Suki

Suki is an adoptable female Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. She is fully grown and large in size. She is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to medical, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Suki may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION IN HOME TRAINING Memo 9/9/2026 09/09/26 15:51 Dog has orthopedic injury and requires further treatment beyond shelter capabilities. Dog may be 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 Intake 8/9/2026 How long have you had the animal ? 3 HOURS What are the cross streets where you found the animal? PHELPS ST AND LOS GATOS LN 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 REPORTED BY SOURCE. OBSERVED RED SKIN ON PET'S LEGS AND AROUND EYES. Is animal spayed/neutered? UNKNOWN Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? NO AGGRESSION TOWARDS PEOPLE. BARKED AT SOURCE'S CAT. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO Was this animal around any children? BRIEFLY MET SOURCE'S TEEN CHILDREN. WAS FRIENDLY AND ALLOWED PETTING. Did the animal interact with other animals? Cats? BARKED AT SOURCE'S CAT FROM A DISTANCE. NO DIRECT INTERACTION. Dogs? N/A 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? NONE Can the animal walk on a leash? GOOD ON LEASH Does the animal know any commands? SIT If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? FREE ROAMING IN BACKYARD If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? BLOCK WALL FENCING, NO ESCAPE ATTEMPTS How would you describe the animal’s energy level? MEDIUM ENERGY Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? RODE WELL IN SOURCE'S CAR Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/8/2026 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, calm walk to yard; affectionate and friendly; solicited belly rubs; knows sit; took treats nicely; easy unleash 9/6/2026 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, light pull to yard; solicited pets and belly rubs, went back and forth between both handlers; happy, friendly energy; not interested in toys; light pull back; walked her into the kennel on return; easy unleash 8/29/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, SUKI: Leashed w/4 on the floor. Affiliative w/ handler. Not interested in playing, just wanted to lean in for pets and roll over for belly rubs. Allowed wash cloth wipe down. Easy leash retrieval upon return. 8/23/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels 8/19/2026 easy to pull from kennel, easy to return to kennel, no pull on leash, explored yard independently, urinated, handler sat on bench and k9 ran over and sat between handler's legs for pets, k9 rolled over for belly rubs, not interested in toys 8/15/2026 m&g 8/13/2026 Easy to pull from kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Dog went to yard fence, looking out, very hesitant to return to kennel. 8/11/2026 Dog was standing at door with soft stare; Loose body ajd tail wag; Ears alert; Leans against door and solicits pets and attention; ** Due to current kennel presence and previous notes; Placing dog to intake color green.** 8/9/2026 Walked to triage, allowed handling and petting, vaccinated with light restraint. Accepted treats from handler. Walked to kennel. Medical Treatments 9/9/2026 09/09/26 08:59 Pet NIK during am tx's, moved this am medication to end of cycle. jp 9/9/2026 09/09/26 15:12 Unsedated pelvic and HL radiographs: Bilateral femoral heads seated within the acetabula. Periarticular osteophyte formation/remodeling of the stifles, more pronounced on the right A: - RHL lameness, grade 2–3/5 today - Suspect R cranial cruciate ligament rupture/insufficiency – positive cranial drawer with medial buttress and crepitus on palpation P: - Place No Walk signage and continue to provide soft bedding - Continue Gabapentin as prescribed - Medically okay to PUFA as long as adopter is aware of full medical record and need to follow up with family veterinarian for suspected right CCL injury and further treatment, including possible surgical repair. P will be moved to urgent medical on the portal. If no outlet by COB on 9/16/26, dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 9/17/26, earlier if QOL declines. 9/9/2026 09/09/26 15:30 14 day recheck after starting doxycycline tx for CIRDC P is BAR with a good appetite, no stool in kennel Resp: Observed serous nasal discharge from both nares Eyes are clear OU with no discharge; breathing remains eupneic with no cough or sneezing observed A: - Continued ongoing upper-respiratory signs consistent with residual CIRDC P: - Extend Doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID for an additional 7 days - Schedule next recheck at the 21-day mark 9/8/2026 09/08/26 16:48 Brief exam P is BAR, great appetite Musc/Skel: Grade 3/5 lameness when ambulating from kennel on leashed walk with abnormal HL gait noted; P did not toleration palpation at time of exam A: - HL lameness – worsening, grade 3/5; r/o: orthopedic injury/disease vs soft tissue injury vs other P: - Continue Gabapentin as prescribed - Continue flipped Kuranda bed with soft bedding - Scheduling pelvis/HL radiographs for tomorrow to allow for sedation if needed 9/6/2026 09/06/26 12:03 P is BAR with a good appetite, no stool in kennel Resp: Coughing with serous nasal discharge Musc/Skel: Fully weight bearing with intermittent mild lameness noted during ambulation, lameness grade 1–2/5 A: - CIRDC – ongoing clinical signs - Lameness – mildly increased from previous exam P: - Continue CIRDC medications as prescribed - Extend Gabapentin 100 mg – Give 3 capsules PO BID x 10 days - Continue flipped Kuranda bed with soft bedding - Recheck lameness on 9/8; consider pelvis/HL radiographs if persistent - Medically okay to PUFA 9/1/2026 09/01/26 17:20 P is BAR, BCS 5.5/9. Mucoid nasal crusting present, R>L. Coughing noted. Lameness markedly improved today, grade 0–1/5. Good appetite for hot dogs; fair appetite for kibble A: - Continued CIRDC symptoms - Lameness – markedly improved, grade 0–1/5 - Fair appetite for kibble P: - Continue Doxycycline as previously prescribed - Add Enrofloxacin 136mg - Give 2 tablets PO SID x 7 days - Add canned food to meals to encourage appetite - Recheck for CIRDC on 9/9 as scheduled - Medically okay to PUFA 9/1/2026 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 09/01/26 08:56) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: QAR BCS: 5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: Yes, coughing Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: Yes, mucoid and crusting of R nares Vomiting/Diarrhea:None observed at this time Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: jp 8/30/2026 08/30/26 18:11 Brief recheck exam P is BAR Musc/Skel: Mild RHL lameness, grade 1/5, improved compared with previous exam; P weight bearing A: - RHL lameness, grade 1/5 – improving P: - Continue kennel rest and current CIRDC treatment as prescribed - Recheck RHL lameness on 9/6/26, sooner if worsening - Medically okay to PUFA as long as adopter is aware of full medical record and need for follow-up with family veterinarian if lameness persists 8/26/2026 08/26/26 08:51 Brief exam due to contagious upper respiratory disease in the shelter P is BAR; BCS 5/9 Resp: P coughing and sneezing with bilateral serous nasal discharge; eupneic Ophtho: OU clear – no epiphora, ocular discharge, or blepharospasm observed GI: Great appetite Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: RHL lameness grade 2/5, improved compared with previous exam; P weight bearing A: - CIRDC – r/o: bacterial, viral, fungal - RHL lameness grade 2/5 – improving P: - Rx: Doxycycline 100 mg – Give 3 tablets PO SID x 14 days - Recheck CIRDC in 14 days - Move to C wing for isolation - Remove Kuranda bed and provide soft bedding - Continue current Carprofen and Gabapentin as prescribed - Continue kennel rest and monitor RHL lameness; recheck on 8/29, sooner if worsening - Medically okay to PUFA as long as adopter is aware of full medical record and the need to follow up with family veterinarian for any persistent lameness 8/23/2026 08/23/26 14:25 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A___ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. JP/JS 8/23/2026 Canine observed to be holding up back right paw 8/23/2026 08/23/26 18:39 Brief exam P is BAR; BCS 5/9 Musc/Skel: Ambulatory with right hindlimb lameness grade 2-3/5; intermittently weight bearing with occasional toe-touching on RHL A: - RHL lameness, grade 3/5; r/o soft tissue strain/sprain vs orthopedic injury vs other P: - Rx: Carprofen 100mg - Give 1 tablet PO SID x 5 days - Rx: Gabapentin 100mg - Give 3 capsules PO BID x 7 days - Recheck RHL lameness in 3 days, sooner if worsening 8/13/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: __smh__ Pre-op tech: _klb___ T: __101.0__°F HR: _130__bpm RR: _60__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _7_ /9 Dental grade: __2 /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: lactating, mucometra Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __0__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.4__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. -ice incision -LRS 400ml administered SQ -Penicillin G Procaine (300,000 IU/mL): 3.2___mL administered SQ Induction & Prep Tech Initials__klb, jmc__ 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 _0925___ Intubated at _0940___ with __10.5__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: 1019 Anesthesia Tech Initials: _clm____ Recovery Tech Initials: aa Monitoring: Time: 0940____ T_99.5___ °F; HR _90___ bpm; RR __15__ brpm Time: _0955___ T__98.8__ °F; HR __82__ bpm; RR __12__ brpm Time: __1000__ T_99.0___°F; HR _110__ bpm; RR _12___ brpm Time: _1015___ T_98.6___ °F; HR _97___ bpm; RR __12__ brpm End Recovery Time: _1030___ T__99.3__ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR _60/sniff___ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery - Canine Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), performed by: SMH Ventral midline abdominal incision made with no. 15 blade. double ligation of ovarian pedicles and double ligation of uterine stump with strangle knots using _0___ Webmax. Broad ligaments ligated with simple circumferential ligatures 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: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. -carprofen 100mg: Give 1.5 tablets PO SID x 4 days. Start 8/14/26 -cephalexin 250mg: Give 3 tablets PO BID x 7 days. Start 8/13/26 Entering Tech Initials: aa 8/9/2026 08/09/26 15:40 P is BAR; friendly on exam; BCS 5.5/9 EENT: OU clear with no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. No periocular erythema appreciated. AU clean with no debris, erythema, or discharge. Nose clean with no nasal discharge Dental: Grade 1.5–2/4 dental disease Cardio/Resp: Heart rate and rhythm normal; no murmurs auscultated. Normal bronchovesicular lung sounds bilaterally; eupneic GI: Soft, nonpainful abdomen on palpation; good appetite, no stool in kennel Derm: Hair coat clean with no obvious lesions observed. No erythema or redness appreciated on the limbs or periocular regions at time of exam Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4 with no ataxia or lameness observed Urogenital: Intact female with mammary and vulvar development A: - Reported erythema of limbs/periocular region - not appreciated during exam - Mammary development, suspect recent lactation/weaning P: - No treatment indicated at this time - Recheck skin if any development of erythema, pruritus, alopecia, or dermatitis - Schedule OVH at due out or as available - Medically okay to PUFA 8/9/2026 08/09/26 14:32 M No tattoo or no scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871404 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by LE , supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. LE Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B administered IN. LE Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by LE. Reapply after three months. 8/9/2026 Observed red skin on legs and around eyes. Dog observed to prefer sitting vs standing, sat with hind legs angled out to the side. In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Suki Animal ID: A5169746 Breed: WHITE/BRINDLE AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Spayed Age: 4Y 1M Weight: 62.2 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing C - 262 Intake Date: 8/9/2026 Deadline Date: 9/16/2026