Scarecrow

Scarecrow is an adoptable male Bullmastiff looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is still very young and small in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to medical. Adopting Scarecrow, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 9/6/2026 09/06/26 15:49 Puppy tested positive for parvovirus. Dog is at risk for humane euthanasia on 9/9/26 if an outlet is not secured by COB on 9/8/26, but may humanely euthanized earlier should QOL decline. Medical Treatments 9/6/2026 09/06/26 13:39 Attitude: BAR Temp: 101.6 Pulse: 130 Resp. Rate: 30 MM: pink, moist CRT: <2s Diet: hills canned puppy food Appetite: ate some from previous day, has not touched food from AM Water: some Urination: yellow Defecation: soft stool with bloody diarrhea Vomit: n Other: bz 9/6/2026 09/06/26 13:51 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM Attitude: BAR BCS: _4/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: n Coughing/Sneezing: n Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: n Vomiting/Diarrhea: bloody diarrhea Appetite: has not touched food from AM. Other Notes of Concern / Observations: bz 09/06/26 15:14 - Telemedicine assessment with West technician. Per tech P is BAR; BCS 4/9 GI: Inappetent today; Stool score 7 watery diarrhea with hematochezia A: Acute diarrhea with hematochezia and anorexia; r/o GI parasites vs parvovirus vs Giardia vs dietary/stress-related GI upset vs other P: Run in-house Parvo SNAP, Giardia SNAP, and fecal float; further treatment pending results 09/06/26 15:31 A: - SNAP Canine Parvovirus test: positive - Dx: Canine parvoviral enteritis P: - Tech to move puppy to parvo isolation - Rx: Convenia 8 mg/kg, SQ, once (0.28mL) - Rx: Cerenia 1 mg/kg, SQ, SID for 3 days (0.28mL) - Rx: LRS fluids- Give 60 mLs SQ SID for 3 days - Daily monitoring: appetite/attitude, V/D - Puppy/dog is not a candidate for PUFA or foster. Puppy needs transfer to an urgent medical NHO partner capable of intensive isolation care and full diagnostic/therapeutic workup. - Submitting urgent medical NHO plea to Altplacement - Puppy/dog is at risk for humane euthanasia on 9/9/26 if no placement is secured by COB 9/8/26. P may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. 9/6/2026 09/06/26 15:45 Parvo Snap: Parvo (+) bz/klb 9/5/2026 09/05/26 14:32 Attitude: BAR Temp: 99.8 Pulse: 160 Resp. Rate: 26 MM: pink & moist CRT: <2s Diet: puppy wet + dry Appetite: great Water: WNL Urination: WNL Defecation: WNL, formed but soft Vomit: none Other: n/a AP 9/5/2026 09/05/26 18:38 Attitude: BAR but appears lower in energy this evening Temp: 101.2 Pulse: 158 Resp. Rate: 20 MM: pink and slightly tacky CRT: <2s Diet: puppy wet + dry Appetite: Did not eat any food that was given this evening Water: WNL Urination: none Defecation: WNL Vomit: none Other: n/a AP 9/4/2026 09/04/26 10:51 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B42A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP 9/3/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: __NH__ Pre-op tech_Red___ T: __100.8__°F HR: _130__bpm RR: _40__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: ABN; ticks Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _4_ /9 Dental grade: _0_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: n/a Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __1.0__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __0.24__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Dextrose 50% administered PO once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials:__kds/gr__ Anesthesia: Induced with TTDex (5 ml cake 100 mg/ml Telazol to 2.5 ml 10 mg/ml Butorphanol + 2.5 ml 0.50 mg/ml Dexmedetomidine) __0.05__ ml IM at _1017___ Intubated at __1042__ with __5.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __1052__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __Red___ Recovery Tech Initials___GR___ Monitoring: Time: __1042__ T__99.0__ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: __1102__ T__99.1__ °F; HR __120__ bpm; RR __40__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Atipamezole (5mg/mL): _0.02__mL administered IM Surgery – Pediatric Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by: _NH__ Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, autoligation of spermatic cords. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over pre-scrotal incision and tattoo. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: __kds___ 8/21/2026 08/21/26 15:12 - Puppy was brought in a part of the Last Litter Program to receive the first set of vaccinations. Tech noticed wound on left side of jaw/neck. BAR BCS 5 out of 9 Heart Rate - 140 bpm Respiratory Rate - 20 brpm MM/CRT pink/ moist/ <2sec DENTAL: Decidous teeth present OPHTHO: No abnormalities noted – OU clear, no blepharospasm or ocular discharge noted AURAL: No abnormalities noted - AU appear clean, no obvious debris, no otoscopic exam performed CARDIO: No abnormalities noted – no murmurs or arrhythmias auscultated RESP: No abnormalities noted – no nasal discharge; normal bronchovesicular lung sounds auscultated bilaterally GI: No abnormalities noted on abdominal palpation DERM: Scabbed wound on left side of jaw/neck. Matted fur noted. Swollen. MUSC/ SKEL: No abnormalities noted – no lameness or ataxia noted NEURO: No abnormalities noted - normal mentation UROGENITAL: N/E L/N: Left submandibular LN swollen. A: Wound - suspect trauma, other P: Clipped and cleaned with chlorhexiderm - second wound noted on left shoulder Convenia 80mg/ml - 0.25mls administered SQ instead of oral medication due to housing situation. sthurman 8/21/2026 Testicles palpable with juvenile reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B42A_ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _00541534B_ administered IN. Provecta Advanced for dogs 5-10lbs (0.4ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades. Reapply after one month. In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Scarecrow Animal ID: A5170361 Breed: WHITE/BROWN AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Neutered Age: 0Y 2M Weight: 6.1 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing V - 540 Intake Date: 9/3/2026 Deadline Date: 9/8/2026