Chapo, a Pit Bull Terrier, available for adoption
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Chapo

Pit Bull Terrier

Urgent: 3 Days Left

Scheduled: September 9, 2026

Reason: Behavior

About Chapo

Chapo is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Riverside County Animal Services-Riverside in Jurupa Valley, California. He is fully grown and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Chapo, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.


I am a male, 61.40 lbs, gray Pit Bull Terrier. I have been at the shelter since Jul 24, 2026. I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information. ***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY WEDNESDAY 09/09 5PM*** Behavior Can you help Chapo? transferdas@rivco.org Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Age: The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 07/24/26 Was able to leash and walk dog in field, dog was social with ACO and presented no issues handling in field 08/14/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed giving appropriate greetings, taking corrections and overcorrections and presenting sexually motivated behaviors with other dogs in playgroup. Dog was also observed protesting handler's shake can. 08/27/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today. 09/01/26 16:03 Placing a note on behalf of staff that interacted with dog - Chapo does nip/mouth to protest being placed back into kennel - kennel card marked \"Staff only\" for safety - use caution when handling MEDICAL NOTES 07/24/26 INTAKE: General Attitude: BAR, seems nice wagging tail. Grey collar 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 Rabies vaccine: Lot #: Expiration: Flea control/tick: Done Other care Provided: Implanted mc 09/01/26 17:07 Staff brought in fecal Due to Diarrhea . Giardia Snap : NEG. +Foriflora : 1 Pk SID x 10days

Details
Age
Adult
Gender
Male
Size
Large
Shelter ID
A1929279
How to Adopt
  1. 1Contact Riverside County Animal Services-Riverside by phone or email
  2. 2Ask about visitation hours and requirements
  3. 3Schedule a visit to meet Chapo
  4. 4Complete the adoption application and interview
  5. 5Finalize the adoption and bring Chapo home!

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