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A1406828
Located At: San Jose Animal Care Center
Description: My name is Big Carrot.
I am a male, red Pit Bull Terrier.
I am a male, red Pit Bull Terrier.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 2 years old.
Found At: I was found at Monterey Rd
More Info: I have been at the shelter since May 07, 2026.
***BIG CARROT (A1406828) has been placed on final on 05/26/26.***
He must be pulled prior to 5:00 PM on 05/29/26 or he will be humanely euthanized.
Big Carrot is a large dog who has been struggling hard in the shelter environment. He is overwhelmed, shut down, and can become aroused when outside of his kennel.
In his best moments — outside, decompressing with a patient handler — Carrot has solicited petting, leaned in for affection, offered soft tail wags, and shown playful, bouncy energy with toys. He has real capacity for connection. He just needs someone who understands where he's coming from.
His FAS scores have consistently been high (FAS 4), and his risk assessment scored him at “High”, Consequences=Moderate, Likelihood=Likely.
Behavioral needs: Extreme environmental fear, barrier reactivity, stranger danger, high arousal and energy. Requires experienced handlers only.
Positive Ponts: Solicits affection from trusted people, plays with toys, walks well on leash, easy to leash and handle, responsive to verbal redirection.
Ideal placement: Rescue with behavior experience, quiet home with slow introductions, no young children, committed to ongoing behavior support.
Based on these observations and reported history, Big Carrot has been placed on FINAL status due to the reported behaviors at the shelter and concern for future escalation.
Path Forward: Rescue or adopter must commit and *pull* Big Carrot by 5 PM on 05/29/2026, or Big Carrot will be humanely euthanized. Rescue or adopter will also need to have a waiver signed and submitted prior to leaving with the dog.
****BIG CARROT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION, RESCUE ONLY****
EXTENSION REQUEST PROCESS:
A Rescue Group (RG) may request an extension of an animal’s Needs Rescue Final Date no later than 10:00 a.m. on the noted ‘final date’ via email to the SJRescue@sanjoseca.gov with a cc to a Division Manager or Shelter Operations Supervisor.
***BIG CARROT (A1406828) has been placed on final on 05/26/26.***
He must be pulled prior to 5:00 PM on 05/29/26 or he will be humanely euthanized.
Big Carrot is a large dog who has been struggling hard in the shelter environment. He is overwhelmed, shut down, and can become aroused when outside of his kennel.
In his best moments — outside, decompressing with a patient handler — Carrot has solicited petting, leaned in for affection, offered soft tail wags, and shown playful, bouncy energy with toys. He has real capacity for connection. He just needs someone who understands where he's coming from.
His FAS scores have consistently been high (FAS 4), and his risk assessment scored him at “High”, Consequences=Moderate, Likelihood=Likely.
Behavioral needs: Extreme environmental fear, barrier reactivity, stranger danger, high arousal and energy. Requires experienced handlers only.
Positive Ponts: Solicits affection from trusted people, plays with toys, walks well on leash, easy to leash and handle, responsive to verbal redirection.
Ideal placement: Rescue with behavior experience, quiet home with slow introductions, no young children, committed to ongoing behavior support.
Based on these observations and reported history, Big Carrot has been placed on FINAL status due to the reported behaviors at the shelter and concern for future escalation.
Path Forward: Rescue or adopter must commit and *pull* Big Carrot by 5 PM on 05/29/2026, or Big Carrot will be humanely euthanized. Rescue or adopter will also need to have a waiver signed and submitted prior to leaving with the dog.
****BIG CARROT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION, RESCUE ONLY****
EXTENSION REQUEST PROCESS:
A Rescue Group (RG) may request an extension of an animal’s Needs Rescue Final Date no later than 10:00 a.m. on the noted ‘final date’ via email to the SJRescue@sanjoseca.gov with a cc to a Division Manager or Shelter Operations Supervisor.
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Shelter information
Location: San Jose Animal Care Center
Address: 2750 Monterey Road
San Jose, CA 95111
San Jose, CA 95111
