17/12/2025
Just three weeks old, her babies still nuzzle for warmth, still rely on her for every heartbeat of comfort. But her love canât shield them from whatâs coming. Theyâre all scheduled to be euthanized by 1PM on Tuesday, July 8. A mother can only do so much. Now, itâs our turn.
Alison, a 3-year-old Golden Retriever mix, lies curled on a thin, worn red blanket inside a stark kennel. Her face is heavy with sadness, her eyes cast downward as if bracing for something she can't stop. Around her, four small puppiesâjust weeks oldânestle close. One stands near her face, trying to nudge some reassurance from her, while another sleeps peacefully, unaware of the danger surrounding them. The room is cold, the walls a harsh blue and gray. This image doesnât show a family at peaceâit shows one desperately waiting for help that may never come.
Animal Details:
Mama: Alison â ID
Breed: Golden Retriever Mix
Age: 3 years
Weight: 49 lbs
S*x: Female
Heartworm Status: Negative
Intake: 7/6 â Owner Surrender (No time to care)
Puppies:
Emily (A2021735), Spencer (A2021736), Hanna (A2021737), Aria (A2021738)
Age: 3 weeks
Condition: Nursing, two with possible ringworm
Behavior Notes: This family hasnât been met by volunteers yet, but Alisonâs quiet body language shows a loving mother doing her best in the worst place imaginable.
Medical Note: Puppiesâ immune systems are still fragile. Shelters are no place for newborns, especially with risk of infection.
Shelter Location:
đ BARC Animal Shelter
3200 Carr St
Houston, TX 77026
Rescue Contact Emails:
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Rescue hold must be placed in writing. Puppies cannot be separated or transported.
Alison kept them safe for three weeks. Now, she needs someone to keep them alive. This gentle family has hours left unless a rescue steps up with a foster. They will not be extended. Share, pledge, offer to foster. Be the reason this mother doesnât have to say goodbye.