Name Unknown, a Skye Terrier (mix breed), available for adoption
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Name Unknown

Skye Terrier (mix breed)

Urgent: 7 Days Left

Scheduled: September 9, 2026

Reason: Medical

About Name Unknown

Name Unknown is an adoptable female Skye Terrier looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is fully grown and small in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 7 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Name Unknown, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.


Recommendations GO SLOW Memo 8/31/2026 08/31/26 11:47 Senior 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 8/30/2026 ON 08/30/26 13:24 DOGS WERE BROUGHT IN TOGETHER A5170784 A5170785 8/30/2026 How long have you had the animal? 3 DAYS. DOGS WERE WANDERING NEAR A LOCAL PARK. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 67TH AVE AND VAN BUREN ST 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 SIGNS OF ILLNESS Is animal spayed/neutered? Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NO Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? NO 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? DISMISSIVE OF CHILDREN IN THE HOME AGES 3-9 Did the animal interact with other animals? YES Cats? Dogs? DISMISSIVE OF OTHER DOGS IN THE HOME. NOT PLAYFUL, DOGS DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE. 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? DID NOT PUT A LEASH ON THE DOG IN HOME. IN LOBBY DOG ACCEPTED LEASH. DID NOT TRY TO ESCAPE. Does the animal know any commands? NO Where was this animal kept? INSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? CRATED, DOGS WERE CALM IN THE CRATE. If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? BLOCK WALL, GATE. YARD CONTAINED DOG. Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO DESTRUCTION NOTED How would you describe the animal’s energy level? LOW ENERGY. DOGS JUST RELAXED IN KENNEL MOST OF THE TIME. 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) 8/31/2026 Came to front of kennel with a relaxed body while verbally coaxing forward. Allowed petting without issues. Interested parties should be made aware of all medical notes. Placing dog @ intake color \"YELLOW\". 8/30/2026 Timid, tail tucked, easy leashing, allowed all handling and vaccines with light restraint, walked to kennel, easy leash removal. Medical Treatments 8/31/2026 08/31/26 11:44 P is BAR, friendly on exam; BCS 4.5/9 EENT: LS OU with no blepharospasm or ocular discharge. AU clean with no debris, erythema, or discharge. Nose clean with no nasal discharge Dental: Grade 3/4 with calculus and halitosis Cardio/Resp: Grade 3/6 left-sided heart murmur auscultated. Normal bronchovesicular lung sounds bilaterally; eupneic GI: Good appetite for offered hot dog treats; no stool noted in kennel Derm: Hair matted on dorsum and some matting on ventral abdomen Neuro: Normal mentation. No ataxia or circling observed during leashed ambulation outside for exam Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4 Urogenital: Intact female. Firm, approximately 1–2 inch diameter mass noted on left mammary chain; mass appears relatively mobile and minimally adherent to underlying tissues on palpation A: - Left mammary chain mass; r/o: mammary neoplasia (benign vs malignant) vs mammary hyperplasia vs other - Grade 3/6 left-sided heart murmur; r/o degenerative valvular disease vs other cardiac disease - Grade 3/4 dental disease - Reported circling behavior – not observed on exam today P: - Dog is not medically okay to PUFA or foster at this time. No surgery at MCACC. Senior dog needs transfer to an urgent medical NHO partner for further diagnostic work up including CBC/chemistry, cardiac evaluation/echocardiogram, and FNA/biopsy and histopath of mammary mass. 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 8/30/2026 08/30/26 13:38 M No tattoo or no scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. Confirmed by: _TEA/GP_ Provecta Advanced for dogs 11-20lbs (1.0ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by _GP__. Reapply after one month. Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: _859498__ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _TEA__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B49B_ acdministered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _TEA_. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _00541534B__ administered IN by _GP__. 8/30/2026 08/30/26 13:40 Slightly cloudy eyes OU, heavy dental tarter, spinning in circles in triage - no head tilt, mammary mass on left chain. TEA VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: ____08/30/26 19:10___) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR, tail wagging, laying down BCS: _4/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: OU cloudy Coughing/Sneezing: n Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: n Vomiting/Diarrhea: n Appetite: Good Other Notes of Concern / Observations: bz In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Name Unknown Animal ID: A5170784 Breed: BLACK/WHITE SKYE TERRIER/MIX Sex: Female Age: 7Y 1M Weight: 18.1 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing F - 193 Intake Date: 8/30/2026 Deadline Date: 9/8/2026

Details
Breed
Skye Terrier (mix breed)
Age
Adult
Gender
Female
Size
Small
Shelter ID
A5170784
How to Adopt
  1. 1Contact Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West by phone or email
  2. 2Ask about visitation hours and requirements
  3. 3Schedule a visit to meet Name Unknown
  4. 4Complete the adoption application and interview
  5. 5Finalize the adoption and bring Name Unknown home!

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