Joey

Joey is an adoptable male Staffordshire Bull Terrier looking for a home at BARC Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas. He is fully grown and large 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 Joey may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Located At: BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions Description: My name is Joey. I am a male, fawn and white Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. Age: The shelter staff think I am about 4 years old. More Info: I have been at the shelter since Sep 30, 2026. I am in kennel DB19. Ross and Joey arrived at BARC together. 🐾 Meet Ross ID #A2099133 3-year-old male Staffordshire mix Gray/white ' Intact Weight: 67.8 lbs Intake date: 9/30/26 🐾 Meet Joey ID #A2099135 4-year-old male Staffordshire mix Fawn/white ' Intact Weight: 67.8 lbs Intake date: 9/30/26 ⸻ 🩺 MEDICAL NOTES: Both boys were medically noted as normal on intake and are heartworm negative. They received routine vaccinations, deworming and preventatives. ⸻ 🐾BEHAVIOR NOTES: Ross: Ross is frightened and overwhelmed. He has been observed pressed into the back of his kennel with a tense body, whale eyes, lip licking and full-body trembling. He has army crawled rather than walked and has needed to be carried or transported in a rolling bin. On 10/4, he remained pancaked on the ground and later scrambled back into his kennel and pressed himself against the wall. Joey: Joey is also very scared and shut down, but there are glimpses of him trying to connect. He trembles, lip licks and army crawls, and has needed to be carried because he will not walk on leash. He accepted treats, responded to baby talk with a tail wag, and even army crawled toward his handler on 10/4. He allowed himself to be picked up and carried without needing a muzzle.