Rooster

Rooster is an adoptable male German Shepherd 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 Rooster, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

I am a male, 29.50 lbs, brown and black German Shepherd Dog. I have been at the shelter since Sep 19, 2026. I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information. Behavior. Can you help? transferdas@rivco.org Breed: German Shepherd Dog Age: The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 1 month old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 09/23/26 16:57 On multiple occasions throughout the day A1938254 has been observed trapping kennel mate in the outside portion of the kennel. A1938254 is lunging, air snapping, barking, and growling at other dog and other dog does nothing to defend himself he just cowers in the doorway or retreats back outside. A1938254 will briefly disengage with an interruption from staff but goes straight back to not letting kennel mate inside. 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. Dog was playful with dogs. 10/02/26 13:41 Dog participated in play group style today. 10/12/26 10:00 Took Rooster out for media, fear based leash avoidant. once away from kennels walked fearful but willing on leash. was seeking and accepting of handlers attention. does exit seeks when nervous (Loud noises, new people approaching, thresholds). once relaxed was able to lay on the floor and accept attention without fear. needs some social work however over all did well. not treat motivated. re kenneled no issues. 10/21/26 15:15 Dog participated in plat group style today. 10/27/26 12:06 Dog's kennel card reads \"feeds separate\", has been observed resource guarding. Appears to be doing well with kennel mates otherwise. MEDICAL NOTES 09/20/26 09:51 INTAKE: General Attitude: BAR. Nervous but nice. Go slow Eyes: Normal Ears: Normal Nose: Normal Throat: Normal Mouth/Teeth: Normal Skin: Normal External Parasites: None seen Haircoat: Appears to have slight alopecia and scabbing on face between eyes and above right eye. 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: Possible skin condition Weight: Done Photo: Taken Scanned for Microchip: None found, implanted: ****8302, LOT: 01747386 Intake vaccines: Done Rabies vaccine: Lot #: E269027A Expiration: 10/14/27 Flea control/tick: Done Other care Provided: Skin scrape negative. Due to possible alopecia and scabbing, per protocol 1.3 mL convenia was given SQ 09/21/26 15:06 multiple patchy crusty alopecia on nose and face convenia was given yesterday recheck in 5 days 09/28/26 14:35 wound all resolved 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