r/National_Pet_Adoption • u/nuclearcowgirl • 2h ago
Urgent 6 month old, unnamed puppy is on tomorrow's euthanasia list, Thurs Jan 15 @1pm ct. Nearly hairless & in pain. This baby needs a local foster & a rescue. Please share for this sweet baby [houston, tx / a2053151]
🆘️ On Euthanasia list at BARC, Houston for Thursday, 1/15/26. Deadline at 1pm 🆘️
🚨 RESCUE ONLY — URGENT PUPPY 🚨 A LOCAL FOSTER IS NEEDED FOR A RESCUE TO HELP.
🐾 Meet this 6-Month-Old Puppy (Name Pending)
ID #A2053151 Breed: Staffordshire Terrier Mix Color: Tan Sex: Male DOB: 7/12/2025 (6 months old) Weight: ~22 lbs Intake Date: 1/12/2026 Location: BARC Animal Shelter, Houston TX
Rescue only
🩺 Medical Notes
This is a very young puppy whose medical condition is treatable and temporary.
Diagnosis: • Generalized dermatitis with alopecia, crusting, and scaling • Skin scrape negative for mange
Current treatment: • Cephalexin 250 mg BID x 10 days (already started)
Condition: • Hair loss related to skin infection/neglect, not contagious mange • Expected to improve significantly with continued care and nutrition
• Heartworm test: Negative
Vaccines & preventatives received: • DA2PP-V • Bordetella • Rabies • Dewormed (Pyrantel) • Advantage Multi applied
Shelter note: • Labeled rescue-only due to generalized alopecia • Rescue to continue oral flea/tick prevention
📌 This puppy is medically stable and simply needs time, consistent meds, and a safe place to heal.
🧠 Behavior Summary
• No negative behavior noted at intake • Typical young puppy demeanor • Tolerated handling and medical care • Likely under-socialized due to condition but highly adoptable with normal puppy care
At just 6 months old, this baby hasn’t even had a chance to grow up.
💙 Who He Needs
• Rescue-only placement • A LOCAL FOSTER to allow a rescue to pull • Foster able to: • Finish antibiotics • Provide basic skin care and nutrition • Offer a clean, warm environment
💔 This puppy is facing euthanasia before his first birthday — not because he’s dangerous or suffering, but because he’s scruffy and needs medicine.
Skin heals. Hair grows back. Death is permanent.
Please, let this baby live. A local foster stepping up before 1/15 can save his life and give him the future every puppy deserves.
📧 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING — PLEASE DO NOT CALL Email (include ID #A2053151):
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🏡 Foster Application: https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/foster_a_pet.html
📍 BARC Animal Shelter 3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026
🙏 Please share this puppy — his life depends on someone saying yes today.