BARC STARZ 9-10-08
September 11, 2008
Dear faithful BARC STARZ readers,
Thanks for coming through for us AGAIN! We are narrowing down the 90 day dog list for the month…and its all because of you! If you are keeping score from last week, Zoe and Velvet were adopted, and Deputy, Lolly Pop, Ruby, Goose and Beethoven are in foster homes! If you are interested in adopting one of those dogs from last week (pictures are attached) please emamil kdeffebach@sbcglobal.net and she can get you in touch with the foster mom or dad. We still have 4 dogs left we need to place by the end of the month: Alex, JoJo, Rusty and Stripe. Can you help one of them?? Email us today if you can! We are running out of time! There also are some adorable foster puppies ready for adoption this month….take a look!
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.
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!) 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.
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
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!
Every volunteer has a dog they think is special and Elizabeth feels that way about Chelsea. This poor girl was dumped at the pound by her owner and is so depressed and scared. Her age is estimated at seven. Can you imagine your owner getting rid of you after all those good years? Chelsea is heartworm negative and has had all her shots. She’s a very gentle and quiet dog who will rest her head against you in a way that really touches your heart. Older dogs don’t usually get a chance at BARC so if you can foster this sweet girl and give her back her confidence please email Elizabeth at evitek@yahoo.com.
Hi my name is “Little Man” !! I am a 4 month old German Sheperd male who loves to give kisses and I am totally a lap dog, even though I’ve outgrown my foster’s lap! I have plenty of room “to grow” as you can see by my ears and my huge feet and I love to throw bones in the air and play catch. I’ve had all my shots & I’ve been neutered and microchipped. I get along well with kids, other dogs and even cats………just waiting for that perfect family to take me home! Contact Judy at jjsjewels@sbcglobal.net
Tabitha is a black and white 3 month old border collie mix. She is very playful and loves the water. Tabitha will make a great companion for an active owner. She will probably be about 50lbs full grown. Contact Fran at franfoyle67@comcast.net if you are interested!
Timmy is a black 3 month old lab mix. He is cuddly and playful and loves to sit in your lap. This sweet natured boy will make someone a great buddy. He will probably be about 50lbs full grown. Contact Fran at franfoyle67@comcast.net if you are interested!
Meet Marshal and Dillon! These little guys are adorable 3 month old lab mixes that just have more love to give than you can imagine! They are well behaved young cowboys that are crate trained and good with other dogs and cats. They adore a challenge and just really want to be held and loved on. They had a rough start to life, but are living the high life right now and are now ready for their forever homes! If you want to know more about these guys, please email their foster mom at elimedwick@yahoo.com
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
