Maggie

Maggie is an adoptable female German Shepherd looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Maggie, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Requirements NO SMALL ANIMALS Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION IN HOME TRAINING OLDER CHILDREN Memo 9/4/2026 09/04/26 14:30 This dog is experiencing significant stress and anxiety in the shelter, particularly while kenneled. These behaviors are often a response to the overwhelming sights, sounds, and confinement, along with the lack of choice or control over their environment. Although this dog continues to show appropriate behavior outside of the kennel with positive interactions with staff and volunteers,without intervention, well-being will continue to decline. Immediate placement is needed with an experienced adopter or New Hope Partner who can provide time and space to decompress in a calm, supportive home. Placement needed by close of business 9/10/26. May be at risk of euthanasia 9/11/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 8/10/2026 What is the reason for surrender? INCOMPATIBLE - DOG IS REACTIVE TO STRANGERS How long have you had your pet? ABOUT TWO WEEKS Where did you get this animal from? MCACC - WEST Is your pet spayed/neutered? YES Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? SOURCE NOTES SOME INSTANCES OF GAGGING WHEN OVERLY EXCITED 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 Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? SOURCE SHARES THAT THIS DOG WAS OBSERVED TO LOUDLY BARK AND LOW GROWL AT STRANGERS - OBSERVED THIS BEHAVIOR WHEN ANYONE WOULD WALK BY IN THE INTAKE LOBBY - SOURCE NOTES SEPARATION ANXIETY AS WELL Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? How is the animal around children? NO CONTACT WITH CHILDREN Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 2 ADULTS - NO OTHER DOGS Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? Dogs? Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? OBSERVED TO CHASE A CHICKEN Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NOTHING NOTED Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES - EXCITED PEE Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? YES - NO ACCIDENTS Leash trained? YES - SOURCE HAS TAUGHT HER MANY TRICKS AND OBEDIENCE, NOTING SHE IS TREAT MOTIVATED Knows commands? SOURCE TEACHING BASIC COMMANDS Where was this animal kept? INSIDE Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? HIGH ENERGY IN THE EVENING BUT PRETTY MELLOW Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? APPEARS TIMID AT TIMES BUT SHE APPEARS TO BE MORE CURIOUS AFTER Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE SHARES THAT SHE IS VERY EASY TO TRAIN AND JUST NEEDS MORE TIME. HE ALSO NOTES SHE ACTIVELY SEEKS ATTENTION AND LOVES PETS 7/15/2026 How long have you had the animal ? ABOUT 3 DAYS, FINDER WAS OUT HIKING IN WHITE TANK MOUNTAINS AND CAME UPON THE DOG. DOG WAS HESITANT AT FIRST BUT FINDER REPORTS THAT THE DOG APPEARED THIRSTY AND HOT SO HE WAS ABLE TO OFFER WATER AND THEN COAX THE DOG TO HIM. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? WHITE TANK MOUNTAIN REG'L PARK Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? FINDER STATES THE DOG APPEARED THIRSTY AND HOT BUT ONCE WATER WAS OFFERED AND A CHANCE TO COOL DOWN DOG APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD HEALTH. NO SIGNS OF ILLNESS NOTED BY FINDER. Is animal spayed/neutered? UNKNOWN Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? HESITANT WITH PEOPLE AT FIRST, BUT THEN WOULD ALLOW NORMAL PETTING. NO AGGRESSION NOTED BY FINDER. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO Was this animal around any children? NO Did the animal interact with other animals? YES, DID SEE THE FINDERS DOGS IN THE HOME BUT DID NOT WANT TO INTERACT, SEEMED HESITANT TO BE AROUND THE OTHER DOGS. Cats? NO Dogs? FINDER HAS 3 DOGS IN THE HOME, STATES THE DOG DID NOT WANT TO INTERACT WITH HIS DOGS AND SEEMED HESITANT TO BE AROUND THEM. NO AGGRESSION TOWARD THE DOGS NOTED. 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? EATS FAST, NO GUARDING SEEN, REPORTS THAT HE KEPT THIS DOG AWAY FROM OTHER DOGS WHENEVER HE WAS FEEDING THE DOGS. Can the animal walk on a leash? YES Does the animal know any commands? NO If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? FREE ROAM If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? FINDER REPORTS THAT HE HAS A 4 FOOT BLOCK FENCE AND AT ONE TIME THE DOG DID GO OUTSIDE AND JUMP FENCE AND TRY TO FOLLOW HIM INTO THE FRONT YARD. How would you describe the animal’s energy level? HIGH ENERGY, PUPPY ENERGY. Any escapist behavior? YES, DID JUMP A 4 FOOT FENCE. Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO, OK IN THE HOME JUST WANTED TO FOLLOW FINDER. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 8/30/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Pulled to exit, more green beh today. easy to leash, minimal pull to yard but easy to manage due to size. explored yard, may know sit, paws on handlers lap to lean in for pets and lick my face. approached fence when staff came by, big wags for staff, licked his fingers a lot. social, affilative 8/20/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Sit, Sl pull to yard. Met male dog through fence, body remained loose & tail wags. No neg react by either dog. Jumped up on handler, gentle, sl mouthiness. In & out of pool to drink water.Licked hands, paws in lap. Removed lock on kennel,only one hand to ret. dog Pulled towards dogs. 8/20/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Sit, Sl pull to yard. Met male dog through fence, body remained loose & tail wags. No neg react by either dog. Jumped up on handler, gentle, sl mouthiness. In & out of pool to drink water.Licked hands, paws in lap. Removed lock on kennel,only one hand to ret. dog Pulled towards dogs. 8/17/2026 When doing walk throughs, anytime handler approaches kennel, dog will jump up on kennel door, attention bark, and pace in circles. Dog is also engaging and enticing fencing fighting with D103. Will be adding blacket to help with fence fighting. 8/11/2026 Closed in for AM cleaning. Dog was standing at front of kennel with soft body & tail wagging. Took treats gently. Tried pushing out when attempting to leash. Leashed; exited; moderate to hard pull; fence fought with reactive dogs; continued walking with light leash pressure. Exited building; settled; soft; tail wagging; moderate pull to yard. In yard, dog approached handler with soft wiggly body and tail wagging; explored; frequently checked in with handler; tried getting into handler's lap; easy to redirect off; leaned into all petting; interested in staff & volunteers walking by; greeted at yard fence; noticed dog in neighboring yard that was standing on hind legs over yard fence; alarm barked; easily able to redirect attention; sought attention. Approached handler; allowed for more petting; leaned hard into petting; tried placing paws on lap; easy to redirect off; picked leash up; exited yard. Moderate to hard pull; approached staff; soft; entered building; fence fought with reactive dogs; continued walking with light pull; fence fought with neighboring kennel; easy able to redirect; entered kennel; settled; allowed handler to remove leash. *Potential adopters should be advised on the value of sustained enrichment and crate training to prevent this dog from engaging in destructive behavior when left alone at home. **Interested parties should be counseled on proper dog to dog introductions and allow for proper decompression time. ***Interested parties should be aware that this canine needs a secured yard and should be monitored while outside **** Placing no small animal requirements due to dog needing a home without chickens. *****Interested parties should be aware that this dog may do best in a home where they are left alone only for short periods, as this can help manage their separation anxiety. 8/10/2026 barking, pulling towards handler, was able to get leashed, adopter was trying to take off leash and collar dog was very mouthy towards handlers hand. in room allowed restrasint for vaccine, walked to kennel strong pull. high arousal 7/25/2026 she ate about 3/4 of her food 7/25/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sweet girl! Coaxed through leash loop with treats. Pulled hard through building but slowed to yard. Said \"hello\" to each person she met while walking in shelter. Barked at dogs in kennels upon return but once in kennel removed leash easily 7/24/2026 she ate 1/2 of her food 7/17/2026 Laying at front gave some tail wags, stood up, became soft wiggly, tail wagging, and soft whining. Placing \"yellow\" due to kennel presence and intake notes. ***Interested parties should be aware that this canine needs a secured yard and should be monitored while outside. 7/15/2026 Timid, tail tucked, easy leashing, allowed all handling and vaccines, walked to kennel, easy leash removal. Name: Maggie Animal ID: A5168318 Breed: BROWN/BLACK GERM SHEPHERD/MIX Sex: Spayed Age: 1Y 2M Weight: 42.3 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing D - 105 Intake Date: 8/10/2026 Deadline Date: 9/10/2026