Iris

Iris is an adoptable female Black Mouth Cur looking for a home at BARC Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas. She is still very young and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Iris, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Located At: BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions Description: My name is Iris. I am a female, brown Black Mouth Cur mix. Age: The shelter staff think I am about 7 weeks old. More Info: I have been at the shelter since Sep 14, 2026. I am in kennel DC42. ID #A2096256 Just 7 weeks old ' only 3.1 lbs Female | Black Mouth Cur Mix | Brown DOB: 8/5/26 Intake date: 9/14/26 Status: Foster/rescue only Iris came into BARC with her sibling, ID #A2096257, who is no longer at the shelter. Now this tiny 7-week-old baby is here without her sibling and needs a safe place to go. ⸻ 🩺 MEDICAL NOTES: Iris was initially noted as normal, but because her sibling had a circular area of hair loss, Iris is considered to have had possible ringworm exposure and was placed under contagious dermatology precautions. A private vet evaluation/testing was recommended for confirmation. She received DA2PP-V and Bordetella vaccines, deworming/Pyrantel and Advantage Multi. No specific behavior concerns were documented in the provided notes.