Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi is an adoptable female Rhodesian Ridgeback looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Mitsubishi, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 9/16/2026 09/16/26 14:48 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 9/21/26 to facilitate further behavioral evaluation and support. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/22/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/6/2026 The following dogs were found together A5171214 A5171215 A5171217 Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/13/2026 Outside on approach laying next to divider, no reaction towards handler attempting to coax over, did not move or look over despite trying to get dogs attention, closed divider and met dog outside. Dog was standing in middle of kennel with tightly tucked tail, wide eyed, very timid, no interest in treats offered and wary of handler, would not approach front of kennel. Retreated to divider when opening kennel door, head shy with leash placement but able to place large loop over head, would slowly walk to front of kennel but froze, does not walk on leash. Skin crawled heavily and became tense when petted, tolerated handler picking up and carrying into taxi. Observant in taxi, no escape attempts but did not settle from looking over taxi, slightly erratic, rode fine to m&g room. Once in room dog exited taxi quickly and began urinating, tail tucked, tense body, distant from handler all of evaluation. Would not approach handler for treats or coaxing, slowly paced around room for all of evaluation, would enter and leave taxi periodically, wide eyed and heavy wide mouth panting. Tenses up when approached and slowly evades handler, walked into taxi on own. Rode fine back to kennel, hesitant to exit taxi into kennel but walked into kennel on own, allowed handler to slowly approach and remove leash by hand. 9/11/2026 Dog was on outer portion of kennel; tossed treats; dog came forward for treats; slowly closed divider; continued tossing treats; lost interested; slowly opened kennel door; placed leash into kennel; easily able to place large loop over; leashed; dog froze; opened kennel door wide open; placed behavior taxi right at front of kennel; would not exit; looked out at surroundings; tossed treats; not interested; dog pulled away; handler stepped into kennel; used bed as sort board; easily able to guide out of kennel into taxi. Standing on hind legs in taxi; constantly trying to climb out of taxi; used light leash pressure to maintain in taxi. In yard, dog scurried out of taxi; while placing leash on floor; leash brushed dog; skin scrawled; moved to opposite end of yard; handler sat in chair; dog remained distant from handler; tail slightly tucked; panting; ears back; rounded back; tossed treats; not interested; remained in place for several moments. Dog started exploring along yard fence; tense body; tail tucked; handler slowly moved to nearby chair; dog noticed; froze; extended head out; sniffed briefly; offered treat; quickly moved away; handler walked towards yard gate; dog would not turn back to handler; opened yard gate; dog entered catch pen; handler slowly stepped in; closed gate; positioned taxi; picked leash up; dog circled around taxi; retreated to corner; handler pushed behavior taxi closer; used light leash pressure; dog walked in; flailed briefly. Handler slowly pet back; froze; tense; tight closed mouth; tail tightly tucked; constantly trying to climb out of taxi; light leash pressure to keep in; exited taxi; entered kennel; removed leash with clip leash. 9/6/2026 dog was wide eye, tail tucked, stiff body, avoidant, dog placed in crate, transfered dog to truck kennel with no issues 9/6/2026 flails on leash, placed into pet taxi, allows all petting and all handling by male and female staff, urinated when muzzle wrapped, stiff, wide-eyed, placed into holding kennel by slip leash, moved off of ramp, shaking, allowed leash placement on first go, did not want to walk, flinched when picked up, went stiff, carried into bucket, fllailing in bucket then settled, rode to kennel in pet taxi, carried into kennel, opened mouth at handlers hand during leash removal but did not commit to air snapping or a bite, leash removal by hand on first go, advise usage of clip leash, dog will flinch with any movement going towards head / face / neck, shaking in kennel, no difficulty placing in kennel or removing leash overall, Name: Mitsubishi Animal ID: A5171215 Breed: TAN/WHITE RHOD RIDGEBACK/MIX Sex: Female Age: 1Y 0M Weight: 27.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing E - 147 Intake Date: 9/6/2026 Deadline Date: 9/21/2026