sweetie
Was Killed on Sep 16, 2026
Main Photo of this Dog
sweetie
Breed:German Shepherd
Profile:Medium size adult female
***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY 5PM TUE 9/15***

I am a female, 52.00 lbs, brown and black German Shepherd Dog.

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?
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Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 4 years old.

STAFF OBSERVATIONS
07/30/26 Dog was very social with ACO in field, walked on leash, no issues handling or picking up. Actively solicited attention
08/14/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed overcorrecting greeter dog while she attempted to greet this dog.
08/20/26 Dog was brought to yard muzzled. Displayed minor defensive behavior in yard, was muzzled for duration of session. Tolerant of other dogs in yard but became defensive when dogs entered personal space.
08/31/26 Dog participated in individual playgroup.
09/08/26 Dog appears to be declining in shelter environment. Dog is alarm barking and height seeking throughout observation.
MEDICAL NOTES
07/30/26 10:29 INTAKE:
General Attitude: BAR, did great for intakes.
Eyes: Normal
Ears: Fly strike, has holes on ear tips.
Nose: Normal
Throat: Normal
Mouth/Teeth: Tartar present
Skin: Normal
External Parasites: None seen
Haircoat: Normal
Nails: Normal
Legs: Normal
Gait: Normal
Tail: Normal
Body: Normal
Body Condition (1to 9): 3/9
Altered: Intact
Breathing: Normal
Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None
Vomiting/Diarrhea: None
Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4
Major concerns summary:
Fly strike on both ears, underweight
Intake care performed:
Weight: Done
Photo: Taken
Scanned for Microchip: None found, ****9099
Intake vaccines: Done
Rabies vaccine:Rabvac 3 Lot #: E273781A Expiration: 26 OCT 2027
Flea control/tick: Done
Other care Provided:
Per RVT and protocol ok to give convenia
09/06/26 12:57 patient was seen on 9/05 for limping on RFL, per protocol provided simadol 0.47cc (26-33) and caprofen 1.8cc sq, this treament was provided on 9/05. patient appears to be non-weight bearing, possibly swollen. will peform xrays when time permits. per protocol will rx gabapentin 200mg bid for 7 days, rimadyl 75 sid for 3 days, will put on dvm review
09/06/26 11:01 Was in sally port. Noticed diarrhea. Giardia tested positive. Gave diagel and proviable capsule per protocol and going to RX drontal PO SID x 3 days.
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