Bella, a Pit Bull Terrier, available for adoption
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Bella

Pit Bull Terrier

Urgent: 5 Days Left

Scheduled: September 25, 2026

Reason: Medical

About Bella

Bella is an adoptable female Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Riverside County Animal Services-Riverside in Jurupa Valley, California. She is fully grown and large in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 5 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Bella, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.


I am a female, 73.70 lbs, blue 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. Medical Can you help Bella?? Transferdas@rivco.org Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Age: The shelter staff think I am about 5 years old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 07/09/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed presenting fearful behaviors with other dogs throughout time in playgroup. Dog was observed giving warnings and appropriate greetings and presenting mild exit seeking behaviors. Dog kept to self for duration of time in playgroup. 07/14/26 Dog participated in playgroup 07/31/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate today. 08/14/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate today. 08/24/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate. MEDICAL NOTES 07/05/26 11:52 INTAKE: General Attitude: BAR and appears to be friendly 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): 6/9 Altered: Intact female Breathing: Normal Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None Vomiting/Diarrhea: None Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4 Major concerns summary: appears healthy at this time Weight: Done Photo: Taken Scanned for Microchip: None found Intake vaccines: Done Flea control/tick: Done 07/22/26 14:43 Created the initial exam to solve the animal without treatment. Owner sur OTC at 07/07/26 09/15/26 11:08 MC scanned: 0826. Counselo reports patient started limping RR leg. 09/15/26 15:04 giving carprofen inj simbadol and rx'd gaba simbadol for 5 days pain control based on protocol and DVM review. 09/15/26 15:27 Rads when time permits 9/16/26 09/16/26 09:04 Patient is QAR. Yes to e/d. Yes to urination and BM. F/S: 1/7. No vomit seen. 09/16/26 10:16 Sedated rads with 0.33cc Dexmed. + 0.33cc Torb IV Waiting DVM review rads. Recovered well in RR 09/17/26 08:30 BAR, hesitant to leave kennel but does go outside, edud wnl, bm 4/7 per rvt 09/17/26 09:29 Use Caution, due to admin Simbadol AM meds. non weight bearing lameness in right hind limb P doesn't allow manipulation of the affected limb - needs sedation RAD) joint effusion in right stifle - cruciate ligament rupture/injury is suspected Rx) Gabapentin 300mg ;1 cap PO BID for 10 days plan) contact rescue for orthopedic sx (TPLO) 09/18/26 09:53 Ate food overnight. Urine in kennel. Did well during walk. 09/18/26 10:52 rescue has been emailed. 09/18/26 11:01 ok to kennel out per DVM - NOD. cancelled simbadol for kenne lout and due to P being aggressive continue with rimadyl and gaba

Details
Age
Adult
Gender
Female
Size
Large
Shelter ID
A1925993
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 Bella
  4. 4Complete the adoption application and interview
  5. 5Finalize the adoption and bring Bella home!

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