Chino

Chino is an adoptable male Chihuahua looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is fully grown and small in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 5 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Chino, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 8/26/2026 08/26/26 11:54 Canine has demonstrated low tolerance for handling during their time in care. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 8/31/26 to facilitate further behavioral evaluation and support. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/1/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 8/21/2026 What is the reason for surrender? LIFESTYLE How long have you had your pet? 4- 5 YEARS Where did you get this animal from? GIFT FROM DAD Is your pet spayed/neutered? NO Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? SOME COUGHING NOTED PERIODICALLY We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? NO Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? NOTHING NOTED - SOURCE NOTES THE DOG MAY LOUDLY BARK BUT WILL ALLOW HANDLING Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? How is the animal around children? NO CONTACT WITH CHILDREN Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 2 ADULTS AND ONE TEEN Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? NO CONTACT WITH OTHER ANIMALS Cats? Dogs? Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NOTHING NOTED Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? NO - OUTSIDE DOG Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? NO - NOT REACTIVE IN CRATE IN LOBBY Leash trained? NO Knows commands? NO Where was this animal kept? OUTSIDE Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? MELLOW ENERGY Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? LOUD NOISES AND FIREWORKS - PET IS OBSERVED TO HIDE OR BARK Any escapist behavior? YES - ONCE HE TRIED TO DIG OUT OF THE YARD Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 8/26/2026 Dog was lying in kennel on approach. Slowly leashed dog while dog would remain still bodied. Would not walk out of kennel with treats or verbal coaxing. Slowly placed blanket over dog & carried to new kennel to provide 2 kennel spaces. Allowed to be placed into kennel & removed leash by hand without issues. 8/23/2026 Dog was at front of kennel, neutral body language, eyes shifting. Accepted treat. Easy to leash. Hesitated briefly, then hopped out of kennel. Dog walked a few feet on leash, then froze, began pulling back. Handler was able to use blanket wrap to pick dog up, carry to M&G room. In room, dog kept distance, some trembling, eyes shifting. Would slowly approach when handler offered treats, accepted them gently, cautiously. Flinched hard away from any attempts to pet. Dog would whine, begin jumping at room door, all fours off ground. Handler called dog, dog turned towards handler, approached, briefly sniffed hand, then darted away. Remained nervous for duration of eval, continued to accept treats but kept distance from handler. Handler used blanket wrap to carry dog back to kennel, removed leash by hand before returning. 8/22/2026 Dog was standing in back corner; verbally coaxed; tossed treats; ate some treats; opened door; remained at front; allowed for easy leash; verbally coaxed; offered treat; ate treat; would not jump down; placed towel over; picked up; carried; tense body. In room, placed dog on floor, stood in place; stoic; not interested in treats; watched handler; handler sat in chair; dog started to explore; urinated; stood in corner; remained in corner for entire time; handler slowly approached; offered treat by hand; took treat gently; slowly pet while dog was taking treats; skin crawled; continued to take treats. Placed towel over; picked up; flailed; carried back to kennel; tense; removed leash; placed in kennel. 8/21/2026 wide eyed, stiff body, not seeking attention, used towel for handling, carried to kennel 8/21/2026 Calm, gently took hotdogs through kennel door. Name: Chino Animal ID: A5170362 Breed: WHITE/BROWN CHIHUAHUA SH/MIX Sex: Male Age: 7Y 6M Weight: 17.2 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing X - 511 Intake Date: 8/21/2026 Deadline Date: 8/31/2026