Mad to the Rescue

“The more you look, the more you find. It’s all around you all the time” is a good motto to use when it comes to dogs at the shelter. There are diamonds in the rough waiting for their change to shine, and that chance could start with you!

Thankfully for Crystal, she had the fastest plan come together and Pippy’s Pals Rescue has gotten her out of the shelter and into a foster home!!! She’s a lucky little girl 🥺 Thank you everyone for caring about her the way I did!

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I think the argument I am most tired of having is the “don’t take them to the shelter” argument. I kid you not, someone could post a hairless, legless, toothless dog on the streets with its eye hanging out of its head, and when you open the comments someone is saying “please don’t take to a shelter, they will euthanize”. I see it so often that I truly don’t have the energy to fight it anymore.

The streets are not freedom. A dog can die on the street without ever getting the opportunity for someone to save them. Shelters are good places. Yes, even kill shelters. A shelter ensures a chance to find an owner, a foster, a rescue, or an adopter. I beg of you to always try your best to put the dogs’ well being before your own emotions. It can hard, but it will always be the right choice.

Aerith and her little ones are on the euthanasia list for tomorrow. I’m SO glad they’re off the streets and that she can sleep soundly enough that she can twitch, and that her puppies feel safe enough to be belly up. She is extremely petrified and is a major flight risk. She has reportedly chewed through leashes in order to get away, but she has shown no aggression even when cornered. If you are wanting to help her, please take this into consideration and ensure all safety measures are in place.

BARC Animal Shelter
3300 Carr St, Houston TX

I cannot always monitor comments and messages. Please visit the links in my bio if you are local and can adopt or foster! Fosters must be local and the shelter cannot assist with out of state offers. You can adopt being from anywhere but must be at the shelter physically to do so.

Pledges toward 501c3 rescue are appreciated! Do not honor pledges unless you get a comment/message from this account.

I am a volunteer and do not make decisions for the shelter. I only post the dogs that I meet and photograph personally.

10/7 Euthanasia List: Eevee & Pups
Sometimes you meet a scared dog and can tell instantly that with the tiniest bit of patience that you’re not going to have any issues getting them out of the kennel and opening up. That’s Eevee! This girl has been at the shelter for quite some time. She gave birth after arriving, right before her spay, which isn’t rare - a lot of dogs just need to feel safe in order to finally pop. She’s the most beautiful lady!

BARC Animal Shelter
3300 Carr St, Houston TX

I cannot always monitor comments and messages. Please visit the links in my bio if you are local and can adopt or foster! Fosters must be local and the shelter cannot assist with out of state offers. You can adopt being from anywhere but must be at the shelter physically to do so.

Pledges toward 501c3 rescue are appreciated! Do not honor pledges unless you get a comment/message from this account.

I am a volunteer and do not make decisions for the shelter. I only post the dogs that I meet and photograph personally.

A little puppy vlog for your Friday with the very adoptable Lady! Lady A2097905 is a 5 month old spayed little pittie mix. She’s SOOOO GOOD for her age! She was jumpy at first of course but calmed down so fast. She’s ready to leave the shelter with you this weekend 🙂

BARC Animal Shelter
3300 Carr St, Houston TX

I cannot always monitor comments and messages. Please visit the links in my bio if you are local and can adopt or foster! Fosters must be local and the shelter cannot assist with out of state offers. You can adopt being from anywhere but must be at the shelter physically to do so.

Pledges toward 501c3 rescue are appreciated! Do not honor pledges unless you get a comment/message from this account.

I am a volunteer and do not make decisions for the shelter. I only post the dogs that I meet and photograph personally.

I saw these sunflowers outside when I was taking pictures of Jesse A2093227 and had a literal lightbulb moment. Guys, she is SO GOOD! She wore everything I put on her and walked around with it on with no issue. She’s insanely well behaved for 7 months and has been at the shelter forever!

BARC Animal Shelter
3300 Carr St, Houston TX

I cannot always monitor comments and messages. Please visit the links in my bio if you are local and can adopt or foster! Fosters must be local and the shelter cannot assist with out of state offers. You can adopt being from anywhere but must be at the shelter physically to do so.

Pledges toward 501c3 rescue are appreciated! Do not honor pledges unless you get a comment/message from this account.

I am a volunteer and do not make decisions for the shelter. I only post the dogs that I meet and photograph personally.

9/17 Euthanasia List: Cherish , 1Y, Female, HW+, 29lbs
I saw an employee walking Cherish A2093890 back to her kennel and when I noticed her little criss cross walk, I said “give her to me”!! She’s sooooo stinkin cute and just a wittle bitty baby. She’s a year old so is full grown at only 29lbs! She will have such an immaculate glow up when her fur is nice and shiny white and she gains a few pounds. Her staff notes indicate she’s a shy little thing, which I can definitely see, but she was comfortable with me. I can’t believe she’s heartworm positive; she must have been on the streets her entire life. I wasn’t able to temp test her but I very much liked her body language interacting with other dogs in their kennels.

BARC Animal Shelter
3300 Carr St

I cannot always monitor comments and messages. Please visit the links in my bio if you are local and can adopt or foster! Fosters must be local and the shelter cannot assist with out of state offers. You can adopt being from anywhere but must be at the shelter physically to do so.

Pledges toward 501c3 rescue are appreciated! Do not honor pledges unless you get a comment/message from this account.

I am a volunteer and do not make decisions for the shelter. I only post the dogs that I meet and photograph personally.

9/16 Euthanasia List: Roczy, 8Y, Spayed, HW-, 78lbs
One of my favorite staff members stopped me and asked me to meet Roczy. I think it’s really important to take note of staff favorites as they see the dogs day in and day out, so I was more than happy to meet her. Roczy has been at the shelter for 18 days and I’m honestly surprised she’s been given that long. She does nothing but lay in her kennel all day with the saddest face. She will walk out on the leash but when left outside she just waits at the door for someone to come back and get her. She barely eats her food and didn’t care for any of my treats. I think she’s really missing her owner. She arrived at the shelter already spayed, heartworm negative and clearly well fed. I do think her person loved her. It’s really sad to see her here and I’m glad she’s getting a chance at getting out. I can’t imagine her waiting around for much longer. I think with the right calm home she will make a great best friend for someone.

BARC Animal Shelter
3300 Carr St, Houston TX

I cannot always monitor comments and messages. Please visit the links in my bio if you are local and can adopt or foster! Fosters must be local and the shelter cannot assist with out of state offers. You can adopt being from anywhere but must be at the shelter physically to do so.

Pledges toward 501c3 rescue are appreciated! Do not honor pledges unless you get a comment/message from this account.

I am a volunteer and do not make decisions for the shelter. I only post the dogs that I meet and photograph personally.