r/animal_rescue_help

*Today in Houston, 20 lives were lost at BARC for one reason: space.*

*Mama Yuna* and her *9 neonate puppies* - Shiba Inu/Chow Chow mixes who never even got a name, never opened their eyes in a home.

*10 Super Pups* - 2-month-old Staffies, babies who should’ve been learning to play, not dying in a kennel.

They weren’t sick. They weren’t aggressive. They were out of time.

And “out of time” is what happens when we allow unchecked breeding to outpace compassion.

*I’m grieving. I’m furious. And I’m done asking nicely.*

If you’re in Houston or anywhere in the US, do this with me:

*1. Email your local politicians TODAY.*

Demand they shut down puppy mills. Demand laws that force backyard breeders to stop operating in the shadows.

*2. Make breeding a licensed, educated practice.*

If you want to breed animals, you should have to complete a college-level course and hold a degree/license in animal husbandry and welfare. No more accidental litters from people who “just wanted one litter.”

*3. Fund CVNR and subsidized spay/neuter NOW.*

Community Cat/Vet Neuter Return programs and low-cost spay/neuter for lower-income households are the only thing stopping this cycle. No funding = more dead puppies.

*4. Hold people accountable.*

If you own a pet and refuse to spay/neuter without a vet-approved reason, you should be fined $500 per unaltered pet. Enforcement is the only thing that changes behavior.

*This isn’t about hating breeders. It’s about hating dead babies.*

Mama Yuna and her 9. The 10 Super Pups. They died because we chose not to fund prevention, not to regulate breeding, not to care until it was too late.

*Don’t just “like” this and move on.*

Look up your city council member. Email them. Say their names. Make them uncomfortable until they act.

Rest easy, Mama Yuna. Rest easy, babies.

I’ll carry you with me until the laws change.

🆘 1 year old, HW- girl Snowflake is on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 5/20. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

🎉safe with a Barc foster-returned 5/18/26

🆘On the euthanasia list Saturday, 1/3. 🆘

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

Rescue Only

💜🐶 Snowflake #A2050573

5/18/26 Foster return, 12/26 Stray-1/3/26 foster | Staffie Mix | Female | 1Y 1M | 36lbs | HW NAD/NEG

Pet of the week and BARC foster post:

✨ https://www.facebook.com/share/1BskigjEN1/?mibextid=wwXIfr

✨ https://www.facebook.com/share/18fZvbxeb7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

🔸Plea

Hello,

Snowflake was turned in as a stray on 12-26-25. She is young, energetic, and vocal. She has no medical conditions noted.

Please let us know if you can help Snowflake, she will be in danger on 1-3-26.

📝 Shelter Notes:

12/28 Approaching her kennel she was standing by the door quietly, tail down, tensed, trembling. Walks on a tight leash pulling

forward. While outside she just looked around very alert ears forward. Walking back in she was flinchy as i was checking her

ID band. Placed her into new kennel and took leash off no issue

12/29 While Nellie was in the outside run, she was consistently vocalizing and jumping on the run gate. Overly aroused even when

she was being walked, she was walked on a tight leash and would attempt to chase come birds when treats were on the

ground for her. When she was in her run, she would sometimes yelp and cry in the run for a short time.

During PM feeding, Nellie was still being overly aroused and jumping up on the gate. As I entered the run, she started to

jump on me and paw at my stomach. I gave her treats on her cot to redirect her.

12/30 During morning feeding, Nellie was bouncing around in her run and yelping. During morning walks, she was still being overly

aroused in her run and even painted in her run. While walking, Nellie was walked on a tight leash and pulling in different

directions and while in the run, she was jumping and pawing at the gate. On the way back, she was bouncing around me

and walked on a tight leash still. I offered treats but she continued after eating the treats. She even attempted to chase

some birds.

1/1 jumping on kennel door nonstop when trying to leash she is trying to jump with mouth open towards my face. when

leashing she began to pull forward on tight leash outside she begins to whine when i walk away. coming back to go leash

her she is jumpin nonstop i have to fully step in and try to leash while she is jumping upwards.

5/18 tense body, had to muzzle during working. Growling in vehicle, foster had to bring in

🚑Medical Notes:

12/28/25

s/o: On vet eval for hairloss on back right side and near shoulder. Skin scraping

was negative. There is a small circular area of hairloss on back

a: possible scar

p: no treatment needed at this time

Body Weight - 37 lbs

Risk Assessment Grade - 1

Surgery: SPAY: IN HEAT administered 200mls LRS

Monitoring Equipment Used - Pulse Ox & EKG

Isoflurane/O2 maint. Sx. - Routine OVH, absorbable subcutaneous closure.

Suture Type: PDS 0-0

Mouth Exam: WNL

01/10/2026 34.0 lbs 5/9 URI

Temperature : F

Foster reports pet is coughing and seems lethargic. Still eating and drinking

normally, foster has offered wet food. Dog is QAR in car, gums are pink.

Sending home Doxycycline 150mg SID X 10 days

Dog vomited this morning, administering cerenia for nausea.

Advised them to return if pet goes more than 24 hours without e/d or conditions

worsens, for supportive care.

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

🆘 2 year old, HW- Spayed Boxer / Plott Hound Mix girl Delta is on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 5/20. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

RESCUE ONLY

💜🐶 #A2070484 Delta

4/26 Euth Req | Plott Hound Mix | Spayed Female | 2Y | 41lbs | HW Negative

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

📝 Shelter Notes:

04/27/26 10:45 circling in kennel with tail tucked when I approached, but with baby talk came up to me with wiggly body and fast wagging tail. Walked with semi-loose leash out to runs and back. On leash was going up to sniff other dogs in the kennels.

wiggly body, fast wagging tail, soft open mouth with loose tongue. walked on loose leash heading in and out of eval. was able to leash with no issues and exited and entered kennel easily.

she greeted me at the front of the kennel, was leashed easily, walked on a foward leash to the runs and back. was a little vocal during cleaning but she was barking at and playing with her blanket

Greeted me at the front of the kennel with a loose wagging tail, open mouth, and soft eyes. Easily leashed and walked with tight leash to the runs. Mostly kept to self outside in the runs, but did occasionally bark at other dogs going to the runs. Easily leashed and walked with tight leash back to kennel. Easily remove leash.

Ms. Delta wiggly body, fast wagging tail, soft open mouth. Was easy to leash and walked on loose leash at first then would Simi-pull going to the runs and back. He is vocal in his kennel threw out the day.

Ms. Delta wiggly body, fast wagging tail, soft open mouth. Was easy to leash and walked on loose leash at first then would Simi-pull going to the runs and back.

Ms. Delta wiggly body, fast wagging tail, soft open mouth. Was easy to leash and walked on loose leash to the runs and back.

walking to runs she is wagging her tail and will whine once walking away from her when walking back she is overly excited jumping upwards on me telling her no she will continue to jump then calms down.

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Ms. Delt at time does become vacl in her kennel, will be atthe door with a wiggly body ready to go out.

dog walks lose leash tot he runs adn to her kennel and very quiet in her kennel mostly just sleeps.

During both morning feedings and walks, Delta was consistently forward vocalizing in front of his kennel non-stop while also jumping on the gate as well. He did not stop until he was give an enrichment toy for the day. Delta was walked on a tight leash due to forward pulling and in mutiple directions on the leash, jumping on me, and circling me on the leash. He paid little attention to other dogs as he passed them by on his way outside.

dog walked lose leash to the run and she noticed she was roaming around and when i was bringing her back to the kennel she jumped on me and kept going for my arm and low growling as i kept pushing her away she kept trying to go again for my arm and hands had to hold the leash up while walking her back in her kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

04/26/26

Loose stool in kennel. Dog is BAR, e/d normally. Starting GI protocol.

This morning there was lots diarrhea in kennel. She is eating well otherwise.

FECAL: COCCIDIA +++S/O:

A: DDx: Fecal: Coccidia

P: Rx: Ponazuril mls SID X 3 days, then REPEAT in a week for 3 days.

05/08/2026 41.0 lbs GI

FECALTST COCCIDIA

5.00 PONAZURIL SUSP 100ML

T26-379425

05/08/26

1.00 METRO500

13.00 PANACUR

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

🆘 3 year old HW- Lab mix boy Zane is on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 5/20. There will be no extensions per BARC. 🆘

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

RESCUE ONLY

💜🐶 #A2075360 Zane

5/17 Stray | Labrador Retr Mix | Male | 3Y | 53lbs | HW Negative

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

🔷Intake: 2 dog at the park. both medium pitbull mix. 1 light brown yellowish other 1 light brown reddish near the bushes at the park

📝 Shelter Notes:

None

🚑 Medical Notes:

05/17/26

Open wound on dorsal back(possible bullet wound) + scars on face.

Intact male

05/17/26

recommend radiologist consultation on all images

recommend ortho consultation due to pelvis fracture

05/17/2026 53.0 lbs 3/9 WOUND

Temperature : F

HWTEST NAD NEG

RABIES

DA2PP-V

BORDETELLA

DEWORM

6.00 PYRANT

1.00 ADVANTAGE MULTI DOG 20.1-55LB

05/17/2026 53.0 lbs 3/9 WOUND

Temperature : F

1.00 CEPHA500

0.50 CARPROFEN100

S/O: Open wound on dorsal back(possible bullet wound), There is a 1 inch

linear scab on dorsum of the lumbar region thats healed that lines up with the

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larger open wound over the dorsal thoracic spinal column. THe pt also has scars

on its face that appear to be older..

Intact male

A: Open wound- DDX: Bullet exit wound, linear tool or weapon injury

P: Clip and clean wounds, Keep separate from dog he was found with since its

been licking the wound. Cephalexin 500mg, 1 capsule PO BID x 14 d //

Carprofen 100mg, 1/2 tab PO BID x 7 d // E- Collar if necessary. Do xrays

tomorrow if possible.

05/18/26

2.00 DOXY100C

1.00 DOXY50C

05/18/2026 53.0 lbs 3/9 URI

S/O: Dog had nasal discharge while in surgery for treatment

A: DDx CIRD

P: Move to Tx room and initiate treatment; Rx Doxycycline 250mg SID x 10

days

Rads on pt spinal column

metalic bullet of left dorsal proximal tail

metalic bullet of the right ventral abdomen

no spinal fractures

fracture of the left acetabulum

X-RAY SPINAL COLUMN

1.63 KDT

0.53 KETOFEN

SCANNED RECORD TO CHAMELEON

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](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\](http://www.houstontx.gov)

🆘 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

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

🆘 2 year old Treeing Cur mix girl 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.

🩷🐶 Susanna #A2070417
4/26/2026 Stray | Treeing Cur Mix | Female | 2Y | 48.2 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

I feel like I don't even need to explain what drew me to Susana girl because LOOK AT HER! She's absolutely stunning. And add a little cropped tail that is wiggling in excitement because you just baby talked to her? Add to cart immediately. This girl walks like a dream on the leash and is so gentle and sweet. I tried to get her into the grass for pics so I could really contrast her beautiful markings for photos but she informed me that the grass was much too icky for a princess like her. Even with dirt as her background, she is absolutely stunning in her photos. We used her for multiple temp tests with other dogs because she is such a calm, even temperament. She was very excited to meet the other dogs and was so playful if they were down for that! She seems like a really fun girl who would love to join for some fun outdoor activities but would also be happy to lounge on the couch and cuddle with her humans. We love when a stunning girl also has a beautiful personality to match! I hope that this sweet girl can make it out of the shelter, she absolutely deserves that and more🤍

🎥 Videos in the comments!

🔹 Intake:
4/26/2026: 1 Medium white/brown stray roaming in apt complex trying to attack callers service dog

📝 Shelter Notes:

4/27/2026: Was in the back of the kennel, tense body, tail low, muzzled and carried.

4/29/2026: Dog allowed me to leash and she walked out following me on loose leash, low wagging tail and neutral body. Dog walked to and from the runs no issues.

5/3/2026: While walking back from the outside runs, Susanna saw another dog and was redirected to me by me with a light tug on the leash and then she turned around and vocalized towards the same dog. She continued this action of turning around and vocalizing at the dog while walking in the distance. I tried redirecting with treats but she ignored them. Getting closer to the door, Susanna saw another dog in the kennel and stopped, got stiff and started low growling and huffing at them as we passed them by. Made into Adopt Eval.

5/4/2026: Susanna greeted at the front of the kennel as she presented loose body, wagging tail and soft close mouth. Walked gently on the leash and maintained calm and quiet in kennel.

5/5/2026: Susanna greeted me at the on all fours with a open mouth smile, soft eyes, neutral body, low wagging tail, and ears down. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean and very friendly towards me as I leash her to take her out. Susanna was walked on a loose leash and paid little attention to other dogs as she passed them by and vice versa.

5/9/2026: Susanna greeted me with a neutral body, low wagging tail, and happy feet. She walked on a loose leash and paid little attention to other dogs as she passed them by and vice versa. She's very sweet, loves pets and treats.

5/10/2026: Removing from AE: Susanna greeted me with a relaxed body, fast wagging tail, and a soft smile. She walked on a loose leash and occasionally rubbed against me while walking. She's very sweet, loves pets and treats.

5/14/2026: dog was in the kennel and when i leashed her she walked lose leash to the run and back to her kennel.

5/17/2026: Susanna was walked on a loose leash and energetic towards me and anyone that walks up to her on her way to and from the outside runs. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight and paying little attention other dogs as she passed them by and vice versa.

5/18/2026: Ms. Susanna had a happy tail, wiggly body, once leash she was energetic, would become jumpy, as she walked to the runs. Coming back she was more relax and on a lose leash.

🚑 Medical Notes:

4/26/2026: S/O: limping LF, holding LF up, no palpable abnormalities noted or pain elicited. Assessment: LF soft tissue injury. Plan: Rx Rimadyl 100mg SID x 14, Rx Tramadol 50mg 2 BID x 7, needs rads craniocaudal and lateral shoulders/elbows/carpi if still limping at end of stray hold.

4/26/2026: Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention. HWTEST NAD NEG.

4/26/2026: Medications administered: Carprofen100 and Tramadol.

4/29/2026: 19. KG is BAR. Walking normal. Will show VET to help determine if xrays are still needed. Per vet staff no xrays needed at time.

5/6/2026: S/O: clear nasal and sniffling. Assessment: DDx CIRD. Plan: Move to treatment room and initiate treatment; Rx Doxycycline 200 mg SID x 10 days.

5/16/2026: S/O: No URI symptoms noted. Assessment: Normal. Plan: Move out of treatment room and continue treatment in kennel.

5/17/2026: Weighed 48.2 lbs. Intake condition normal.

💌 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

🆘 1 year old Alaskan Husky 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.

💙🐶 Kodiak #A2072203

5/3/2026 Stray | Alaskan Husky Mix | Neutered Male | 1Y | 43.6 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Stray

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/4/2026: Dog last night / this morning was scratching the kennel food trough. Blood was in the kennel and she was sticking her head though the trough.

5/5/2026: dog was sitting in her kennel and when i leashed him he walked lose leash outside and as i brought him back inside he walked lose leash to his kennel.

5/6/2026: Dog is at the front of the kennel loose body, wagging tail and vocalizing. Opening the kennel door he walks out on a loose leash, wagging tail and loose body. Walked to and from the runs no issues.

5/7/2026: Dog is at the front of the kennel wiggly body wagging tail and open mouth panting. On the leash he is jumpy, loose body wagging tail and erect ears.

5/8/2026: Walked out on a loose leash, wiggly body and wagging tail.

5/10/2026: dog walks lose leash and roams in the run but while its in the kennel dog begins to be very vocal as i walk other dogs or just walk by him.

5/11/2026: Stands at the front of the kennel as he presents loose body, wagging tail and soft close mouth. Walked on a loose leash as he followed the trail of treats. Vocal when passing by.

5/12/2026: Mr. Dog will be standing at the front of the kennel with a loose body, wagging tail and soft close mouth. Walked on a loose leash as he followed the trail of treats to the runs.

5/13/2026: Mr. Dog will be standing at the front of the kennel with a loose body, wagging tail and soft close mouth. Walked on a loose leash taking treats.

5/14/2026: vocal in the morning painted kennel when walking dog he is attached to my hip looking upwards, is vocal when i walk by kennel throughout day.

5/15/2026: this morning he didnt paint kennel and waited patiently to be leashed when walking he walks alongside me heeling when i stop . going to the kennel run he waits to be unleashed walking back he walks in between my legs taking steps when i step. went into kennel and remained quiet throughout cleaning.

5/16/2026: During both morning feedings and walks, Dog was overly aroused in his kennel; dilated eyes, heavy panting, jumping around the kennel, high pitch barking, forward body, and high wagging tail. He was walked on a semi-loose leash due to walking under and very close to me along with attempting to jump on me as well. He paid little attention to other dogs as he walked by them to and from the outside runs. Once back in his kennel, throughout the rest of the morning in his kennel he was non-stop vocalizing until morning walks were done and the aisle was quiet.

5/17/2026: dog was laying down and when i approached dog began to be very vocal as i walked by with other dogs and when i was going to leash him he had wiggly body and once leashed he walked semi tight to the run and was roaming around looking at the dogs from treatment and back in his kennel he walked lose leash and was quiet due to no one walking by that side.

5/18/2026: During both morning feedings and walks, Dog was vocalizing at anything that passed his kennel and painted his kennel as well. Throughout the morning he was jumping around in his kennel and knocking over his water bucket. He was walked on a loose leash with a wiggly body, ears up, open mouth smile, and fast wagging tail.

5/19/2026: During both morning feedings and walks, Dog was vocalizing at anything that passed his kennel. Throughout the morning he was jumping around in his kennel and whining non-stop as well. He was walked on a loose leash with a wiggly body, ears up, open mouth smile, and fast wagging tail. During the walk, he was walking very close to me and would sometime walk between my legs, circle around me, and jump on me as well. I offered him treats and he ate them and continued the previous behavior.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/3/2026: Weighed 43.6 lbs. Normal exam. Has hairloss on back right leg. Dog also has a healed wound on back right as well. No treatment needed. No hairloss elsewhere. SS:NSF.

5/3/2026: Vaccinated with Rabies, DA2PP-V, and Bordetella. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention. HWTEST NAD NEG. Skin scrape NSF.

5/17/2026: Weighed 43.6 lbs. Intake condition normal.

5/17/2026: Vaccinated with DA2PP-V.

💌 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

🆘 8 year old Staffordshire mix girl 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.

🩷🐶 Petunia #A2074453
5/12/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Female | 8Y | 47 lbs | HW High Positive

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

🎥 Videos in the comments

🔹 Intake:
5/12/2026: 1 white and 1 pit strays roaming the area.

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/16/2026: Approaching kennel to place new kennel card, she is non-stop high-pitched barking with extended mouth pant, and fast tail wag as AC is cleaning neighboring kennel as well as when we leave the front of her kennel. She paces from front to back as well as continues to be vocal and attempts to begin to scratch the guillotine. Tossed over treats but she remained doing the same thing.

5/17/2026: dog was in the kennel and as i leashed her she walked loose leash to the run and back to her kennel she did walked semi tight back once in her kennel she lay down. once i covered his kennel he began to be high pitch vocal.

5/18/2026: When I was close to her kennel, Petunia started to high pitch vocalize in front of her kennel gate non-stop until morning walks were done. She was walked on a tight leash due to pulling on the leash and paid little attention to other dogs as she passed them by. Later in the morning, I gave her extra enrichment to occupy her time for the rest of the morning.

5/19/2026: Petunia started to high pitch vocalize in front of her kennel gate non-stop until morning walks were done. I would offered some treats to calm her but she would continue afterwards. She was walked on a tight leash due to pulling on the leash and paid little attention to other dogs as she passed them by. While in the run, she started to whine and high pitch vocalize in her run when she saw me walking into the outside runs.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/12/2026: Weighed 47.0 lbs. Intake condition minor. Scar around neck, per vet staff: possible previous embedded collar, no treatment needed.

5/12/2026: HWTEST HIGH POS. Vaccinated with Rabies, DA2PP-V, and Bordetella. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention.

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🆘 3 year old Staffie mix boy Hamilton is on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 5/20 🆘

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

RESCUE ONLY

💙🐶 Hamilton #A2075120

5/15/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 3Y | 28.6 lbs | HW Negative

🎥 VIDEOS THROUGHOUT THE COMMENTS

💜 Volunteer Notes:

🔹 Intake:

Stray

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/16/2026: was carried over into kennel as a move adopt while it held low ears, tense body, and whaled eyes.

5/17/2026: was carried into row by another act. Offered plushie which he began playing with immediatly

5/18/2026: Quiet in kennel. Carried to a new kennel due to injury.

5/19/2026: towards back of kennel. Leashed and offered treats dog took a few steps and then began to pull back. carried to new kennel

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/15/2026: Injured back leg; hairloss along chest area and spots on rear paws.

5/15/2026: Vaccinated with Rabies, DA2PP-V, and Bordetella. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention. HWTEST NEGATIVE.

5/16/2026: S/O: QAR, very timid, shut down, refused to walk on a leash. History of injury to hind leg. Unable to fully examine due to behavior. Assessment: DDX previous injury. Plan: Carprofen 50 mg SID q 7 days.

5/16/2026: Carprofen100 administered.

5/18/2026: Weighed 28.6 lbs. Injured. Radiographs on left hindlimb show:

* chronic left femoral capital physis fracture with luxation and dorsal caudal displacement

* chronic fracture of left femur distal metaphysis with lateral displacement and boney callous development

* chronic fracture of left femoral head and left distal femur with boney remodeling

Recommendation for radiologist consultation on all images. Recommendation for orthopedic consultation vs. amputation of left hindlimb. Medications administered: KDT and Ketofen.

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!

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Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

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3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

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🆘 7 month old Labrador Retriever mix girl 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.

🩷🐶 Fanny #A2071319
4/28/2026 Stray | Labrador Retriever Mix | Spayed Female | 7M | 26.4 lbs | HW Negative

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

🔹 Intake:
4/28/2026: a pack of 3-4 dogs roaming the neighborhood. 2 black w/ white chest dog and 1 black dog. The dogs will bark at all hours, chase cats and defecating in the area.

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/2/2026: move adopt very sweet, laying on her back wanting belly rubs. in kennel she is quiet waiting for someone to walk by.

5/4/2026: Ms. Fanny will be on her bed when I walked up. I walked in using baby talk, she rolled on her side getting belly rubs. I leash her used baby talk to have her walk out, she started to walk but then would pull back. Once we got the the door she did not walk at all.

5/5/2026: Ms. Fanny will be on her bed when I walked up. I walked in using baby talk, I leash her used baby talk to have her walk out, she started to walk but then would pull back. Did not walk due to her not walking.

5/6/2026: Ms. Fanny will be on her bed when I walked up. I walked in using baby talk, I leash her used baby talk to have her walk out, she started to walk but then would pull back. Once you get to the door she will not walk and scrunch down. Me and with the help of another act got her to walk out the door with a lot of bay talk, she didn't care for the treats. She will start to walk once in the hallway.

5/7/2026: this morning she kept her kennel clean overnight and when walking she went through the door with no hesitation in the runs she will whine when i am walking with other dogs, walks back excitedly to kennel

5/8/2026: Approaching kennel, Fanny greeted me with a wiggly body, wagging tail, softly whined, licked her lips, eyes dilated and ears back. She was hesitant to walk outside, low posture, sometimes crawling, slow, sometimes stopping and sitting. When walking back inside, he walked loosely, slowing when he felt the leash slightly tighten and looking up at me with open mouth, wagging tail and squinty eyes.

5/9/2026: Ms. Fanny greeted me with a wiggly body, wagging tail, softly face. She was hesitant to walk outside, low posture, sometimes crawling, slow, sometimes stopping. Alot of baby talk and patients when walking her.

5/9/2026: dog greeted me with a wagging tail and as i leashed her she walked loose leash to the runs and back to her kennel and when in her kennel she is quiet and lays on her bed.

5/11/2026: Removed from adopt eval due to no behavior. Fanny was quietly laying on her bed and presented loose body, low wagging tail and neutral ears.

5/13/2026: Ms. Fanny went to HSN.

5/14/2026: kept her kennel clean overnight when walking to her kennel she greeted me excitedly sitting with waggy tail waiting to go outside. when walking she is walking alongside me wanting attention and treats. in the side run she is walking around and goes to potty when walking back she is ready and will walk into kennel on the bed and sit to be unleashed.

5/17/2026: Same behavior as yesterday wiggly body loves to play in the runs and getting attention.

5/19/2026: Fanny is a love bug! She greeted me with a very wiggly body and fast wagging tail. She leashed well and walked on a loose leash with a wiggly body the whole time. She loves pets and treats.

🚑 Medical Notes:

4/28/2026: Weighed 36.2 lbs. Intake condition normal.

4/28/2026: Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention. HWTEST NAD NEG.

5/12/2026: Weighed 36.2 lbs. Intake condition normal. Administered DA2PP-V and dewormer.

5/12/2026: Vaccinated with DA2PP-V and dewormed with Pyrantel.

5/13/2026: 14-27 noted to be in heat at time of surgery.

5/13/2026: Spay surgery performed. E-collar placed and Carprofen100 administered.

5/15/2026: Weighed 26.4 lbs. URI symptoms noted with mucoid nasal discharge. Assessment: CIRD. Prescribed doxycycline 100mg SID x 10 days.

5/15/2026: Medications administered: Doxy100C.

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3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
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🏡 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.

🆘 8 month old Staffordshire mix boy on the euthanasia list Wednesday, 5/20 🆘

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

💙🐶 Bruce #A2074485
5/12/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 8M | 34.2 lbs | HW Negative

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

🔹 Intake:
5/12/2026: dog not moving, hit by car at the curb. Dog is still alive. 1 brown dog.

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/15/2026: very vocal in kennel after coming back inside

5/16/2026: Moved adopt today: He is very sweet. He has a wiggly body anytime I greet him or walk past. He leashed well and walked on a semi loose leash for an adopter. He plays with his enrichment and has been quite since moving over to South.

5/17/2026: Bruce painted in kennel after feeding. Very wiggly and jumpy on kennel door and walls. I was able to leash and use my treats to redirect. Walked wiggly to the runs and remained wiggly while outside.

5/18/2026: Bruce painted in kennel after feeding even though I spot cleaned kennel offer. As I approached he was nonstop jumping up and panting heavily. I tried to use treats to distract him in order to leash him up but did not work. Leashed him up and he walked out but began jumping up at me several times. I tossed down treats to distract. He followed the treats then, once in the run he was high pitched barking, crying and whining along with nonstop jumping up. As I tried to leash he tried to dart out. Once leashed I walked back to kennel using treats to prevent. Once placed in kennel he began behaving the same way.

5/19/2026: Bruce painted in his kennel overnight, pacing back and forth at front of kennel as I came to leash him up. He began jumping up on kennel door as I attempted to leash him up. I tried tossing treats to distract him but this time did not distract his attention. I quickly leashed and he came out of kennel jumping on me. I was able to redirect with my treats. Once we got outside to the runs he walked wiggly following the treat trail. As I tried to walk him into the run as I tried to unleash he tried to bolt out of kennel. I was able to stop him with the leash still on but still tried bolting out multiple times. As I walked away he began jumping up crying in high pitch as I walked away. Once I walked back to kennel and placed him in kennel he seemed more relax.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/12/2026: Weighed 34.2 lbs. Intake condition normal.

5/12/2026: HWTEST NAD NEG. Vaccinated with Rabies, DA2PP-V, and Bordetella. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention.

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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

‼️‼️🆘 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 Wednesday, 5/20. No extensions per BARC. 🆘

⏰ Benny must have a FOSTER OR RESCUE HOLD no later than 1PM 🥺

🚨 RESCUE ONLY - NEEDS FOSTER AND RESCUE TAG

💙🐶#A2075396 Benny

5/17 Stray | Siberian Husky Mix | Male | 5M | 18.2 lbs |

💜 Volunteer Notes

We were not able to meet Benny, but if you want to help meet the animals, please reach out to us!

📝 Shelter Notes:

Squinty eyes, smile, soft tail wag, and soft eyes. Easily picked up and moved to new kennel.

05/18/26 10:42 Tail thumping, squinty eyes, rolling over to present belly. Picked up and moved to clean kennel due to age.

🚑Medical Notes:

possilbe ringworms....

05/17/2026 18.2 lbs CONTAGIOUS_DERM

5/17/26:

S/O: RR dorsal paw area of alopecia/hair thinning/errythema

A: ddx RR paw healing hot spot/ringworm

P: rx rimidyl 75mg 1/2 sid x 10, needs DTM +/- treatment

🏷 This pet can only be tagged by a FOSTER or 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!

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Please use the animal's seven digit ID number when contacting the shelter.

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

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🆘 3 year old German Shepherd / Carolina Dog mix girl 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.

🩷🐶 Fluttershy #A2070218

4/24/2026 Stray | German Shepherd / Carolina Dog Mix | Spayed Female | 3Y | 48.8 lbs | HW High Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🎥 Videos in the comments!!

🔹 Intake:

4/24/2026: 7 dogs in area, repeat caller

📝 Shelter Notes:

4/27/2026: Approach kennel, the dog was standing in front of the kennel door with a neutral body, and tail mid high. She walk on a loose leash to the dog run.

5/5/2026: Ms. Fluttershy has a calm body, is quiet in her kennel, she will standing in front of the kennel door with a neutral body, and tail mid high. She walk on a loose leash to the dog run.

5/6/2026: super calm waits to potty outside keeping her kennel clean. walks right alongside with leash and is quiet all day in her kennel.

5/10/2026: dog was in the kennel and as i leashed her she walked lose leash.

5/12/2026: Ms. Fluttersky is calm in her kennel, she was easy to leash and walked on a lose leash to the runs.

5/15/2026: super calm walks alongside me keeps her kennel clean and occasionally stops for pets.

5/16/2026: Fluttershy was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs. She was shy and kept close to me as we walked. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight and paying little attention to other dogs as she passed them by and vice versa.

5/17/2026: dog was in the kennel and when i approached her she walked lose leash and when i placed her in the run she roamed around and back in the kennel she is quiet and lays down.

5/18/2026: Fluttershy was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs. She was shy and kept close to me as we walked. She did a good job of keeping her kennel clean overnight and paying little attention to other dogs as she passed them by and vice versa.

🚑 Medical Notes:

4/24/2026: Weighed 37.8 lbs. Heartworms high positive. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention.

5/8/2026: Spay surgery performed. Body weight 48.8 lbs. Routine OVH surgery with absorbable subcutaneous closure. Mild tartar noted. Given LRS SQ fluids. Medications administered: KDT, Ketofen, and Carprofen100. Nano microchip implanted and e-collar placed.

5/9/2026: Weighed 48.8 lbs. Heartworms positive.

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🆘 3 year 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.

💙🐶 Arnold #A2071466

4/29/2026 Stray | German Shepherd Mix | Male | 3Y | 37.6 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

4/29/2026: dog roaming, dog is very playful and jumps on people passing by. Large black/tan color- may be a rottweiler mix per AI

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/4/2026: Covered kennel due to Arnold standing at the front of the kennel as he presented erect ears, whale eyes, panting and barking. Appears to be stress in kennel.

5/5/2026: Mr. Arnold will start to high pitch whine when you are walking by, will start to bark non stop as well.

5/6/2026: walks on leash loosely but once outside he

5/6/2026: walks on leash loosely but once outside he began to vocalize at dogs walking by, when walking a neighboring dog he tried to paw at the dog barking forward while i peed. walked back to kennel forward and vocalized in kennel

5/8/2026: Approaching kennel, Arnold greeted me with a soft face, dilated eyes, low wagging tail, ears back, vocalized once and put his front paws on the door. He was easily leashed and walked semi-loosely with a neutral body. When leashing him from an outside run, he came running towards the door when he saw me, tail swaying and mouth open then was easily leashed and leaned into my pets.

5/9/2026: Mr. Arnold will come up to the door with a low wagging tail, ears back, vocalized once and put his front paws on the door. He was easily leashed and walked semi-loosely with a neutral body, open mouth smile to the runs.

5/10/2026: dog was in front of the kennel and when i leashed him he walked lose leash and as i walked him to the runs he walked semi tight as we got closer and when i leashed him to bring back inside he kept jumping on the run door and kept avoiding the leash as i was trying to place it on him once i was able to he walked semi tight to his kennel.

5/11/2026: Leashed walked only today. Arnold walked on a loose leash this morning. Arnold presented loose body, swaying tail and soft close mouth. Was a bit vocal when passing by, I tossed treats and he ate.

5/12/2026: Mr. Arnold does become vocal in his kennel as you are walking by or walking other dogs by. He is easy to leash, walked on a loose leash this morning. Arnold presented loose body, swaying tail as he walked to the runs and back.

5/13/2026: Mr. Arnold does become vocal in his kennel as you are walking by or walking other dogs by. He is easy to leash, walked on a loose leash and body, swaying tail, open mouth smile, as he walked to the runs and back.

5/15/2026: vocal in the morning keeps his kennel clean overnight when walking he is excited to go outside uses the restroom and is vocal to come back outside.

5/16/2026: Arnold was walked on a loose leash and energetic towards me as we were walking to and from the outside runs. While in the run, he would start to forward vocalize towards me as I was walking pass him with or without a dog. He did a good job keeping his kennel clean overnight and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed them by.

5/17/2026: dog was in the kennel and when i leashed him he walked semi tight to the runs and as i brought him back he walked lose leash.

5/18/2026: During morning walks and feedings, Arnold would start to jump on the kennel gate and high pitch vocalize me or anyone that passes byhis kennel. He was walked on a loose leash and paid little attention to other dogs on his way to his runs. While in the run, Arnold would continue to high pitch vocalize in front of the gate. After walks, I gave him extra enrichment and has been occupying his time with it in the morning.

🚑 Medical Notes:

4/29/2026: Weighed 50.0 lbs. Normal exam. Given 2.00 TRANQ2.

4/29/2026: Weighed 37.6 lbs. Intake condition normal.

4/29/2026: Vaccinated with DA2PP-V, Bordetella, and Rabies. Dewormed with Pyrantel and given Advantage Multi flea prevention. HWTEST NAD NEG.

5/13/2026: Weighed 37.6 lbs. Intake condition normal.

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📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

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Rusty has the best behaving score! His time is up now and he needs help.
There is a Possible person in Florida but transport is too much

I want Rusty to live! Please help!

Rusty is the best dog! He's still so young. He wants to say goodbye.
My Name is: RUSTY
Age
Tear 1 Month
GERM SHEPHERD mix
RED & BLACK
MALE
End of Legal Hold: 4/20/2021 12:00.00AM
Most Recent Wright 58 LB on 4/18/2028
Animal ID: A5770275
Kennel No: L140
Microchip: NO CHIP
LANCASTER SHELTER: lancasteranimalslaco
Located at Los Angeles County Animal
Control-Lancaster
Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
Address: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA
93536
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Limited Service on Sunday

Email the shelter for inquiries and exit plans.
Add the dog's name and #ID to the subject line and include your contact information in the email. general email:

(important)
DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Carranza:
WCarranza@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Mejia LMejia@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Matthew Davoodzadeh:
MDavoodzadeh@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Melody Emmick:
MEmmick@animalcare.lacounty.gov
MANAGER GONZALEZ:
NGonzalez@animalcare.lacounty.gov

🆘 2 year old Staffordshire mix boy on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 5/19 🆘

🏡 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.

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

💙🐶 Norlen #A2072117

5/9/2026 Stray | Staffordshire Mix | Neutered Male | 2Y | 47 lbs | HW Low Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

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

🔹 Intake:

Stray

📝 Shelter Notes:

5/10/2026: Wagging tail, loose leash out to runs and back.

5/11/2026: When other staff members were walking through the row, Norlen held tail tucked, whale eyes and growling in kennel. I baby talked and he remained stiff and tail tucked, but stopped growling.

5/12/2026: Dog was in front of the kennel and as i leashed him he walked loose leash and back in his kennel he stood in front of the kennel watching other act clean.

5/16/2026: Mr. Norlen was in front of the kennel ready to go out. Was easy to leashed him he walked lose leash to and from runs. As the day went by i notice he would growl and bark as you walk by.

5/17/2026: Norlen was walked on a loose leash and neutral to and from the outside runs. He did a good job of keeping his kennel clean and paid little attention to other dogs as he passed by and vice versa.

🚑 Medical Notes:

5/9/2026: Weighed 48.0 lbs. Heartworm test low positive. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies), dewormed with 5.00 PYRANT, and given 1.00 ADVANTAGE MULTI DOG 20.1-55LB flea prevention.

5/13/2026: Weighed 47.2 lbs. Neutered. E-collar XL placed. Given 1.00 CARPROFEN100. Microchip: 941000032633475.

5/13/2026 10:39: Regurged in recovery.

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“I’m Charisma… though right now I know that name doesn’t seem to fit me. I used to be different — playful, cuddly, always pressed against my person because that’s where I felt safe. But then everything changed. My parent got sick, then lost our home, and the day we said goodbye I cried into their shirt while they cried into my fur. I didn’t understand why we couldn’t stay together. I still don’t. I just know they loved me, and I loved them, and then suddenly I was alone.

Here in the shelter I’m so scared that my whole body shakes. I hide in the corner of my kennel because it’s the only place that feels small enough to hold all my fear. When people try to take me out, I panic — my legs won’t move, my body freezes, and sometimes I thrash because I don’t know what else to do. I’m not trying to be difficult. I’m just a ten‑month‑old puppy who lost everything and doesn’t know how to be brave yet.

But underneath all this trembling is the real me — the girl who loves to cuddle, who follows her people from room to room, who gives soft kisses and wiggles when she trusts you. I’m playful with dogs I know, gentle with the people I love, and I want so badly to feel safe again. I just need time… time to decompress, time to learn the world isn’t ending, time to remember that I’m still a puppy with a whole life ahead of me.

The shelter says I’m “not acclimating,” and now I’m on the list to die. I don’t want my story to end here. I don’t want my parent — wherever they are, probably still struggling — to find out that I am gone forever. I want a quiet, patient, adult home where someone will kneel beside me, speak softly, and let me come forward when I’m ready. Someone who sees past the shaking and understands that fear is not who I am — it’s just what happened to me.

Please… I’m only ten months old. I’m healthy. I’m loving. I’m trying. I just need someone to save my life and give me the chance to become the dog my name promises.”

Experienced fosters and adopters, we need you to step up for this baby girl who did nothing wrong. She’s lost it all, the parent she loved, the home she felt safe and loved in, and now she may lose her own life. It’s unfair. MESSAGE OUR PAGE to save her life now.

CHARISMA, Id 252611, @10 Mos. Old, 54 lbs., Female
Queens ACC, Medium Mixed Breed, Gray/White
Owner Surrender Reason: 5/5/26 – Owner Homeless
Behavior Assessment Rating: New Hope Only
Recommendations:
No children under 13
Place with a New Hope Partner
Medical Behavior Rating: 4. Orange

AT RISK MEMO:
Charisma is at risk due to behavioral concerns. Charisma has been highly fearful and shut down during her stay in care, despite best efforts to keep her comfortable. In her previous home she is describe to enjoy being close to her people, playful, and an affectionate dog. In care, she refuses to leave her kennel and thrashes intensely once leashed. Charisma was also reported to display similar behaviors during her intake and refused to walk to her kennel. Medically, Charisma is apparently healthy.

Charisma was surrendered by her previous owner due to their health concerns. Her previous family described her as an active, playful, affectionate dog. She spends most of her time where her people are. She did not allow her previous family to bathe her, brush her, or trim her nails, did not have a walking schedule, was never crate trained, and she struggles when being placed in a car. During her stay in care, Charisma has been highly fearful and shut down. She refuses to leave her kennel or walk, moving to the corner of her kennel, trembling, and begins thrashing before freezing in place once leashed. Due to these concerns, we recommend that Charisma be placed in an adult-only home through a New Hope rescue partner that can give her the time and space to decompress and acclimate at her own pace. She will likely need further socialization sessions under the guidance of a certified professional trainer who utilizes force-free, reward-only based methods once she has had ample time to adjust to a new home environment.

INTAKE NOTES – Date of Intake: 5-May-2026
Upon intake Charisma was very fearful. Staff asked client to place slip leash around Charisma, and walk her to staff. Dog was unwilling to walk on leash both with client and with staff. She would break frequently, and occasionally thrash.

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION:
Charisma is a aprox. 10-month-old, large, female, dog. She came to ACC via owner surrender when her owner became homeless. Charisma lived with 1 adult and 1 dog. She is shy around strangers and prefers contact on her own terms. She is shy around children and prefers contact on her own terms. Charisma is playful with familiar dogs. She is tolerant of unfamiliar dogs. She has no experience with cats. Charisma values her food. She guards her food by hovering over it with a tense body. Charisma has no bite history. She is partially housetrained. Her energy level is high.

Other Notes:
Charisma is reported to pee next to the weewee pad on a weekly basis. She is reported to have general anxiety. While on walks she barks and growls at moving objects. She is fearful when restrained, when woken from sleep, when startled, and when her collar is grabbed. She is not bothered when pushed off furniture and when her paws are touched.

Has this dog ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Last vet visit: 7/2025

For a New Family to Know:
Charisma is an active, playful, social, affectionate dog. She spends most of her time where people are. She did not allow her previous family to bathe her, brush her, or trim her nails. She pulls mildly on leash. In her previous home she did not have a walking schedule. She has never been crate trained. She struggles when being placed in a car. She is very affectionate, and loves to cuddle and give kisses. She loves bacon! In her previous home she ate Pedigree dry food.

BEHAVIOR NOTES

Date of intake:: 5/5/2026

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner Surrender

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 dog

Behavior toward strangers:: shy, prefers contact on her own terms

Behavior toward children:: shy, prefers contact on her own terms

Behavior toward dogs:: playful with familiar dogs and is tolerant of unfamiliar dogs

Behavior toward cats:: unknown

Resource guarding:: reported to guard food, will hover over with a tense body

Bite history:: none reported

Housetrained:: Partially

Energy level/descriptors:: Charisma is reported to have a high energy level.

Other Notes:: Charisma is reported to pee next to the weewee pad on a weekly basis. She is reported to have general anxiety. While on walks, she barks and growls at moving objects. She is fearful when restrained, when woken from sleep, when startled, and when her collar is grabbed. She is not bothered when pushed off furniture and when her paws are touched.

SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES:
Date of Assessment: 5/12/2026

Summary:: Charisma has not acclimated well to the shelter environment. She remains highly fearful and shut down, refusing to leave her kennel or walk. She begins thrashing before freezing near the wall. Out of concerns for her stress levels, a handling assessment could not be conducted.

PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARY
n/a

ENRICHMENT NOTES

5/15/26:Charisma is at the back of her kennel, shaking, not wanting to cross to the other side of her transfer door; she ignores treats and will climb her kennel walls. When shown the slip lead, Charisma dodges the lead but then wants to come out and is easily leashed. She is walks beside the handler with a tucked tail and is shaking. They wait to the side of her kennel room, so it can be cleaned where she remains siting and shaking. Once her kennel is cleaned she is taken back to her kennel, once the slip lead is removed she goes towards the back of her kennel and is seen shaking. The handler walks away, ending the interaction.

5/11/26: ACS staff report that Charisma is too fearful to move to the other side of her kennel during evening cleaning. She was reported to have moved over without issue earlier in the day.

5/7/26: Charisma was at back of kennel as handler approached. Handler had to lasso Charisma to leash her but applied slight leash pressure to get her to exit kennel. Once out of kennel charisma refused to move. After a few attempts to get her to move another handler got a belly band to help move her. Charisma still refused to move. It was determined to make her TDO and returned her to kennel.

5/6/26: Charisma is at the back of her kennel shaking, tense and attempting to put herself into the corner. Charisma when leashed with thrash intensely on leash, and will not walk out of kennel. Charisma when finally out of her kennel after several attempts to coax her, but will freeze near the wall. Charisma will stay near the wall and every time the handler tries to coax her forward she will begin to thrash and sit her weight down. The handler eventually puts a blanket over her and attempts to pick her up, but will growl. The handler will kneel next to her while he kennel is cleaned and after a bit Charisma will nudge the handler and sit between there legs. Charisma is put back into kennel and her leash is taken off with a hook.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR:
Date of intake:: 5/5/2026
Summary: Very fearful, would not walk, balk, occasionally thrash.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
Date of initial: 5/5/2026
Summary: Reluctant to walk on leash, started alligator-rolling when attempting to walk to squeeze gate for va

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: New Hope Only

Recommendations:
No children (under 13)
Place with a New Hope partner

Recommendations comments:

No children (under 13): Due to Charisma's intense, fearful and shut-down behaviors, we recommend an adult-only home as she may be intimidated by children.

Place with a New Hope partner: Charisma has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home.

Potential challenges:
House soiling
Resource guarding
Handling/touch sensitivity
Fearful
Anxiety
On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration

Potential challenges comments:

House soiling: Charisma is reported to have accidents on a weekly basis in her previous home. Please see the handout on House soiling.

Resource guarding: Charisma is reported to guard her food, hovering over it with a tense body. Please see the handout on resource guarding.

Handling/touch sensitivity | Fearful: Charisma has been highly fearful and shutdown during her stay in care. She moves to a corner of her kennel when handlers attempt to leash her, thrashing once leashed, and refuses to leave her kennel or walk once out. Her previous owner stated that she did not allow any form of grooming, including nail trims. And she was fearful when restrained and when her collar is grabbed. Please see handouts on Decompression period and Handling/touch sensitivity.

Anxiety: Charisma is reported to be anxious in the previuos home, but her owner did not elaborate on how this behavior manifested or if any steps were taken to modify these behaviors. If Charisma displays anxious behavior in her future home, we recommend puzzle toys, long walks, and giving her other things to focus on to alleviate her anxiety. Positive reinforcement, force-free training only should be used. Please see hadnout on generalized anxiety.

On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration: Charisma is reported to bark and growl at moving objects during walks. Please see handout on On-leash reactivity/barrier frustration.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

5/5/2026

[DVM Intake]
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: 10m based on dentition/conformation
Microchip noted on intake? scans negative

History: owner surrender

Subjective: BAR

Observed Behavior - reluctant to walk on leash, started alligator-rolling when attempting to walk to squeeze gate for vaccines so was sedated for exam and tasks

Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no

Objective:
P = 60 (sedated)
R = 18
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean adult dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: FI; mildly enlarged vulva and mammary glands, no vulvar dc or MGTs
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: externally normal
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed

Assessment:
Approx. 10m FI canine apparently healthy
High FAS

Prognosis: good

Plan:
Sedated with dexdomitor 10mcg/kg + torb 0.2mg/kg IM for estimated weight of 60lbs and achieved deep sedation
Intake tasks
Trazadone 8mg/kg PO BID indefinitely
Reversed with equal volume antesedan

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery

* TO FOSTER / ADOPT *

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PLEASE NOTE: To foster or adopt a NYC ACC dog you need to live within a prescribed range of New York City. States include: NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Northern VA. If you are outside of this range, you have the option to “direct adopt” where you must go to the shelter “in person” to complete the adoption process. We can guide you through that process.

Shelter contact information:
Phone number (212) 788-4000
Email adopt@nycacc.org

Shelter Addresses:
Queens Shelter: 1906 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385
Manhattan Shelter: 326 East 110 St. New York, NY 10029
Staten Island Shelter: 3139 Veterans Road West Staten Island, NY 10309

NYC ACC RATING SYSTEM

Level 1
Dogs with Level 1 determinations are suitable for the majority of homes.

Level 2
Dogs with Level 2 determinations will be suitable for adopters with some previous dog experience.

Level 3
Dogs with Level 3 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters.

Level 4
Dogs with Level 4 determinations will need to go to homes with experienced adopters. It is suggested adopters have prior experience with the behaviors described.

New Hope Rescue Only
Dogs with this rating need to be pulled by a New Hope Partner Rescue. Contact (private message) our page for assistance.

(June ( OUT OF TIME !!
(#A5773167)
** Behavior team helper**
Alaskan Husky (Female, 54lbs)
Approximate age: 1yr old
Intake date: 04/29/2026
Location: Lancaster Animal Shelter
@lancasteranimalslaco
Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control- Lancaster Ca
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Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
Address: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA
93536
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Limited Service on Sunday

LANCASTER SHELTER:
lancasteranimalslaco
Located at Los Angeles County Animal Control-Lancaster
Phone: 661-974-8358 or 661-940-4191
Address: 5210 West Ave. I Lancaster, CA
93536
Public Hours:
Open: Monday- Saturday 11:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
Limited Service on Sunday

Email the shelter for inquiries and exit plans.
Add the dog's name and #ID to the subject line and include your contact information in the email. general email:

(important)
DACCLancasterRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Carranza:
WCarranza@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Sgt. Mejia LMejia@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Matthew Davoodzadeh:
MDavoodzadeh@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Melody Emmick:
MEmmick@animalcare.lacounty.gov
MANAGER GONZALEZ:
NGonzalez@animalcare.lacounty.gov

Maeve must be saved! Please

MUST be SAVED by 5/15/26, or I CAN be EUTHANIZED on 5/16/26 !! 72hr Notice Given
#A5774611 hi I'm MAEVE (Sweet &
Wiggly)
I am a female, tan, German Shepherd Dog mix.
Age: I am about 1 year and 6 months old.
! INTAKE Date: 5/05/26 - FAMILY NEVER CAME
SOS
SOS
Most DOGS are EUTHANIZED within
10-14 DAYS from INTAKE Date sos sos
* BEHAVIOR 1 (THE BEST) HAPPY, FRIENDLY, WAGGING TAIL, WIGGLY, SOCIABLE
(Being treated for doggy cold. Easily treatable at home, ask for a prescription.
It's imperative she get out.)
•STATUS: AVAILABLE for ADOPTION

Location: Palmdale Animal Shelter
Addr: 38550 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale CA 93550
Phone: (661) 575-2800 - direct
(661) 575-2888 - call center
Hours: 11am to 5pm - Mon. thru Sat.
Website: animalcare.lacounty.gov
For inquiries and exit plans you should email and call the shelter. Add the dog's name, #ID and type "DO NOT EUTH" in the subject line and include your contact information and plan in the email.

Email all:

email (important):
daccpalmdalerescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
email (general):
Palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov
LMontenegro@animalcare.lacounty.gov
JDoud@animalcare.lacounty.gov
CChavez@animalcare.lacounty.govDRamos@animalcare.lacounty.gov
Mgr. DDibene@animalcare.lacounty.gov