12/03/2025
UPDATE: SPLINTER was euthanized by OC Animal Care 12/05/2025 💔
SPLINTER is on the EUTH LIST at the ORANGE COUNTY, CA SHELTER. He needs a RESCUE COMMITMENT by 4:30pm on 12/04/2025 or he WILL BE EUTHANIZED.
SPLINTER is a 2 year old, 68 lbs., neutered German Shepherd that came into the Orange County shelter on 11/17/2025 when the police called to have him picked up after his "owner" ran away to avoid being arrested and left him tied up. SPLINTER has a microchip and came in neutered, but no owner has come forward despite the shelters attempts to contact them.
Per the Animal Control Officer that picked him up, SPLINTER tried to snap at him while being pulled off the truck. He was stoic and aloof in clinic, with no growling or flailing but very stiff body language. SPLINTER was muzzled in the clinic for his intake exam.
Shelter Notes:
* 11/18/2025: At back of kennel, barked when attempting to coax forward. Dropped door and went to back of kennel to engage with. Dog quieted, then pushed against gate to sniff me.
* 11/21/2025: Howling loudly at back of kennel while laying down. Approached and attempted to call forward. Dog immediately ceased howling and began to alarm bark at me, standing up with hackles rising. Dropped treats, ended interaction.
* 11/26/2025: Behavior unchanged over weekend.
* 11/26/2025: Upfront barking. Eyes not dilated at first. Would sniff my hand and then began to bark again. Went from uncertain body language to tense body language quickly. Did not respond to treats. Jumped down from bars and began barking more intensely. Does not want to be approached or handled at this time.
* 11/27/2025: Behavior unchanged.
* 11/29/2025: Low growling and stiff body in kennel. Lip licking and hard contact towards my movement.
Shelter Behavioral Summary:
Unable to handle safely. Due to his intolerance to handling and recorded bite attempt, we will not be able to safely show to the public. Suggest placement with rescue.
Video in his kennel:
https://youtu.be/EhjyCVKIDOc
Video with another dog:
https://youtube.com/shorts/TUaCXwtVNSU
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SPLINTER
A1942574
Comments: Needs Rescue Now!
Status: Rescue Behavior
Intake Type: Stray Owned
Kennel: 143
S*x: Neutered
Age: 2 years
Weight: 68.00 lbs
Breed: German Shepherd
Color: Black & Tan
Intake Date: 11/17/2025
Review Date: 12/04/2025
Jurisdiction: Anaheim
OC Animal Care
1630 Victory Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
714-935-6848
www.ocpetinfo.com