Charlie, a Shepherd, available for adoption
MaleYoung adultLarge

Charlie

Shepherd

Urgent: 5 Days Left

Scheduled: October 12, 2026

Reason: Behavior

About Charlie

Charlie is an adoptable male Shepherd looking for a home at Riverside County Animal Services-Riverside in Jurupa Valley, California. He is a young adult and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 5 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Charlie, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.


I am a male, 81.70 lbs, black and tan Shepherd. I have been at the shelter since Sep 03, 2026. I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information. Behavior. Can you help? transferdas@rivco.org Breed: Shepherd Age: The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 7 months old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 09/10/26 Dog was observed giving and receiving appropriate greetings, play bowing to several dogs to solicit play, was social with dogs and handlers. 09/16/26 Dog participated in play group style today. 10/02/26 13:31 Dog participated in play group style today. 10/06/26 13:53 Dog appears to be declining in shelter environment. Dog is in back of kennel and will not approach handler despite soft coaxing. Appears to be doing well with kennel mate at this time. MEDICAL NOTES 09/03/26 12:40 INTAKE: 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: P appears healthy at the time, P does not like to be restrained , Muzzle , Due to behavior unable to insert MC. Weight: Done Photo: Taken Scanned for Microchip: None found Intake vaccines: Done Rabies vaccine: Lot #: E273781A Expiration: 29 OCT 27 Flea control/tick: Done 09/15/26 11:53 BAR. Observed patient out in kennel. during shelter rounds. Soft stools noted in kennel - dog is BAR. no treatment at this time. 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

Details
Age
Young adult
Gender
Male
Size
Large
Shelter ID
A1935662
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 Charlie
  4. 4Complete the adoption application and interview
  5. 5Finalize the adoption and bring Charlie home!

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