Barrio Dogs History Timeline
The Beginning
Barrio Dogs is founded
Gloria Zenteno, Norma Zenteno, Javier Zenteno, and Ernie Zenteno form the board of directors
July: Youth and Paws program launches at Browning Elementary
Gloria Zenteno, Norma Zenteno, Javier Zenteno, and Ernie Zenteno form the board of directors
July: Youth and Paws program launches at Browning Elementary
Making it Official
January: Granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
February: Gloria Zenteno is profiled in the Houston Chronicle
April: First anniversary celebration
August: First TV appearance on Viva la Mañana
February: Gloria Zenteno is profiled in the Houston Chronicle
April: First anniversary celebration
August: First TV appearance on Viva la Mañana
Action & Advocacy
May: First billboards posted
May: Gloria Zenteno wins Mayor’s Volunteer Houston Award
June: “A Home for All” is launched to find homes for rescues
July: First “Freedom for All” community march held at Hidalgo Park
September: Establish Unity for a Solution in collaboration with Forgotten Dogs of the 5th Ward and Corridor Rescue
October: FixIt Spay Neuter Project launches at Hidalgo Park
October: First East End block walk to raise awareness
May: Gloria Zenteno wins Mayor’s Volunteer Houston Award
June: “A Home for All” is launched to find homes for rescues
July: First “Freedom for All” community march held at Hidalgo Park
September: Establish Unity for a Solution in collaboration with Forgotten Dogs of the 5th Ward and Corridor Rescue
October: FixIt Spay Neuter Project launches at Hidalgo Park
October: First East End block walk to raise awareness
Recognition & Growth
Conduct monthly FixIt signups throughout the East End
October: Receive Houston’s Hispanic Heritage in Education recognition
October: Receive Houston’s Hispanic Heritage in Education recognition
Expanding our Reach
Increase Barrio Dogs’ outreach to East End civic associations and to our elected
officials
A City-Wide Honor
October: A City Hall proclamation recognizes Barrio Dogs’ impact
Disaster Relief
August: Hurricane Harvey relief work to help displaced pets/owners
Empowering Advocates
June: First Neighborhood Advocates session launches
Innovation & Expansion
April: We hire a Youth & Paws Coordinator
June: Barrio Boutique opens its doors
We have a successful year of Neighborhood Advocates activities
June: Barrio Boutique opens its doors
We have a successful year of Neighborhood Advocates activities
A Legacy of Change
February: City Hall issues a proclamation honoring Barrio Dogs
February: The Northside Community Initiative is launched
February: The Northside Community Initiative is launched
