Dynamite, a Shepherd, available for adoption
FemaleYoung adultLarge

Dynamite

Shepherd

Urgent: 7 Days Left

Scheduled: October 1, 2026

Reason: Behavior

About Dynamite

Dynamite is an adoptable female Shepherd looking for a home at Riverside County Animal Services-Riverside in Jurupa Valley, California. She is a young adult and large in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 7 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Dynamite, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.


***DEADLINE. MUST EXIT SHELTER BY THURSDAY 10/1 5PM** I am a female, 64.80 lbs, tan Shepherd. I have been at the shelter since Sep 08, 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: Shepherd Age: The shelter staff think I am about 1 year old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 09/12/26 Took dog out to play yard. Dog does well on leash. Once in play yard, dog became loose and liked to explore surroundings. When petting dog, dog air-snapped at both handlers, no contact made. No problems re-kenneling. Currently has a kennel mate. 09/12/26 Dog is loose and soliciting attention from handler and then begins to lip lick and show teeth. Inconsistent behavior, go slow. See all notes. 09/17/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed giving appropriate greetings as well as tolerating greetings from other dogs and was playful /social for the duration of the playgroup. MEDICAL NOTES 09/08/26 INTAKE: General Attitude: BAR, CAUTION, had on black collar with partial green leash 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: Rabvac3 Lot #: E269027A Expiration: 10/14/27 Flea control/tick: Done Other care Provided: Implanted mc

Details
Age
Young adult
Gender
Female
Size
Large
Shelter ID
A1936276
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 Dynamite
  4. 4Complete the adoption application and interview
  5. 5Finalize the adoption and bring Dynamite home!

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