Meet Poppy.

Houston, TX · 1 year 1 month · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Jun 10, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Aug 26, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Poppy! Poppy is a sweet, medium-energy girl who enjoys a nice balance of playtime and relaxation. She loves romping around with her canine friend, and once they’re tuckered out, she’s perfectly content to curl up beside you for some quiet companionship. Poppy is still learning to trust new people and isn’t fully comfortable with strangers yet, but with patience and gentle encouragement, she continues to make steady, meaningful progress. She does well with both dogs and cats after she’s had time to settle in. When meeting new animals, she may initially growl or keep her distance, but with a little time to acclimate, she relaxes and often begins to play. Poppy is a very shy girl who seems to have had a difficult start. Raised voices easily scare her, and she may yelp or retreat if she feels overwhelmed. Building trust has been slow but rewarding, and Poppy will thrive with someone kind, patient, and committed to helping her feel safe and secure. She has no concerning behaviors or red flags—just a tender heart that needs a gentle touch. If you are interested in adopting email BARCfoster@houstontx.gov today!

RescueGroups record ID: 22540146

What this home needs

• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.