Travieso, a Pit Bull Terrier (mix breed), available for adoption
MaleYoung adultLarge

Travieso

Pit Bull Terrier (mix breed)

Urgent: 4 Days Left

Scheduled: November 2, 2026

Reason: Behavior

About Travieso

Travieso is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier 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 4 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Travieso, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.


I am a neutered male, 60.40 lbs, tan Pit Bull Terrier mix. I have been at the shelter since Apr 07, 2026. I am an at risk animal. Please contact the shelter for more information. Behavior. Can you help? transferdas@rivco.org Breed: Pit Bull Terrier mix Age: The shelter staff think I am about 1 year and 10 months old. STAFF OBSERVATIONS 04/22/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. Dog was observed presenting appropriate greetings and remained playful for duration of play group. Might have mild impulse control issues. 04/22/26 16:12 Leashed up easy. Pulls on leash besides that walks well. While in play yard dog solicited attention from handler and sniffed around. Re-kenneled with no issues. 05/02/26 Dog participated in playgroup with kennel mate. 05/06/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today. 06/02/26 Volunteer Notes: Walked from 3:56pm - 4:50pm okay on leash, interested in other dogs, playful energy, will take treats 06/04/26 Dog participated in playgroup today. 06/12/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today. 07/06/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate today. 07/20/26 Dog participated in single session enrichment with kennel mate today. 08/08/26 Dog participated in small playgroup. 08/18/26 Dog participated in small playgroup. 09/01/26 Dog participated in play group style today. 09/24/26 15:20 Dog participated in playgroup style today. 10/12/26 Dog participated in playgroup style today. 10/23/26 Dog participated in small playgroup with kennel mate. 10/27/26 11:38 During morning cleaning dog appeared highly aroused. Dog kept height seeking and lunging towards handler. As Handler needed to move dog to clean inside of kennel dog snapped at handler's hand. Handler then entered kennel with pig board and dog began to bite pig board. Dog appears to be displaying signs of kennel stress. MEDICAL NOTES 04/08/26 11:59 INTAKE: General Attitude: BAR Eyes: Normal Ears: poss. ear infection or foxtail in ear, pt is shaking head violently. cleaned ear with malacetic. needs to be checked by DVM(posted on board) 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 Altered: neutered Breathing: Normal Coughing/Sneezing/Nasal discharge: None Vomiting/Diarrhea: None Pain score(CSU pain scale): 0/4 Weight: Done Photo: Taken Scanned for Microchip: Confirmed MC+(0901) Intake vaccines: Done Flea control/tick: Done Other care Provided: cleaned ears with malacetic 04/09/26 14:19 Diarrhea in kennel, ~7/7 FS. Giardia test neg. Rx Endosorb 2.5 tab BID x 3 days for diarrhea tx. 04/10/26 14:09 reported for head shacking. on dr review. 04/11/26 12:30 ear shaking and hx of foxtail in ear Tx) Sedation + ear check + ear cleaning + Claro AU - task on board 04/13/26 11:32 Brought patient into RR for ear exam. Sedated patient with Zenalpha 1.8 ml IM (per protocol), per Dr. instruction. Dr. examined AU, did not see any foxtails AU. Suspect possible ear infection AU (AS> AD). Cleaned/flushed AU, followed by application of Claro AU. Reversal for sedation not warranted because patient waking up on its own. moderate otitis externa AU(AS>>>AD) no FB or foxtail was found in ear canals AU there are numerous pustuls/papules on abdomen and thorax ventrally 05/17/26 08:56 Coughing in kennel some bloody foam on ground of kennel treating as herd all dogs Iso to kennel discussed with counsler rx'doxy all patients per protocol for prevention of disease spread. 05/27/26 12:43 Waiting for dr review of pet before admin of vaccines 06/19/26 08:52 ACT concerned for blood in stool. Performed giardia and parvo test, both resulted negative. Rx: per protocol, Ok'd by rvt endo tabs 3 tabs po bid x 3 days 09/11/26 12:07- ACT notice in kennel D unsure what p due to having 2 other dog in kennel, Giardia test neg Per RVT- RX endosorb 2 1/2 tablets po bid for 3 days 09/16/26 14:21 Appears to have a hotspot rx. keflex for skin infection c;av 375 per protocol BID x 10 days. 10/21/26 12:09 Patient care board complaint: poss. hotspot, bleeding/irritated. Pt is BAR in kennel. Top right of shoulder appears to have crusty bloody possible hotspot. Clip and clean needed - when time allows. Will add patient to care board. 10/23/26 13:26 Clipped and cleaned poss. hotspot on right shoulder. Pt has healthy scabbing - per DVM JA to continue medication prescribed. 10/23/26 10:59 P is not in R806 according to staff note 10.21.26 : Top right of shoulder appears to have crusty bloody possible hotspot. Clip and clean needed - when time allows. added patient to care board. Rx) simplicef 200mg : 1 tab PO SID for 14 days plan) recheck in 5 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

Details
Age
Young adult
Gender
Male
Size
Large
Shelter ID
A1842009
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 Travieso
  4. 4Complete the adoption application and interview
  5. 5Finalize the adoption and bring Travieso home!

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