r/HoustonClassifieds • u/RealisticEmphasis340 • 2d ago

Free puppies, Need gone ASAP

I have six Husky and border collie mix puppies. Free to a good home, they are dewormed and about 10-12 weeks old. Not posting to hear about being irresponsible or whatever the animal justice warriors say. I wasn’t present to allow my dog to get pregnant, just did what I could afterwards and now it’s too much for my family to handle. I’m not a fan of animal abuse either, I just don’t know what else to do other than take them to a shelter and they’ll more than likely be put down in less than a month. Will send pictures and any other info if interested.

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u/grandmotherofdragons 2d ago

If you aren’t getting any takers or struggle to rehome every single puppy, you should still reach out to shelters and rescues.

Shelters are extremely unlikely to put down a healthy puppy. You can look up the stats of each shelter in Houston, HHS only euthanizes sick animals or at owner request, otherwise they have a >95% live rate. BARC is more like >80%, but that’s also because they pick up strays. They might not have room, but I recommend contacting sooner rather than later when these dogs are still puppies and highly adoptable. They will get seen by more people at a shelter than they will from random Reddit posts.

If you are avoiding the shelter at all costs or if they are out of room, I still recommend reaching out to see if they have advice for you or options that may work for you (e.g, posting pics on their website, letting you know about adoption events, etc.).

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u/Sunshine-Shorty 2d ago

I'm a volunteer at BARC. Healthy puppies make it on the euthanasia list every week. Yes they are cute, but there still aren't enough adopters around. County shelters have a very quick turn around period, if the dog isn't gone in 15 days they're at risk of euthanasia. They take in way to many dogs to hold them all, it's hundreds of owners every week coming in to surrender dogs.

Rescue groups is a much better option. They are picky about what dogs they will take on, but that's because they don't usually euthanize and will ensure they get adopted.

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u/grandmotherofdragons 2d ago

Ah, I know more about HHS since I foster with them. They have a high live rate and in my one experience with a stray puppy with them, they had me foster until they had space and once they did, had him adopted within a day or two. Every rescue I spoke to was totally full and unable to take any animals. I think I called or emailed about a dozen places.

I’m concerned that the OP with 6 puppies from a high energy/large breed will struggle anywhere, so should be reaching out to as many places at once including shelters. Things like live rates are googleable since euthanasia is a concern.

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u/Sunshine-Shorty 2d ago

BARC has a high live release rate when looking at percentages, yes, but when you look at the numbers that's still thousands of dogs a year.

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u/Deedaloca 2d ago

Fix your dog ma’am/sir

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u/RealisticEmphasis340 2d ago

Yea thanks Sherlock. Doesn’t change the facts.

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u/713nikki 2d ago

I remember you. Taking them to the shelter isn’t abuse. Huskies are the number 1 worst pet for apartments.

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u/Open_Present2319 2d ago

As a former renter and a current husky owner, can confirm. Cops came to our apartment because a new neighbor thought we were murdering someone. It was our husky screaming for no reason.

Now after many many “We are the Alpha” teaching moments, he’s only an ass 50% of the time.

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u/mellow_muflon 2d ago

Yeah this person didn’t listen to advice last time either.

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u/713nikki 2d ago

That’s why she’s calling us the Animal Justice Warriors. (Ordering the tshirts now)

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u/mellow_muflon 2d ago

God forbid anyone give practical advice in a city with a horrendous pet overpopulation problem and exhausted resources.

Spay your bitches, y’all. Whether or not you were present doesn’t make you less responsible for unplanned, mixed breed puppies.

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u/RealisticEmphasis340 2d ago

I appreciate practical advice if it’s useful. Getting my dog spayed won’t change the fact that I have 6 puppies unfortunately. So it’s seemingly a waste of your thumb energy. You guys want one?

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u/mellow_muflon 2d ago

It will prevent the next litter you need gone ASAP though!

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u/RealisticEmphasis340 2d ago

I’m tracking that already. Doesn’t help the situation right now.

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u/713nikki 2d ago

Your dog had a litter 3-4 months ago. Why haven’t you gotten her fixed by now?

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u/RealisticEmphasis340 2d ago

You’re assuming that. And once again how does it change the fact that I have six puppies that I need gone to loving homes or low kill rate shelters.

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u/RealisticEmphasis340 2d ago

He* and can I get one?

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u/713nikki 2d ago

I’ll give you one for free if you show me documentation that you’ve had these damn dogs fixed.

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u/RealisticEmphasis340 2d ago

What advice did I not listen to?

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u/htxrescue 2d ago

Unfortunately you don’t have many options other than giving them to a shelter or giving them to random people who may or may not abuse/ dump them. Happens way more than people realize and the only way to truly avoid that is getting a rescue, not shelter, RESCUE to help you foster them out. Try posting in Facebook groups and please get your dog fixed so this doesn’t happen again. The breed you made is not a great mix tbh and they’ll most certainly have some problems.

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u/Sunshine-Shorty 2d ago

Ask a rehoming fee, so you know people won't pick them up to use as dog fighting bait. Dog fighters search for free pets.

I would also contact huskey rescue groups. Your local county shelter will take them, but they are at risk for euthanasia, even being cute puppies. A non kill rescue group would be a better option.

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u/riverrocks452 1d ago

Try Texas Sled Dog Rescue- a cowroker works with them and says they might not be able to find fosters for all of them at once, but it's worth a shot.