Sparrow

Sparrow is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Riverside County Animal Services-Riverside in Jurupa Valley, California. He is a young adult and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Sparrow, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY 5PM WED 9/23*** I am a male, 59.70 lbs, black Pit Bull Terrier mix. I have been at the shelter since Oct 03, 2025. 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 mix Age: The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 2 months old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 08/14/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed giving appropriate greetings and corrections and presenting playful behaviors with other dogs in playgroup. 08/26/26 Dog participated playgroup style today. 09/09/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today. 09/15/26 Dog appears to be declining in shelter environment. Dog lunges at kennel door and alarm barks throughout observation. MEDICAL NOTES 10/03/25 11:40- scanned negative, M intact, NSF 10/03/25 11:41- short term foster confirmed MC all vax up to date 07/30/26 INTAKE: General Attitude: BAR, scared, sweet 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 Major concerns summary: Long possible scratch from forehead to under R eye, scabbed over appears healing. No additional trmnt needed at this time, rx antibiotic per rvt Weight: Done Photo: Taken Scanned for Microchip: found Intake vaccines: Done Rabies vaccine: Rabvac3 Lot #:E273781A Expiration:10/29/27 Flea control/tick: Done Other care Provided: RX Keflex 750mg PO BID X 10 days per protocol/rvt