Remi

Remi is an adoptable female Bullmastiff looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is senior 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 Remi may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Requirements NO SMALL ANIMALS OLDER CHILDREN 12+ Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW ONLY DOG IN HOME TRAINING Memo 9/14/2026 09/14/26 15:17 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 8/15/2026 What is the reason for surrender? SOURCE IS MOVING TO A NEW RESIDENCE WHERE DOG IS NOT ALLOWED. SOURCE STATES MAIN REASON FOR SURRENDER IS DOG IS VERY REACTIVE TO OTHER ANIMALS. How long have you had your pet? 8 YEARS Where did you get this animal from? FRIEND FROM WORK GIVING AWAY PUPPIES Is your pet spayed/neutered? YES 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 We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? N/A Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? NO Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? NO Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? YES, DOG IS AGGRESSIVE AND REACTIVE TOWARDS OTHER ANIMALS. SOURCE STATES CATS ESPECIALLY. DOG BARKS, GROWLS, LUNGING, AND PULLING TOWARDS OTHER ANIMALS. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO How is the animal around children? YES, 0-7 YEARS OLD. Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 3 MEMBERS IN HOUSEHOLD. DOG IS FRIENDLY, PLAYFUL, AND SEEKING ATTENTION FROM EVERYONE IN HOUSEHOLD. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? YES, DOG WILL GROWL, BARK, LUNGE, AND CHASE CATS. SOURCE STATED THEY HAD A CAT FOR 2 WEEKS AND THIS DOG WAITED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR FOR A CHANCE TO GO AFTER THE CAT. Dogs? YES, DOG IS REACTIVE TOWARDS ANY UNFAMILIAR DOG. DOG WILL GROW, BARK, AND LUNGE AT OTHER DOGS. SOURCE STATED THE DOG GREW UP WITH OTHER DOGS, AND IS NOT REACTIVE TOWARDS THEM. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? NONE Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? DOG IS REACTIVE TO SMALLER ANIMALS. WILL CHASE AFTER THEM. Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? ONLY ONCE, WHEN SOURCE REACHED TOWARDS A BONE THAT WAS GIVEN TO THE DOG. THERE WAS NOT MUCH LEFT AND SOURCE DIDN'T WANT DOG TO CHOKE ON IT. DOG GROWLED AT SOURCE. Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? YES Leash trained? YES, PULLS HARD Knows commands? SIT, STAY, DOWN, NAME, AND COME Where was this animal kept? INSIDE Last vaccinations / last vet visit? UNKNOWN How would you describe your pet's energy level? HIGH ENERGY Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? VACUUMS, ANY ITEM THAT FALLS, BALLOONS. DOG WILL RUN AWAY FROM ANY OF THESE INSTANCES Any escapist behavior? YES Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? WOULD TRY TO GET OUT WHEN FRONT DOOR WAS OPENED. WILL JUMP OUT OF THE WINDOW OF A CAR. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? FRIENDLY WITH STRANGERS. WILL SHOW SUPPORT WHEN OWNER CRIES. LIKES SLEEPING ON THE COUCH. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/14/2026 Dog did not eat. Day 1. 9/13/2026 Did not eat Day 3, sleeping on bed woke up during inventory but did not get up to greet at door. - Offered 2 TBS wet food and treat. Dog took treat, dog did not eat wet food. Placed \"add wet food\" sign in kennel sleeve 9/12/2026 Dog did not eat day 2 9/11/2026 k9 didnt eat kibble offered 9/11/2026 Dog was laying down on the ground on the outside portion of kennel when handler came to move dog. Even after calling and offering hot dog treat, dog continued to lay on ground. Handler came around to outside, dog took hot dog treat gently. Handler gently leashed dog, and dog slowly came out of kennel. Dog very slowly walked next to handler, and would stop at doorways unless handler was in doorway, then dog would walk through. Dog initially pulled away when trying to enter new kennel, even with treats, and handler gently muzzle wrapped and placed dog into kennel. Unleashed by hand. 9/8/2026 Did not eat, laying on outside portion of kennel, refused tossed treats. 9/5/2026 Dog did not eat. Day 2. Wet food added 9/5/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Timid, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, timid but gentle 9/4/2026 Dog did not eat. Day 1 9/1/2026 Day 2: K9 did not eat kibble offered on 8/31. During inventory handler offered hot dogs and she did eat them. 8/31/2026 K9 did not eat the offered meal on 8/30 - day 1 8/29/2026 Timid, tail tucked, easy leashing, allowed all handling and vaccine booster with light restraint, easy kennel return, easy leash removal. 8/29/2026 Dog came right up to front of kennel when handler approached to move dog. Dog took hot dog treat gently. Easy to leash and pull from kennel, slowly walking through kennel building. Dog walked slowly beside handler when walking towards new kennel building. Dog stayed still, sniffing around when handler was putting on PPE. Dog stopped in front of door, waiting for handler to unlock door. Dog went right into new kennel after handler tossed in a handful of hot dogs and allowed to be unleashed by hand. 8/28/2026 Did not eat, Sleeping in back of kennel came to front when called, Observed a cough while walking up, took treats gently, attention seeking, returned to laying down after walking away. 8/27/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Walked well to yard. Allowed pets, calm, very sweet, gentle girl. Initially startled by blowing shade cloth. Did not react when dog walked by yard, approached fence with loose body and tail wags. Walked well back to kennel. 8/26/2026 (Day 1) Dog did not eat dry kibble provided. Dog was BAR, standng at kennel door. 8/22/2026 dog didnt eat kibble offered; dog staring at the kennel door 8/21/2026 day 1; dog didnt eat kibble 8/18/2026 Did not eat Day 1, standing in back of kennel did not come to door when called forward. moved further back in kennel and laid down. 8/18/2026 Laying on outer portion; tossed treats; not interested; handler stepped away for a moment; dog stood at divider; handler opened kennel door; verbally coaxed; dog crossed over divider; approached; ears back; dilated pupils; offered treats; ate treats off floor; allowed handler to place large loop over; exited; startled by reactive dogs; walked well; stopped to defecate; continued walking. In yard, dog explored; sniffing nose to ground; called by name; dog approached; soft; tail wagging; allowed for petting; leaned into petting; demonstrated sit; took treats gently; would continue to explore; would approach handler when called by name; always approached with soft body & tail wagging; leaned in for petting; interested in surroundings; continued to explore. Walked well back to kennel; startled by reactive dog; alarm barked; continued walking; alarm barked a few more times; continued walking; walked slowly past kennels; entered kennel; allowed for leash removal. ***Interested parties should be counseled on decompression, slow dog-dog intros, and managing escape attempts. 8/15/2026 Timid, tail tucked, slow leashing, wide eyed, allowed petting, kept handler in peripheral vision, side eyeing, urinated when petting a few times, allowed all handling and vaccines with muzzle wrap restraint, walked to kennel, fence fighting, slow leash removal. Medical Treatments 9/14/2026 SEROLOGY TEST Coccidioides IgG Antibody NEGATIVE Coccidioides IgM Antibody NEGATIVE 9/14/2026 09/14/26 09:53 K9 has continued poor appetite, food bowl untouched, disinterested in all treats offered. K9 had to be hand pilled meds this AM. today was last day of fluids scheduled. JNR 9/14/2026 09/14/26 15:08 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. QAR, BCS 3.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – tachypnic; bilateral serous nasal discharge. GI - inappetent. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) - herpes virus (pos), mycoplasma (pos), cocci (neg) P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 3 tablets PO SID x 7 days. 2. Enrofloxacin (136mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO SID x 7 days. 3. LRS - 400mls SQ SID x 3 days. 4. d/c fluconazole. 5. Dog is not medically suitable to PUFA. Dog needs outlet w/ NH Partner for full workup, including comprehensive bloodwork, and intensive treatment at an offsite veterinary facility. 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 9/13/2026 Volunteer noticed dog not eating dry food or wet food on 9/10/26. 9/13/2026 Dog has not eaten in 3 days. Offerened wet food and treat on day 3. Dog took treat but did not eat any food, icluding wet. AC team placed \"add wet food\" sign to kennel sleeve. VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: __09/13/26 15:57_____) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: QAR BCS: _5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: N Coughing/Sneezing: y, Coughing Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: Y, mucoid Vomiting/Diarrhea: N Appetite: Poor Other Notes of Concern / Observations: K9 uninterested in multiple treat options offered. Hand pillled medication for tx. Liquid doxy. Injectable enro. Doxycycline 100mg/mL : Gave 3mL PO Once Enrofloxacin 136 mg/mL : Gave 1.4 mL SQ Once KLB/BZ KLB 9/12/2026 09/12/26 18:47 K9 uninterested in multiple treat options offered. Hand pillled medication for tx. Liquid doxy. Injectable enro. Doxy 100mg/mL ; Gave 3mL PO SID Enro 136 mg/mL ; Gave 1.4 mL SQ SID MGS/PUR 9/12/2026 09/12/26 10:04 Patient is QAR, but does stand and approach front of kennel with wagging tail when coaxed. No appetite. Patient has moderate mucoid nasal discharge with crusting on nares, no ocular discharge, mildly increased respiratory rate with mildly increased expiratory effort, frequent coughing, no sneezing. MM pink. Continue current treatments (doxycycline, enrofloxacin, LRS, fluconazole) and monitoring. Cancelling last dose of cephalexin. 09/12/26 12:05 Addendum Adjusted fluid doses to be 400mL LRS SC as intended per previous notes. SH 9/11/2026 09/11/26 12:07 Coccidioides Screen and Titer by AGID (706) sent to Idexx per NH. AP 9/11/2026 09/11/26 10:50 K9 was not interested in any treats, wet food or chicken and rice offered this morning. Left chicken and rice in food bowl. Due to lack of appetite, gave the following oral suspension and injectable medications. --Doxycycline (100mg/mL): Administered 3.0mL PO once --Enrofloxacin (100mg/mL): Administered 1.4mL SQ once --Cephalexin (250mg capsules): Hand pilled 3.0 capsules PO once AP 9/11/2026 09/11/26 10:52 Observed K9 abdominally breathing. Showed DVM video of breathing, per NH will complete chest rads. AP 9/11/2026 09/11/26 14:56 QAR/BAR, BCS 3.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – was dyspnic earlier today in I bldg but now is just mildly tachypnic; coughing; crusted L/R nares; bilateral mixed thin mucoid/ serous nasal discharge. GI - inappetent. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. 2. Fluconazole (200mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO SID x 14 days. 3. LRS - 400mls SQ SID x 4 days. nhilde 9/11/2026 09/11/26 15:05 Radiographs (unsedated) - gas tracking along craniodorsum (r/o recent SQ fluids); dorsally elevated caudal trachea; perihilar infiltrates; increased density/ alveolar pattern of ventral lung fields. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o viral, bacterial, fungal), pneumoniae, etc. nhilde 9/11/2026 09/11/26 18:27 Still no appetite this evening. Hand pilled the following medications. --Fluconazole (200mg tablet): 1.0 tablet hand pilled PO once --Cephalexin (250mg capsule): 3.0 capsule hand pilled PO once AP/CD 9/10/2026 09/10/26 13:10 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 3.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; coughing; sneezing; crusted L/R nares; bilateral thin mucoid nasal discharge. GI - poor appetite. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) - unresolved. P: 1. Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. 2. Move to s-wing ISO kennel. nhilde 9/10/2026 09/10/26 11:13 BAR, soft and wiggly body. Continues to have a lack of appetite, refusing all treats and chicken/rice. Due to lack of appetite, gave the following oral suspension and injectable medications. --Doxycycline (100mg/mL): 3.0mL administered PO once --Enrofloxacin (100mg/mL): 1.4mL administered SQ once --Cephalexin (250mg capsule): Hand pilled 3.0 capsules PO once AP 9/10/2026 09/10/26 16:14 IDEXX SERVICES: 2524 RESPIRATORY DISEASE (CRD) REALPCR™ PANEL (COMPREHENSIVE)—CANINE MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS TEST Canine Distemper Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Bordetella bronchiseptica RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Adenovirus Type 2 RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Herpesvirus Type 1 RealPCR POSITIVE Canine Parainfluenza Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Respiratory Coronavirus RealPCR NEGATIVE H3N2 Influenza Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Influenza A Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Mycoplasma cynos RealPCR POSITIVE Strep. equi subsp zooepidemicus RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Pneumovirus RealPCR NEGATIVE NOTES MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS A POSITIVE CANINE RESPIRATORY PANEL PCR result indicates the detected organism(s) is likely contributing to the clinical signs. Additional causes should be assessed separately. Vaccination with a modified live vaccine may result in positive results for up to a few weeks post-vaccination. A NEGATIVE CANINE RESPIRATORY PANEL PCR result indicates that the organism was not detected in this sample and suggests the absence of an infectious cause, by these organisms, for the clinical signs. PCR may not detect 100% of the isolates or levels of the organisms may be too low to be detected. 9/10/2026 09/10/26 17:06 Ate small portion of chicken and rice offered this evening. AP 9/9/2026 09/09/26 13:56 K9 disinterested in all treats offered, due to lack appetite gave liquid and injections meds. Doxy 100mg/ml: 3.0mL given PO SID Enro 136mg/ml: 1.4mL given SQ SID pur/ap 09/09/26 16:34 Hand pilled for Cepha - PM tx. pur 9/8/2026 09/08/26 17:00 CANINE RESPIRATORY PCR (2524) Swab sample collected and sent to IDEXX per NH, confirmation #2151 JNR 9/8/2026 09/08/26 14:54 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. QAR/ BAR, BCS 4/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – tachypnic; sneezing; crusted L/R nares; bilateral thin mucoid nasal discharge. GI - poor appetite. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) - unresolved. P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 3 tablets PO SID x 7 days. 2. Enrofloxacin (136mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO SID x 7 days. 3. LRS - 400mls SQ SID x 4 days. 4. Recheck for CIRDC in 7 days. 5. Offer canned food daily to encourage appetite. nhilde 9/6/2026 Day 3 dog did not eat kibble or wet food. VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: ___09/06/26 18:31____) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: _4/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: n Coughing/Sneezing: sneezing Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: serous Vomiting/Diarrhea: n Appetite: poor, ate meds in AM, not interested in treats in PM Other Notes of Concern / Observations: bz Day 2: 09/07/26 14:09 Attitude: BAR Appetite: Poor Other Notes of Concern / Observations: No changes. dd 9/5/2026 09/05/26 10:00 Targeted exam; noted on kennel walkthrough S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, good appetite EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose clean and free of discharge. Oral - Mild tartar. Moderately abraded left mandibular lip in region of 304, small amount of blood present, mild soft tissue swelling. H/L/MM - Normal respiratory rate and effort. No coughing or sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Normal mentation. A: - abraded left mandibular lip: likely secondary to trauma P: - cephalexin 750mg PO q12h x 7d - carprofen 50mg PO today, then 100mg PO q24h x 2d starting 09/06/26 - continue doxycycline - medically okay to PUFA 9/2/2026 09/02/26 09:46 K9 disinterested in all treats offered during AM tx, ate a small amount of dry kibble. Due to lack of appetite gave liquid medication: Doxycycline (100mg/ml): 3.0ml cd 8/29/2026 08/29/26 10:17 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B49B_ acdministered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _TEA_. 8/25/2026 08/25/26 07:05 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 4.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; sneezing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 3 tablets PO SID x 14 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 14 days. 3. Move to I bldg. nhilde 8/24/2026 08/24/26 17:46 Mucoid nasal discharge JNR 8/15/2026 08/15/26 16:02 Targeted exam S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 7/9, solicits attention, gentle and tolerant of all 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. UROGEN - Large ventral midline scar. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Normal mentation. M/S - Normal gait. No muscle atrophy or lameness appreciated. A: - moderate dental disease - otherwise apparently healthy adult P: - recommend full general health work-up and dental cleaning with family veterinarian - medically okay to PUFA 8/15/2026 08/15/26 14:24 M Scar seen and palpated with juvenile mammary and vulvar development, consistent with previous alter. Confirmed by: _TEA/SH__ 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: _871406__ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _TEA__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B42A_ acdministered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _TEA_. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _00541530C__ administered IN by _GP__. 8/15/2026 08/15/26 14:35 heavy denal tarter, slightly cloudy eyes OU. use caution TEA In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Remi Animal ID: A5170052 Breed: BRINDLE/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Spayed Age: 8Y 2M Weight: 60.2 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing S - 317 Intake Date: 8/15/2026 Deadline Date: 9/16/2026