Muffin

Muffin is an adoptable female German Shepherd looking for a home at Riverside County Animal Services-Riverside in Jurupa Valley, California. She is a young adult and small in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Muffin, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY 5PM WED 9/23*** I am a female, 24.70 lbs, brown and black German Shepherd Dog. I have been at the shelter since Jun 13, 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: German Shepherd Dog Age: The shelter staff think I am about 9 months old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 07/08/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed presenting nervous/puppyish behaviors and was vocal for duration of play group. 07/25/26 Dog participated in playgroup. 08/07/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. 08/19/26 Dog participated in play group style today. 09/15/26 Dog appears to be declining in shelter environment. Dog is height seeking and alarm barking throughout observation. Appears to be doing well with kennel mate at this time. MEDICAL NOTES 06/13/26 14:54 INTAKE: -- General Attitude: BAR, Friendly, Easy to handle, NLT 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): 5/9 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 Flea control/tick: Done