venus
Breed:Shepherd
Profile:Medium size adult
male
***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY TUESDAY 08/25 5PM***
I have been at the shelter since Aug 06, 2026.
I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information.
Behavior Can you help Venus? transferdas@rivco.org
Located At: Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter
Description: I am a male, 43.00 lbs, black Shepherd.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old.
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
08/06/26 15:33 RP had dog in car upon arrival. Upon approach, dog barked and low growled at handler. RP took dog out of car on leash. Dog slowly walked up to handler and began sniffing them. Handler was able to then take the leash. Dog was continuously scanning environment and shifting their focus while growling and barking at people passing by as well as pulling on leash and alarm barking at a dog that was in view. Handler then assisted dog into rolly with no issues.
08/11/26 Dog appears to be exhibiting signs of kennel stress. Dog is alarm barking and height seeking at front of kennel throughout observation.
08/13/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed giving tense greetings upon entry but shifted into appropriate greetings after some time. Dog was also observed having impulse control issues. Dog was in a minor altercation after this dog protested correction. Both dogs were steerable with low level tools throughout.
MEDICAL NOTES
08/06/26 INTAKE:
General Attitude: BAR, Pos AA, Growling when handling, proceed with caution.
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
Weight: Done
Photo: Taken
Scanned for Microchip: None found. MC implanted #****3316
Intake vaccines: Done, Da2pp +L4, Bordetella
Rabies vaccine: Rabvac3 Lot #: E273781A Expiration: 29OCT27
Flea control/tick: Done, Advantage II