bella

I am a female, 73.70 lbs, blue Pit Bull Terrier.

I have been at the shelter since Jul 07, 2026.
I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information.
Medical
Can you help Bella??
Transferdas@rivco.org

Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 5 years old.

STAFF OBSERVATIONS
07/09/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed presenting fearful behaviors with other dogs throughout time in playgroup. Dog was observed giving warnings and appropriate greetings and presenting mild exit seeking behaviors. Dog kept to self for duration of time in playgroup.
07/14/26 Dog participated in playgroup
07/31/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate today.
08/14/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate today.
08/24/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate.
MEDICAL NOTES
07/05/26 11:52 INTAKE:
General Attitude: BAR and appears to be friendly
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): 6/9
Altered: Intact female
Breathing: Normal
Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None
Vomiting/Diarrhea: None
Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4
Major concerns summary: appears healthy at this time
Weight: Done
Photo: Taken
Scanned for Microchip: None found
Intake vaccines: Done
Flea control/tick: Done
07/22/26 14:43 Created the initial exam to solve the animal without treatment. Owner sur OTC at 07/07/26
09/15/26 11:08 MC scanned: 0826. Counselo reports patient started limping RR leg.
09/15/26 15:04 giving carprofen inj simbadol and rx'd gaba simbadol for 5 days pain control based on protocol and DVM review.
09/15/26 15:27 Rads when time permits 9/16/26
09/16/26 09:04 Patient is QAR. Yes to e/d. Yes to urination and BM. F/S: 1/7. No vomit seen.
09/16/26 10:16 Sedated rads with 0.33cc Dexmed. + 0.33cc Torb IV Waiting DVM review rads. Recovered well in RR
09/17/26 08:30 BAR, hesitant to leave kennel but does go outside, edud wnl, bm 4/7 per rvt
09/17/26 09:29 Use Caution, due to admin Simbadol AM meds. non weight bearing lameness in right hind limb P doesn't allow manipulation of the affected limb - needs sedation RAD) joint effusion in right stifle - cruciate ligament rupture/injury is suspected Rx) Gabapentin 300mg ;1 cap PO BID for 10 days plan) contact rescue for orthopedic sx (TPLO)
09/18/26 09:53 Ate food overnight. Urine in kennel. Did well during walk.
09/18/26 10:52 rescue has been emailed.
09/18/26 11:01 ok to kennel out per DVM - NOD. cancelled simbadol for kenne lout and due to P being aggressive continue with rimadyl and gaba