Ember

Ember is an adoptable female Welsh Corgi looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Ember, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 9/17/2026 09/17/26 16:39 Canine has a history of concerning behavior in previous home environments that may reoccur in future placements. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 9/22/26 to provide appropriate behavior management and post-adoption support. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/23/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/12/2026 What is the reason for surrender? SOURCE STATED THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DEAL WITH THE LEVEL OF REACTIVENSS OF THIS PET. LIKE JUMPING, MOUTHINESS, AND AIR SNAPPING. SOURCE STATED THESE BEHAVIORS ARE ESCALATING, AND THAT THE PET'S PLAYFULNESS THAT CAN BE MISTAKEN AS AGGRESSIVENESS. How long have you had your pet? 12 DAYS Where did you get this animal from? MCACC 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? NO, BUT SOURCE STATED THAT THE THIS PET REACTED ADVERSELY TO TRAZADONE. PET DISPLAYED AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR WHILE TAKING TRAZADONE. THE AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR DISCONTINUED ONCE PET WAS FULLY CLEAR OF TRAZADONE. 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, SOURCE HAS EXHAUSTED THEMSELVES WITH TRAINING AND VET ADVICE. Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NOT SINCE SOURCE HAS HAD THIS PET. Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? NO, BUT AIR SNAPS WHEN OVER STIMULATED, WHICH SOURCE STATED WAS MOST OF THE TIME. Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? N/A Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? N/A Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? WHEN ON THE MEDICATION THIS PET DID. WITHOUT THE TRAZADONE IT HAS NO SIGNS OF AGGRESSION. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO How is the animal around children? NO Please describe behavior around children? N/A Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 2 ADULTS, AND THE SOURCE STATED THAT THIS PET IS LOVING, CUDDLY, AND GREAT. HOWEVER, WHEN THE ZOOMIES KICK IN THIS PET IS VERY ACTIVE AND ENERGETIC. SOMETIMES THIS PET CANNOT REALIZE ITS OWN STRENGTH AND CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL HARM TO ISTSELF AND HUMANS. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? NO EXPERIENCES WITH SOURCE. Cats? Dogs? 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? NO Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? YES, LURED WITH FOOD INTO THE CRATE. WILL SLEEP AND CALM AFTER A BIT. Leash trained? YES Knows commands? NO, SIT, SHAKE, PLACE (CARPET MATT), LOOK, LEAVE IT. Where was this animal kept? INSIDE AND OUTSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO Last vaccinations / last vet visit? 9/10/26 RCVD DHPP, RABIES, INFLUENZA. UPLOADED TO A5163457 How would you describe your pet's energy level? VERY HIGH Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? BEING SPRAYED WITH WATER What are your pet's Likes (favorite toy, activity)? SQUAKY STUFFIES Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE SAID THIS PET MEANS WELL AND IS VERY LOVING. THEY WANT TO RECOMMEND THAT THIS PET GO IN A HOME WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCED WITH TRAINING AND HAVE THE TIME TO INTERACT WITH THIS PET SINCE IT REQUIRES A LOT OF ATTENTION. ALSO, THAT THEY BELIEVE THIS PET IS VERY SMART AND LEARNS QUICKLY. 8/16/2026 What is the reason for surrender? BITE TO SOURCE'S SON WHEN THE CHILD TRIED TO REMOVE A FOOD ITEM FROM A5163457's MOUTH How long have you had your pet? 3 MONTHS Where did you get this animal from? MCACC Is your pet spayed/neutered? SPAYED 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? DECLINED Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? YES Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? 08/14/26 Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS, LOVES TO PLAY Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO How is the animal around children? PLAYFUL WITH SOURCE'S 6-YEAR-OLD SON Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? LIVES WITH ONE ADULT MALE, ONE ADULT FEMALE, AND ONE SIX-YEAR-OLD BOY. A5163457 IS VERY PLAYFUL, JUMPS UP ON ALL PEOPLE, AND MOUTHS CLOTHING WHEN PLAYING. SOURCE STATED A5163457 IS FRIENDLY AND PUPPYLIKE. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? N/A Dogs? VERY PLAYFUL WITH ALL DOGS THAT SHE HAS MET. NO AGGRESSION. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? HERDS CHICKENS BUT HAS NEVER BITTEN OR GRABBED THEM. Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? N/A Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? RESOURCE GUARDS FOOD. BIT SOURCE'S SON WHEN HE TRIED TO REMOVE A FOOD ITEM FROM HER MOUTH. Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? YES Leash trained? YES, PULLS ON LEASH WHEN EXCITED Knows commands? OFF, SIT, STAY Where was this animal kept? INSIDE WITH OUTSIDE ACCESS THROUGH DOG DOOR Last vaccinations / last vet visit? ON FILE WITH MCACC How would you describe your pet's energy level? VERY HIGH ENERGY Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? DOESN'T LIKE BEING BATHED Any escapist behavior? DOOR DASHING ON OCCASION Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? SOMETIMES BUT WON'T RUN INTO THE STREET OR AWAY FROM THE HOME. EXITS THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR AND THEN WAITS FOR HER PEOPLE. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE STATED A5163457 IS YOUNG AND NEEDS FORMAL TRAINING. SOURCE BELIEVES A5163457 WOULD DO BEST IN A HOME WITHOUT CHILDREN. SOURCE STATED A5163457 NEEDS A LOT OF EXERCISE AND WOULD DO GREAT ON A RANCH OR WITH SOMEONE THAT HAS TIME TO HIKE OR RUN WITH THE PET. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/17/2026 Updating color due to NHO status. 9/15/2026 Handler approached kennel back; Dog was outside for AM cleaning; Dog was mild panting; ears alert; tail wagging loose bodied; Handler unlocked door and dog was standing on front twos on door; Handler had to get dogs attention to get down; Once dog got down handler held leash in opening and dog came forward with ease; attempt fence fight neighboring dog; handler kept on short leash and walked with leash guidance forward; Dog disengaged and followed; Walked out and through building thresholds with no issue; Walked to catch pen and allowed leash secure; Allowed dog to explore yard; Dog was soliciting pets and attention ; jumpy; high energy; mouthy when playing; a little mouthy when taking treats but handler stood and gave treats in increments; open palmed and by fingers to have dog settle in between; dog seemed to pick up on after a few minutes; engaged in agility yard with treats; Dog remained loose bodied and tail wagging entire evaluation; Solicited pets and attention to handlers in passing of yard; greets at fence line; Solicits more pets and attention to handler; Engaged in play in yard; stayed near handler for most of evaluation just wanting attention; When time to go handler walked to exit; dog allowed leash grab and adjustment; Walked with mild pull to kennel; walked up to kennel ; attempt fence fight; handler kept on short leash ; guided dog into kennel; dog went in; allowed leash removal by hand; 9/12/2026 Friendly and seeking attention in triage room. No vaccines needed, applied mylar and walked to kennel. Entered kennel easily and allowed leash removal. Green behavior in triage and with kennel placement today, orange due to previous bite and behavior notes from adopter. 9/1/2026 M&G - easy to leash and return, would not come to backside of kennel, but came out of front sid easily, social, friendly, and jumpy in yard, medium energy 8/30/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Lottie stayed near the kennel front & easy pull from the front. Returned to the back; tossed a few treats in and she walked in. Displayed puppy like exuberance upon exiting; jumped at handler, but easily redirected down with 'sit' and treats; settled into easy leash quickly. 8/25/2026 Handlers approached kennel front, dog was loose and wiggly in posture. Handler offered a few treats while preparing leash. Handler presented leash in kennel, dog was excitable but allowed proper placement. Once leash was secured handler opened gate and walked dog out to PY. Dog had mild pull on leash and showed interest in volunteers in passing. Once in Training room handler released dog, both handler sat on chairs and allowed dog time to decompress. Dog ran around room with loose posture and solicited pets from both handlers. Dog would run between handlers allowing pets and rolling over for belly scratches. Dog briefly reacted to reflection in glass but was able to redirected. Dog took treats gently from handlers hands. After some time handlers walked dog back to kennel. Dog was hesitant to enter kennel, handlers approached back kennel, stepped in with dog and applied light guidance. Dog entered kennel. Handler stepped out and knelt down. Dog allowed leash removal by hand without issue. 8/23/2026 Updating color to orange due to bite history 8/16/2026 Walked into triage room, seeking attention. Rolling over for petting. When vaccinating, used light restraint but dog immediately began to struggle so picked up and used moderate restraint for vaccination. Accepted treats. Walked to kennel. 5/3/2026 M&G K9 had to be picked up to take from kennel, once outside k9 was put on the floor and walked to yard. Allowed petting all over and getting bully rubs, K9 played with toys and loves treats, takes them gently. K9 did great with child in the yard. K9 had to be picked up to place back in kennel. 5/1/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Stop and go, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, scared barking dogs through the wing stopped but slow walk and followed me. carried a few time to the yard but she walked whole the time no carried yard to her kennel. timid at first but warmed up very quickly. rolled over for rubs many times. loving, affectionate,puppy energy. 4/24/2026 Paw lift, shifting weight, jumped up at corner of kennel door. Sniffed handler with ears back, slightly lowered body, turned head away from handler. Flinched with loud noise. sniffed treats but did not eat. Placing \"yellow\" due to kennel presence and intake notes. 4/23/2026 Pulled K9 from kennel for spay check. K9 would not come inside but showed happy tail wags outside. Approached the kennel from outside and K9 greeted me with happy tail wags and licked my hand. Easily leashed K9 and walked out. K9 was startled by the barking dogs and didn't walk far but was excited for human interaction. K9 laid in my lap while crouched down with happy tail wags. K9 rolled onto back in handlers lap and accepted belly rubs. Was easily able to check for scar with no restraint. Easy return to kennel. 4/22/2026 stiff body upon approach. Nervous; tail tuck. ASO had finder assist in leashing and picking dog up and carrying to kennel. Once inside truck kennel dog loose wiggly body. Allows handling and petting 4/22/2026 does not walk on leash; carried to kennel, allowed all handling and petting, light restraint for vaccines, tail wags, seeks out attention, needs some coaxing and to be given time to warm up Name: Ember Animal ID: A5163457 Breed: BLACK/TRICOLOR WELSH CORGI PEM/MIX Sex: Spayed Age: 1Y 1M Weight: 33.0 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing B - 151 Intake Date: 9/12/2026 Deadline Date: 9/22/2026