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BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions BARC is the City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Facility.

Is this not the cutest little void baby you have ever seen?! This is Mogley (A2089159) and he's in foster care and looki...
09/30/2026

Is this not the cutest little void baby you have ever seen?! This is Mogley (A2089159) and he's in foster care and looking for his forever home. 😻

Mogley's foster said that he is one of the sweetest and friendliest kittens she has ever met. He loves to play in tunnels and play outside on the grass and gets along with other cats and dogs! 💜

Want to learn more about him or even meet him person? Email [email protected] to connect with his foster family! 💌

89 days of foster care can change a lot. 💜 Meet Polly Pocket (A2082788)!When Polly first came to BARC as a stray, she wa...
09/29/2026

89 days of foster care can change a lot. 💜 Meet Polly Pocket (A2082788)!

When Polly first came to BARC as a stray, she was dirty, had significant hair loss, and looked like a dog who had been fending for herself for a long time. Her body also showed signs that she may have had multiple litters in her lifetime.

She was a little scared and unsure, but she was still trusting. Then, on July 2, Polly went into foster care.

Fast forward 89 days… look at her now. 🥹

Polly is thriving, she’s been spayed, and her days of raising puppies are officially behind her. Her foster family says she’s sweet, gentle, easygoing, house trained, great with kids, walks beautifully on leash, and knows “sit” and “paw.”

She loves naps, snacks, leisurely walks, and being wherever her people are. Basically, she’s ready to be somebody’s best friend.

Polly had a rough start, but she finally has a chance at the good life. Now she just needs a home to finish the story. Polly Pocket is available for adoption! 📧 To meet her, email [email protected]

And this is your reminder of what foster care can do. Sometimes, a safe place, some time, and a little love can make all the difference. 💜

09/29/2026

The gentlest boy is waiting for you! 🥺 Come meet Debo!

Just a few days left of Empty the Shelters! Reduced adoption fees thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell! 😍💜

We got a little taste of a crisp fall morning last week, but kitten season is still very much here. 🐱💜We’ve also been se...
09/29/2026

We got a little taste of a crisp fall morning last week, but kitten season is still very much here. 🐱💜

We’ve also been seeing an influx of cats coming into the shelter, which means more cats heading into foster care. And honestly? We LOVE seeing more pets leave the shelter and head into loving foster homes.

But there’s a chain reaction: more cats in the shelter → more cats going to foster → more supplies needed to support them.

Right now, we’re running low on cat food for our foster pets, and we could use your help keeping those bowls full.

Can’t foster? Donating supplies is another great way to help pets in foster care! Your donation helps support the people who have opened their homes and hearts to BARC pets, giving cats and kittens the time and care they need outside the shelter.

We appreciate our foster families SO much. Help us help them! 💜

Donate today: https://ayrs.io/NlYzaH

CHIP & DIP MICROCHIP EVENT IS BACK! 🐾September is Responsible Pet Owners Month, so what better time to make sure your pe...
09/28/2026

CHIP & DIP MICROCHIP EVENT IS BACK! 🐾

September is Responsible Pet Owners Month, so what better time to make sure your pet is protected if they ever get lost? 💜

Join BARC on Saturday, October 3 for a FREE drive-thru microchip and rabies vaccine event for pets of City of Houston residents!

A microchip is a permanent form of identification that can help lost pets find their way home, while a rabies vaccine helps protect your pet, your family, and our community.

📅 Saturday, October 3
📍 3300 Carr St. Houston, TX 77026
✨ FREE microchip + rabies vaccine!
Must live within the City of Houston limits to qualify.

🐾 RESERVE YOUR SPOT AHEAD OF TIME!
We strongly encourage everyone who plans to attend to reserve a spot in advance. This helps us plan for the event and helps make sure your pet can receive these free services.

We've added two links to our Linktree:
🐾 Check if your address qualifies
🐾 Reserve your spot
Each pet needs their own reservation, with a limit of 2 pets per household.

🚗 This is a drive-thru event. Dogs must be on a secure leash and cats must be in a secure carrier. Please remain in your vehicle unless instructed otherwise by staff.

Don't wait! Head to https://ayrs.io/NlYzaH to check your eligibility and reserve your spot. 🐶🐱

Get chipped, get vaccinated, and dip! 💜

Chase really said “new hair, new me” 😌🤎This goofy little guy came to BARC with some hair loss, but look at him NOW. 👀 Hi...
09/27/2026

Chase really said “new hair, new me” 😌🤎

This goofy little guy came to BARC with some hair loss, but look at him NOW. 👀 His fur is growing back, his personality is coming out, and he’s becoming the playful little dude he was always meant to be!

Chase is 5 months old, dog & cat friendly, loves his toys and food, is working on his potty training, and is always down for an adventure OR a good couch snuggle. He’s also already neutered!

Huge thank you to Chase’s foster for giving this little guy so much love and helping him have the ultimate glow-up. 💜

Now he just needs his forever people. 🥹

📧 Email [email protected] to learn more about Chase and schedule a meet & greet!

Thank you to all our amazing visitors and adopters who stopped by today! It’s wonderful seeing so many sweet pets find t...
09/26/2026

Thank you to all our amazing visitors and adopters who stopped by today! It’s wonderful seeing so many sweet pets find their forever homes. We are grateful for your continued support, you make days like this possible. 39 pets went home today! Special thank you to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell for always supporting shelter pets and sponsoring reduced adoption fees.

FOSTER FEST IS BACK TOMORROW! 🐾Meet some of the BARC pets you can meet Saturday, September 26 during a special Empty the...
09/25/2026

FOSTER FEST IS BACK TOMORROW! 🐾

Meet some of the BARC pets you can meet Saturday, September 26 during a special Empty the Shelters edition of Foster Fest! 💜

So, what exactly is Foster Fest?

It’s your chance to meet select BARC pets who are currently living in foster homes ✨ right here at the shelter ✨ Their foster families will be there too, so you can meet the pet, learn what they’re like at home, and if it’s a match, adopt the same day!

Normally, meeting a foster pet requires emailing our foster team and coordinating a meet with their foster family. Foster Fest removes that extra step and brings the pets, their people and potential adopters together in one place.

And these pets are READY to go home. 🏡

✨ Niko A1835070
A longtime staff and volunteer favorite! This 6-year-old cuddle bug is friendly, affectionate, potty trained, crate trained and knows “sit” and “paw.” He loves people, kids, cats and other pets and is basically always down for some cuddles.

🏴‍☠️ Jack Sparrow A2089192
Formerly known as Pirata at BARC, this sweet boy has been making himself right at home in foster care. He’s housebroken, polite, quiet, treat-motivated and just needs a little polishing on his manners. His foster says he’s been an absolute delight!

🐱 Ven A2074753
This sweet tabby started out shy but has really blossomed in foster care. Once he trusts you, he’ll follow you around, ask for head scratches and happily curl up beside you. He also gets along with other cats and has plenty of opinions to share. 😸

🐕 Molly A2082415
This beautiful German Shepherd mix is smart, affectionate and happiest when she’s with her people. She knows several basic cues and loves to learn, but she needs a home where someone is around often and where she can get plenty of exercise, enrichment and companionship.

And these are just a few of the pets you may be able to meet!

Empty the Shelters adoption fees are reduced for ALL pets, including our Foster Fest pets, thanks to the generous support of BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell.

📅 Saturday, September 26
🐾 Foster Fest: 12–4 PM
🏡 Adoptions: 12–5 PM
📍 3300 Carr St., Houston, TX 77026

Come meet a pet, talk to their foster family and maybe leave with your new best friend. 💜

Let's Empty the Shelters!

!! 💜 Six months. That’s how long Duke (A2064600) has been waiting. 🥺Duke left BARC for a foster home in early April. No...
09/25/2026

!! 💜 Six months. That’s how long Duke (A2064600) has been waiting. 🥺

Duke left BARC for a foster home in early April. Now it’s September, and this sweet five-year-old boy is still waiting for his forever family.

His foster home has gotten to see the side of Duke that can be easy to miss at the shelter: the affectionate, loyal, goofy boy who loves his people and just wants to be close to them. Once Duke trusts you, he is the biggest cuddler. He’ll follow you around, curl up beside you, play tug-of-war, go for walks, and happily accept all the treats you’re willing to give him.

But Duke needs someone who will be patient with him.

He can be shy and fearful in new situations, especially around unfamiliar men and dogs. He needs slow introductions and someone willing to let him build trust at his own pace. When he’s unsure, he may bark or become guarded, but once he feels safe, that nervousness gives way to a dog who is incredibly loving and loyal.

Duke is house-trained, leash-trained and knows his basic commands. He’s food-motivated, loves toys and walks, and has so much love to give.

He just needs someone willing to give him the time to show it. 🥹

After nearly six months in foster, we really, really want Duke to know what it feels like to finally be home. 💜

Could you be the person he’s been waiting for?

📧 Interested in meeting Duke? Email [email protected] to set up a meet and greet with him. 🐾

09/24/2026

BARC Star of the Week: GOOSE! 🪿💜 🌟

A year and a half old and a certified silly goose, Goose is an all-around GOOD BOI. 😂

Wiggly body? ✅
Fast-wagging tail? ✅
Tappy feet? ✅
Loose-leash walks? ✅
Ready to become your new best friend? ABSOLUTELY.

Goose is looking for his forever home, and right now is a great time to meet him! During Empty the Shelters, his adoption fee is reduced thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation.

Come meet this silly guy at BARC! 🐾
🐶 Goose | A2022522

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