Bear

Bear is an adoptable male Border Collie 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 Bear, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

I am a male, 50.00 lbs, tan and white Border Collie mix. I have been at the shelter since Sep 23, 2026. I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information. Behavior. Can you help? transferdas@rivco.org Breed: Border Collie mix Age: The shelter staff think I am about 11 months old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 09/23/26 Dog was reportedly charging at people in the unfenced front yard near corner of Central Ave and Old Settlers Ln. Utilized chemical immobilization in Field for humane capture due to evasiveness from ACO's, reported aggressiveness, and location of being next to busy street to reduce traffic hazard potential. 09/28/26 14:55 during kennel walk through observed charge and lunge at kennel door while attempting to bite. after a moment of coaxing dog remained front of kennel stiff while growling and showing teeth. use caution if handling 10/06/26 Able to leash dog in kennel with soft coaxing and dog did sniff and walk into the leash. Walked well to play yard and solicited attention from multiple handlers. Dog allowed itself to be pet and went back to the kennel with no issues. MEDICAL NOTES 09/23/26 11:12 INTAKE: General Attitude: Came in sedated 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: Poss neutered, no visible testicles, unable to confirm at this time due to behavior Breathing: Normal Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None Vomiting/Diarrhea: None Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4 Major concerns summary: Pt came in sedated by ACO due to behavior. Elevated temp 104.5F. Intake care performed: Held off at this time due to elevated temp Weight: Done Photo: Unable to due to pt sedated/waking from sedation Scanned for Microchip: 941000032648563 Intake vaccines: Held off at this time due to elevated temp Rabies vaccine: Lot #: Expiration: Flea control/tick: Held off Other care Provided: Due to elevated temp, per RVT ok to admin SQF 200mL, wet patient and placed in front of fan. Pt was beginning to wake up during fluids, placed in rollie and allowing to continue to cool down to normal temps before administering vaccines and processing. For more information or to tag a pet, please use the following emails: -Rescue Organizations: transferdas@rivco.org -Fosters: foster@rivco.org -Adoptions: shelterinfo@rivco.org