Tustin

Tustin 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 5 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Tustin, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY 5PM TUE 9/29*** I am a male, 66.00 lbs, black and tan Pit Bull Terrier and German Shepherd Dog. I have been at the shelter since Sep 15, 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: Pit Bull Terrier and German Shepherd Dog Age: The shelter staff think I am about 4 years old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 09/15/26 Dog pursued ACO upon arrival growling. Dog tried to retreat but was corned. Dog had dilated eyes and pin backed ears. Dog was very tense but able to put catch ole on dog. Dog is seen on video going into a secure yard and attacking another dog causing a small laceration and punctures. 09/22/26 Dog is NOD due to notes from field. Dog is stiff in kennel with ears pinned back and will not approach handler. 09/23/26 10:04 Took dog out to play yard. Dog does well on leash. Once in play yard, dog became loose and liked to explore surroundings. Dog started to solicit attention from handler when handler coaxed dog. When throwing the ball in the play yard dog would chase and start chewing, no guarding when the handler approached to remove the ball. No problems re-kenneling. Currently kenneled alone. MEDICAL NOTES 09/15/26 15:53 INTAKE: CAUTION, CATCH POLE DURING INTAKE, AA- PT ATTACKED DOG IN FIELD General Attitude: BAR 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: - POSS SKIN CONDITION ON R HIP - LESIONS AND SCABS APPEAR TO BE HEALING WELL - SUPERFICIAL LESION ON CHEST - ADMIN. 3CC CONVENIA + 2.8CC CARPROFEN INJ. Intake care performed: GM Weight: Done Photo: Taken Scanned for Microchip: None found Intake vaccines: Done Rabies vaccine: Lot #: E2690271A Expiration: OCT 14/ 27 Flea control/tick: Done RX: GABAPENTIN 300MG BID X 7 DAYS RIMADYL 25MG 2.5 TAB BID X 5 DAYS 09/18/26 10:03 crusty alopecia on right hip area - seems stable. seemingly healing multiple patchy crusty lesion with alopecia on chest aggressive mucous ocular discharge OU not sure if P is eating ok recheck in 3 days 09/21/26 crusty alopecia on right hip area - seemingly healing multiple patchy crusty lesion with alopecia on chest aggressive OU NSF final recheck in 7 days