Elliot

Elliot is an adoptable male Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 5 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Elliot, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations GO SLOW Memo 8/31/2026 08/31/26 10:52 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. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/1/2026 Approached k9 outside portion of kennel, k9 laying down on inside portion. Verbally coaxed k9 to back, k9 came instantly; seeking attention; fast tail wags; wiggly body. K9 allowed leash to be placed by hand, easy to remove from kennel; moderate pull on walk to clinic. In clinic k9 allowed all handling for several eye tests, skin scrape, and ear cleaning. Remained having soft wiggly body; seeking attention from others in room. Walked backed to kennel, k9 ignored barking dogs, easy to return and remove leash by hand. 8/31/2026 Verbally coaxed dog to outside half of kennel without issues. Offered treats, would take treats gently. Presented leash, would dodge leash placement. Walked to PY slowly while sniffing nose to ground with a high tail wag. Did a shake off of body then would explore PY with a soft tail wag. Approached handler, took treats in a mouthy manner. Did a shake off of body then would return to exploring. Handler called dog over, would come with a soft body, placed head onto handler lap, leaning in for petting. Appears to know \"SIT\" for treats. Handler walked around in PY, dog would continue to explore, came to handler when called over. Picked up leash & walked back to kennel slowly with verbal coaxing. Entered into kennel, offered more treats then slowly extended hand to remove leash, dog would lower head. Handler removed hand, would continue to speak softly to dog, offered more treats then continued to remove leash by hand. *Interested parties should be made aware of all medical notes. 8/29/2026 Stiffened and growled on my approach, softened once leashed, carried to truck. 8/29/2026 timid, quiet, walks on leash, allows all handling, allows all petting, eats hot dogs from floor but not hand, walekd to kennel well, kenneled with no difficulty, interacted well with male and female handlers during time of intake Medical Treatments 9/1/2026 09/01/26 12:13 Schirmer Tear Test: OS- 10 OD- 15 Fluorescein Eye Stain: OS- No stain uptake. OD- No stain uptake. Skin Scrape: No parasites seen at this time. dd 09/01/26 14:31 STT results are consistent with reduced tear production OD and borderline OS. Dog is going to require additional diagnostics and treatment. Current deadline stands. jr 8/31/2026 08/31/26 10:46 exam continued: - Dog is not medically available for PUFA or foster. No surgery at MCACC. Dog has chronic dermatitis/otitis externa/chronic skin disease. Dog needs transfer to urgent medical NHO partner for follow up with rDVM and/or veterinary dermatologis/ophthalmologist for additional diagnostics and treatment. 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. 8/31/2026 K9 was seated in front of kennel and there was throw up of food. 8/31/2026 08/31/26 10:34 P is BAR, very friendly and active on exam; BCS 5/9 EENT: Mild blepharitis OU with mucoid ocular discharge and periocular crusting OU; entropion OU. Periocular skin is thickened and lichenified bilaterally. Mild corneal surface dryness/irregularity noted OD > OS. External pinnae thickened and lichenified AU with multifocal scaling/crusting; mild debris/crusting AS > AD; P sneezing with serous nasal discharge noted; Dental: Grade 2/4 Cardio/Resp: Heart rate and rhythm normal; no murmurs auscultated. Normal bronchovesicular lung sounds bilaterally; eupneic GI: Abdomen soft and nonpainful on palpation. Great appetite; no stool or vomitus noted in kennel Derm: Multifocal dermatitis characterized by erythema, scaling/crusting, and areas of alopecia/hypotrichosis involving the face, pinnae, paws, and dorsum. Thinning hair with multifocal scaling primarily along mid-thoracic to lumbar dorsum. Erythema affecting the hind paws, especially LHL digits 2 and 5 and RHL digit 2, with interdigital erythema also present Neuro: Normal mentation; no obvious neurologic deficits observed Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4 with no obvious lameness or ataxia on exam Urogenital: Intact male with two descended testes A: - Multifocal dermatitis with alopecia/hypotrichosis, erythema, scaling/crusting, and lichenification; r/o: allergic dermatitis with secondary bacterial/yeast dermatitis vs ectoparasites vs dermatophytosis vs other - Pododermatitis/interdigital dermatitis, HL paws - Bilateral periocular dermatitis with lichenification - Entropion OU with mild blepharitis, mucoid ocular discharge and crusting - Corneal surface dryness/irregularity OD > OS; r/o KCS vs irritation secondary to entropion vs other - Chronic-appearing pinnal dermatitis with thickening/lichenification AU - CIRDC - r/o: bacterial vs viral vs fungal P: - Skin scrape - Schirmer tear test OU & Fluroscein stain OU - Clean ears AU - Rx: Cephalexin 500mg - Give 1 capsule PO BID x 14 days - Rx: BNP ointment - Apply OU BID x 14 days - Rx: Doxycycline 100mg – Give 2.5 tablets PO SID x 14 days - Recheck for CIRDC in 14 days - Move to I building for isolation - Medical record cont on 2nd exam page 8/30/2026 08/30/26 14:15 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM Attitude: BAR BCS: _4/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: OU squinting Coughing/Sneezing: n Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: mucoid Vomiting/Diarrhea: n Appetite: good Other Notes of Concern / Observations: red irritated skin around muzzle and toes klb 8/29/2026 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number 859498: administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _ADR__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B42A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by __ADR__ Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530C administered IN by _ADR__ Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _ADR__ Reapply after three months. Male: Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: __ADR__ Mylar placed by CS In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Elliot Animal ID: A5170726 Breed: BROWN/WHITE STAFFORDSHIRE Sex: Male Age: 5Y 1M Weight: 46.6 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing G - 209 Intake Date: 8/29/2026 Deadline Date: 9/8/2026