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Houston BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions

Animal shelter in Houston, TX

As the City of Houston's municipal Animal Shelter, BARC receives more than 15,000 animals each year. Many of these pets are adoptable and made available to the public, and thousands have found forever homes through BARC’s adoption program. Looking to adopt a new BFF? You've come to the right place!

Adoptions are done on a first come, first served basis. We recommend visiting the shelter as soon as possible as animals are often adopted quickly! Please note that we are not able to place adoption holds for pets.

Contact visit our shelter
Address
3300 Carr
Houston, TX 77026
Donation You can mail donations directly to BARC at 2700 Evella Street, Houston, TX 77026 or drop donation off in person at the Customer Service Desk at BARC, 2700 Evella Street. BARC thanks you for your donations and your support!
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Meet their adoptable pets

3300 Carr

Houston, TX 77026

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Houston BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions

We'll also keep you updated on CLOVE's adoption status with email updates.
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CLOVE

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on HANK's adoption status with email updates.
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HANK

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on JORGE's adoption status with email updates.
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JORGE

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on TOFFEE's adoption status with email updates.
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TOFFEE

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on ROCKY's adoption status with email updates.
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ROCKY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on PATRICK's adoption status with email updates.
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PATRICK

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on DOMINGO's adoption status with email updates.
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DOMINGO

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on TEDDY's adoption status with email updates.
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TEDDY

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Houston, TX

Shelter FAQs

Houston, Katy, Woodlands, Conroe, Beaumont, Galveston, Pasadena, Sugarland, Harris County, Pearland, Spring

Additional adoption info

To adopt, you must be 18 years of age and you will need a state-issued photo id with current address. If the address on your id does not match your current address, please bring a utility bill with current address. You will complete an application here at the shelter, and as part of the application, you will need to show proof of homeownership or provide your landlord’s contact information, as well as proof of paid pet deposit or that payment arrangements have been made. In most cases, home ownership can be verified online. Please check the pet policies at your residence, including any breed or size restrictions, prior to visiting the shelter. You should have permission for the pet from all adults in the household. Your application will be reviewed to ensure that you can provide a loving home with the proper environment and care needed for the pet you have selected. Be prepared to spend some time at the shelter--pet ownership is a lifelong responsibility so we want you to spend time getting to know the animals, and we want to help you to make a choice that is a good fit for you!

If you’ve found a pet online or wish to come in person to view our dogs and cats, the BARC shelter is located at 3200 Carr Street, Houston, Texas 77026. We also have offsite adoptions. Animals that are already spayed/neutered are able to go home the day of the adoption. Otherwise, they are scheduled for surgery the next available weekday and the adopter may pick up their new pet that same afternoon. BARC supplies cardboard enclosures for transporting cats and leashes for adopted dogs.

Because BARC cares first and foremost about the safety and well being of our animals, people who want to adopt must complete an adoption application and agree to an interview with BARC respresentative. BARC encourages responsible pet ownership; we only adopt out animals to people who are qualified to meet the needs of bringing a new pet into their lives.

BARC only allows adoption of companion animals. Companion animals are just that, companions...they are adopted as pets and for no other reason. BARC uses criteria based on the animal’s behavior and health to determine whether an animal is fit to be a companion. This decision is solely in the discretion of BARC. BARC’s decision in this matter is final in all cases.

Animals that arrive at BARC may not be immediately available for adoption. We set a specific timeframe that gives us sufficient time to assess the animal’s health and behavior, as well as to allow owners a chance to claim their lost pets. Once that time frame has passed, the animal will become eligible for adoption. Animals that are too immature or not healthy enough for spay/neuter surgery are not available for adoption but may be available to be fostered. Please check with the shelter for our foster requirements.

Take one of our pets home and receive the gift of the unconditional love. Our standard adoption fees are as follows:

•Dogs - $50
•Puppies (4 months and under) - $75
•Cats - $20
•Kittens (4 months and under) - $35
•PurrFurred Pets (animals that have been at the shelter 20 days or longer) - $20 for cats/dogs
•Veterans’ Companion Program – Half off the full adoption fee for all dogs/$20 for all cats for Active Military & Veterans with proof of service
•Seniors for Seniors – Animals 2+ years old are FREE to qualified adopters over 60 years old (City of Houston residents must pay $5 for city license)

With your new pet you will also receive:

Spay/Neuter Surgery
Microchip with lifetime registration
Initial Vaccinations
Rabies Vaccine
City License (if within Houston city limits)
Enrollment in AKC Canine Good Citizen Obedience School
and more!

Pets at shelters & rescues near Houston BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions

ADORE

5225 Katy Freeway, Suite 500,
Houston, TX 77007

Angels Four Paws Rescue, Inc.

9659 N Sam Houston Pkwy E # 150, Box # 266,
Humble, TX 77396

Brave Bully Rescue

P.O. Box 55716,
Houston, TX 77255

We'll also keep you updated on Emma's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Emma

Basset Hound

Female, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Sam's adoption status with email updates.
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Sam

American Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Australian Shepherd's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
HOUSTON, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Tinker's adoption status with email updates.
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Tinker

Chihuahua

Male, 16 yrs
Tomball, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Heff's adoption status with email updates.
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Heff

Shih Tzu/Schnoodle

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Magnolia, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Steve's adoption status with email updates.
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Steve

Domestic Longhair

Male, Kitten
Montgomery, TX

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