Scout

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

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION EXPERIENCED HANDLER IN HOME TRAINING Memo 9/9/2026 09/09/26 16:17 Canine has exhibited behaviors consistent with separation anxiety challenges in previous home settings. These may persist without appropriate management. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/14/26 to provide behavior support and post-placement follow-up. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/15/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/4/2026 What is the reason for surrender? Unable to keep the dog at their new home How long have you had your pet? 7months Where did you get this animal from? bought from breeder Is your pet spayed/neutered? no Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? FOOD ALLERGIES:CHICKEN NEEDS SPECIAL DIET. SEPARATION ANXIETY ON MEDICATION FOR ANXIETY. VOMITS WHEN RIDING IN VEHICLE We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NO Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? 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? NO Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? How is the animal around children? PLAYFUL WITH CHILDREN, ALLOWS ALL CONTACT Please describe behavior around children? PLAYFUL WITH CHILDREN, ALLOWS ALL CONTACT Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? NO Dogs? GOOD WITH LITTLE DOGS IN THE HOME. PLAYFUL. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NO Is the animal house-trained? NO Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? NO Leash trained? YES Knows commands? SIT, LAY DOWN Where was this animal kept? INSIDE DOG. Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? CHEWED WALLS, DOORS, CARPET, AND BROKE TIME FLOORING. CHEWED ON FURNITURE. Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? HIGH ENERGY Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NO What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? POOL, WATER, Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? 9/3/2026 How long have you had the animal? ABOUT 1.5 HOURS. SOURCE SAW SOMEONE LEAVE PET AND PET WAS RUNNING AROUND. SOURCE CALLED OUT TO PET AND PET READILY APPROACHED. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 15TH AVE AND TAMARISK AVE. Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? NO. Is animal spayed/neutered? UNK. Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NO. Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? NO. Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? YES TOWARDS ANIMALS. 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? Cats? NO. Dogs? SOURCE WAS TRYING TO BRING DOG IN TO THEIR HOME AND PET IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO PULL TOWARDS/LUNGE AT THEIR DOGS, WITH SPECIFIC INTEREST IN THEIR SMALLEST DOG, WHILE BARKING AND SHOWING TEETH. PET WAS PULLING TOWARDS AND VOCALIZING AT OTHER DOGS IN LOBBY. SOURCE STRUGGLED TO GET THIS PET INTO A SEPARATE ROOM. 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? NONE OBSERVED. Can the animal walk on a leash? YES BUT PULLS VERY HARD. Does the animal know any commands? RESPONDED TO SIT. Where was this animal kept? INSIDE. If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? BRIEFLY FREE ROAM IN ONE ROOM. If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? ONLY OUTSIDE WITH SOURCE ON LEASH. Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? CHEWED STUFFED ANIMALS WHILE FREE ROAM. How would you describe the animal’s energy level? HIGH. Any escapist behavior? NO. Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? PET IS VERY FRIENDLY WITH PEOPLE, JUMPING UP ON PEOPLE FOR ATTENTION. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/9/2026 Closed out for AM cleaning. At front of kennel; soft; tail wagging; demonstrated sit; offered treat; took treat gently; allowed for easy leashing; exited; moderate pull; stop & go to sniff; continued walking with light leash pressure. In yard, dog explored; nose to ground sniffing majority of time; offered treat; took treat; did not eat; continued to exploring; approached handler; tried to mark handler's leg; leaned into handler; allowed for petting; soft body; offered another treat; took treat; did not eat; more interested in yard; would allow handler to approach; demonstrated sit; allowed for petting; picked up tennis ball; carried ball in mouth; played independently; handler tossed frisbee; dog chased; did not pick up; continued to explore. Handler tried verbally coaxing; dog was more interested in yard; allowed handler to approach; allowed for petting; picked leash up; walked back to kennel with light pull; entered kennel; allowed for leash removal. *Interested parties should be counseled on proper dog to dog introductions and allow for proper decompression time. **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. 09/09/26 16:16 Updating color due to NHO status. 9/8/2026 Requesting full eval due to history. 9/3/2026 Easy leashing, walking into Triage. Jumpy, wiggly, tail wag, soft eyes. Tolerated restraint for vaccines and allowed all petting. Walked to kennel moderate pull and entered with no issue Name: Scout Animal ID: A5171068 Breed: CHOCOLATE/BROWN SIBERIAN HUSKY Sex: Male Age: 1Y 0M Weight: 42.3 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing F - 176 Intake Date: 9/3/2026 Deadline Date: 9/14/2026