Chance

Chance is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 8 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Chance, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW LEASH WORK Memo 9/4/2026 09/04/26 06:40 Valley Fever. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 09/14/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 09/13/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/4/2026 Addendum 09/03/26. Solicits attention with wagging tail. 8/27/2026 Stiff body, Timid 8/27/2026 CHANCE: approached kennel door with coaxing, stood frozen with head & eyes down for 30 min, accepted soft pets with gentle words, momentarily relaxed head into handler's hand, was able to get him to step fully out of kennel after 30 min but no actual walk 8/25/2026 Updating color level due to recent walk board notes; 8/25/2026 Greeted handler at gate with soft posture and allowed petting through gate. Placing Green due to kennel presence and intake notes. 8/24/2026 K9 came in in bucket, bucket used for entire intake due to K9s condition not behavior, allowed all handling and pets, vaccinated using no restraint, taken to kennel in bucket, walked into kennel, leash removal by hand, allowed additional petting once in kennel, tail wagging, demand barks when aco walks away. Medical Treatments 9/4/2026 09/04/26 06:40 DEXX SERVICES: 706 COCCIDIOIDES SCREEN AND TITER BY AGID SEROLOGY TEST Coccidioides IgG Antibody POSITIVE Coccidioides IgM Antibody NEGATIVE Immunodiffusion Titer AB PRESENT @ 1:32 09/04/26 06:40 A: Patient tested positive for Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever). P: - RX fluconazole 200mg PO q12h x 14d - continue doxycycline, gabapentin - Dog is not suitable to PUFA/foster. Dog is not eligible for surgery at MCACC due to health. Dog needs outlet with NH Partner. Urgent medical NHO. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 09/14/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 09/13/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. 8/30/2026 08/30/26 11:14 Obtained sample for VF#706 to IDEXXX, will be sent out 08/31/26 after 6p. COCCIDIOIDES SCREEN+TITER (706) conf #118 jp 8/30/2026 08/30/26 10:50 P is QAR to BAR; BCS 2–2.5/9 P resting comfortably on soft bedding in kennel, no kuranda bed GI: Great appetite, no stool at time of exam (kennel recently cleaned) Musc/Skel: P remains stiff in hips/neck with ambulation similar to previous exam Derm: Multiple dead ticks throughout haircoat and AU A: - Tick infestation, previously Ehrlichia positive – currently on doxycycline tx - Generalized stiffness with previously noted decreased hip ROM and stiff neck; r/o: osteoarthritis vs spondylosis vs previous injury vs Valley Fever vs other - Underweight, BCS 2–2.5/9 - Valley Fever titer pending; no notes of blood sample collected or sent to Idexx. Will collect sample today. P: - Continue all treatments as previously prescribed - Continue feeding 2x daily with canned food added to meals - Move to S-wing for medical monitoring - Continue soft bedding - Obtain pelvic/HL radiographs at time of neuter once P has gained weight and is further along in Ehrlichia treatment as previously noted; obtain sooner if stiffness/ambulation worsens - Medically not okay to PUFA pending Valley Fever titer results and adequate weight gain 8/29/2026 during morning rounds, canine was in the back on kennel. associate called canine to front to check on canine. when canine came to the front, canine was wobbly then started welping for a few seconds. VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date:) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: 3.5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: None observed at this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: None observed at this time Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Pet very stiff in hind limbs when rising and walking, did yelp a bit when giving med meatball so broke into smaller meatballs and pet ate well. jp 8/27/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by _smh___: Pre-op tech__dd__ T: __99.9_ HR: _136__bpm RR: __28_brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: ABN; serous nasal discharge Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: ABN; ticks all over body Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: ABN;stiff hips on ROM, hesitant to ambulate, stiff neck Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS:_2_ /9 Dental grade:_3_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: Sx cancelled Treatments: HW4DX Snap: Heartworm (-), Ehrlichia (+), Anaplasma (-), Lyme (-) PCV: 28 % TP: 10 g/dL Serum (color/clarity):clear Entering tech: dd 08/27/26 13:47 RX doxycycline 10mg/kg 200mg PO q24h x 28 days for Ehrlichia, gabapentin 200mg PO q12h x 14d for decreased hip ROM (r/o osteoarthritis vs spondylosis vs old injury vs other). Sending out VF titer due to stiff neck noted during observation. Recommend pelvic/HL radiographs at time of neuter once patient has gained some weight and has started Ehrlichia treatment. Adding wet food to diet to encourage appetite. Patient is mildly anemic (likely secondary to Ehrlichia, r/o malnutrition vs other underlying disease). SH 8/25/2026 08/25/26 07:17 BAR but partially avoidant. Allowed exam of head and ears but then pulled back and wouldn't allow further. BCS 3/9 MM-pink, CRT<2sec. Grade 2 dental tartar, gingivitis Eyes/nose-WNL Ears-pinnas are scarred but otherwise ears are clean and dry. Derm-scattered spots of partial alopecia that are associated with ticks. Good appetite. Soft but formed feces in kennel. Dead/dying ticks in kennel. Place FEED 2X sign. Reweigh in 14 days. 8/24/2026 Mylar placed by: AM Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, L lateral shoulder. By: AM Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B administered IN. By: AM Nobvivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871404 administered SQ, L lateral hip, by: AM supervising veterinarian ST Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by AM. Reapply after three months. 8/24/2026 Full of ticks, crinkled ears, underweight, patches of hair loss all over. VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 08/24/26 14:13) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: 3/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: None observed at this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: None observed at this time Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Ribs, spine and hips prominent(Added \"Add wet food\" sign to kennel sleeve), approx 3-4 spots on L. side with hairloss on LHL and L side pet, AU pinnas hard and crimped, long toenails, ticks present(flea/tick applied). jp In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Chance Animal ID: A5170489 Breed: TAN/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX Sex: Male Age: 7Y 1M Weight: 41.2 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing S - 231 Intake Date: 8/24/2026 Deadline Date: 9/13/2026