Eldredge

Eldredge is an adoptable male Border Collie 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 Eldredge may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Memo 9/11/2026 09/11/26 14:08 Canine has demonstrated low tolerance for handling and other concerning behaviors during their time in care. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/16/26 to facilitate further behavioral evaluation and support. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/17/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/4/2026 How long have you had the animal? FOUND 8/30/26 - FINDER SHARES THAT THE DOG WAS OBSERVED TO RUN INTO HER PLACE OF WORK, HE IS VERY TIMID ON APPROACH BUT SHOWS NO AGGRESSION - OBSERVED BY STAFF TO PANCAKE AND GIVE SIDE EYE WHEN SCANNING FOR A CHIP What are the cross streets where you found the animal? Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? SOFT STOOL WHEN SHE FIRST FOUND THE DOG Is animal spayed/neutered? 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? SOURCE SHARES THAT SOMETIMES THE DOG WILL LOUDLY BARK IF APPROACHED TOO QUICKLY Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? Was this animal around any children? NO CONTACT WITH CHILDREN Did the animal interact with other animals? 1 DOG SIMILAR SIZE Cats? Dogs? LOUDLY BARKS AND LUNGES FOR OTHER DOGS - OBSERVED IN INTAKE LOBBY ; ALSO OBSERVED THE FINDER ABLE TO SOOTHE THE DOG FROM REACTIVITY WITH CALM PETS 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? NOTHING NOTED Can the animal walk on a leash? PULLING NOTED - OBSERVED TO PANCAKE IN THE LOBBY AND ROLL OVER Does the animal know any commands? SIT AND PAW AND ROLL OVER Where was this animal kept? INSIDE AND OUTSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? CRATED - NOT REACTIVE - FREE ROAMING OUTSIDE If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? DIGGING OBSERVED NEAR THE TREE How would you describe the animal’s energy level? VERY HIGH ENERGY Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? YES Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE SHARES THAT THE DOG WILL WARM UP AND ALLOW PETTING AND HANDLING ONCE HE COMFORTABLE, SHE SHARES THAT ONCE HE HAD BEEN IN THEIR HOME HIS PERSONALITY STARTED TO SHOW, SHE STATES HE'S A FRIENDLY DOG BUT HE CAN'T BE WITH OTHER DOGS Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/9/2026 Dog was closed to back half of kennel during AM cleaning. Slowly came forward with head lowered, ears pinned back & whale eyed. Opened kennel door to present leash, dog would attempt to push out of gate. Able to quickly use large loop leash. Walked with a strong pull on leash to main PY while keeping tail tucked under body. Would attempt to fence fight @ back half of \"D\" building, able to use leash to guide dog away from making contact of kennel gates as dog would continue to growl with curled lips. Once in main PY, dog would do a shake off of body then explore with tail slightly tucked under body, sniffing nose to ground. Would not be interested in treats or toys. Would start to pace then stand @ corner of PY gate, flagged tail while raising hackles & low growling towards nearby kennels of \"C\" building. Handler would clap hands to help get attention of dog, dog would look towards handler & continue to pace along fence line while keeping tail flagged. Handler would scatter treats on green turf as dog would pass by, would sniff treats but not eat them. Walked towards water pool & started to sniff rocks while keeping tail flagged. Handler would approach dog slowly, dog would pin ears back, keep tail flagged, become whale eyed & lick lips. Handler went to reach for leash, dog would start to low growl then walk away as handler took a step back. Handler was able to pick up leash, slowly attached a clip leash then walked to PY gate. Slowly extended hand to pet on head prior to opening PY gate, dog would start to low growl again while lowering head, handler would removed hands & proceeded to walk out of PY. Dog would attempt to fence fight while walking past reactive dogs in \"D\" building again, continued to use leash to help guide dog away from fences. Would enter into kennel on own, removed leash with use of clip leash. 9/8/2026 Dog was at front of kennel; rounded body; lowered head; slowly crouched at front of kennel; tossed treats; dog remained at front; slowly closed divider; dog retreated to back of kennel; came back forward; attempted to place leash over head; flinched; tried again; leashed; dog exited; moderate to hard pull; startled by reactive dogs; pushed into middle buidling barrier; exited building; moderate pull; ears back; walked past kennels; pulled towards kennels; briefly fence fought; entered yard. In yard, dog explored; distant from handler; sniffing nose to ground; verbally coaxed; offered treats; not interested; urinated; defecated; interested in staff walking by; watched staff briefly; continued to explore; handler tried to slowly approach; dog would move away; sat in middle of yard; allowed handler to fully approach; tolerated petting; lowered head; allowed handler to swap leashes slowly due to first leash being soiled. Picked leash up; exited; hackles became raised when walking past kennels; entered building; tense body; pulled towards kennels; briefly fence fought; used light leash pressure; continued walking; entered kennel; allowed for leash removal. 9/5/2026 Dog did not eat vocal in back of kennel refused tossed treat. 9/4/2026 stiff body, trembling, wide eyed, head low, allowed some petting, not seeking any attention, some hard stares a few times, allowed restraint vaccinations given, walked to kennel Name: Eldredge Animal ID: A5171146 Breed: BLACK/WHITE BORDER COLLIE/MIX Sex: Male Age: 2Y 0M Weight: 56.8 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing E - 155 Intake Date: 9/4/2026 Deadline Date: 9/16/2026