Cookie Butter

Cookie Butter is an adoptable female German Shepherd looking for a home at BARC Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas. She is fully grown and medium in size. She 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 Cookie Butter may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Located At: BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions Description: My name is Cookie Butter. I am a female, tricolor and white German Shepherd Dog mix. Age: The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. More Info: I have been at the shelter since Oct 16, 2026. I am in kennel DC24. Meet scared Cookie Butter. Mom needs help to get out! ID #A2102293 3-year-old female German Shepherd mix Tricolor/White Weight: 40 lbs Intake Date: 10/16/2026 Status: Rescue only Cookie Butter had puppies at Barc, who are now safe with a rescue. That rescue wants to save her too, but needs a foster. Dad is still at Barc but not in danger yet. ⸻ 🩺 MEDICAL NOTES: * Heartworm HIGH POSITIVE ' will need treatment. * Alert and responsive, but extremely timid. * Mammary development suggests a recent litter. * BARC has recommended euthanasia after her stray hold due to her heartworm status and fearful behavior. ⸻ BEHAVIOR NOTES: Cookie Butter is completely shut down in the shelter. She trembles, holds her body tensely, and freezes when leashed. Staff have tried gentle encouragement, baby talk, and treats, but she remains frightened. She has needed to be carried outside for potty breaks and during kennel transfers. Cookie Butter hasn't shown aggression in the provided notes'only overwhelming fear. She needs someone willing to give her time, space, and reassurance to learn that she's finally safe. Cookie Butter (mom) A2102293 The \"R\" Pups A2102295-89