Name KALIFORNIA
Animal ID A4783860
Adoption fee $50
Breed BLACK GERM SHEPHERD
Age 4 years
Sex Female
Weight 117
Arrived 03/24/2026
Location West Kennel, Wing D - 110
Level P
About me Hi! I'm Kalifornia, a friendly and energetic buddy looking for a forever home. While I'm a bit shy at first, give me a little time and I'll show you endless affection. I love to play and explore, but I do best in a home without small animals or cats. I'm all about fun and companionship, always ready for a game or a quiet evening by your side. Adopting me means gaining a loyal friend who's eager to share all the love I have. Let's make countless happy memories together! My adoption fee is quite the deal! Not only do you get my unconditional love and a new BFF, it includes my spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and even some cool coupons! Why wait? Come meet me today!
| 05/12/2026 Neutral body throughout interaction, whines through fence at other dogs, sniffed other dogs with neutrality, mildly invasive sniffing, stood in pool, followed new dog around yard, solicits attention. New dog met: Antelope (A5163851) |
| 05/11/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Enjoys sniffing yard and the play pool, food motivated, affectionate, soft body and tail wagging. Sweet girl. |
| 05/06/2026 Loose body and tail throughout most of interaction, light panting throughout, started whining and pulled on leash towards other dogs through fence, sniffed other dog with neutrality, no reaction during first two fence intros when other dog attempted to fence fight, started to alarm bark during third attempt at fence intro, able to pick up leash and redirect with treats, takes treats most of the time, solicits attention. New dog met: Chance (A5161678) - only through fence |
| 05/05/2026 Heavy pulling to and from lower play yards. Loose body and neutral tail throughout interaction, anxious behaviors throughout (mild pacing, panting), pulling hard towards other dogs, sniffs other dogs with neutrality but can be invasive, slight fixation on smaller dog, became slightly playful with this dog (bouncy movements), other dog became nervous and this dog continued to pursue, redirected by picking up leash, solicits attention, takes treats, no reaction to reactive dog barking at her through fence, increased anxious behavior when other dogs left yard (whining). New dogs met: Michael (A5162022), Bunny (A5159006) - only through fence |
| 05/05/2026 Updating color level to "PURPLE" based on heavy pulling noted in recent WALK and PLAYGROUP notes. Placing LEASH WORK recommendation. |
| 04/29/2026 04/29/26 06:54 Did not eat, placed vet check. |
| 04/28/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Strong Pull on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Appears potty trained, enjoys sniffing yard, affectionate, leans in for pets, strong pull on walk back to kennel, sweet girl. |
| 04/24/2026 |
| 04/24/2026 Did not eat |
| 04/24/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Enjoys sniffing the yard, likes to run zoomies when playful, food motivated, soft body and tail wagging. |
| 04/23/2026 Did not eat. |
| 04/19/2026 did not eat day 1, BAR, seeking attention, wigglely body, I usually observe her eating her food before being called outside in the morning, she sniffed at it but chose to not eat |
| 04/17/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Timid, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Food motivated, anxious with dogs barking in sick yard, whimpering, allows pets on body, neck and head, enjoys sniffing yard, gentle girl with soft body. |
| 04/11/2026 Dog did not eat |
| 04/10/2026 Dog did not eat |
| 04/09/2026 Dog has not eaten any food in 2 days |
| 04/08/2026 Through fence: pacing, yard, panting, slightly tense body, sniffed other dogs through fence with neutrality multiple times, some whining, anxious behavior did not appear directed towards other dogs, took treats initially then started refusing, no escalation in anxious behaviors. On-leash: mostly disinterested in other dogs, sniffed other dogs with neutrality, disengaged on her own, paced yard, settled and loosened slightly while on leash. Off-leash: interacted with other dogs with neutrality, mostly disinterested, neutral body, light panting, stopped pacing, stayed near handlers and other dogs, stood in pool, accepted petting, able to gain attention verbally. Dog met: Tooz (A5162157), Bacardi (A4669218) |
| 03/31/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Slight pull on leash walking to yard. Explored, calmly, came to handler eventually for pets. Accepted treats, no commands. Walked w/ slight pull & circled handler several times on path. Overall, easy to handle considering her size. Moved to opposite side of handler when dogs barked. |
| 03/26/2026 Soft face, panting, wagging tail, demand whining. Sniffed and licked hand through gate. Placing YELLOW level based on kennel presence and intake notes. **Interested parties should be counseled on in-home training and enrichment, focusing on positive reinforcement to build trust and encourage good behavior. This approach sets both the dog and the adopter up for long-term success in new home environment. Due to history of escape-oriented behaviors, adopters should have tall, secure fencing and dog should be supervised when outside.** |
| 03/24/2026 allowed leash placememnt, walked into room, allowed petting, allowed restraint for vaccine, was a bit nervous in room at times, head low slight wide eye at times, handlers just went slow with dog |
| 03/24/2026 --How long have you had your pet?-- 4 YEARS, SURRENDERING NOW DUE TO LIFESTYLE CHANGE, CAN NO LONGER CARE FOR --Where did you get your pet?-- GIFT --Is your pet spayed/neutered?-- YES --Do you have any vaccine history for your pet?-- YES --Has your pet been around other animals? What kind of animals? How would you describe the interaction with other animals?-- HAS LIVED WITH OTHER SMALL AND LARGE DOGS, VERY PLAYFUL. WILL CHASE CATS, BEST IF SHE WAS IN HOME WITHOUT THEM --Has your pet been around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children?-- DOES WELL WITH CHILDREN THOUGH SHE DOES JUMP FOR ATTENTION AT TIMES AND WILL KNOCK OVER. SHE IS CURIOUS AND FRIENDLY WITH STRANGERS. ALLOWS PETTING. LOVES ATTENTION. HIGH ENERGY. --Has your pet shown any aggression around other people? If yes, what were the circumstances?-- NONE --Where was your pet kept, inside or outside?-- BOTH BUT MOSTLY OUTSIDE --If inside, did you keep your pet in a crate? Was he/she destructive in any way?-- WHEN LEFT ALONE INSIDE, SHE WILL CHEW ON FURNITURE OR ANY WOOD MATERIALS. --If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal?-- 4FT BLOCK FENCE AND 6FT BLOCK FENCES. OWNER STATES PET CAN JUMP 4 FT FENCE. --Is your pet potty trained?-- NO --Does your pet have any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones?-- NONE --Is there anything we need to know medically about your pet?-- NONE --Does your pet walk on a leash?-- YES THOUGH PULLS EXCITEDLY --Does your pet know any obedience/tricks?-- KNOWS SIT. LOVES TREATS |
| 03/24/2026 03/24/26 12:48LV THE FOLLOWING DOGS WERE SURRENDERED TOGETHER A4783860 A4783861 |
| 05/02/2026 05/02/26 10:28 21d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. No active CIRDC symptoms. Okay to move out of isolation and conclude therapy as previously prescribed. |
| 04/29/2026 04/29/26 13:05 BAR. Serous nasal exudate. No coughing or sneezing observed. Appears to have eaten a little of the food left today. Continue current therapy as prescribed. OK to offer canned food daily. |
| 04/29/2026 04/29/26 06:52 Full bowl of dry kibble present this morning. |
| 04/25/2026 04/25/26 12:29 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Solicits attention. Patient has mild serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course for 7 additional days and recheck again at the 21d mark. RX: - doxycycline 10mg/kg 550mg PO q24h x 7d |
| 04/16/2026 04/16/26 16:11 BAR, BCS 6.5/9. GI - great appetite. nhilde |
| 04/16/2026 Dog did not eat. |
| 04/11/2026 Dog has not eaten 4 days in a row |
| 04/11/2026 04/11/26 08:58 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5-6/9, solicits attention, great appetite for offered wet food EENT - No ocular discharge. Serous nasal discharge. RESP - No stertor or stridor. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. NEURO - Normal mentation. No significant findings. A: - Signs of CIRDC noted upon exam. Likely viral etiology with secondary bacterial component. - Readily ate offered wet food P: - Isolate for treatment in I - Start doxycycline 10mg/kg 550mg PO q24h x 14d - add wet food to diet - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - Medically okay to PUFA |
| 04/07/2026 04/07/26 10:01 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B34B__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by TEA___. |
| 03/24/2026 03/24/26 12:54 M Vet records state spayed.sp Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number:838296 ____ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by sp__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B34B___ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. sp Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541527B___ administered IN. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >88-123llb (1400mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by sp___. Reapply after three months. |