rosey

***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY THURSDAY 10/1 5PM***

I am a spayed female, 30.90 lbs, red merle Australian Cattle Dog.

I have been at the shelter since Jun 29, 2026.
I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information.
Behavior - Needs an adopter or rescue. Adopters visit in person. Rescues please visit in person or email TransferDAS@rivco.org

Breed: merle Australian Cattle Dog
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old.

STAFF OBSERVATIONS
06/29/26 dog was food motivated and put on catch pole. Dog alligator rolled and tried to bite. Dog appeared fearful more than anything and does not like to be touched.
07/08/26 10:51 During kennel walk through observed dog exhibiting fearful/unsocial behaviors in kennel. Dog was tucked into far kennel with avoidant gaze and would not approach despite excessive coaxing. appears to be doing well with multiple other kennel mates.
07/09/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed presenting fearful behaviors with other dogs in playgroup and wary of handler behaviors. Kept to self for duration of time in playgroup.
07/27/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today.
08/07/26 Dog participated in play group style today.
09/04/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today.
09/22/26 Dog appears to be declining in shelter environment. Dog is lunging and kennel door and attempting to bite through door and handler. Appears to be doing well with multiple kennel mates at this time.
09/23/26 11:00 Took dog out for media, dog retreated to back of kennel, tail tucked, avoiding eye contact. Dog avoided contact with handler, did not approach despite coaxing. Dog put mouth on handler's hand, no pressure, stopped when redirected. After some coaxing was minimally able to pet dog on side. Dog retreated when trying to leash, easy to re-kennel.
MEDICAL NOTES
06/29/26 12:16 INTAKE:
APPROACH SLOW, CAME IN ON CATCHPOLE
General Attitude: BAR
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
08/14/26 SPAYED
09/03/26 12:05 following up on the white board P has bloody loose stool reported by ACT. unable to collect stool sample Due to kennel cleaning , Continue to monitor. +Diagel gel
09/03/26 14:28 Sample collected - negative for giardia.
For more information or to tag a pet, please use the following emails:
-Rescue Organizations: transferdas@rivco.org
-Fosters: foster@rivco.org
-Adoptions: shelterinfo@rivco.org