Ricky

Ricky is an adoptable male Havanese looking for a home at BARC Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas. He is fully grown and small 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 Ricky may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Meet Ricky ID #A2100931 Breed: Maltese Mix Age: Not provided Sex: Male Color: White Weight: 8.8 lbs Intake date: 10/7/26 Status: Rescue Only Ricky was abandoned at a hotel with a cat (ID #2100933). The cat is not at Barc, and we don't know the status. ⸻ 🩺 Medical Notes: * Heartworm NEGATIVE. * Head shaking, head tilt, and nystagmus (involuntary eye movements) have been observed. * Tremors have also been noted. * Ricky appears to have vision and can stand, but he has not been walking on a leash and has needed to be carried. * Medical staff noted concern for an ongoing neurological issue, with possible causes including seizure activity or toxin ingestion. No seizures had been witnessed by staff at the time of the medical note. * Needs prompt veterinary evaluation and monitoring. * Received Advantage Multi, dewormer, and DA2PP, Bordetella, and rabies vaccinations. ⸻ 🐾Behavior Notes: Ricky has had difficulty walking on a leash and has needed gentle assistance getting around. His personality is not fully known, but he deserves patience, comfort, and a chance to receive the medical care he needs.