Mark

Mark is an adoptable male Staffordshire Bull Terrier looking for a home at BARC Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas. He is senior and medium in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to lack of space, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Mark may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Located At: BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions Description: My name is Mark. I am a male, black Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. Age: The shelter staff think I am about 8 years old. More Info: I have been at the shelter since Aug 27, 2026. I am in kennel DC29. Weight: 48.2 lbs Intake date: 8/27/2026 🐾 CAME IN TOGETHER: Mark came into BARC around the same time as Leon #A2093475 🩺 MEDICAL NOTES: Poor Mark arrived at BARC with bite wounds covering his face, ears and front limbs. wounds to his head and ears, and he was started on Cephalexin 500 mg twice daily for 14 days to treat the wounds. Mark was also noted to have been darted on the left shoulder and received a tranquilizer during intake. The shelter requested a photo once he was safely sedated. Heartworm LOW POSITIVE He has received DA2PP, Bordetella and Rabies vaccines, deworming, Pyrantel and Advantage Multi. ⸻ 🐾BEHAVIOR NOTES: Mark is timid. His intake circumstances were stressful, including being darted and arriving with multiple wounds, so he may simply need time, patience and a quiet environment to decompress.