Meet Roxanne

Roxanne has been placed on FINAL as of 11/2/2026. She must be pulled by 5:00 PM 11/2/2026 on she will be humanely euthanized. While in the shelter, Roxanne has demonstrated a high level of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS). She appears shut down in her kennel and does not approach when called by her handler. When taken to the yard, Roxanne continued to display fearful and avoidant behaviors, including trembling and keeping her distance from staff. She has also demonstrated difficulty tolerating leash handling, flailing while on leash. These behaviors suggest that Roxanne is experiencing significant stress in the shelter environment. Roxanne's observed behaviors indicate that she may need additional time, patience, and support to feel comfortable around people and in unfamiliar environments. Her behavior will not improve in the stressful shelter environment. The constant high levels of FAS she experiences are not sustainable. Roxanne is available for rescue or adoption with a waiver only. A rescue partner must commit to and pull Roxanne by 5:00 PM on 11/2/2026, or she will be humanely euthanized. EXTENSION REQUEST PROCESS A Rescue Group (RG) may request an extension of an animal's Needs Rescue Final Date no later than 5:00 PM on the noted final date by emailing SJRescue@sanjoseca.gov, with a cc to a Division Manager or Shelter Operations Supervisor.10/13/26 12:20Roxanne has been placed on needs rescue URGENT for her presistant fearfulness in the shelter.