Those ears! Stunning 7m old stray Nugget (#A2045903) is on the EU list at BARC Shelter in Houston Tx for 5/20 at 1pm ct. His records show him adopted once in 2025; he's energetic & wants attention! He can be locally fostered, rescued, or adopted in/out of state and into Canada. Please share Nugget!!
🆘 7 month old German Shepherd mix boy on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 5/20 🆘
🏡 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.
⏰ Nugget must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺
💙🐶 Nugget #A2045903
5/12/2026 Stray | German Shepherd Mix | Neutered Male | 7M | 40 lbs | HW Negative
💜 Volunteer Notes:
We were not able to meet Nugget. If you're interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!
🔹 Intake:
11/15/25- Stray
11/18/25- Adopted
5/12/26- Stray
📝 Shelter Notes:
5/13/2026: Nugget was in the back of the kennel laying down, alert ears neutral body and face. Was able to leash and he got up and followed me out to the runs. Held a loose leash walking ahead of me, low swaying tail and erect ears.
5/15/2026: Nugget is at the front of the kennel ready to go outside, holds a loose leash, wagging tail and loose body. Walked to and from the runs no issues.
5/16/2026: Was moved to the North Building today. Nugget has been barking all morning, standing at the front of the kennel, heavily panting, with a low tail and dilated pupils. Covered kennel.
5/17/2026: When approaching this morning I could see that Nugget was heavy panting, with a tense/stiff body. She leashed well but walked on a semi-loose leash to the runs, occasionally trying to pull ahead but would redirect for treats. Coming back in she continued to walk on a semi-loose leash and since being back in her kennel she has been non-stop vocalizing.
5/17/2026 13:07: Alarm barking from behind sheet when citizens were walking through the row after opening.
5/18/2026: Nugget continues to be vocal in the morning and when people pass by. Extra enrichment was offered, and he quieted down for a bit but eventually started barking again. The kennel door remains covered.
🚑 Medical Notes:
11/15/2025: Vaccinated with DA2PP-V and Bordetella. Dewormed and given Pyrantel and Advantage Multi flea prevention.
11/17/2025: PARVOTEST NEGATIVE.
11/18/2025: Neuter surgery performed. Given Ketaset, Midazolam injection, Ketofen, and Gabapentin suspension. Nano microchip implanted.
5/12/2026: Weighed 40.0 lbs. Intake condition normal.
5/12/2026: Vaccinated with Rabies, Bordetella, and DA2PP-V. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention. HWTEST NAD NEG.
💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING - PLEASE DO NOT CALL
Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.
📍 BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026