BARC STARZ 9-3-08
September 8, 2008
Dear BARC STARZ Readers,
Thank you so much for your amazing response from last week! We are excited to report that Bella was saved by our friends at Scouts Honor Rescue! Thank you! Mandy was adopted and is sleeping happily in her new home. Haven is also safe and sound in a great foster home. J However…there are 3 dogs left from last week along with some new “last chance dogs.” 2 of these are very URGENT! Please keep reading!
We can’t believe we did not have any responses about VELVET (A892273) who was featured last week! We are telling you, this is a gem of a dog! There are so many black dogs at BARC it’s easy for them to get overlooked. Please don’t let that happen to this wonderful dog! Velvet is unusual in that he has a very lean build with glossy fur that really shows off his muscles. He has a very regal disposition but any time he gets close to you he will drop and beg you to rub his belly! Velvet is shy and quiet, good with other dogs, and one of the most easy-going and gentle guys currently at BARC. Come see Velvet in person and see how he got his name. The pictures don’t do him justice. If you can help Velvet, contact Kathy at keffebach@sbcglobal.net.
This week we have an URGENT plea for DEPUTY (A889963)!! He has been at BARC since MAY and his time is up this week!! He needs a foster or adoptive home by Sunday, Sept. 6th. Deputy is a gentle giant who’s listed as a German Shepherd mix but has more of that hound dog look going for him. At just about a year old, Deputy’s still got some playful puppy energy. He is fine with other dogs, good on a leash and may be housebroken, too. This big guy is neutered and ready to go. All he needs is somebody who loves big dogs to give him a chance. Please, can you save Deputy??? Contact Kathy at kdeffebach@sbcglobal.net if you can help.
Our 2nd UPRGENT needs dog is ZOE (A890357). Her time is also up this week! Zoe needs an adopter or foster by Sunday, Sept. 6th! Poor Zoe is a little energy ball who just can’t be cooped up in the kennel any longer. She is just a sweet goof of a dog! She’s listed as a Beagle mix but she looks more heavy on the mix side. Zoe also loves to play and be silly. She has a funny bounce to her run when she chases tennis balls. Zoe is also about a year old, medium-to-large size, spayed and ready to go. Zoe will love a big yard and plenty of exercise. She’ll give you lots of sloppy dog kisses in return! Please help save Miss Zoe! She’ll love you forever. Contact Elizabeth if you can help at evitek@yahoo.com.
2nd plea for Lolly Pop A865751!!!! She is a beautiful female German Shepherd mix about 2 years old. She’s on the small side for a shepherd mix (about 45 lbs.) and as sweet as she can be. These pictures don’t do her justice…she really is a beautiful dog! Her time is up on Sept. 17th. Lolly Pop has been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. If you are interested, contact Kathy at kdeffebach@sbcglobal.net.
2nd plea also for JoJo!!! Sadly, JoJo was adopted as a little pup and returned to the shelter when he got big (as if we don’t all grow up!) He is located in South B37. Jo Jo is an adorable, spunky, happy fellow. He is approximately 10 months old Lab mix. He is approximately 35lbs, not too big, not too small. Since his return Jo Jo has spent nearly 3 months at BARC. Jo Jo loves to run and play with other dogs. He is a cuddler and a does the “Jo Jo lean” when you pet him. He is a bright, attentive, intelligent guy. He has spent most of his short life at BARC after being dumped by his family. He LOVES the water…he sticks his whole head in the water bucket. He loves to play ball and he loves to play with other dogs. He would love to go jogging or power walking. He has a lot of personality. He is sweetheart who just wants a family who will play with him. His time is up on Sept. 27th. Contact Bonnie at bford@globalexponent.com.
RUBY (A892258) is also a big girl but is very laid back. Ruby’s listed as a Lab mix but she has beautiful red and brown brindle striping. At just over a year old she acts more settled like an older dog. She likes to play, though, and is fine with other dogs, but she’d rather snuggle up next to you for some hugs and kisses. Ruby is a very gentle and sweet girl looking for someone who can appreciate a really big lap dog. Ruby only had 3 more weeks left at the shelter! Adopt her today!!! Contact Kathy at kdeffebach@sbcglobal.net
RUSTY (A892256) is your All American Dog. He’s the kind of dog who will be waiting for you anxiously when you get home, falling all over himself with joy every time. Rusty’s kind of a medium-to-large dog who’s full grown at just over a year old. He loves to play and is very clownish so he’d probably be great with kids or as a buddy for another dog with his energy level. Come on, how can you resist that face? He only has 3 more weeks left at the shelter. Please come meet him and fall in love! Contact Elizabeth at evitek@yahoo.com
Sadly, we have two puppies who have been at BARC for almost 90 days. Can you imagine spending your best time as a baby living in a cage at the pound watching all the other puppies get adopted but you? STRIPE (A892354) is barely six months old and doesn’t know all the great puppy stuff he’s been missing. He was so excited to go outside and play with all the cool toys and follow the big dogs around. There is so much for Stripe to see and do! Stripe is listed as a Lab mix so he will probably be a medium-to-large size dog when fully grown. He’s all black with white toes and a neat stripe down his belly. This playful puppy is already neutered and ready to get out and see what he’s been missing! Contact Elizabeth at evitek@yahoo.com for more info about Stripe!
GOOSE (A891818) is a little older than Stripe at about nine months old and just as playful. Goose is a real silly goose who also loves all the puppy things in life. She loves playing with other dogs and chasing tennis balls. Goose seems to like water too because she keeps trying to climb into the water bucket and splash around! Goose is also a black Lab mix who will be a good family dog or companion for an active adult. Come get silly Goose before her puppy time is up. Contact Elizabeth at evitek@yahoo.com for more info.
Alex is a true gentleman. He is a two year old Lab mix with the most unusual coat…he glistens bronze in the sunlight. Alex is a very smart boy, he really listens and will look at you trying to understand what you are saying. He will talk to you too. Alex is great with other dogs. He has been at BARC since April. He came in with tags and with his buddy, when his owners were called they said they would come and get him so Alex sat for days waiting and they never came. When they were called again they said they were traveling to a wedding and didn’t have time to come for him. Alex was adopted briefly in August and returned; the adopters wrote that he is a great dog and just wonderful with kids. They returned him because they were keeping him in the back yardL and he could jump their 4 foot fence. Alex wants to be part of a family. He is so sweet it is just heartbreaking to see him look at you through the bars of his kennel with those soulful eyes just saying are you coming for me?
Contact Bonnie at bford@globalexponent.com if you can help.
Beethoven (A892414) is Field Spaniel/Rotweiler mix about 2 years old. He is a very sweet boy! He loves people and other dogs. He also LOVES to be brushed; he will sit, lie, stand forever if you will brush him. His fur is so fluffy and beautiful and he knows it! Beethoven only has 3 weeks left at the shelter. He is so sweet and loving and will make a wonderful family pet for someone. He’s been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If you are interested in Beethoven, contact Bonnie at bford@globalexponent.com.
Finally, we have a special plea for beautiful Cleo. Sadly, Cleo’s former owners did not take care of him and he ended up at BARC with a case of heartworms. This is very treatable but we need to raise some funds to pay for the heartworm treatment. If you can spare a few dollars, please consider making a donation to help pay for his treatment. You can pay online via paypal by going to www.friendsofbarc.org and click on donate. Put in the notes section, “For Cleo’s heartworm treatment”, or contact Carla at 713-444-3012 if you would prefer to send a check (or if you are interested in adopting Cleo). Thank you so much for helping save this sweet boy!
The adoption fee is only $55 for any of these dogs and includes: surgery for spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming, Home Again Microchip and 1 year city license. What a deal for a lifelong friend!!
If you don’t find what you are looking for here, please visit the many dogs and cats up for adoption at BARC:
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)
http://www.houstontx.gov/health/BARC/index.html
http://www.petfinder.com/ (search under Texas and Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care and ALSO Friends of BARC)
http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/
Email any general questions to kdeffebach@sbcglobal.net. Please forward to all of your friends and family and thanks for helping the BARC critters!
The BARC Starz Team
