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abigail
Was Killed on Aug 6, 2026
abigail
Breed: Labrador Retriever (mix breed)
Profile: Large size adult female
***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY TUESDAY 08/04 5PM***

I have been at the shelter since May 14, 2026.
I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information.
Behavior/Medical Can you help Abigail? transferdas@rivco.org

Located At: Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter
Description: I am a female, 51.50 lbs, tan Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd Dog.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 4 years old.

STAFF OBSERVATIONS
05/27/26 10:31 Leashed up easily. Walked well on leash. While in play yard sniffed around and solicited attention from handler. Leashed up and re-kenneled with no issues.
05/29/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed giving tense greetings and giving a correction to another dog which resulted in a minor altercation, both dogs remained steerable throughout. Dog kept to self for duration of time in playgroup.
06/10/26 Dog participated in play group style with 30+ dogs today.
06/18/26 Dog participated in playgroup.
06/23/26 Dog participated in playgroup.
07/02/26 Dog participated in play group style today.
07/17/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today.
07/28/26 Dog appears to be declining in shelter environment. Dog is shutdown in kennel, retreats to back of kennel and will not approach handler despite soft coaxing.
MEDICAL NOTES
05/14/26 INTAKE:
General Attitude: QAR, mm pink, moist. Good appetite.
Eyes: Normal
Ears: Normal
Nose: Normal
Throat: Normal
Mouth/Teeth: Normal
Skin: Alopecia, tough skin throughout, odorous of yeast, possible mites
External Parasites: None seen
Haircoat: Thin, dry coat
Nails: Overgrown front leg nails
Legs: LRL possible limp observed
Gait: Normal
Tail: Normal
Body: Normal
Body Condition (1to 9): 4/9
Altered: Intact
Breathing: Normal
Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None
Vomiting/Diarrhea: None
Pain score(CSU pain scale): 1/4
Major concerns summary: Possible mites, alopecia throughout, limping LHL
Weight: Done
Photo: Taken
Scanned for Microchip: found 606-831-081
Intake vaccines: Done
Flea control/tick: Done
Other care Provided: Clipped nails. Applied Bravecto topically, gave carprofen 2mL SQ per protocol/rvt am. Medical NOD. Dr. review added for add'tl trmnt/foll up.
05/14/26 16:52 Pt BAR, nervous but friendly, grade 2/6 left apical murmur, multiple areas of alopecia and dry crusting skin over ventral/lateral neck, ventral abdomen and hind end, r/o mange vs chronic atopic dermatitis, Bravecto was applied, skin scrape was negative, will treat for severe dermatitis and recheck in 5d, pt was intermittently non-weight bearing on LPL, although when assessed she was weight bearing, no overt lameness although general weakness appreciated, suspect secondary to OA. RX: - Prednisone 20mg PO q24h x5d, then 10mg PO q24h x5d then 10mg PO q24h eod for 4 doses. - Simplicef 200mg PO q24h x10d - Gabapentin 300mg PO q12h x 10d
05/15/26 09:38 Entered RX per previous Dr. notes. Pending xrays when time permits card on RR board. Prednisone adjustment added to board. MRX: - Prednisone 20mg PO q24h x5d, then 10mg PO q24h x5d then 10mg PO q24h eod for 4 doses. - Simplicef 200mg PO q24h x10d - Gabapentin 300mg PO q12h x 10d
05/15/26 11:29 Took 3 views of chest x-rays. Informed Dr. Forman. Waiting for Dr. review
05/15/26 15:18 Radiographs taken since grade 2/6 heart murmur, rads were fairly unremarkable, r/o physiologic murmur vs early heart disease. OK to monitor for now.
05/20/26 11:21 Skin is looking better. Per Dr. Forman, tapering pred down to 10mg PO SID x 5 days.
05/20/26 12:14 Pt more BAR than previously seen, some hair grown is appreciated, still has moderately thickened skin, especially over the ventral abdomen and chest, but no eythema is seen, looks mild to moderately improved, continue on tapering course of prednisone, recheck skin once more in 1w.
05/27/26 12:56 Persistent alopecia/thinning haircoat noted on the ventral neck extending to the ventral thorax. Underlying skin is mildly erythematous without exudation, crusting or overt inflammation. Alopecia/thinning coat on the lateal flanks with hyperpigmentation of the underlying skin of the lateral flanks and thinning extending down the limbs and interdigital regions. Moderate musty odor. No pruritus or head shaking observed at this time Recommend last taper of prednisone (10mg): 1 tab PO EOD (q48h) x5doses
07/24/26 11:56 Pt was listed on whiteboard for head shaking/poss ear infection. Brought pt to receiving for examination per Dr. Task Done: Ear cytology, per Dr., no yeast seen Ear cleaning, using Mal-A-Ket Flush and Claro In addition per Dr. restart on skin meds: RX: - Prednisone 20mg PO q24h x5d, then 10mg PO q24h x5d then 10mg PO q24h eod for 4 doses. - Simplicef 200mg PO q24h x10d - Gabapentin 300mg PO q12h x 10d
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