Pepperoni

Pepperoni 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 large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 6 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Pepperoni, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW LEASH WORK Memo 9/6/2026 09/06/26 12:39 Due to persistent respiratory disease, dog has been moved to urgent medical on the portal. If there is no improvement or outlet identified by COB on 9/13/26, dog will be at risk of humane euthanasia on 9/14/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Intake 8/5/2026 How long have you had the animal ? 1 DAY What are the cross streets where you found the animal? Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? LIMPING ON BACK RIGHT LEG Is animal spayed/neutered? 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? NO Was this animal around any children? NO Did the animal interact with other animals? YES, SOURCE STATED THAT A5169534 GOT ALONG WITH THEIR LARGE DOGS VERY WELL Cats? N/A Dogs? FRIENDLY WITH LARGE DOGS (1 GREAT DANE AND 1 LABRADOODLE) Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? N/A Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? N/A Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NO Can the animal walk on a leash? SOURCE STATED DOG PULLS QUITE A BIT Does the animal know any commands? NO If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? FREE ROAM IN A ROOM If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? DOG WAS IN AN APARTMENT ROOM, CONTAINED DOG How would you describe the animal’s energy level? MEDIUM ENERGY Any escapist behavior? YES, SOURCE STATED IF DOG WASMT LEASHED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE OPEN FRONT DOOR, DOG WILL RUN OUTSIDE Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? YES, SOURCE STATED IF DOG WASMT LEASHED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE OPEN FRONT DOOR, DOG WILL RUN OUTSIDE Any Additional details/notes on behavior? NO Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/6/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Grabby at treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Pulled to exit, Sit, easy leash - rush to yard- enjoyed treats- leans in for pets/loved butt scratches, got a new bandana- return no issues 8/29/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, PEPPERONI: Leaned into leash loop and calmly exited. Affiliative w/ handler in yard; just wanted to be petted. Leaned into handlers lap the entire time, loved belly rubs. Sat for treats, but slightly grabby, used flat hand. Easy leash retrieval on return. 8/22/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, PEPPERONI: Shy on approach, walked right out into leash, tried to dart behind things we passed in hall, very very affectionate, stayed close to handler most of the time, easy leash retrieval on return 8/11/2026 Solicited attentions, Easily startled, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Stop and go, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels 8/11/2026 Solicited attentions, Easily startled, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Stop and go, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels 8/8/2026 Dog approached front of kennel, lifted front paw, sniffed handler with low wagging tail, body softened, leaning against door, took treats gently. Placing \"yellow\" due to kennel presence and intake notes. Dog has demonstrated escape-oriented behaviors in previous care and should be supervised at all times when around open doors to home, yard gates etc. 8/5/2026 Minimal restraint for vaccines, allowed all handling, solicited attention, K9 did not walk on leash after intake. K9 walked into hallway then stopped and did not move forward. K9 was carried to kennel, and allowed for easy leash removal. Medical Treatments 9/6/2026 09/06/26 12:36 21d recheck after CIRDC relapse/starting doxycycline tx P is BAR with good appetite, formed stool score 3 in kennel EENT/Resp: P coughing with serous nasal discharge; eupneic, no sneezing. OU clear, no ocular discharge A: - Persistent CIRDC symptoms P: - Extending Doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID for 7 additional days - Due to persistent respiratory disease, P will be moved to urgent medical on the portal and a 28d recheck exam will be scheduled for 9/13/26 - If no resolution or outlet by COB on 9/13/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 9/14/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. 8/30/2026 AM Rounds: Canine had multiple piles of white phlegm throughout kennel, and was coughing/huffing while laying down on bed. 8/30/2026 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 08/30/26 10:08) DUE TO 14 DAY CIRDC RECHECK Attitude: BAR BCS: 5.5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: Yes, coughing Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: Yes, serous Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Poor Other Notes of Concern / Observations: jp 8/30/2026 08/30/26 17:57 14 day recheck after starting doxycycline tx for CIRDC P is BAR with a good appetite, no stool in kennel Resp: Observed coughing with thin mucoid nasal discharge from both nares Eyes are clear OU with no discharge; breathing remains eupneic with no sneezing observed A: - Continued ongoing upper-respiratory signs consistent with residual CIRDC P: - Extend Doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID for an additional 7 days - Finish Enrofloxacin as previous prescribed - Schedule next recheck at the 21-day mark 8/27/2026 08/27/26 16:02 Noted on kennel walkthrough. Patient is QAR with poor appetite. No ocular discharge. Mild mucoid nasal discharge. Frequent coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate with normal effort. PLAN: - enrofloxacin: 170mg PO q24h x 5d - LRS 400mL SC q24h x 3d - continue doxycycline - continue to offer wet food 8/19/2026 08/19/26 13:33 Pet ate most of the Kirkland Pates offered overnight, offered same 3 containers(seperately) Beef, chicken and turkey. jp 8/19/2026 08/19/26 13:50 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder jp/brye 8/18/2026 08/18/26 20:26 exam at 13:54 Brief exam due to contagious upper respiratory disease in the shelter P is BAR, BCS 5/9 Resp: Productive cough with white foam/phlegm in kennel. P sneezing with thin mucoid nasal discharge; eupneic Ophtho: OU clear - no epiphora, ocular discharge, or blepharospasm observed GI: great appetite; no stool in kennel A: - Ddx: CIRDC - r/o: bacterial, viral, fungal P: - Continue doxycycline as prescribed - CIRDC recheck scheduled for 8/30 - Continue with move to C wing for isolation - Medically okay to PUFA 8/15/2026 08/15/26 09:39 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM Attitude: BAR ->QAR BCS: 6/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: Not at this time Coughing/Sneezing: Yes Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: minimal serous Vomiting/Diarrhea: Not at this time Appetite: Okay Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Canine was coughing quite a bit, seems a bit quiet and sneezing alot will send video to vet on staff. JB 08/15/26 09:49 Telemedicine assessment. Patient QAR, coughing and sneezing in received video. Patient showing signs of CIRDC. RX doxycycline 10mg/kg 300mg PO q24h x 15d prior to in person assessment. Adding wet food to diet. SH 08/16/26 10:53 Pet is coughing and sneezing w/serous nasal d/c, 1 small pile vomit of undigested food, appetite today is good, pet currently eating during observation. jp 08/17/26 13:28 Per kennel staff pet has white, foamy liquid in kennel this am, appetite today is great, no other changes observed at this time. jp 08/18/26 14:42 Offered pet 1/3 can Purina Sensitive Stomach, 1 container Kirkland Pate Beef, Chicken and Turkey(all seperate) and pet startged eating the chicken and turkey right away, will check back to see how much eaten. jp 8/12/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: _JR___ Pre-op tech: _AA___ T: _101.6___°F HR: _90__bpm RR: _30__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: ABN Lenticular Sclerosis OU 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) __6.5__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) _2.5___ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials____ 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) __0.6__ ml IM at __0900__ Intubated at _0930___ with __10.5__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _0956___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __aa___ Recovery Tech Initials: __am____ Monitoring: Time: _0930___ T_100.6___ °F; HR _100___ bpm; RR _16___ brpm Time: _0945___ T_100.6___ °F; HR _80___ bpm; RR _16___ brpm Time: _1004___ T_101.4___°F; HR _80___ bpm; RR _16___ brpm End Recovery Time: _1010__ T_101.4___ °F; HR _100___ bpm; RR _20___ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by: __Jr____ Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, single ligation of spermatic cords with strangle knots using _2/0___ Webmax. 2-layer closure: SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using _2/0___ Webmax. 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: __JB___ 8/11/2026 08/11/26 15:39 P is BAR, with a great appetite, no stool in kennel. No coughing, sneezing, or nasal discharge observed; OU clear, no blepharospasm or ocular discharge; P is eupneic A: No CIRDC symptoms observed during exam P: No treatment indicated at this time. Recheck if symptoms recur. 8/10/2026 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 08/10/26 10:36) DUE TO MONITOR FOR CIRDC Attitude: BAR BCS: 5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: Yes, sneezing Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: Yes, very mild serous Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: jp 08/11/26 09:05 No nasa ld/c this am, no other changes observed at this time. jp 8/9/2026 08/09/26 12:42 P is BAR, with a great appetite, no stool in kennel EENT/Resp: No coughing, sneezing, or nasal discharge observed; OU clear, no blepharospasm or ocular discharge; P is eupneic A: No CIRDC symptoms observed during exam P: Monitor for 2 days for signs of CIRDC 8/9/2026 Canine was observed to be huffing/coughing 8/5/2026 08/05/26 12:58 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871404 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by jp/abm, supervising veterinarian ST. 8/5/2026 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. -ABM Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B administered IN. -ABM Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by ABM. Reapply after three months. Mylar placed. In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Pepperoni Animal ID: A5169534 Breed: TAN/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Neutered Age: 7Y 1M Weight: 64.0 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing C - 249 Intake Date: 8/5/2026 Deadline Date: 9/13/2026