Honey

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

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION OLDER CHILDREN GO SLOW LEASH WORK Memo 9/17/2026 09/17/26 16:14 This dog is experiencing significant stress and anxiety in the shelter. These behaviors are often a response to the overwhelming sights, sounds, and confinement, along with the lack of choice or control over their environment. Although this dog continues to show appropriate behavior outside of the kennel with positive interactions with staff and volunteers, without intervention, well-being will continue to decline. Immediate placement is needed with an experienced adopter or New Hope Partner who can provide time and space to decompress in a calm, supportive home. Placement needed by close of business 9/22/26. May be at risk of euthanasia 9/23/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/6/2026 What is the reason for surrender? THE DOG GROWLED AT HER NINE YEAR OLD WHEN THE DOG WAS OBSERVED TO BE LAYING ON THE SOURCE'S LAP How long have you had your pet? ADOPTED 8/31 Where did you get this animal from? MCACC - WEST Is your pet spayed/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? SNEEZING, COUGHING, GAGGING, LOW APPETITE - SOURCE STATES NOT IN GOOD STANDING WITH VET SO COULD NOT FOLLOW UP FOR WELLNESS EXAM 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 Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? NO Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? SOURCE SHARES THAT THIS DOG WAS OBSERVED TO GROWL AT HER CHILD ON ONE OOCASION, NOTING SHE WAS LAYING WITH THE DOG, THE CHILD APPROACHED TO PET THE DOG AND THE DOG GROWLED - NO FURTHER REACTIVITY NOTED Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? How is the animal around children? AGED 16-9 YEARS OLD Please describe behavior around children? ALLOWS ALL PETTING AND HANDLING, SEEKS ATTENTION FROM THEM, SOURCE NOTES SHE IS \"LOVING\" AND A COUCH POTATO Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 1 ADULT AND 4 CHILDREN Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? 3 DOGS AND CATS Cats? ALLOWS ALL SNIFFING AND PLAYING Dogs? ALLOWS ALL SNIFFING AND PLAYING, PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOR IF SHE IS SITTING IN SOMEONE'S LAP, GROWLS AND SHOWS TEETH - RESPONSIVE TO \"NO\" 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 RESOURCE GUARDING OF FOOD WATER OR TOYS AND SPACE - NOTED GUARDING OF PEOPLE Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES - ONE ACCIDENT ; ALERTS BY SITTING AT THE DOOR Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? NO Leash trained? DOES NOT LIKE WALKING ON LEASH - MAY PANCAKE Knows commands? SIT, Where was this animal kept? INSIDE - FREE ROAMING IN ONE AREA OF THE HOME Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NOTHING NOTED Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? MELLOW Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NOTHING NOTED What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? NO - SSEEKS ATTENTION RATHER THAN PLAYING Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE SHARES SHE'S A GREAT DOG BUT NEEDS SOME TRAINING Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/17/2026 Closed out for AM cleaning. Soft body; low tail wags; not interested in treats; allowed for easy leashing; exited; walked well. In yard, dog approached handler right away; sought attention; allowed for petting; handler stopped petting; dog jumped up; placed front paws against handler; tried to redirect off; dog would come and place front paws on handler's lap; started panting; furrowed brow; started to explore; occasionally checking in with handler; began pacing around; easily able to redirect focus with verbal coaxing; would approach handler; immediately jumped & placed front paws on handler's lap; allowed handler to gently move off; dog started leaping; handler walked away; dog went back to pacing; paced around handler; would verbally coax; dog would fully approach; leaned into petting; heavy panting; furrowed brow; stopped petting; dog would start whining; went back to pacing; handler offered treats; not interested; tossed tennis ball; briefly watched; also not interested; paced; would approach handler; mouthed at handler's hand; jumped up at handler's face. Followed handler to gate; picked leash up; settled; exited; walked well; startled by reactive dogs; continued walking; entered kennel; allowed for easy leash removal. 09/17/26 16:08 Updating color/recommendations. Due to high FAS, meet and greets should be limited to 10 minutes. 9/13/2026 Greeted handler at front of kennel with tucked wagging tail, soft body, eyes shifting in all directions while scanning environment. Easy leash placement at front of kennel, exited with some pulling, startled by reactive dogs in passing, wary of passing cleaner with lowered head, tucked tail, cowering close to handler, no issues walking to \"I\" yard. Once in yard dog would scurry over to handler and jump onto handlers lap with some tense body, neutral tail, would tolerate brief pets but got down from handler and began pacing quickly around yard, sniffing and pawing at play yard exit gates, some flagged tail, heavy wide mouth panting, would come to handler when called over and continued to jump into handles lap making little eye contact with handler at times, has moments of staring at handler while being petted with wide eyes and heavy wide mouth panting, no interest in treats offered. Will follow handler around yard as handler explored, jumps up onto handler when standing still and accepting of pets but would begin pacing around play yard exits soon after with fast flagged tail wag, no interest in toys or treats offered. Came to handler when called over, allowed petting when picking up leash. Walked back to kennel with no issues, startled by reactive dogs in passing but would pull to sniff non-reactive dogs with more neutral soft body and tucked tail. Walked into kennel on own, allowed handler to remove leash by hand. 9/12/2026 *Mock m&g* Dog was alert and affiliative on approach; ears back; wagging tail; allowed easy leashing; erratic pull out of building; non reactive to dogs in passing. Entered yard where assistant handler sat; approached immediately with low wagging tail; ears back; two paws on assistant handler's lap as handler held leash; handler sat down in chair beside assistant. Dog paced quickly over to exit gate; handler followed then dropped leash. Dog would place front two on assistant handler's lap; handler sat down again and tried to pet dog and solicit attention while dog was in assistant's lap; no reaction; came to handler instead; would alternate standing in each handler's lap; ears back; furrowed brow; panting; allowed all petting and continued to solicit. No reaction as handlers tried interacting. Dog would pace back and forth; whine; would not settle; glancing up at fence. Would become restless; began licking handler in face; paced around. When time to go dog had moderate pull to H building; slightly erratic on leash with tail tucked as handler put on shoe covers; entered into kennel with no issue; removed leash by hand. Requesting 2nd due to high FAS 9/6/2026 Soft and wiggly, easy leashing, allowed petting, allowed all handling and vaccines, walked to kennel, entered kennel with no issue, easy leash removal. (Made orange due to history) 8/23/2026 Dog was at front of kennel on approach, soft face, head low, wagging tail. Refused treats. Handler opened gate, dog remained at front, easy to leash. Exited kennel, walked quickly with body low to door. Outside, dog walked with moderate pull, appeared nervous when a group of customers walked by, stood with handler, allowed petting until they passed. Dog then walked with strong pull, no issues directing inside due to weather. Walked dog into M&G room. Dog was affiliative with handler, sought attention, put front feet into handler's lap. Allowed all petting, would nudge face into handler's palms for more petting once they stopped. No interest in treats. Briefly explored room but mostly stayed with handler. Moderate pull on return. Entered kennel with light leash guidance, allowed leash removal by hand. 8/22/2026 retreated outside when approached, tense body, low tail and head, came forward halfway when baby talked, crouched, low brief talking wag, flinches at noises and movements. requesting full eval based on kennel presentation. 8/20/2026 walks on leash, allows all handling and petting, light restraint for vaccines, soft wiggly body, solicits attention, takes treats gently Name: Honey Animal ID: A5170280 Breed: BROWN/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Spayed Age: 5Y 1M Weight: 45.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing H - 242 Intake Date: 9/6/2026 Deadline Date: 9/22/2026