🆘 On the euthanasia list Friday, 4/10 🆘

⏰ Nell 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)

💙🐶 Nell #A2063091

3/15/2026 Euth Req | Staffordshire Mix | Male | 5Y | 64.0 lbs | HW High Positive

💜 Volunteer Notes:

1 absolutely adore Nell. He's one of those dogs that once you meet, you can't help but fall in love. He came into BARC after it was reported he and another dog were on a chain in a backyard. I wonder what happened to him back there - he has a scar around his neck, his ear is torn in half and he's covered in old bite wounds on his legs. He was laying so quietly on his cot and didn't get up until I crouched down and baby talked to him. He struggled to move at first; I think his joints are a little stiff and he walks a bit like an old man. Outside, the moment I took his leash off, he just wanted to be at my feet. I sat down and he immediately laid down and put his head in my lap. I cried a little bit at the thought of him wasting away on a chain in a backyard when all he wants is to cuddle. He spent the rest of my volunteer shift there. With every pet he would thump his tail on the ground. He closed his eyes and we just sat there for over thirty minutes. He has incredible staff notes and did well on his temp test.

🎥 Bio https://youtube.com/shorts/o14KnGQTYDA?si=bfrarAtb1MdVF\_Ll

🔹 Intake:

Euth Req

📝 Shelter Notes:

03/23/2026: 10:03 Lying quietly on his bed throughout cleaning. Walked with tight leash outside initially until he relieved himself and pottied, then semi-loose leash, but would put the brakes on when he wanted to stop and smell something. Once he was done smelling would walk with loose leash again.

03/25/2026: On bedding when I approached. I stepped in and leashed. Walked on a loose leash at a slow pace to and from run. Was a bit apprehensive stepping back into kennel but walked in once I stepped in. Napped the majority of the day.

03/27/2026: He greeted me at the front of the kennel with a wagging tail, cowering head and loose body. Allowed me to leash and followed me out to the runs.

03/29/2026: He greeted me at the front of the kennel with a wagging tail, cowering head and loose body. Allowed me to leash and followed me out to the runs. He is slow to come out of the kennel and takes his time on leash. Every so often a fast movement spooks him and he cowers slightly.

03/30/2026: Greeted ACT with a loose body and wagging tail. Easy to leash and walked outside. Walked on a loose leash. Went to HSN for surgery.

03/31/2026: Lying quietly on his bed throughout cleaning. Walked slowly out on leash. Very relaxed outside. Returned to kennel calmly. Napped most of the day.

04/01/2026: Laying on kuranda bed when approached. Got up to greet with wagging tail. Easy to leash and walked loosely. Quiet in kennel. Treat motivated and warming up with interaction.

04/03/2026: Kept kennel clean overnight. Slow wagging tail. Walked semi-loose leash to runs. Pottied immediately. Stood by fence. Calm when neighboring dog reacted.

04/04/2026: Calm, relaxed, calm body language. Walks alongside with loose leash. Loves chicken treats.

04/05/2026: Very calm. Loose leash walking. Loves to lay down and rest. Minimal reaction to other dogs.

04/06/2026: Relaxed body, soft wagging tail, takes treats gently. Walked slowly, sniffed in runs, pottied. Returned calmly to kennel.

04/07/2026: Calm and patient at kennel door. Leashed easily. Walked out with wagging tail. Relaxed in runs. Quiet in kennel.

🚑 Medical Notes:

03/15/2026: Weighed 64.0 lbs. Intake condition minor. Heartworm test high positive. Vaccinated (DA2PP-V, Bordetella, Rabies 1 year), dewormed, flea prevention applied. Scars noted on body and neck. Right ear torn and healed.

03/23/2026: Hives noted on distal limbs. Increased respirations earlier, later normalized. Started Benadryl 75 mg BID x 5 days. Tech eval for recheck.

03/24/2026: QAR, slow movement. Calm, breathing normal. Returned to resting position after interaction.

03/25/2026: Hives still present on legs and body. QAR. Kennel clean.

03/29/2026: DA2PP-V booster administered.

03/30/2026: Treated for URI. Doxycycline 100 mg started. Weight 64.0 lbs.

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📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov

This handsome lovable boy is Nell (#A2063091), a 5 yr old staffy mix is on the EU list at BARC Shelter in Houston Tx for 4/10 at 1pm ct. From a chain in a backyard, all he wants to do is cuddled. Can be locally fostered, rescued, or adopted in/out of state. Please help Nell!