*TYE - PIT BULL TERRIER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (medium coat). This dog is currently on our Call-to-Action list due to significant shelter stress that is affecting both his behavior and quality of life. His frustration and overarousal has escalated and when handlers try to take him out of his kennel, he starts grabbing items that come within reach and not letting go - this can include leashes or clothes, but becomes a serious safety concern if he accidentally bites a person. This behavior is making it difficult for both staff and volunteers to safely get him out of his kennel, which significantly limits our ability to provide the exercise, enrichment, and interaction he needs. This type of behavior is generally workable and often does not cause a significant concern in a typical home environment. In the shelter, however, the repeated cycle of kennel confinement, excitement around handling, and increasing frustration makes it extremely difficult to interrupt and improve and becomes a safety concern for shelter handlers. For Tye, this behavior is a direct reflection of how poorly he is coping with stress. We have started Tye on anxiety medication in an effort to reduce his overarousal and frustration, but unfortunately, we have not seen meaningful improvement so far. Tye urgently needs a placement where he can decompress outside of the shelter environment. Tye came into the shelter with another dog and has participated in playgroups with similarly sized dogs while in our care. We are urgently seeking help through rescue, foster, or adoption and would appreciate hearing from anyone who may be able to provide him with an appropriate placement. Our goal is to give Tye every reasonable opportunity to succeed. However, if we are unable to reduce his distress enough to safely meet his basic behavioral and enrichment needs, or find an adopter, foster, or rescue, we may need to consider humane euthanasia based on his declining quality of life and our inability to safely provide appropriate care in the shelter environment. Please let us know as soon as possible if you may be able to help Tye. Adopters: Come in anytime 1pm-5:30pm daily! Or, email animal.careventuracounty.gov for more info! Fosters: Email VCAR.Fosterventuracounty.gov Rescues: Email VCAR.Rescueventuracounty.gov Update 8/31 Unfortunately, this dog is experiencing significant behavioral deterioration and distress in the shelter environment. His behavior has declined to the point that he is unable to be handled or removed from his kennel safely by staff or volunteers. Behavioral medication and modified handling techniques have not resulted in sufficient improvement to allow him to be handled safely. We are unable to adequately provide good welfare within the shelter environment, and despite urgent outreach to fosters and rescues, have been unable to identify an alternative placement. Continued sheltering under these circumstances is an ongoing welfare and safety concern. Humane euthanasia is recommended and scheduled for Tuesday Sept. 1, 2026.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Medium

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No