
Let's find them all homes.. They all deserve it..
I see where the dogs have been given a one week reprieve. The updated story has 10 of the 24 being adopted. Is there anyway someone can update which dogs are still in need? The slideshow is the same w/only 19 dogs listed, but the remaining ones need help now more than ever. Thanks to those kind souls who pulled the 10 dogs, but there are still 14 remaining! Open your Hearts and your Homes Houston. Shelter dogs and cats are THE BEST! I know... I am involved with a rescue group and I have 2 Pound Puppies of my own!
Oh I forgot to mention. I believe some of the remaining dogs are heartworm positive. This is NO longer a death sentence, so PLEASE, PLEASE don't let this stop you from adopting one of these wonderful shelter dogs! Most started out with so little, isn't it time they got the Most out of LIFE? Shelter Dogs RULE!
I received an email this morning indicating which dogs are still in need. See below from BARC:
"The following dogs remain to find their forever homes:
Cappie, Luckyu,Mercy, Sky,Barney,Lazarus,Georgia,Bucky,Tiger, Angel,Fanny, Dahlia,Shalimar, and Audi
Rocket and Darby are in foster and available this weekend at Northwest Mall Adoption Center)."
If anyone needs to see their pictures, please use BARC contact info I posted earlier or BARC info included in the original story. Or if you would like to leave an email address, I will attempt to forward the email to you that includes the pictures (however, I am not sure if anyone would want to do that). Also, I will not have access to a computer after 5pm on 5/31 until 6/4. Therefore, any email addresses left late 5/31 until 6/4, I will be unable to help you, you will have to contact using BARC info. THANKS TO ALL WHO ARE HELPING IN ANY WAY!!!!
Is is wrong to believe these dogs are safe from euthansia. Irresponsible pet owners make BARC an extremely high volume shelter. ANY animal can be put down at any time. No animal is safe as long as it's there because BARC The animal control officers (ACOs) as well as ordinary citizens are constantly bringing in stray/loose animals.
There are currently 3 English Pointers that were an owner surrender. One Wiemriener that was picked up running at large. Two Cocker Spaniels. One chihuahua in addition to the Last Chance Dogs. Because BARC is so understaffed, if you are interested in adopting/fostering YOU HAVE TO COME DOWN TO THE SHELTER. There aren't enough staff/volunteers to monitor these chatlists to call people.
Is is wrong to believe these dogs are safe from euthansia. Irresponsible pet owners make BARC an extremely high volume shelter. ANY animal can be put down at any time. No animal is safe as long as it's there because BARC The animal control officers (ACOs) as well as ordinary citizens are constantly bringing in stray/loose animals.
There are currently 3 English Pointers that were an owner surrender. One Wiemriener that was picked up running at large. Two Cocker Spaniels. One chihuahua in addition to the Last Chance Dogs. Because BARC is so understaffed, if you are interested in adopting/fostering YOU HAVE TO COME DOWN TO THE SHELTER. There aren't enough staff/volunteers to monitor these chatlists to call people.
I get an email every week from BARC showcasing some of the many dogs they have available. The email is entitled "BARC STARZ". Each email is a little different - sometimes all black dogs, sometimes certain breed mixes, sometimes (like these last chance dogs) dogs that have been there in excess of 90 days and they are truely on their last chance! But by all means, these are not the only wonderful dogs available at BARC!! But hopefully, all "last chance dogs" will be given this same last chance as these have been. I know I got another "last chance" email a few months ago - and as far as I know - I think they were all saved (I know lots of them went to Scouts Honor Rescue org). BARC appears to have a lot of caring people and volunteers who are trying hard to get as many adopted as is possible! I applaud them for their efforts!