Brainiac

Brainiac is an adoptable male Bullmastiff 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 currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Brainiac, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION Memo 9/15/2026 09/15/26 13:44 Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia for unresolving CIRDC on 9/23/26 if no resolution in clinical signs or if no outlet is found by COB on 9/22/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/14/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Timid, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels 9/5/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Grabby at treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Allowed leashing even over large medical cone, Came to me for stroking/petting all over head & face; mostly stayed w/ me. Sits for treats & uses much of his mouth to take them, but not aggressively. Looked me softly in the eyes. a sign of trust & affection, then smiled. Nice boy! 9/4/2026 Dog mildly anxious as handler approached, accepted hot dogs easily. Was able to lease easily but needing encouragement to leave old kennel, left easily with offering of hotdogs. Walked easily to new kennel, little nervous entering new kennel, tossed hotdogs onto kbed and dog followed them into the kennel. Handler was able to unleash easily 8/22/2026 at front of kennel, loose wiggly body, tail wagging, sniffed presented hand, took treats. behaviorally adoptable at intake color based on kennel presentation and notes. 8/20/2026 walks on leash, allows all handling and petting, light restraint for vaccines, solicits attention, soft body, takes treats gently Medical Treatments 9/15/2026 09/15/26 13:39 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; productive cough; mild amount of bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 3 tablets PO SID x 7 days. 2. Enrofloxacin (136mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO SID x 7 days. 3. Recheck for CIRDC in 7 days. 4. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia for unresolving CIRDC on 9/23/26 if no resolution in clinical signs or if no outlet is found by COB on 9/22/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde 9/8/2026 09/08/26 15:02 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 5/9. Dog is wearing an e-collar. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; coughing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) - unresolved. P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 3 tablets PO SID x 7 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 7 days. nhilde 9/3/2026 09/03/26 10:25 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B42A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP 8/26/2026 08/26/26 11:08 e-collar in place, clean & fits well. AP 08/27/26 13:30 E-collar replaced, clean and fits well JNR/CD 08/28/26 09:54 E-collar in place, clean and fits well JNR 08/29/26 10:19 E-collar in place, clean and fits well JNR 08/30/26 14:25 E-collar in place, clean and fits well KLB 08/31/26 10:38 E-collar in place, clean and fits well PUR 09/01/26 10:04 E-collar in place, clean, fits well dd 09/02/26 13:33 Replaced e-collar, clean and fits well cd 09/03/26 10:20 E-collar in place, clean and fits well PUR 09/04/26 11:03 E-collar in place, clean and fits well PUR 09/05/26 12:27 e-collar in place, clean & fits well. AP/MGS 09/06/26 12:11 E-collar in place, clean and fits well BZ 09/07/26 11:12 E-collar in place, clean and fits well sw 09/09/26 14:00 Removed ecollar, incision appears to be healing well. pur/ap 8/25/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: __NH__ Pre-op tech: __GR__ T: __101.6__°F HR: _128__bpm RR: __pant_brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: ABN; serous nasal discharge and sneezing Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _4.5_ /9 Dental grade: _1-2_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: DVM changed age to 3 years; clipper burn Treatments: Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.4__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials__CD/BZ__ 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 __0903__ Intubated at __0928__ with __11.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __0942__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: ___Red__ Recovery Tech Initials: ___GR___ Monitoring: Time: __0928__ T__100.0__ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR __10__ brpm Time: __0943__ T__100.2__ °F; HR __65__ bpm; RR __10__ brpm End Recovery Time: __1004__ T__101.0__ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR __16__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by: ___NH___ Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, single ligation of spermatic cords with strangle knots using __2/0__ Webmax. 2-layer closure: SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using __2/0__ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over pre-scrotal incision and tattoo. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: E-collar to be worn at all times for 14 days. Carprofen 100mg: 1 tablet PO SID for 7 days. Start 8/26/26. Doxycycline 100mg: 3 tablets PO SID for 14 days. Follow up with vet at end of tx. Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: __kds___ 8/20/2026 Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: __TD__ Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871406, administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _LR__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B42A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _TD__. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530C administered IN by _TD__. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _TD__. Reapply after three months. mylar placed on dog In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Brainiac Animal ID: A5170275 Breed: BRN MERLE/WHITE CATAHOULA/AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Neutered Age: 2Y 1M Weight: 58.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing H - 245 Intake Date: 8/20/2026 Deadline Date: 9/22/2026