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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
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.
I'm in, I'll send a dm
Omg you are amazing! Send them an email and give them a call - her euthanasia deadline is at 1pm today.
I'm going into work but my gf is heading over now
Thank you and her so much - please keep me posted, and I’ll update the community.
Looks like some kind of rescue picked her up ☹️ we have no idea where she is now
Oh thank you so much for trying, and I’m sorry it didn’t work out - but I am glad to hear she was rescued by someone.
You truly have a kind heart - you rushed in to save a creature that would be hard to take care of, despite all the potential challenges. You seriously have no idea how amazing that makes you.
Thank you.
If you do find her let me know, I'm still very much interested in adopting. I've got tons of experience with chihuahuas
I am almost done with work for the day and will do some sleuthing!!!
UPDATE: I was able to locate Margo at a local rescue and passed the info on to CreativeShotgun. Thank you all for your support for this little critter!
Thank you, I'm stuck until 6 today