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marco
Was Killed on Sep 18, 2026
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marco
Breed:Pit Bull Terrier (mix breed)
Profile:Medium size young adult male
***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY 5PM THUR 9/17***

I am a male, 48.60 lbs, black American Pit Bull Terrier mix.

I have been at the shelter since Jul 30, 2026.
I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information.
Behavior
Can you help?
transferdas@rivco.org

Breed: American Pit Bull Terrier mix
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 2 months old.

STAFF OBSERVATIONS
08/14/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed giving appropriate greetings and presenting nervous and playful behaviors with other dogs in playgroup.
08/26/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today.
09/03/26 Vet staff noticed kennel mate was instigating fight with Marco. Neither was injured during altercation. Marco was moved to kennel with S Female with no issues. Made it very easy to leash and rekennel.
09/08/26 Dog appears to be declining in shelter environment. Dog is heigh seeking, spinning and alarm barking throughout observation.
MEDICAL NOTES
07/30/26 INTAKE:
General Attitude: BAR, go slow, very scared
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): 4/9
Altered: Intact
Breathing: Normal
Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None
Vomiting/Diarrhea: None
Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4
Major concerns summary: 2 healing wounds on back near shoulders, L and R side. Scabbed.
Weight: Done
Photo: Taken
Scanned for Microchip: None found
Intake vaccines: Done
Rabies vaccine: Rabvac3 Lot #: E273781A Expiration: 10/29/27
Flea control/tick: Done
Other care Provided: Implanted mc
08/29/26 16:12 Per patient care board diarrhea in kennel. Giardia positive There is more than one dog in kennel. Per RVT CF/ protocol ok to start on endosorb.
09/03/26 17:12 Observed kennel fight with kennelmate. Other dog appeared to be instigator. Stopped fight and separated dogs in kennel. No wounds present, no active bleeding noted at this time. Notified ACT supervisor
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