Seven

Seven is an adoptable male Bullmastiff looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Seven, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 8/27/2026 08/27/26 13:45 Canine has shown behavior escalation in response to environmental triggers while in care. See medical notes for potential health condition. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/1/26 to allow for further evaluation and behavioral support. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/2/26 or sooner if warranted. **This dog may need to be released unaltered and will need to be altered by the New Hope Partner following transfer.** Intake 8/22/2026 What is the reason for surrender? BREED RESTRICTIONS - LIFESTYLE How long have you had your pet? SINCE HE WAS A PUPPY - ABOUT FIVE YEARS Where did you get this animal from? A FRIEND 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? EAR INFECTION NOTED IN RIGHT EAR- NOT CURRENTLY ON A MEDICATION 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? SOURCE SHARES THAT THE DOG DOES NOT LIKE HIS EARS TOUCH - NOTING HE WILL AIR SNAP AND LOW GROWL STAFF ATTEMPTED TO SCAN ON INTAKE BUT DOG WAS OBSERVED TO LOW GROWL ; DOG REACTIVE WITH LOUD BARKING TO PEOPLE PASSING BY IN INTAKE LOBBY Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? How is the animal around children? 2 YEARS OLD Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 3 ADULTS AND 1 CHILD Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? 2 SMALLER FEMALE DOGS - Cats? Dogs? ALLOW ALL SNIFFING AND PLAYING, VERY FRIENDLY WITH THE OTHER 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? FED SEPARATELY - NOTHING NOTED Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES ; ALERTS BY SITTING AT THE DOOR Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? YES - NO REACTIVITY Leash trained? YES - SOME PULLING Knows commands? KNOWS SIT, GO TO YOUR ROOM OR GO TO THE KENNEL - SOURCE NOTES HE IS A SMART DOG Where was this animal kept? INSIDE AND SOMETIMES OUTSIDE - FREE ROAMING Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? MELLOW Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NOTHING NOTED Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE NOTES THIS IS A GREAT DOG AND THEY ARE HEARTBROKEN TO BE LETTING HIM GO . Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 8/26/2026 Dog was laying down in kennel. Tried shifting to other side. Dog remained laying down; opened kennel door; dog started growling; lifted head up; leaning to right side; tossed treats; not interested; continued to intensely growl; handler was able to place large loop over; leashed; dog quickly stood up; flipping head; came forward; continuing to growl; tail tucked; very stiff body; dilated pupils; looked in different directions; growling entire time; curled toes in; standing on tip toes; lightly applied leash pressure; dog came forward; lowering head; growling. Ended interaction and was able to remove leash with clip leash. 8/26/2026 Dog began growling & hard-staring handler immediately on approach. During 'kennel-flirting' phase, handler noted numerous instances of dog tensing neck & shoulders unnaturally, may have been attempt at stabilizing as dog was very unsteady on feet, fell numerous times throughout interaction, exhibited delayed response to environmental factors. However, he maintained a rather steady growl, lip-pucker, hard-stare, whale-eye at times, tucked tail. Dog would briefly settle to eat dropped hot dog pieces but resumed growling, did not soften. At initial offering of leash dog popped up at it, seemed to air-snap but some movements & body language were difficult to ascertain due to constant tremors, general unsteadiness. After a while handler was able to get dog leashed, could not lure dog into prototype taxi, dog pulled forcefully toward exit, handler accommodated rather than risk dog taking another fall. Dog walked to yard, relaxed, tail emerged & assumed a more neutral carriage but dog did not seem to soften. Handler opted not to drop leash after dog issued a brief growl. Dog did not seek soft contact/interaction but would lean/steady self against handler's leg. Ground seemed very poor environment for dog, handler opted to end walk, dog left yard readily. On way back, handler made sure to position leg closest to dog such that dog would be able to lean, bump into & push back off it should he need the stabilization, which he did numerous times. Head-tilt was more prominent on way back to kennel. Handler was able to attach clip-leash, thus removed slip-lead after dog went readily back into kennel. Dropped jackpot of hot dogs into kennel, dog fell over as he lowered head to eat a particular piece. Still monitoring handler, neither soft nor engaging. Handler came back to retrieve taxi, dog again growled at his approach but again distracted for hot dogs. 8/25/2026 Dog didn't eat. Dog laying down in the back of his kennel. Growl while approching the front part of his kennel.Day 3: will be offering some treats on kibble today. 8/24/2026 Did not eat kibble Day 2 going to add WF mixed into kibble, laying in back of kennel trembling, refused tossed treats had low growl. 8/23/2026 dog didnt eat kibble offered 8/22/2026 used control device for intake, allowed minor handling, advanced restraint for vaccines, tense body, intermittent hard staring, yelping and growling while on control device, use caution when handling 8/22/2026 On approach, dog wide eyed, alarm barking, gorwling. Unable to come near dog. Had owner walk dog to S-kennel Name: Seven Animal ID: A5170402 Breed: WHITE/GRAY AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Male Age: 5Y 0M Weight: 56.4 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing S - 322 Intake Date: 8/22/2026 Deadline Date: 9/1/2026