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MARGO WAS SAVED BY A RESCUE! does anyone want to adopt OR foster a traumatized chihuahua mix? She will be euthanized tomorrow 2/9/2026 if not. Located in Houston, TX. Please upvote for visibility. (lemmy.world)
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[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 52 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (20 children)

UPDATE: It looks like Margo was rescued from euthanasia by a local rescue, but we are not sure which one. I think I found the rescue and the person who agreed to foster her, and just waiting to hear back from them. Lemmy’s own @CreativeShotgun@lemmy.world wants to adopt Margo - and I will keep you all posted on the resolution.

MARGO — Chihuahua Mix

ID: #A2056864

INTAKE DATE: 2/6/2026

MEDICAL NOTES

  • Weight: 10 Ibs
  • Vaccinated: DA2PP, Bordetella, Rabies (1 year)
  • Dewormed and on Advantage Multi flea/parasite prevention
  • Heartworm test negative
  • No major physical concerns noted
  • Behavior: fearful, cowering, snaps at leash, low growling during intake - likely due to stress

ABOUT MARGO:

Margo is a 1-year-6-month-old Chihuahua mix who is extremely stressed in the shelter. She is fearful, snapping at the leash, and showing defensive behaviors, but she is not aggressive. With a quiet, patient, rescue or foster home, she can decompress, gain confidence, and thrive.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Dogs like Margo are at high risk in the shelter due to stress and fear-based behavior. She needs a calm, experienced foster or rescue to step in immediately for safety and socialization.

Margo does not deserve to die in the shelter for being scared. She needs ONE RESCUE OR FOSTER TO STEP UP to save her life.

lf you can help, please email IMMEDIATELY and include her ID #A2056864:

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

713-229-7300

Please share. A rescue or foster today means life for Margo.

[–] crabArms@lemmy.world 13 points 9 months ago

Wow, that sucks. Thanks for sharing this. Hope it works out for someone to help.

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