Ruth

Ruth is an adoptable female Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at BARC Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas. She is a young adult 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 Ruth, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Located At: BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions Description: My name is Ruth. I am a spayed female, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. Age: The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 1 month old. More Info: I have been at the shelter since Sep 13, 2026. I am in kennel SOUTHD17. ID #A2096105 Spayed on 9/23/26. Noted as possibly pregnant when spayed. Female Labrador Retriever Mix | Black/White | 2Y DOB: 9/13/24 Weight: 46 lbs Intake date: 9/13/26 ⸻ 🩺 MEDICAL NOTES: Ruth is HIGH HEARTWORM POSITIVE. She was spayed on 9/16/26. She developed CIRD with coughing, wheezing and clear nasal discharge and is currently being treated with Doxycycline 200 mg once daily x 10 days. Ruth was spayed on 9/23/26. She was noted to be possibly pregnant when spayed. ⸻ BEHAVIOR NOTES: Ruth is a very sweet, happy girl with a wiggly body and fast-wagging tail. She is easy to handle, walks nicely on a loose leash, and enters and exits her kennel without issues. After her walk, she happily settled on her blanket with a wagging tail.