Matilda

Matilda is an adoptable female Boerboel looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is fully grown and large in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Matilda, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION LEASH WORK Memo 9/12/2026 09/12/26 10:11 Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 09/21/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 09/22/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/11/2026 k9 vomitted in kennel during am cleaning 9/1/2026 Day 1: During AM walk through, handler observed that K-9 did not eat kibble offered. K-9 was quietly laying down in front of kennel door. 8/22/2026 , Hope Whispers walk 8/16/2026 Approached front of kennel with a relaxed body & fast tail wags. Allows petting. Interested parties should be counseled on providing this dog with proper decompression time in a new home.  Allowing time to adjust is important for their comfort and well-being.  Adopters should be counseled on proper dog-to-dog introductions, which should only occur after the dog has fully decompressed. Based on kennel presence & intake notes, dog is behaviorally adoptable @ intake color. 8/14/2026 soft wiggly body; seeks attention. Came up immediately to ASO. ASO lured on leash using food. ASO able to leash and walk to kennel no issues. Loaded dog into kennel. Dog allows handling and petting 8/14/2026 Walks on leash, allows all handling and petting, does not take treats, light restraint for vaccines, hesitant with doorways Medical Treatments 9/14/2026 09/14/26 14:57 BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; rare sneeze; bilateral serous nasal discharge. GI - great appetite. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 9/12/2026 09/12/26 10:11 21d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Solicits attention with wiggly body. Patient has mild serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, frequent coughing, no sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course and recheck again at the 28d mark. Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 09/21/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 09/22/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. RX: - doxycycline 10mg/kg 300mg PO q24h x 9d 9/11/2026 09/11/26 14:55 BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; productive cough; minimal amount of bilateral serous nasal discharge. GI - great appetite; soft, formed BMs. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 9/10/2026 09/10/26 13:25 BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; productive cough; bilateral serous nasal discharge. GI - good appetite; soft, formed BMs. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 9/9/2026 09/09/26 15:48 BAR No respiratory signs observed. Good appetite. Normal feces. Continue therapy as prescribed. 9/8/2026 09/08/26 15:27 BAR Coughing, no nasal exudate visualized Has eaten some of the food left in the kennel. Normal feces present. Continue current therapy as prescribed. 9/5/2026 09/05/26 07:40 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with great appetite (ate all offered overnight). Patient has mild serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, extremely frequent coughing, no sneezing. Moderate continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course for 7 additional days and recheck again at the 21d mark. RX: - doxycycline 300mg PO q24h x 7d - enrofloxacin 170mg PO q24h x 7d 9/4/2026 09/04/26 14:48 S iso daily monitoring. Patient is BAR. Decreased appetite. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, frequent coughing, no sneezing. Continue current treatments and monitoring. Extending enrofloxacin 136mg PO q24h x 2d (through 14 day recheck). 9/3/2026 09/03/26 12:54 QAR/BAR, BCS 4.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; frequent, productive cough; bilateral serous nasal discharge. GI - fair appetite. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 9/2/2026 09/02/26 15:59 P is QAR to BAR. Good appetite for canned food, poor for kibble. P has productive cough with white phlegm noted in back of kennel; serous nasal discharge bilaterally. P would not eat treats with medication. Rx: LRS fluids - Give 500mLs SQ SID x 3 days. Continue to monitor daily while in isolation. 9/2/2026 09/02/26 09:55 k9 disinterested in all treats offered, due to lack of appetite, gave liquid and injectable meds: 3.0mL Doxycycline 100mg/mL given PO once 1.4mL Enrofloxacin 100mg/mL Given SQ cd 9/1/2026 09/01/26 14:27 BAR Coughing and mucoid nasal exudate. Did eat some of the food left overnight. Continue current therapy as prescribed. 8/31/2026 08/31/26 13:06 k9 disinterested in all treats offered, due to lack of appetite, gave liquid and injectable meds: 3.0mL Doxycycline 100mg/mL given PO once 1.4mL Enrofloxacin 100mg/mL Given SQ pur/mgs 8/31/2026 08/31/26 14:54 BAR. Coughing and mucoid nasal exudate. Appears to have eaten a small amount. Normal feces in kennel. Continue current therapy as prescribed. 8/30/2026 08/30/26 14:36 k9 disinterested in all treats offered, due to lack of appetite, gave liquid and injectable meds: 3.0mL Doxycycline 100mg/mL given PO once 1.4mL Enrofloxacin 100mg/mL Given SQ KLB/BZ 8/29/2026 08/28/26 10:00 K9 QAR this morning, disinterested in all treats offered, continuous coughing and hacking up phlegm. Due to poor appetite gave liquid meds. 3.0mL Doxycycline 100mg/mL given PO once 1.4mL Enrofloxacin 100mg/mL given SQ once JNR 8/29/2026 08/29/26 10:11 S iso daily monitoring. Patient is QAR. Unsure of appetite as patient was recently moved. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, extremely frequent coughing, no sneezing. Continue current treatments and monitoring. 8/28/2026 08/28/26 10:00 K9 QAR this morning, disinterested in all treats offered, continuous coughing and hacking up phlegm. Due to poor appetite gave liquid meds. 3.0mL Doxycycline 100mg/mL given PO once JNR 8/28/2026 08/28/26 13:27 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. QAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; coughing; sneezing; copious amount of bilateral mucoid nasal discharge. GI - inappetent. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Continue treatment with doxycycline as prescribed. 2. Enrofloxacin (136mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO SID x 7 days. 3. LRS - 500mls SQ SID x 4 days. 4. Move to s-wing ISO. 5. Monitor cirdc/ appetite daily while in ISO. nhilde 8/28/2026 08/28/26 10:01 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B49B__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP/SP 8/21/2026 08/21/26 16:48 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. Noted on kennel walkthrough. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, solicits attention EENT - No ocular discharge. Mild mucoid nasal discharge. RESP - No stertor or stridor. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. NEURO - Normal mentation. No significant findings. A: - Signs of CIRDC noted upon exam. Likely viral etiology with secondary bacterial component. P: - Isolate for treatment in I - Start doxycycline 10mg/kg 300mg PO q24h x 14d - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - Medically okay to PUFA 8/18/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: __nh__ Pre-op tech: _cd___ T: _101.2_°F HR: _100_bpm RR: _20_brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: ABN; grade 3/6 L sided heart murmur Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: ABN; calloused L/R elbows/multiple scabbed wounds and scars on ears, trunk and limbs Ears: ABN Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: ABN; mildly worn dentition GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5.5_/9 Dental grade: _1_/4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: N/A Treatments: Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.6__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials: __red/gr__ 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 __0826__ Intubated at ___0852_ with __10.5__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __0908__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: ___ap__ Recovery Tech Initials: __cd___ Monitoring: Time: ___0852_ T__99.7__ °F; HR __70_ bpm; RR __10__ brpm Time: __0907__ T__100.4__ °F; HR __71__ bpm; RR _18___ brpm Time: __0922__ T__99.3__ °F; HR ___70_ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: __0927__ T___99.3_ °F; HR __70__ bpm; RR __10__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery - Canine Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), performed by: ___nh___ Ventral midline abdominal incision made with no. 15 blade. Single ligation of ovarian pedicles and double ligation of uterine stump with strangle knots 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. Entering Tech Initials: ___sw__ 8/15/2026 08/15/26 08:48 Targeted exam S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 7/9, solicits attention, gentle and tolerant of exam EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose clean and free of discharge. External ears are free of discharge/redness. Oral - Mild 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 pink and moist with CRT<2s. UROGEN - Adult mammary development. INTEG - Multifocal regions of scarring throughout coat. NEURO - Normal mentation. M/S - Normal gait. No muscle atrophy or lameness appreciated. A: - scarring throughout coat P: - no treatment needed - medically okay to PUFA 8/14/2026 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871406 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _BJ__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B24A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _BJ__. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530C administered IN by _BJ__. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _BJ__. Reapply after three months. Female: No tattoo or scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. Confirmed by: __SP__ Mylar given to dog. In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Matilda Animal ID: A5170010 Breed: BROWN/WHITE BOERBOEL/AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Spayed Age: 4Y 1M Weight: 65.2 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing S - 319 Intake Date: 8/14/2026 Deadline Date: 9/21/2026