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***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY 5PM TUE 9/29***

I am a female, 63.00 lbs, white and gray 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.
Behavior - not doing well in shelter. Needs an adopter or rescue. Adopters visit in person. Rescues please visit in person or email TransferDAS@rivco.org

Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 7 years old.

STAFF OBSERVATIONS
07/09/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed entering the yard swiftly, giving tense greetings and presenting assertive behaviors with other dogs. Dog was observed being pushy and assertive with other dog, when that dog moved away in an attempt to make space and this dog then continued to go after her starting a minor altercation.
07/14/26 13:27 during kennel walk through observed dog frontal at kennel with high flagging tail and bouncing off kennel door while stress vocalizing. appears to be exhibiting signs of behavior decline.
07/14/26 Dog was out for playgroup with kennel mate.
07/31/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate today.
08/14/26 Dog participated in small playgroup.
08/20/26 Dog was reassessed with muzzle. Was tolerant of other dogs most of the time. On one occasion did charge another female but took correction from handlers. Muzzle stayed on for duration. Will attempt again with group tomorrow.
08/21/26 Dog was reassessed with muzzle work on a small group of dogs. Dog appeared a little tense but then relaxed through out duration of playgroup and muzzle remain on. Dog would prefer to be with kennel mate in yard only.
08/24/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate.
09/15/26 Dog participated in small group.
MEDICAL NOTES
07/05/26 INTAKE:
General Attitude: BAR, nice and easy to handle
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): 7/9
Altered: Intact, possibly spayed but no tattoo
Breathing: Normal
Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None
Vomiting/Diarrhea: None
Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4
Major concerns summary: Had dried blood but no wound on the right ear. Overweight. Appears healthy otherwise. Possibly spayed but no tattoo, had 2 skin sutures in, removed.
Weight: Done
Photo: Taken
Scanned for Microchip: ****1940
Intake vaccines: Done
Flea control/tick: Done
07/22/26 14:41 Created the initial exam to solve the animal without treatment, Owner sur OTC at 07/07/26.
08/06/26 10:33 Observed coughing/hacking, no ocular/nasal discharge present. RX Doxy 300mg PO SID X 10 days per protocol/rvt