Donut

Donut is an adoptable male Bullmastiff looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is fully grown and large in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to medical, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Donut may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION Memo 9/8/2026 09/08/26 14:12 Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 9/17/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 9/16/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde Intake 8/1/2026 How long have you had the animal ? 2 DAYS. SOURCE WAS DRIVING NEARBY AND SAW THE DOG WALKING IN THE ROAD. SOURCE HAD TO APPROACH THE DOG, DOG RAN AWAY AT FIRST, BUT FINALLY CALMED DOG. SOURCE OFFERED DOG FOOD IN ORDER TO CONTAIN DOG. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 32ND ST AND THOMAS RD Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? NONE Is animal spayed/neutered? NO Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? YES, DOG REACTIVE. DOG WAS OBSERVED BARKING AND GROWLING AT OTHER DOGS WHEN ENTERING LOBBY Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO Was this animal around any children? YES, 6-8 YEARS OLD. FRIENDLY WITH CHILDREN. DOG WAS SEEKING ATTENTION FROM CHILDREN AND ALLOWED ALL PETTING FROM THEM. Did the animal interact with other animals? NO Cats? NO Dogs? REACTIVE TO OTHER DOGS. DOG WAS OBSERVED BARKING AND GROWLING AT OTHER DOGS IN THE LOBBY. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? NONE Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? NONE Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NONE Can the animal walk on a leash? YES, PULLS HARD Does the animal know any commands? SIT AND PAW 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? WOODEN FENCING, CONTAINED PET How would you describe the animal’s energy level? MEDIUM ENERGY Any escapist behavior? NONE Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NONE Any Additional details/notes on behavior? NONE Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/1/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, Shake, Very loving! Will sit and give paw for treats. Likes to bark at dogs through the fence but if you call him over he comes. Loves pets and affection. 8/22/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Sit, Shake, very happy go lucky in yard, relaxed body and wagging tail, stays near me for petting, doesn't jump, if I stop petting he will lean his body into me. briefly goes to gate and barks at dogs but is easily redirected back to me and comes running, on return he ignores dogs. nice boy 8/16/2026 Dog moved into ISO. The dog approached the front of the kennel with a loose body as handler approached the kennel and was leashed easily. The dog walked easily between kennel buildings, entering the new kennel and being unleashed without issue. 8/11/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Takes treats nicely, Sit, Slight pull to yard. Allowed pets, engaged with handler. Barked at sounds of cars, barking dogs. Leaned in for pets. Pulled towards dogs in kennels and barked. Followed handler into kennel. 8/7/2026 ate 1/2 of his food 8/7/2026 When handler approached kennel to move dog, dog was laying in bed but stood up to gently take hot dog from handler when offered. Easy to leash and pull from kennel. Easy to redirect when dog started to engage with dogs inside other kennels through the kennel door. Had to put dog on the outside portion of new kennel because again was engaging with dogs inside the kennel building through kennel doors. Easy to return and easy to unleash. 8/3/2026 Approached front of kennel with a relaxed body & soft tail wag. Pawing @ kennel gate. Appears to know \"SIT\". Allows petting. Interested parties should be counseled on providing this dog with proper decompression time in a new home.  Allowing time to adjust is important for their comfort and well-being.  Adopters should be counseled on proper dog-to-dog introductions, which should only occur after the dog has fully decompressed. Based on kennel presence & intake notes, cat is behaviorally adoptable @ intake color. 8/1/2026 Soft and wiggly, easy leashing, allowed all handling and vaccines, walked to kennel, fence fighting, easy leash removal. Medical Treatments 9/8/2026 09/08/26 16:20 COCCIDIOIDES SCREEN+TITER (706) Blood sample collected and sent to IDEXX per NH, confirmation #2151 JNR/KT 9/8/2026 09/08/26 13:53 BAR, BCS 4.5/9 DENTAL: grade (2+/4); worn dentition DERM: callused L/R elbows; ~8mm diameter, haired dermal mass dorsal to OS; 2cm diameter, unhaired dermal mass along lateral aspect of R shoulder MUSC/ SKEL: RF grade 2+/5 lameness w/ moderate - severe amount of muscle atrophy and mildly thickened R elbow region, normal ROM w/ no region of pain elicited A: Multiple dermal masses - ddx. benign versus malignant; chronic RF lameness - ddx. bony lesion (r/o coccidioidomycosis, OA, previous fx) versus chronic soft tissue injury, etc. P: 1. Submit blood to idexx for cocci titre. 2. Gabapentin (100mg capsule) - 1 capsule PO BID x 14 days. 3. Dog is adoptable if adopter is made fully aware of the dog's medical record and need to follow-up with family veterinarian for full workup, including comprehensive bloodwork, FNA/ bx and histopath (to determine mass(es) type/ grade/ px/ tx), etc. Dog is not suitable to foster. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 9/17/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 9/16/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde 8/26/2026 08/26/26 08:14 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Solicits attention. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. No active CIRDC symptoms. Okay to move out of isolation and conclude therapy as previously prescribed. 8/25/2026 08/25/26 14:54 P is BAR, BCS 5/9 EENT: No nasal discharge noted Cardio/Resp: No coughing or sneezing observed; eupneic GI: Good appetite Derm: Approximately 0.5 cm round, pink dermal mass present over right lateral shoulder Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: Minimal to no RFL lameness noted on leashed walk, grade 0–1/5; mildly stiff gait noted in HLs A: -Mild HL stiffness; r/o:osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease vs soft tissue/musculoskeletal soreness vs other -Reported RFL lameness – minimal to none observed today, grade 0–1/5 - Small dermal mass, right lateral shoulder; r/o benign cutaneous mass vs other - CIRDC – clinical signs appear resolved at time of exam P: - Rx: Gabapentin 100mg - Give 3 capsules PO BID x 14 days - Reassess stiffness/gait in 14 days - Continue Gabapentin PRN thereafter if stiffness persists - medically okay to PUFA 8/25/2026 08/25/26 10:29 Stiff gait, limping RF JNR 8/15/2026 08/15/26 11:07 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B42A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP/TEA 8/13/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: _NH__ Pre-op tech: __CD__ T: __101.9__°F HR: __120_bpm RR: _pant__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: ABN; AU Debris Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: ABN; worn and metal stained dentition GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _4_ /9 Dental grade: _2_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: n/a Treatments: Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.6__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Cleaned Ears 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) __0.6__ ml IM at __0957__ Intubated at __1017__ with __11.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __1025__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __GR___ Recovery Tech Initials: ___PUR___ Monitoring: Time: __1017__ T__99.1__ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: __1030__ T__100.0__ °F; HR __88__ bpm; RR __26__ brpm End Recovery Time: __1040__ T__100.6__ °F; HR __96__ bpm; RR __24__ 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: __kds___ 8/12/2026 08/12/26 14:47 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. S/O: Gen - QAR, BCS 5/9, ate some food EENT - No ocular discharge. Mild mucoid 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 350mg PO q24h x 14d - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - add wet food to diet - Medically okay to PUFA 8/12/2026 08/12/26 06:24 Coughing 8/1/2026 08/01/26 15:39 Targeted exam. Patient was immediately brought back to clinic for cooling. Rectal temperature tracking: 14:48 107.2F - started cooling with wet towels, fan, and ice packs 15:05 103.6F - removed wet towels and ice packs 15:17 100.7F - removed fan Full exam performed once normothermic, BAR, much more comfortable, no longer panting. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 6/9, gentle, tolerant of exam/handling EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose clean and free of discharge. External ears are free of discharge/redness. Oral - Moderate generalized tartar and gingivitis. H/L/MM - Heart rate and rhythm normal, no murmurs or arrhythmias appreciated. Normal bronchovesicular sounds. Normal respiratory rate and effort. No coughing or sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. GI - Abdomen soft and non-painful upon palpation, no masses or organomegaly appreciated. UROGEN - Intact male. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. Roughly 3.5cm spherical pink dermal mass in region of right lateral shoulder. NEURO - Normal mentation. M/S - Mildly stiff gait in hindlimbs. A: - hyperthermia: resolved - dermal mass: needs further diagnostics to determine exact tissue type and whether benign vs malignant P: - increasing age to 5y - house in S wing overnight - recommend follow-up with family veterinarian for mass diagnostics and removal - medically okay to PUFA 8/1/2026 08/01/26 14:56 Dog was waiting outside for an hour and a half. Came in heavily panting. Taken straight to clinic. Temp: 107.4 at 2:48pm. Large growth on right front shoulder, walks stiffly on hind limbs, overgrown nails on all paws. TEA 8/1/2026 08/01/26 17:54 M Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: _TEA/GP___ Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _GP_. Reapply after three months. Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 859498___ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _TEA__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B42A_ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _TEA_. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _00541530C__ administered IN by _GP__. In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Donut Animal ID: A5169326 Breed: WHITE/GRAY AM PIT BULL TER/MIX Sex: Neutered Age: 6Y 1M Weight: 64.6 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing D - 086 Intake Date: 8/1/2026 Deadline Date: 9/16/2026