carmel
Was Killed on Aug 7, 2026
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carmel
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Profile: Large size young adult male
***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY WEDNESDAY 07/29 5PM*** Caramel is declining in the shelter environment. Can you help Caramel??? transferdas@rivco.org

A1922600

Description: I am a male, 52.00 lbs, brown and white Pit Bull Terrier.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 1 month old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Jun 16, 2026.
I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information.

STAFF OBSERVATIONS
06/23/26 09:57 Leashed up easily. Walked well on leash. While in play yard sniffed around, allowed petting from handler. No reaction to other dogs. Leashed up and re kenneled with no issues.
06/23/26 Dog appears to be declining in shelter environment. Dog is stiff and whale eyed in kennel during walk through.
06/23/26 Dog came to playgroup today. Dog entered playgroup confident and giving appropriate greetings with many dogs. Did present playful and took corrections from many dogs in the yard.
06/26/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today.
07/11/26 Dog participated in small playgroup.
07/14/26 13:51 during kennel walk through observed dog laying in far side of kennel - dog appears shut down - would not approach despite coaxing. dog has a history of altercations and dog is marked \"NOD - no other dogs\"
07/22/26 Dog continues to decline in shelter environment. Dog is whale eyed with tail flagging and alarm barking throughout observation.
MEDICAL NOTES
06/16/26 15:37 INTAKE:
-- General Attitude: BAR, Scared, Wary, Tail tucked, Whale eyed, Needs to be coxed
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): 5/9
Altered: Intact
Breathing: Normal
Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None
Vomiting/Diarrhea: None
Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4
Weight: Done
Photo: Taken
Scanned for Microchip: None found
Intake vaccines: Done
Flea control/tick: Done
06/29/26 11:56 Following up on medical board: \"Diarrhea\" BM Score 5/7 Rx: per protocol fortiflora 1 pack sid x 10 days
07/08/26 12:21 Pt was involved in kennel fight. Pt was the aggressor and latched on other dog. Small laceration across R eye, cleaned with chlorhex scrub. Unable to clip due to pt behavior. Administered 2cc carprofen inj + 2.5cc pen g sq. Recommend NOD due to multiple dog fights and aggressive behavior

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