Olive

Olive is an adoptable female Black Labrador Retriever looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Olive, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 8/27/2026 08/27/26 14:21 Canine has displayed concerning behavior patterns in both the home and shelter environments. Without consistent management, behaviors may continue or escalate. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/1/26 to provide behavioral support and oversight. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/2/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 8/24/2026 What is the reason for surrender? Owner unable to continue to care for dog. How long have you had your pet? since May of 2026 Where did you get this animal from? Rescue Is your pet spayed/neutered? yes she is Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? she was diagnosed with high anxiety 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 thank you Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? 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? no she’s very shy Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? no never How is the animal around children? she is very shy but will tolerate Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? myself, sister, nephews Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? never around Dogs? shy 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? Is the animal house-trained? she knows where her bed is and also had to pee outside, but I think because of her high anxiety, she is prone to property destruction within the home and also peeing and pooping in the house Is your pet potty trained? yes Familiar with a dog door? no Crate trained? no Leash trained? yes Knows commands? she knows some, but needs practice with obeying Where was this animal kept? in the house, mostly Last vaccinations / last vet visit? never saw a vet with owner, however she did have previous vaccinations which I have documentation of How would you describe your pet's energy level? she has really high energy, but when she has anxiety, she’s very laid-back and seems tired most of the time Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? she can tolerate a bath and car rides, but she is afraid of random noises Any escapist behavior? yes, persistently trying to jump over walls or gates and out of windows Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? yes, she has ran away from my home twice Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Olive is a very sweet dog. She just really has high anxiety levels and trouble sleeping and relaxing so she does need time to adjust properly. and a steady routine. 8/22/2026 How long have you had the animal ? 2 HOURS What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 56TH ST AND EARLL DR Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? VOMITED AFTER DRINKING TOO MUCH WATER IN LOBBY. RED IRRITATION ON EYE, PAW PADS ARE RAW. Is animal spayed/neutered? Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? NO Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? Was this animal around any children? NO CONTACT WITH CHILDREN Did the animal interact with other animals? NO CONTACT WITH OTHER ANIMALS Cats? Dogs? IN LOBBY DISMISSIVE OF OTHER NEARBY 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? NO GUARDING NOTED Can the animal walk on a leash? WALKS WELL ON LEASH Does the animal know any commands? NO If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? KEPT IN VEHICLE If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? How would you describe the animal’s energy level? MEDIUM TO HIGH. Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 8/25/2026 Closed out for AM cleaning. Standing at front of kennel; stoic; offered treat; took treat gently; started panting; ears back; allowed handler to place large loop over; slightly backed up; leashed; exited; walked well; panting; ears back; furrowed brow. Entering yard, leash briefly brushed dog's back; skin crawled; flinched; lightly pulled forward; dog started pacing; defecated; continued to pace; panting; salivating; ears back; would verbally coax; would not approach; when dog would walk past handler reached out to pet; no reaction; continued to pace; offered treats; not interested; started pacing in front of handler; picked leash up; dog slowly approached; allowed handler to slowly remove existing collar; panting; dropped leash; continued to pace; yawned. Handler stood up; walked around in yard; dog would move away when towards direction; tail tucked; sat against fence; slowly approached; allowed for slow petting; picked leash; walked well back to kennel; entered kennel; moved towards middle of kennel; allowed handler to slowly remove leash. 8/24/2026 Closed inside for AM cleaning laying in corner of kennel with eyes wide, tense bodied, lip licking, froze in place. Not interested in treats but did start to hesitantly come forward when name was used to call over, did not fully approach handler, whale eye, head lowered, tail tightly tucked. Froze in place as door was opened, able to place large loop leash over head with no issues. Exited with easy leash pull, startled by reactive dogs and elements in passing, whale eye/side eye when looking at handler, tail tightly tucked, able to walk to play yard with no issues. In yard dog head flipped, flinched heavily when placing leash stopper, side eyeing handler, tail tightly tucked throughout time in yard, would have moments of following handler but retreats slowly when faced, will approach handler as handler sat on bench but wary to fully approach, eyes wide and body tense, lip licking, eyes shifting in all directions, flinches heavily and cowers low when startled by fast movements. Would tolerate pets when near handler but brief and will begin to pace away. Not interested in treats offered, began heavy panting and pacing around yard more as evaluation progressed. Would start to come to handler when called over but not fully approach, picked up leash and dog would whale eye, freeze in place, side eyeing when removing leash stopper. No issues returning to kennel, dashed into kennel quickly, tense bodied, eyes wide and whale eye, flinched when slowly removing leash by hand, no issues recovering leash. 8/22/2026 Easy leashing, walking into Triage. Wid eyed, hard stare, tail tucked, tense body. Muzzlewrapped for vaccines. Walked to kennel and entered with no issue Name: Olive Animal ID: A5170428 Breed: BLACK/WHITE LABRADOR RETR Sex: Spayed Age: 2Y 0M Weight: 55.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing F - 167 Intake Date: 8/22/2026 Deadline Date: 9/1/2026