Blanca. Hi! My name is Blanca and my foster Mom says I am a real Beauty Queen - solid white with silky soft long fur and big fluffy tail. I am Deaf, but don't worry, I'm really no different from any other cats. In fact, my foster Mom was clueless for the first three weeks I lived with her! Just don't let me go outside, though, because I might not notice if danger approaches. I love to spend hours looking out the window and I especially like it when the window is open. I also like to be wherever my person is, so sometimes I'll just stretch out in front of the computer monitor and take a nap. I love to play and chase balls. I'm OK with dogs being around and am learning to share the window (Memo to dog: Just try not to get in my face, OK?) I've already been spayed, vaccinated and micro-chipped. If you will open your heart to me and provide a home for me, I will be so happy and will love you forever. Contact Nancy at njrose@juno.com.

Buster A0983213. "Buster" is available for adoption at BARC. He is sweet, playful, goofy & oh so loving! Yes, he's smiling for the camera! He's a big boy...probably 50-60ish pounds. Most likely a Catahoula mix of some sort. He has one crystal blue eye & one dark brown one...absolutely stunning! Please help get him out of animal control! Buster has been neutered & microchipped & is up to date on all vaccinations. Please contact me @ robyn@project71.com if you or anyone you know is interested in providing Buster with a forever home.

JODY A0978520 (Intake 12/15). Please, please -- There's got to be somebody out there to love a big dog like me! All the volunteers love me but they say they already have too many dogs and they can't take me home, too. It's been so lonely and cramped in this tiny kennel for the last three months. I love to play and do all the regular stuff dogs like to do, but I really, really want a person to do them with! I've been spayed and I've had all my shots. I can leave as soon as you come for me. Don't wait, though -- They tell me my time is running out. Email my friend Elizabeth at evitek@yahoo.com today!

SULLY A0979147 (Intake 12/27). What's a handsome Chocolate Lab-type like me doing in a place like this? And how come nobody's taken me home yet?? The volunteers say I'm very well-behaved and maybe even housebroken (whatever that means). I'm a little shy and submissive, but when I get to know you I will sit next to you as close as I can and lean in to show you I like you. I've had all my shots and I'm heartworm negative, but I haven't been neutered yet and they tell me I can't leave this place until that happens. Can you help me out? I'll be your best friend forever! Email my friend Elizabeth at evitek@yahoo.com to learn how you can help.

TOPAZ A0979338. My friends named me Topaz because I'm so beautiful with my tiger-striped coat. I'm a young girl around 6 months old and full of personality. I love to give hugs and kisses! I am overflowing with energy, however, from being caged up in a shelter for most of my young life. I'm just waiting for my chance to prove what a great companion I would make! Email my friend Elizabeth at evitek@yahoo.com to make me your new best friend.

LILA A0979871 (Intake 1/8). I don't mean to brag, but I'm a real knockout. Look into my eyes and I will steal your heart! I'm a high energy dog and I hate being locked up in the shelter. Three months is a long time for any dog and I need to get out and play! Now they tell me my time is running out so I really need someone to save me from a terrible fate. I have so much potential -- Won't you help me have the happy life I deserve? Email Elizabeth at evitek@yahoo.com for more about me today.

The adoption fee is only $55 for the dogs and cats includes: surgery for spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchipping and 1 year city license. What a deal for a lifelong friend!! You can go to the address below to find these dogs (Blanca the cat is in foster care) and many other wonderful animals:

BARC (Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care)
3200 Carr
Houston, TX 77026
(713) 229-7300
M - F 11:30am - 5:30pm
S & S 12:00pm - 4:00pm

You can see more photos by checking any of these websites:

www.petharbor.com (enter Houston and click on Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care)

www.houstontx.gov/health/BARC/index.html

www.petfinder.com (search under Texas and Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care and ALSO Friends of BARC)

www.barcfosters.org

www.1-800-save-a-pet.com

Please email any questions to volunteersmb@friendsofbarc.org. Thanks - The BARC Starz Team