🆘 On the euthanasia list Wednesday, 4/1 🆘 

⏰ Rocky must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or he will lose his life.🥺 

🏡 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION, FOSTER, OR RESCUE 

🚗 OUT OF STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE — cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take) 

💜🐶 #A2064638 Rocky 

3/25/2026 Stray | GSD Mix | Male | 2Y | 54 lbs | HW Negative 

🎥 VIDEOS IN THE COMMENTS 🎥 

💜 Volunteer Notes: 

Rocky has a few areas where he’s missing fur from what looks like a hotspot or a wound. That doesn’t keep him from being a happy boy. Rocky was eating his dinner when I came up to his kennel. He decided he’d rather go outside so he leashed up and went out to the runs. This boy was a little jumpy at first, but I think he was just getting off his energy from being stuck in the very small evaluation kennel. He relaxed and enjoyed sniffing and looking around all while loosely wagging his tail. He’s a beautiful boy. Watch his videos in the comments. 

📝 Shelter Notes: 

Rocky presents a neutral body, with a soft facial expression, and a wagging tail. He was hesitant to walk out, but once he started walking he kept a loose leash. When I got to the run, and I tried to take the leash off, Rocky was a little mouthy. 

Dog greets me at the front of the kennel ready to go outside, wagging tail, loose body, and erect ears. As I leash, he walks out holding a tight leash, wagging tail, and loose body. Walked to and from runs, no issues. 

Caller is stating that the black/large dog has been burnt by someone today and is limping. 

Dog greeted me at the front of the kennel with an open mouth, soft eyes, and loose wiggly body and tail. Easily leashed, very energetic, walking with a tight leash outside to the runs. Jumps up when opening the door to leash. Easily leashed and returned to kennel. 

Walking up to the kennel, Rocky was standing in front of the kennel door with a relaxed body, soft open mouth, and soft swaying tail. Placed the leash on Rocky, he walked out of the kennel and started walking on a loose leash to the dog run while still maintaining a relaxed body. After being outside for a few minutes, we walked back to his row and while we were waiting, he jumped on me wanting to be petted. 

Approaching kennel, Rocky has relaxed body language. I opened the kennel, leashed him, and he walked out. He walked on a loose lead as I took him outside and placed him in a run. 

🚑 Medical Notes: 

3/25/26 

S/O: left dorsal hip ulcerative wounds with purulent discharge 

A: wounds 

P: clavamox 375mg BID x 14 days 

carprofen 100mg SID x 5 days 

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING — PLEASE DO NOT CALL 

If LOCAL and interested in fostering or adoption, email all below: 

📧 barcfoster@houstontx.gov 

📧 barcadoptions@houstontx.gov 

📧 BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov 

📍 BARC Animal Shelter 

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026 

www.houstontx.gov 

EXTENDED to 4/2, 1pm CDT. victim of abuse, and has risen above- friendly handsome gentle Rocky! 2yo 54lbs HW- Available for Adoption (most states) or local Rescue/Foster. Walks nicely on leash, takes treats gently, connects w/ caretakers & is calm. BARC Houston, TX. PLS share on socials! #A2064638