Raspberry

Raspberry 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 7 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Raspberry, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION EXPERIENCED HANDLER GO SLOW ONLY DOG Memo 9/5/2026 09/05/26 07:42 Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 09/14/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 09/15/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/1/2026 Day 1: During AM walk through, handler observed that K-9 did not eat 1/2 of kibble offered. K-9 was quietly laying down in front of kennel door. 8/29/2026 Dog didn't eat wet+dry food. Dog laying on the floor.(Day 1) 8/24/2026 Did not eat Day 2, active in kennel moving around came up to kennel door refused treat. 8/23/2026 dog didnt eat kibble mixed with wet food 8/20/2026 DNE day one, barking, tail wagging. 8/16/2026 day 1; dog didnt eat kibble, was seen standing at the kennel door 8/12/2026 At front of kennel with wagging soft tail, soft body, came forward to accept treats gently. Head shy with leash placement but would come forward when handler knelt down, no issues placing large loop over dogs head. Walked with slow, easy leash pull, startled by reactive dogs in passing and will flinch/walk closer to handler, will sniff neutral dogs with some flagged tail but disengages quickly, no issues walking to small play yard. In yard dog would follow handler to chair with soft body, some flagged tail but softened when offered treats, accepted treats gently and would accept pets on head, began laying underneath handlers chair with soft body. Would explore around yard with neutral body, some flagged tail, startled by activities outside of yard, will come to handler if handler kneels down and attempts to lay underneath handler, soft bodied and accepting of pets throughout. Easy, slow leash pull back to kennel, more startled by reactive dogs, hesitant to enter kennel but followed handler into kennel, attempted to lightly push out of kennel but settled, allowed handler to remove leash by hand. *Interested parties should be counseled about proper decompression and slow intros.* 8/11/2026 Timid, came forward to sniff handler with neutral soft body. Needs full evaluation based on intake memo. 8/8/2026 Dog did not eat, low head shaking 8/7/2026 Came up and laid down at ACO feet. Allowed all petting and easy leash placement. Did not walk on leash. Picked up and placed into kennel 8/7/2026 walks on leash hesitantly, allows all handling and petting, light restraint for vaccines, neutral body, timid Medical Treatments 9/5/2026 09/05/26 07:42 21d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with great appetite, solicits attention with wagging tail at front of kennel. Patient has mild serous nasal discharge with crusting on nares, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, intermittent sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course and recheck again at the 28d mark. Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 09/14/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 09/15/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. RX: - doxycycline 250mg PO q24h x 9d - enrofloxacin 136mg PO q24h x 9d 9/4/2026 09/04/26 14:47 S iso daily monitoring. Patient is QAR. Decreased appetite. Patient has minimal mucoid nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Continue current treatments and monitoring. 9/3/2026 09/03/26 12:56 BAR, BCS 4.5/9. OPHTHO - OU no ocular discharge, no blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; no coughing/ sneezing/ nasal discharge. GI - great appetite. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 9/2/2026 09/02/26 16:07 P is BAR, great appetite; formed soft stool score 4. Mild serous nasal discharge, no coughing or sneezing noted at time of exam. Continue to monitor daily. 9/1/2026 09/01/26 14:23 BAR Seromucoid nasal exudate. No coughing or sneezing observed. Did eat some of the food left overnight. Continue current therapy as prescribed. 8/31/2026 08/31/26 14:51 BAR Mucoid nasal exudate. No coughing or sneezing observed. Has eaten some of the food left in the kennel. Continue current therapy as prescribed. 8/29/2026 08/29/26 10:08 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with poor to moderate appetite. Patient has mild mucoid nasal discharge with crusting on nares, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course for 7 additional days and recheck again at the 21d mark. RX: - doxycycline 250mg PO q24h x 7d - enrofloxacin 136mg PO q24h x 7d - LRS 400mL SC q24h x 2 additional days 8/28/2026 08/28/26 14:36 BAR, BCS 4/9. OPHTHO - OU no ocular discharge, no blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; rare sneeze; bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 8/27/2026 08/27/26 13:51 BAR, BCS 4/9. OPHTHO - OU no ocular discharge, no blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; rare sneeze; bilateral serous nasal discharge. GI - poor appetite. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 8/26/2026 08/26/26 12:59 S iso daily monitoring. Patient is QAR, solicits attention. No appetite. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Continue current treatments and monitoring. Extending enrofloxacin 136mg PO q24h x 2d (through 14d recheck). 8/25/2026 08/25/26 16:02 QAR, BCS 4/9. OPHTHO - OU no ocular discharge, no blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; sneezing; bilateral mixed thin mucoid/ serous nasal discharge. GI - poor appetite. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) P: 1. Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. 2. LRS - 400mls SQ SID x 4 days. nhilde 8/24/2026 08/24/26 14:41 BAR No signs of respiratory disease observed. Has yet to eat. Continue current therapy as prescribed. 8/22/2026 08/22/26 11:05 S iso daily monitoring. Patient is QAR. Poor appetite. Patient has serous nasal discharge with crusting on nares, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Continue current treatments and monitoring. 8/21/2026 08/21/26 10:12 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B42A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP/SP 8/21/2026 08/21/26 10:30 K9 has a lack of appetite, refusing all chicken/rice and treats offered. Gave the following oral suspension medication. --Doxycycline (100mg/mL): 2.5mL administered PO once --Cephalexin (500mg capsule): 1.0 capsule hand pilled AP 8/20/2026 08/20/26 12:34 K9 has a lack of appetite, refusing all chicken/rice and treats offered. Gave the following oral suspension medication. --Doxycycline (100mg/mL): 2.5mL administered PO once --Cephalexin (500mg capsule): 1.0 capsule hand pilled AP 8/20/2026 08/20/26 14:46 Patient is QAR with poor appetite. No ocular discharge. Severe mucoid nasal discharge. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate with normal effort. PLAN: - enrofloxacin: 136mg PO q24h x 7d - LRS 400mL SC q24h x 3d - continue doxycycline - add wet food to diet - move to s isolation 8/15/2026 08/15/26 10:10 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. Noted on kennel walkthrough. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9 EENT - No ocular discharge. Serous nasal discharge. RESP - No stertor or stridor. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. NEURO - Normal mentation. No significant findings. A: - Signs of CIRDC noted upon exam. Likely viral etiology with secondary bacterial component. P: - Isolate for treatment in I - Start doxycycline 10mg/kg 250mg PO q24h x 14d - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - Medically okay to PUFA 8/13/2026 Sedated Examination, performed by: __NH__ Pre-op tech: _Red___ T: __101.2__°F HR: _120__bpm RR: _pant__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: ABn; ventral dermatitis with papules Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade: _2_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: n/a Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __6.0__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.2__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials__jnr/sw__ 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) __0.5__ ml IM at __0853__ Intubated at __0909__ with __10.5__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __0927__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __Red___ Recovery Tech Initials: ___Pur___ Monitoring: Time: __0909__ T__100.3__ °F; HR __90__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: __0924__ T__101.1__ °F; HR __121__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: __0939__ T__101.0__°F; HR __120__ bpm; RR __18__ brpm End Recovery Time: __0946__ T__100.9__ °F; HR __114__ bpm; RR __18__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery - Canine Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), performed by: __NH___ Ventral midline abdominal incision made with no. 15 blade. Single ligation of ovarian pedicles and double ligation of uterine stump with strangle knots using __0__ Webmax. Modified 3-layer closure: Body wall closed with cruciate sutures using __0__ Webmax; SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using _0___ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over abdominal incision and tattoo. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Cephalexin 500mg: 1 capsule PO BID for 10 days. Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: __kds___ 8/7/2026 No tattoo or scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. Confirmed by: _GP___ Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871406, administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _LR_, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B42A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _LR_. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530C administered IN by _LR__. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _LR__. Reapply after three months. mylar placed on dog In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Raspberry Animal ID: A5169663 Breed: BROWN/BLACK GERM SHEPHERD/MIX Sex: Spayed Age: 2Y 1M Weight: 55.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing S - 318 Intake Date: 8/7/2026 Deadline Date: 9/14/2026