tucco
Was Killed on Jul 29, 2026
Main Photo of this Dog
tucco
Breed:Pit Bull Terrier (mix breed)
Profile:Large size young adult male
Additional info:
Has shots
***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY TUESDAY 07/28 5PM*** Needs an adopter or rescue. Can you help Tucco??? transferdas@rivco.org

A1905137

Description: I am a male, 62.00 lbs, tan Pit Bull Terrier mix.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 4 months old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Mar 17, 2026.
I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information.

STAFF OBSERVATIONS
03/23/26 11:32 During kennel walk through observed dog at front of kennel soliciting attention. Appears to be doing well with kennel mate.
03/27/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed giving appropriate but mildly tense greetings, warnings and presented exit seeking behaviors.
04/07/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today. Dog was observed exit seeking and jumped on top of wall.
04/18/26 Dog was taken out for individual enrichment today.
04/27/26 Dog participated in individual enrichment.
05/04/26 Dog was out for individual enrichment.
05/15/26 Dog participated in playgroup with kennel mate.
05/17/26 Dog was kennel mates with another dog that might be positive for strep zo. Marking as NOD for now per vet staff. No walking/playgroups for at least 7-10 days.
05/30/26 Dog participated in playgroup with kennel mates.
06/10/26 Dog participated in playgroup with kennel mate.
06/19/26 Dog participated in small playgroup.
06/30/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate today.
07/13/26 Dog participated in small playgroup.
07/21/26 Dog's kennel card is marked \"feed separate\".
MEDICAL NOTES
03/17/26 INTAKE:
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): 4/9
Altered: Intact
Breathing: Normal
Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None
Vomiting/Diarrhea: None
Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4
Major concerns summary: CAUTION GO SLOW LEASH MUZZLED WITH TREATMENT
Weight: Done
Photo: Taken
Scanned for Microchip: None found
Intake vaccines: Done
Flea control/tick: Done
03/18/26 09:39- P was going to be kennel, but ACT notice stiff rear leg/hips mostly left side. unable to exam p, per RVT keep in sallyport for poss xrays with sedation when time permits. per protocol/RVT give carprofen 2.5ml SQ, Simbadol .62mls IM Per RVT RX simbadol .62ml IM bid x 5 days
03/18/26 12:23- Sedation- torb 0.5mls+dex 0.45 mls IM given by RVT Xrays done 3 views-leave in sallyport monitor stiffness
03/19/26 18:02 per DVM no need to admin simbadol for pm meds.
03/20/26 09:34 no remarkable limping was noted on leash walking - Dr. also confirmed P maybe skipped a step really quick while trotting but it's not consistent at this point. reviewed RAD : hip dysplasia with mild DJD change bilaterally but right side is worse. Rx) Gabapentin 300mg :1 cap PO BID for 10 days discontinued simbadol ok to move P to kennel recheck 3.27.26
03/21/26 10:15 Adding RX Gabapentin 300mg PO BID X 10 day and kenneling per prev notes. Gave first dose gaba.
03/27/26 10:50 no hind limb lameness seen today
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