Nugget

Nugget 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 medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Nugget, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

I am a male, 39.80 lbs, tan and white Pit Bull Terrier. I have been at the shelter since Sep 17, 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 Age: The shelter staff think I am about 3 years old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 09/28/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today for assessment. Dog was observed presenting appropriate greetings and being social for duration of play period. 10/06/26 14:17 Dog appears to be declining in shelter environment. Dog is alarm barking and redirecting onto kennel mates during walk through. MEDICAL NOTES 09/17/26 INTAKE: General Attitude: BAR, head shy, go slow around mouth 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): 3/9- underweight 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: Lot #: E2690271A Expiration: OCT 14, 27 Flea control/tick: Done 10/06/26 10:52 Appears to have bite wound to back of neck keflex 400 BID x 10 days and carprofen BID x 7 days. 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