Castle

Castle 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 large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 9 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Castle, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION EXPERIENCED HANDLER GO SLOW OLDER CHILDREN Memo 9/19/2026 09/19/26 10:15 Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 09/28/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 09/29/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/19/2026 dog did not eat day 1 9/15/2026 Dog did not eat day 2 already getting canned food. 9/14/2026 Dog did not eat. Day 1. 9/1/2026 Dog was laying in the outside portion of kennel when handler came to move dog. Handler whistled and called for dog, and dog slightly lifted head to look at handler but did not move. Handler went outside and offered hot dog treat to dog, but dog just sniffed it. When handler opened kennel door, dog did not move. Once leashed, dog slowly came out of kennel and walked very slowly next to handler. Entering new building, dog stopped at door for handler to open. Dog went right into new kennel and was able to unleash by hand. Dog did eat treat offered gently after being put into new kennel. 8/31/2026 Did not eat, Sleeping on bed, wouldnt come to door, refused offered treats 8/30/2026 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Castle walked with me with a very nice pace. He pottied multiple times and seemed house trained. He took all his treats politely, enjoyed soft, calm pets and was such a GOOD boy! 8/29/2026 DNE day one. Low head, frozen stance. Did respond to me calling to kennel. 8/25/2026 Outside for AM cleaning laying down in middle of kennel with neutral body, got up when handler approached with tucked wagging tail, timid but came forward to sniff handler, not interested in treats offered. Easy leash placement at front of kennel, exited with easy leash pull, startled by reactive dogs in passing. Once in yard dog immediately found a place to urinate, would accept pets when finished. Would explore with neutral body, loose tail, starts to have wagging tail when called over by handler, accepted pets throughout evaluation with soft body, leans into handlers leg. No interest in toys or treats offered. Timid and startled by loud noises outside of yard but recovers quickly. Went potty and would stay close to handler remainder of evaluation accepting pets. Easy return to kennel, startled by reactive dogs in passing, walked into kennel on own and allowed handler to remove leash by hand. 8/24/2026 Dog was lying down in kennel on approach, offered treats, would come to front of kennel to sniff treats but did not eat them. Opened kennel gate & presented leash, would lower head while licking lips during leash placement. Walked out of kennel slowly with verbal coaxing, keeping tail partially tucked under body, wary of surroundings & startled by reactive dog while walking to small PY. Did a long shake off of body then explored with nose to ground. Would urinate for a long period of time then do another shake off of body. Handler called dog over, dog would approach handler while having a slow tail way, allowing petting along side of body & on head with no skin crawling or flinching. Continued to explore. Handler would stand & walk around, able to pick up dogs feces without issues while dog would be standing close to handler, would sniff back then walk away. Handler returned to chair, dog would approach handler then stand while facing opposite direction, looking around surroundings while being pet on side of body. Picked up leash & walked back to kennel. Would not have a reaction & would remain neutral while walking towards nearby kennels. Entered into kennel & allowed leash removal to be done by hand without issues. 8/23/2026 Dog was laying at front of kennel, stoic, slight tense body, no interest in treats. Stood when handler opened gate, head-shy of leash but allowed placement with large loop. Exited slowly. Began low growling when neighboring dogs became reactive; handler directed dog to building door with light leash pressure. Outside, dog walked loose leash, cautious, tense body language but no issues directing to small play yard. Handler kept hold of leash for a few moments to adjust leash stopper as dog would flinch hard and pull head back at any contact. Second handler distracted dog with verbal cues, first handler fixed stopper, dropped leash. Dog mostly stayed in place, stoic. No interest in treats. Handlers sat down. Dog slowly approached, stood close but remained stoic. Tolerated brief petting on top of head, then stood beside first handler while watching outside of yard. First handler said \"want to go for a walk?\" and dog's ears perked, tilted head, approached handler from front. Put paws onto second handler's chair, easily directed down. Allowed more brief gentle petting on back. Light pull on return, some loose leash, tense when nearing reactive dogs but no low growling heard. Entered kennel easily. Leash removed partially via clip lead, then pulled off rest of way by hand. 8/21/2026 day 1; dog didnt eat kibble offered. dog was seen didnt take treat, sitting calm at the kennel gate 8/21/2026 Laying down in middle of kennel, side eyed, and would not approach for treats. Requesting full eval based on kennel presence. 8/20/2026 Roaming loose in front parking lot, handler approached, dog walked away from handler. Dog approached stranger sat nearby. Stranger able to pet. Handler able to leash. Dog walked into Triage slowly, occasionally pausing. In room, dog kept neutral body. Whenerv handler walked around room, dog would follow. Tolerated petting. Declined treats offered. Tolerated restraint for vaccines. Walked to kennel, moving stop n go with lowered head when passing other dogs. Entered with no issue Medical Treatments 9/19/2026 09/19/26 10:15 21d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is QAR with no appetite. Gentle and tolerant of exam/handling. Patient has moderate mucoid nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Increased bronchovesicular sounds on auscultation, no crackles appreciated. Moderate continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course and recheck again at the 28d mark. Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 09/28/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 09/29/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. RX: - doxycycline 10mg/kg 350mg PO q24h x 9d - continue enrofloxacin, LRS 9/18/2026 Dog had vomit in kennel this AM. 9/18/2026 09/18/26 15:00 S iso daily monitoring. Patient is QAR. Poor appetite. Patient has mild mucoid nasal discharge with crusting on nares, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Continue current treatments and monitoring. RX enrofloxacin 170mg PO q24h x 10d, LRS 500mL SC q24h x 3d. 9/17/2026 09/17/26 17:14 IDEXX SERVICES: 2524 RESPIRATORY DISEASE (CRD) REALPCR™ PANEL (COMPREHENSIVE)—CANINE MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS UNITS TEST RESULT *PCR Sample Source: a SWAB *PCR Site: RESPIRATORY_SWAB, CONJUNCTIVAL_SWAB Canine Distemper Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Bordetella bronchiseptica RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Adenovirus Type 2 RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Herpesvirus Type 1 RealPCR POSITIVE Canine Parainfluenza Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Respiratory Coronavirus RealPCR NEGATIVE H3N2 Influenza Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Influenza A Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Mycoplasma cynos RealPCR POSITIVE Strep. equi subsp zooepidemicus RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Pneumovirus RealPCR NEGATIVE NOTES A POSITIVE CANINE RESPIRATORY PANEL PCR result indicates the detected organism(s) is likely contributing to the clinical signs. Additional causes should be assessed separately. Vaccination with a modified live vaccine may result in positive results for up to a few weeks post-vaccination. A NEGATIVE CANINE RESPIRATORY PANEL PCR result indicates that the organism was not detected in this sample and suggests the absence of an infectious cause, by these organisms, for the clinical signs. PCR may not detect 100% of the isolates or levels of the organisms may be too low to be detected. 9/17/2026 09/17/26 08:51 BAR Small amount of crusty nasal exudate. No coughing or sneezing observed. No head tremors or other neurological abnormalities observed. Has eaten some of the food left overnight. Normal feces present. Continue current therapy as prescribed. 9/16/2026 09/16/26 14:47 S iso daily monitoring. Patient is QAR. Appears to have nibbled some wet food. Patient has serous nasal discharge with crusting on nares, no ocular discharge, mildly elevated respiratory rate with normal effort, no coughing, no sneezing. No tremors noted. Continue current treatments and monitoring. 9/15/2026 09/15/26 09:01 K9 observed head tremoring this AM. JNR/CD 9/15/2026 09/15/26 16:05 BAR Coughing and mucoid nasal exudate. No head tremors visualized at time of observation Has yet to eat. Continue current therapy as prescribed. 9/15/2026 09/15/26 15:18 CANINE RESPIRATORY PCR (2524) Swab sample collected and sent to IDEXX per NH, confirmation # not provided, pick up scheduled for 9/15/26 after 6:30PM JNR 9/14/2026 09/14/26 14:45 QAR, BCS 4.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; no coughing/ sneezing/ nasal discharge noted. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 9/12/2026 09/12/26 10:07 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is QAR with good appetite. Patient has mild serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, intermittent sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course for 7 additional days and recheck again at the 21d mark. RX: - doxycycline 10mg/kg 350mg PO q24h x 7d 9/11/2026 09/11/26 15:00 QAR, BCS 4.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; no coughing/ sneezing noted; mild amount of thin mucoid nasal discharge from L nares. GI - great appetite; soft, formed BMs. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 9/10/2026 09/10/26 13:35 QAR/ BAR, BCS 4.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; no coughing/ sneezing/ nasal discharge noted. GI - great appetite; soft, formed BMs. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 9/9/2026 09/09/26 15:41 BAR Mucoid nasal exudate. No coughing or sneezing observed. Good appetite. Continue therapy as prescribed. 9/8/2026 09/08/26 15:14 BAR No coughing or sneezing observed. Serous nasal exudate. Has not yet eaten any of the food left in the kennel. Normal feces present. Continue current therapy as prescribed. 9/5/2026 09/05/26 07:36 S iso daily monitoring. Patient is QAR/lethargic. Moderate appetite. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, elevated respiratory rate with normal effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Continue current treatments and monitoring. 9/4/2026 09/04/26 14:44 S iso daily monitoring. Patient is QAR. No appetite overnight or today. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, elevated respiratory rate with normal effort, intermittent coughing, no sneezing. Continue current treatments and monitoring. RX enrofloxacin 170mg PO q24h x 7d, LRS 400mL SC q24h x 3d. 9/3/2026 09/03/26 13:33 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B49B__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder pur 9/3/2026 09/03/26 13:02 QAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; coughing; sneezing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. GI - good appetite. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. nhilde 9/2/2026 09/02/26 16:13 P is QAR to BAR. P has productive cough with thin mucoid nasal discharge and crusting on left nare. Good appetite overnight; formed stool score 3. Continue all tx as prescribed and continue monitoring daily while in isolation. 9/1/2026 09/01/26 08:54 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. QAR/ BAR - lying in outside kennel, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; bilateral serous nasal discharge. GI - reported poor appetite; unable to assess appetite d/t dog's not having been fed yet this am. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Continue treatment for CIRDC as prescribed. 2. LRS - 400mls SQ SID x 2 days. 3. Move to s-wing ISO. 4. Monitor cirdc/ appetite daily while in ISO. nhilde 8/31/2026 Had noticable cough when walking through kennels, laying on bed and wouldnt get up when called or offered treats 8/31/2026 08/31/26 14:28 Brief recheck exam P is BAR; observed in outer kennel at time of exam Resp: Continuous coughing with serous nasal discharge observed; P currently undergoing treatment for CIRDC GI: Fair to good appetite for kibble A: - CIRDC – ongoing clinical signs - Fair to good appetite P: - Continue current CIRDC treatment as previously prescribed - Add canned food to meals to encourage appetite - Monitor attitude/appetite for next 2 days 8/31/2026 08/31/26 16:48 k9 disinterested in all treats offered, due to lack of appetite gave liquid: Doxy 100mg/ml: 3.5ml PO SID. pur 8/29/2026 08/29/26 08:47 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. S/O: Gen - QAR, BCS 5/9 EENT - No ocular discharge. Serous nasal discharge with crusting on nares. RESP - No stertor or stridor. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. NEURO - Normal mentation. No significant findings. A: - Signs of CIRDC noted upon exam. Likely viral etiology with secondary bacterial component. P: - Isolate for treatment in I - Start doxycycline 10mg/kg 350mg PO q24h x 14d - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - Medically okay to PUFA 8/26/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: _jr___ Pre-op tech: __kds__ T: _100.9_°F HR: _120_bpm RR: _30_brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_/9 Dental grade: _1_/4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: N/A Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) ___7.3_ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.8__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials: ___pur/jmc_ 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) _0.7___ ml IM at _0845___ Intubated at _0851___ with __11__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _0907___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __kds___ Recovery Tech Initials: ____bz__ Monitoring: Time: __0851__ T__99.7__ °F; HR __90__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: __0906__ T__100.6__ °F; HR __85__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: __0921__ T__99.9__ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: _0933___ T__99.3__ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR ___10_ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by: ___jr___ 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: -- Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: _sw____ 8/20/2026 08/20/26 12:48 BAR, active. BCS 5/9 No obvious signs of illness. 8/20/2026 08/20/26 10:47 Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male M Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: _871406 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _GP/SP_, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _ 00541530C_ administered IN GP Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B49B__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP/SP Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _GP 8/20/2026 08/20/26 10:56 08/20/26 10:27 - 103.9 (Ear) 08/20/26 10:39 - 103.0 (Ear) In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Castle Animal ID: A5170270 Breed: BLACK/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Neutered Age: 2Y 1M Weight: 72.2 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing S - 315 Intake Date: 8/20/2026 Deadline Date: 9/28/2026