Shadow

Shadow is an adoptable female Black Labrador Retriever looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. She is senior and large in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 8 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Shadow, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION IN HOME TRAINING Memo 8/30/2026 08/30/26 16:28 Geriatric dog has multiple medical issues. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 9/9/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 9/8/26 but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines Intake 8/28/2026 These dogs came in together: A4670414 A4670415 8/28/2026 What is the reason for surrender? SOURCE IS UNABLE TO CARE FOR THIS PET. THE SOURCE IS PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THESE PETS. How long have you had your pet? 4 MONTHS Where did you get this animal from? SOURCE WAS TAKING CARE OF A FRIEND'S DOGS. THIS FRIEND IS IN A PERMANENT CARE FACILITY AND CANNOT TAKE CARE OF THIS PET. Is your pet spayed/neutered? SPAYED Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? NO 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 Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NO Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? NO Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? N/A Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? N/A Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? NEVER PER SOURCE Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO How is the animal around children? NO Please describe behavior around children? UNKNOWN Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? SOURCE STATED THEY LIVE ALONE THIS DOG IS GREAT WITH ALL PEOPLE. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? SOURCE STATED THAT THIS DOG IS GREAT WITH THE OTHER DOG IN THE HOME AS WELL AS WITH OTHER DOGS THEY ENCOUNTER ON WALKS. Cats? NO Dogs? 1 Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? NO Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? NO Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NO Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? NO, BUT LIMITED TO THE KITCHEN WHEN SOURCE IS NOT AT HOME. Leash trained? YES Knows commands? SIT Where was this animal kept? BOTH IN AND OUTSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO Last vaccinations / last vet visit? UNKNOWN How would you describe your pet's energy level? MEDIUM TO LOW PER SOURCE Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? FIREWORKS What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? SOURCE SAID CHILL OUT AND EAT, VERY FOOD MOTIVATED. 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) 8/29/2026 Dog was tip tapping at front; Loose wiggly bodied and tail wagging; Attention Whines and allows pets at door; **Due to current kennel presence and previous notes; Placing dog to intake color green.** 8/28/2026 Friendly, seeking attention. Loves treats and accepted all petting. Walked to kennel. 12/27/2021 Came to handler with kennel mate, easy pull. Walked on leash. Affiliative, allowed all petting and handling. No return issues. No dog-to-dog assessment completed. 12/26/2021 Walked into bubble on leash, allowed pets, relaxed body, tail wagging, allowed vaccines with light restraint, walked to kennel on leash Medical Treatments 8/30/2026 08/30/26 16:24 P is BAR; very friendly on exam; BCS 6/9 EENT: Lenticular sclerosis OU, no epiphora or blepharospasm. AU clean with no erythema or discharge; nose clean with no nasal discharge Dental: Grade 3/4 dental disease Cardio/Resp: Grade 4/6 heart murmur; normal bronchovesicular lung sounds bilaterally; eupneic GI: Great appetite; formed stool score 3 in kennel with no blood or mucus noted; abdomen soft on palpation Derm: Hair coat mildly flaky with increased shedding Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4 with no ataxia or lameness observed. Overgrown nails on both front paws Urogenital: Spayed female A: - Heart murmur, grade 4/6; r/o: degenerative valvular disease vs cardiomyopathy vs other cardiac disease - Dental disease, grade 3/4 - Lenticular sclerosis OU - Mild flaky/shedding hair coat - Overgrown nails, front paws - Overweight, BCS 6/9 P: - Trim overgrown nails if P will tolerate - Dog is not suitable to PUFA or foster at this time. Dog needs transfer to an urgent medical NHO Partner for comprehensive bloodwork, cardiac diagnostics (ie. echo, radiographs), full dental evaluation/cleaning/extractions, etc. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 9/9/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 9/8/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. 8/29/2026 Watery, reddish brown stool. vet check entered by Colton P 8/28/2026 08/28/26 13:34 M Scar seen and palpated with juvenile mammary and vulvar development, consistent with previous alter. LE Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871404 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by LE , supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. LE Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B administered IN. LE Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by LE. Reapply after three months. 12/27/2021 12/27/21 12:25 Admin rabies vaccine SQ RH lateral hip - 1mL. MB In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Shadow Animal ID: A4670414 Breed: BLACK/WHITE LABRADOR RETR Sex: Spayed Age: 14Y 8M Weight: 60.0 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing A - 034 Intake Date: 8/28/2026 Deadline Date: 9/8/2026