Gingham

Gingham is an adoptable male Lhasa Apso looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. He is fully grown and small in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Gingham, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 9/16/2026 09/16/26 14:23 Canine has shown inconsistent responses to handlers, including episodes of behavior escalation. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/21/26 to prevent further progression and support ongoing evaluation. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/22/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/10/2026 What is the reason for surrender? SOURCE DID NOT DO PROPER DECOMPRESSION. STATES PET HAS GROWLED AT SOURCE AND NIPPED AT SOURCES HUSBAND How long have you had your pet? 2 DAYS Where did you get this animal from? MCACC Is your pet spayed/neutered? NEUTERED 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 We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? NO Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NO 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? FRIENDLY WITH BUNNYS AND SMALL DOGS, DOES GROWL AT DOGS WHEN THEY START TO SMELL KENNEL PET WILL GROWL. A5170801 GROWLED 6 TIMES AT SOURCE AND HUSBAND WHEN GETTING NEAR A5170801 Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? How is the animal around children? NO Please describe behavior around children? Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 1 ADULT MALE AND 1 ADULT FEMALE, 2 SMALL DOGS, 4 BUNNYS, FRIENDLYWITH ANIMALS. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? YES Cats? Dogs? 2 DOGS, FRIENDLY DOES NOT MIND THEM. DOES GROWL WHEN THEY GET NEAR HIS KENNEL 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? ONLY KENNEL WITH 2 OTHER DOGS Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? NO Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? YES Leash trained? YES Knows commands? NO Where was this animal kept? INSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO Last vaccinations / last vet visit? ON FILE How would you describe your pet's energy level? VERY CALM, KEPT TO HIMSELF Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NO What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? NO Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE STATES BELIEVES PET IS OLDER 8/30/2026 How long have you had the animal? 2 DAYS. DOG WAS WANDERING BY A PARK AND APPROACHED SOURCE. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? MAIN ST AND MESA 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? SOURCE OBSERVED A5170801 SCRATCHING SHOULDER AREA A FEW TIMES Is animal spayed/neutered? NO 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 AGGRESSION TOWARDS PEOPLE. GROWLED AT SOURCE'S DOGS FROM A DISTANCE. SOURCE DID NOT ALLOW THE DOGS TO INTERACT DIRECTLY. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO Was this animal around any children? ALLOWED AN ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD CHILD TO PET AND HOLD. SOURCE STATED DOG DOES NOT SOLICIT ATTENTION AND IS ALOOF. Did the animal interact with other animals? Cats? N/A Dogs? GROWLED AT SOURCE'S DOGS FROM A DISTANCE. SOURCE DID NOT ALLOW THE DOGS TO INTERACT DIRECTLY. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? N/A Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? N/A Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NONE OBSERVED BY SOURCE Can the animal walk on a leash? YES Does the animal know any commands? NONE ATTEMPTED BY SOURCE Where was this animal kept? INSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? CRATED If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? N/A, NO FENCED YARD Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NONE How would you describe the animal’s energy level? MEDIUM ENERGY 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) 9/13/2026 Dog was at front of shoreline kennel, alarm barking as handler approached, mildly tense, still tail above spine level, handler tossed treats for a minute and dog began to soften, sitting calmly at front, handler got a towel and came back, dog was standing neutral at front, handler able to easily place leash, dog stood looking down as if to jump out of shoreline, handler draped towel over dog and picked up, carried to M&G room, placed on ground, dog shook off, walked loose leash to yard. In yard dog had neutral body and still tail at spine level, dog would wander, urinate and defecate a few times, would not approach handler when called, sniffing at gate, as handler walked across yard dog would run back and forth between fence and gate on other side, somewhat bouncy gait, still did not approach handler as they walked nearby, handler sat and offered treats, dog would come up an arms length away from handler, stoic gaze, did not know \"sit,\" sniffed treats tossed nearby then lost interest and wandered away. Dog spent a few minutes exploring yard, then started to get fixated on gate, jumping up and pawing at it more intensely, handler approached and dog stopped, soft body, allowed handler to pick up leash, handler draped towel over dog and carried to room, petting dog while holding him, dog had tightly closed mouth and tense face, once on the ground dog ignored handler, went to door, jumping up, pacing and pawing at doorway. Handler approached and pet dog, dog did not react or engage, looking straight out window, would dart away as handler tried to place towel over dog, able to cover and pick up,carried back to kennel, removed leash by hand and placed dog inside, dog barked once as handler closed door, no further reaction, stood neutral at front of kennel. 9/12/2026 Handler approached kennel front; Dog was standing with neutral body and tail aligned; low growling; Handler unlocked door and held leash in opening; handler stuck arm in and was able to place leash over head with no issues; was able to secure leash; Handler pet dog gently and dog allowed; relaxed before picking up dog and carrying to yard; dog allowed stayed in handlers arms; Once in yard dog was immediately urinating and defecated; Dog was walking yard exploring; Dog was more independent calm demeanor; Handler would call over and dog would come over and greet with no issues; tail wagging; Handler walked over to exit and dog followed; allowed leahs adjustment and walekd to kennel; interested in dog in bottom kennel; handler picked up and set in kennel with no issues; Handler unleashed leash by hand; the second handler started closing door; dog began to growl again and tense up; alarm barking at door; not making contact with handlers hands but toward direction; handler was able to close door with caution watching dog; 9/11/2026 Requesting full eval due to history. 9/10/2026 Owner walked k9 into intake room, once in room k9 was stiff and avoidant. Allowed handlers to pick up and carry to kennel as well as place mylar easily. Carried to kennel and unleashed by hand 9/5/2026 Easy to pull and return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Appears potty trained 9/3/2026 Handler approached kennel front, dog alarm barked initially and settled after treat was offered. Handler went to retrieve towel for carrying and returned. Handler opened gate and placed leash over head without issue. Handler then draped towel over, handler did not want to snag any matting on underbelly. Dog was wrapped in towel and carried to M&G room. Handler placed dog in room, dog was loose and wiggly. Dog barked at reflection in glass a few times and then settled. Dog was loose and affiliative with handler, soliciting and allowing pets. Handler tried best to avoid matting. After about 10 minutes handler was able to walk dog back to kennel. Handler then lifted dog and placed in kennel and removed leash by hand. 9/1/2026 Low growls at door; sitting; tense; snarls; Barrier Reactive; Stoic in place; focused stare; **Due to current kennel presence and previous notes; Requesting full evaluation.** 8/30/2026 Timid of fast movements, did not accept treats, did allow handling and light restraint for vaccines. Carried to kennel and unleashed by hand. Name: Gingham Animal ID: A5170801 Breed: BLACK/WHITE LHASA APSO/POODLE MIN Sex: Neutered Age: 4Y 6M Weight: 16.5 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing V - 318 Intake Date: 9/10/2026 Deadline Date: 9/21/2026