jessie
Breed:German Shepherd
Profile:Medium size young adult
female
***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY THURSDAY 08/27 5PM***
Mother nursing puppies
A1921694
Located At: Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter
Description: I am a female, 41.80 lbs, tan German Shepherd Dog.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Jun 10, 2026.
I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information.
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
06/10/26 During impound, dog retreated to her puppies. Dog bites the catch pole and pulls on it. Dog attempted to bite impounding ACO and ripped pants.
07/17/26 16:28 while getting media of mom and puppies dog lunged at kennel door and bit finger of staff member. use caution if handling
07/22/26 16:29 during kennel walk through observed dog sitting stoic in kennel - would not approach despite coaxing. dog remained stiff and hard starring during interaction. no kennel mate due to nursing puppies - dog remains caution/go slow.
07/29/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed presenting fearful behaviors and tolerating greetings from other dogs. Dog was observed staying close to gate/fence line and presenting exit seeking and wary of handling behaviors. Dog kept to self for duration of time in yard.
08/06/26 17:25 Upon approach dog was observed at avoiding handler in the bigger portion of kennel. Allowed handler to get dog in corner and leash while keeping eye contact. Walked well on leash to and from play-yard. In play-yard dog was observed running around yard and avoiding handler. Dog stayed in the catch-pen area. Did not protest being leashed and rekenneled currently has five other kennelmates.
08/07/26 Dog participated in play group style today.
08/19/26 Dog participated in play group style today.
MEDICAL NOTES
06/10/26 INTAKE:
General Attitude: BAR, very nervous, came on a catch pole
Eyes: Normal
Ears: Normal
Nose: Normal
Throat: Normal
Mouth/Teeth: Normal
Skin: Normal
External Parasites: None seen
Haircoat: Normal
Nails: Normal
Legs: Normal
Gait: Normal
Tail: Normal
Body: Normal
Body Condition (1to 9): 3/9
Altered: Intact
Breathing: Normal
Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None
Vomiting/Diarrhea: None
Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4
Major concerns summary: Came in with 9 neonates. nursing. caution, go slow.
Weight: Done
Photo: Taken
Scanned for Microchip: None found
Intake vaccines: Done
Flea control/tick: Done
07/21/26 11:58 BAR, No v/d, no neurological or respiratory symptoms observed. All 9 puppies look BAR.