Greater Houston Chained Dog Rescued

On June 20, 2011, Barrio Dogs received a report about the dog in this picture. The person reported that the dog was tied up around the clock and left to sit in his own feces and urine. She also reported that the people who lived in the apartment may be engaged in criminal activity and have weapons. 

Barrio Dogs posted the information on its Facebook page and many people responded with great concern about the condition and suffering of the dog. Several people asked for the location of the dog to try to rescue him. However, this was not a situation where Barrio Dogs could provide the location of the dog for an attempted rescue; to do so under these circumstances could endanger both the rescuer and the dog.  Instead, Barrio Dogs posted the contact information for Sgt. Virginia Brasher at the Houston Police Department. As a result, many people contacted Sgt. Brasher to report the situation; she visited the apartment the next day and reported back that the dog was being moved to a better living situation. She also indicated that she would follow up to ensure the dog is being treated properly.

This incident is a good example of working through the system to help a mistreated animal. We are grateful for the assistance of HPD and will continue to work with them and other law enforcement authorities to help the abused and mistreated animals in our community.