Zara

Zara is an adoptable female Shepherd looking for a home at Riverside County Animal Services-Riverside in Jurupa Valley, California. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to behavior, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Zara may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY 5PM THUR 9/17*** I have been at the shelter since Jun 30, 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 Located At: Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter Description: I am a female, 30.00 lbs, brown Shepherd. Age: The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 07/10/26 10:08 Took Zara out for media, is very easy to leash, no issues. we spent time in the quad. she is stranger shy, multiple staff approached she was accepting once staff member was still and holding conversation with handler but will bark at first. once comfortable was accepting of attention. walks very well on leash no issues. when re kenneling was a bit fearful but not difficult. 07/17/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed presenting exit seeking behaviors and taking corrections. 07/27/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today. 08/05/26 Dog appears to not be adjusting well to shelter environment. Dog continuously alarm barks despite soft coaxing from handler. MEDICAL NOTES 07/01/26 INTAKE: General Attitude: BAR, appears healthy, came in with pink collar, nervous, go slow 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 Intake vaccines: Done, Da2pp +L4, Bordetella Flea control/tick: Done, Advantage II 07/10/26 10:22 ACT reported that found tapeworm in the kennels, Rx: Drontal Plus 1 tabs po SID x 3 days.