Ava

Ava 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 medium 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 Ava may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION Memo 9/10/2026 09/10/26 15:03 Icterus. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 09/16/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 09/15/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Intake 9/4/2026 How long have you had the animal? 1 week What are the cross streets where you found the animal? Chandler Blvd & McClintock Dr 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 medication but right ear is crusted over Is animal spayed/neutered? unknown 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? 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? no, kept seperate due to her dogs Cats? Dogs? 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 Can the animal walk on a leash? yes Does the animal know any commands? sit and stay Where was this animal kept? inside If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? was in a crate If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? no How would you describe the animal’s energy level? mellow Any escapist behavior? no Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? no Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/9/2026 Canine greets familiar handler at front of kennel, wagging tail & soft body language. Handler knelt down to dog, dog placed front paws in handlers lap and pressed head into handler's chest. Layed down like that and relaxed into affection from handler. Will occasionally lift head and look up at handler with soft eyes before resuming nudging head into handler. When time to get up, handler gently guided dog off lap, very tolerant of all handling. Maintained soft body, wagging tail, etc. 9/8/2026 Soft and wiggly standing at kennel door when handler approached. Very gentle, loving demeanor. Allows all handling, easily leashed with slip lead. Takes treats gently. Easily rekenneled. 9/7/2026 Greeted handler at gate with lose posture, QAR, solicit and allowing pets through gate. Placing Green due to kennel presence and intake notes. 9/4/2026 K9 had a soft body and allowed petting. K9 walked on leash and allowed scanning and all handling. 9/4/2026 k9 allowed all handling, k9 walks on leash, k9 very kind and friendly, k9 allowed all vaccines with light to no restraint Medical Treatments 9/10/2026 09/10/26 15:03 Targeted recheck exam S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, good appetite for treats and some wet food, solicits attention, wiggly, much more active than previous exams EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose clean and free of discharge. AD mild crusting. AU cropped pinnae. Oral - Moderate generalized tartar. 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 pale pink and mildly icteric with CRT <2s. GI - Abdomen moderately distended. INTEG - OVH incision intact, mild soft tissue swelling subcutaneously. Moderate bruising lateral to the incision on both sides. NEURO - Normal mentation. A: - appears to be healing well post pyometra surgery; much brighter and more active than previous exams - ongoing abdominal distension, icterus, splenomegaly: patient needs further medical work-up with NHP to assess for underlying disease - worsening PCV P: - continue enrofloxacin - continue daily monitoring - Dog is not suitable to PUFA/foster. Dog needs outlet with NH Partner for further medical work-up at a veterinary clinic. Urgent medical NHO. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 09/16/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 09/15/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. 9/10/2026 09/10/26 15:00 PCV: 18% TP: 7.2g/dL Serum yellow/clear: Buffy Coat: 4% 9/9/2026 09/09/26 14:12 ICU Template Attitude: BAR Temp: 99.4(rectal) Pulse: 116 Resp. Rate: 36 MM: light pink/yellowish CRT: <2sec Diet: Science Diet wet and dry puppy food(seperate), wet adult, Gravy Train chicken chunks, Pedigree Beef chunks, Pedigree Chopped ground dinner with chicken, Health Extension Duck and Kale Recipe and Beggin strips Appetite: Great-ate all Pedigree chopped dinner and most of the Duck/Kale wet food Water: Normal intake Urination: Normal output Defecation: 4/7 but dark in color Vomit: None observed at this time Other: Great energy, eating well jp 9/8/2026 09/08/26 13:21 P is BAR; bright, wagging tail, and ambulatory outside EENT: MM pink/moist with mild persistent icterus; CRT <2sec Cardio/Resp: T 99.9°F, P: 96, R: 32 GI: Great appetite overnight. Abdomen remains mildly distended but appears decreased from previous exam A: - Continued clinical improvement post pyometra OVH - Mild icterus - Abdominal distention – mildly improving P: - Continue daily monitoring and all treatments as scheduled - Recheck exam on 9/10 9/8/2026 09/08/26 08:48 ICU Template Attitude: BAR Temp: 99.9 Pulse: 128 Resp. Rate: 36 MM: light pink and less yellow than yesterday CRT: >2sec Diet: Science Diet wet and dry puppy food(seperate), wet adult, Gravy Train chicken chunks, Pedigree Beef chunks, Health Extension Duck and Kale Recipe and Beggin strips Appetite: Great-ate most of the Duck/Kale mixture and some wet puppy food overnight and taking meds in liverwurst Water: Normal intake Urination: Normal output(dark yellow but slightly lighter than yesterday) Defecation: None observed at this time Vomit: None observed at this time Other: Pet happily trots outside to urinate and sniff around, great energy appears to be getting a bit better each day. jp 17:37 ICU Template Attitude: BAR Temp: 99.9 Pulse: 124 Resp. Rate: 32 MM: light pink/yellowish CRT: <2sec Diet: Science Diet wet and dry puppy food(seperate), wet adult, Gravy Train chicken chunks, Pedigree Beef chunks, Health Extension Duck and Kale Recipe and Beggin strips Appetite: Great-ate all the Duck/Kale offered Water: Normal intake Urination: Normal output(dark yellow) Defecation: 5/7 stool (dark brown/greenish) Vomit: None observed at this time Other: Pet's energy is great, trotted outside for walk, urinated in a couple spots, defecated, sniffed around jp 9/7/2026 09/07/26 09:46 PCV: 30% TP: 7.0g/dL Serum yellow/clear: Buffy Coat: 3% jp 9/7/2026 09/07/26 09:38 ICU Template Attitude: BAR Temp: 98.9(Rectal) Pulse: 122 Resp. Rate: 40 MM: light pink w/some yellow coloring CRT: <2sec Diet: Science Diet wet and dry puppy food(seperate), wet adult food, wet I/D, wet kitten food, Purina Sensitive stomach and skin wet food, hot dogs Appetite: Poor but ate med meatball in liverwurst Water: Normal intake Urination: Normal output(dark yellow) Defecation: None observed at this time Vomit: None observed at this time Other: Pet has more energy and attitude than yesterday, walked/trotted all over clinic for a while, walked outside to urinate, hooked back up to IV fluids @ 75mls/hr. jp 16:04 ICU Template Attitude: BAR Temp: 99.1(rectal) Pulse: 120 Resp. Rate: 38 MM: light pink w/some yellow coloring CRT: <2sec Diet: Science Diet wet and dry pupp food(seperate), adult wet food, I/D, Purina Sensitive Stomach and Skin, Science Diet wet kitten food, Health Extension Duck and Kale Recipe,hot dogs and Beggin strips Appetite: Great-pet ate almost 1/2 can wet puppy food on own, hot dogs and started eating the Duck/Kale recipe wet food Water: Normal intake Urination: Normal output(dark yellow) Defecation: None observed at this time Vomit: None observed at this time Other: Pet walking all over clinic for the day and resting when needed, took outside several times to urinate, remove IV catheter earlier and administered 400ml LRS SQ. jp 9/7/2026 09/07/26 12:48 Patient BAR, solicits attention. MM light pink and mildly to moderately icteric with CRT <2s. Patient is ambulating and overall brighter than Saturday. HR/RR WNL. Mildly hypothermic. Administered 2.3mL Cerenia SC due to ongoing nausea and poor appetite. Continue current treatments. 9/6/2026 09/06/26 17:39 ICU Template Attitude: BAR Temp: 98.7 Pulse: 120 Resp. Rate: 44 MM: pink/yellow CRT: <2sec Diet: Science Diet wet and dry puppy(seperate and mixed), Kirkland Turkey Pate(last one), Science Diet I/D wet Appetite: Good, ate all the Kirkland Pate, a couple bites wet puppy food, a cpl pieces hot dog Water: Normal intake Urination: Dark yellow urine Defecation: None observed at this time Vomit: None observed at this time Other: Walked pet outside with some pep in her step to urinate, stopping less to lay down or rest on walks, no stool, stopped IV fluids overnight, covered catheter, covered pet with blankets jp 9/6/2026 09/06/26 11:05 Pet ate Carprofen med meatball but not Enrofloxacin so administered 2.4ml Enrofloxacin(100mg/ml) SQ. jp 9/6/2026 09/06/26 08:06 P is QAR to BAR; responsive, raising head for attention and wagging tail Temp: 98.7°F initially; increased to 99.5°F at 7:18 AM and 100.1°F at 7:33 AM EENT: MM pink/moist with mild icterus, appears improved from yesterday; hard palate pink with significantly decreased icterus per tech; CRT <2sec Cardio/Resp: P 100 bpm; RR 28–32 brpm; eupneic GI: Ate all food overnight and ~1/8 canned food hand-fed this AM. Soft to watery stool score 6–7 with no hematochezia or mucus noted Derm: OVH incision clean/dry with staples intact Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x 4, leash walked outside this AM to urinate/defecate Urogenital: Urinated outside; no vulvar discharge observed A: - Post pyometra sx 9/5 – appears moderately improved this AM - Diagnostics: PCV 28%; TP 7.0 g/dL; serum mildly icteric - mild to moderate anemia- r/o: blood loss vs hemolysis vs inflammatory disease vs other - Mild icterus – appears to be improving based on previous exam; r/o hemolysis vs hepatobiliary dysfunction secondary to systemic illness/sepsis vs other - Mild hypothermia this moring – improved after placing bear hugger P: - Restarted LRS IV fluids at 75 mL/hr - Will continue close monitoring of mentation, appetite, temperature, MM/color, GI signs, and overall clinical status throughout the day - Recheck PCV/TP tomorrow morning - Medically not okay to PUFA until cleared by DVM 09/06/26 17:25 Addendum: P is mostly BAR and appeared brighter this afternoon/evening. Ambulatory when taken outside and urinating appropriately; urinated 2x this evening. GI: Fair appetite; ate canned food and ~1/4–1/2 chicken pâté. MM pink/moist with mild icterus. HR/RR WNL. Abdomen remains distended post-op; T remained ~99°F throughout the day (98.3–99.2°F). IV catheter remains patent. A: - Mild persistent icterus - Abdominal distention – remains compareable to mildly decreased post-op - Mild hypothermia – stable P: - Continue IV fluids at 75 mL/hr during the day tomorrow - If IV catheter no longer patent, notify on-call DVM to administer SQ fluids as previously planned - Recheck PCV/TP tomorrow - Continue close monitoring of mentation, appetite, urination, and temperature 9/5/2026 Abdominal radiographs - limited review from phone images - large tubular structure in abdomen suspected to be a uterus (pyometra). Splenomegaly. Lumbosacral spondylosis. 9/5/2026 09/05/26 18:43 Attitude: QAR Temp: 99.5 Pulse: 110 Resp. Rate: 20 MM: Moist, light pink/ yellow tinting. CRT: <2 Diet: wet dog food. Appetite: Poor, has not eaten any food offered. Water: Poor has not drank any water offered. Urination: None since surgery. Defecation: None yet. Minor liquid diarrhea coming from rectum. Vomit: None since surgery. Other: K9 has still been laying down since surgery. Resting. Lightly panting. Tail wags. -JMC 9/5/2026 09/05/26 15:54 Telemedicine assessment. Contacted by technicians late morning, patient reported to be mildly icteric, QAR/lethargic/weak, repeatedly vomiting this AM with a distended abdomen. Abdominal radiographs taken, patient had a large tubular structure in abdomen suspected to be a pyometra given signalment and symptoms. Spleen also appeared very large. Instructed technicians to administer 2.8mL Penicllin G SC and place IV catheter to run IV LRS @ 100mL/hr and administer 2.8mL Cerenia IV. Exam in person at roughly 14:30. S/O: Gen - QAR, BCS 5/9, wagging tail, lying in kennel with IV fluids running EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose clean and free of discharge. AU cropped pinnae, scabbing and erythema (AD>AS). Oral - Mild tartar. H/L/MM - Heart rate and rhythm normal, no murmurs or arrhythmias appreciated. Normal bronchovesicular sounds. Elevated respiratory rate with normal effort. No coughing or sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and mildly icteric and tacky with CRT<2s. GI - Abdomen severely distended. UROGEN - Adult mammary development. Minimal purulent vulvar discharge. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Normal mentation. M/S - N/E L/N - N/E A: - A-FAST: large tubular fluid filled structure in abdomen (suspected closed pyometra) - otitis externa P: - microchip scan: chip not found - emergency OVH - not medically okay to PUFA 9/5/2026 09/05/26 16:17 OVH (pyometra) Ventral midline abdominal incision made with no. 15 blade. Upon entry into abdomen, patient had a small amount of yellow abdominal fluid. Confirmed urinary bladder was intact. Patient also had an extremely large spleen, palpated smooth (no obvious abnormalities or masses). Triple ligation of ovarian pedicles with strangle knots with 0 Webmax. Single ligation of broad ligaments with strangle knots using 0 Webmax. Triple ligation of uterine stump with strangle knots and stick ties using 0 Webmax. Lavage of abdomen with 1L warm LRS with 3mL gentamicin added. Modified 3-layer closure: Body wall closed with simple interrupted sutures using 0 Webmax; SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using 0 Webmax. Staples applied. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over abdominal incision and tattoo. PLAN - daily monitoring/ICU care - full post-op recheck tomorrow 9/6 - carprofen 100mg PO q12h x 6d - Convenia 2.6mL SC - enrofloxacin 136mg PO or SC q24h x 10d - buprenorphine 0.4mL SC @ 18:00 - Cerenia 2.3mL SC q24h x 2d - continue IV LRS throughout rest of day and tomorrow; remove catheter when patient improving - staple removal in 12 days - not okay to PUFA until recovering appropriately 9/5/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: __SMH__ Pre-op tech: _JP/JMC___ T: _99.9___°F HR: _100__bpm RR: _30__brpm General Appearance: QAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: ABN - minimal purulent vulvar discharge Derm: NSF Ears: ABN - AU scabbing (AD>AS) Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade: _1_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: 18g IV catheter placed RFL, LRS run 100mL/hr pre-op and 125mL/hr during sx, reduced to 75mL/hr post-operatively Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __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_JP/SMH___ 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 _1404___ Intubated at _1420___ with __9.5__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _1528___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __JP__ Recovery Tech Initials: __JMC____ Monitoring: Time: _1430___ T_101.3___ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR __30__ brpm Time: _1445___ T_100.8___ °F; HR _94___ bpm; RR _28___ brpm Time: _1500___ T_100.8___°F; HR _112___ bpm; RR _16___ brpm Time: _1515___ T_100.4___ °F; HR _104___ bpm; RR _20___ brpm End Recovery Time: _1540___ T_100.3___ °F; HR __110__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery - Canine Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), performed by: __SMH___ See surgery report addendum. Pyometra. Cleaned applied Osurnia AU during recovery HW4DX Snap: Heartworm (-), Ehrlichia (-), Anaplasma (-), Lyme (-) Atipamezole (5mg/mL): 0.2mL administered IM PCV: #% TP: #g/dL Serum (color/clarity): Buffy Coat: #% Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: __jp___ 9/5/2026 Canine has vomited several times in whelping pool today, vomit has strong odor. 09/05/26 11:39 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM Attitude: QAR BCS: 6/9- will distended abdomen/pot belly. Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None Coughing/Sneezing: None Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: None Vomiting/Diarrhea: Yes vommitt 2-3 piles of white foam bile, no diarhea or defaction yet. Appetite: Poor has not eaten any food offered. Other Notes of Concern / Observations: ICU Template Attitude: QAR Temp: 99.4 rectal temp. Pulse: 144 Resp. Rate: 30 MM: Moist, pale pink/ yellow tiniting. CRT: <2 Diet: dry and wet dog food. Appetite: Poor, has not eaten any food offered. Water: Poor has not drank any water offered. Urination: Yes, Dark yellow/ orange urine. Very foul/potent scent. Defecation: None yet. Vomit: Yes, 2-3 piles of bile. Other: K9 walks very slowly, Could barely walk out of kennel. K9 sits down after standing for too long. -JMC 9/5/2026 Canine has vomited several times in whelping pool today, vomit has strong odor. 9/4/2026 Female: No tattoo or scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. Confirmed by: __CM__ Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B//28-JUL-2027 administered IN by __KH__ Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A//30-MAY-2027 administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. Administered by __KH_ Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: __871404// 31 jul 2027__ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by __KH_, supervising veterinarian ST bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _KH__. Reapply after three months. MYLAR ON K9 MICROSCANNED: NO CHIP FOUND In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Ava Animal ID: A5171143 Breed: GRAY/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Spayed Age: 5Y 0M Weight: 55.8 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing Q - 354 Intake Date: 9/4/2026 Deadline Date: 9/15/2026