Roxi

Roxi is an adoptable female Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. She is fully grown and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Roxi, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION IN HOME TRAINING NEEDS SOCIALIZATION Memo 9/22/2026 09/22/26 15:08 Due to a prior bite and related circumstances, along with reported attempted bites, canine requires placement in a secure, well-managed environment. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 9/27/26 to ensure appropriate behavioral support and reduce risk of recurrence. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/28/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/17/2026 What is the reason for surrender? SOURCE STATED A5170881 HAD BIT THEIR 2 YEAR OLD FAMILY MEMBER OVER 2 WEEKS AGO. PLEASE REFERENCE B26-052000 How long have you had your pet? 1 YEAR Where did you get this animal from? FRIEND OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBER Is your pet spayed/neutered? NO 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? YES, PLEASE REFERENCE B26-052000 Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? YES, SOURCE STATED A5170881 GETS OVERLY EXCITED AND HAS TRIED TO BITE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHER Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? YES Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? 08/29/26 11:40 Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? YES, TO PEOPLE ONLY Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO How is the animal around children? YES, ONE TIME ON 8/29/26 WITH A 2 YEAR OLD TODDLER Please describe behavior around children? SOURCE STATED A5170881 HAS NEVER BEEN AROUND CHILDREN BEFORE INCIDENT ON 8/29/26 Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 2 ADULTS, SOURCE STATED A5170881 WAS VERY PROTECTIVE OF SOURCE AND FRIENDLY WITH SOURCE AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHER TYPICALLY BUT HAS SHOWN AGGRESSION Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? NO INTERACTION WITH OTHER ANIMALS Cats? N/A Dogs? N/A 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? YES, WITH TREATS Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? YES Leash trained? NO, SOURCE STATED DOG IS NOT GOOD ON LEASH Knows commands? PAW, SIT Where was this animal kept? BOTH Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO Last vaccinations / last vet visit? NO How would you describe your pet's energy level? HIGH ENERGY Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NO What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? TREATS AND CAR RIDES Any escapist behavior? YES Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? YES, SOURCE STATED DOG MUST BE LEASHED BEFORE THEY TAKE THE DOG OUT Any Additional details/notes on behavior? NO Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/22/2026 Handlers approached kennel front; dog was alert; quiet responsive; handler spoke softly and came forward; tail wagging; attentive; Handler unlocked door and held leash; Had to reach in slightly to place leash over head; Handler secured leash and dog walked out; walked with mild pull; attempted fence fight with dog in passing; handler had to pull away and disengage dog with leash guidance forward; Dog followed into yard; immediately exploring yard; solicited attention with assistant handler; engaged in treat scatter; alert in yard would walk up to fence line and tense; tail flagged stoic; staring off into parking lot; handler would call over and dog would disengage; dog shortly later urinating in multiple spots and defecated; Would engage in chasing ball but didn't pick up or bring ball back; solicited pets and attention to both handlers; super itchy and would lean into petting; allowed petting and handling all over; mild pant for entire evaluation; tail wagging fluxing to alert or neutral; When time to go handler grabbed leash; dog followed; mild pull to kennel; attempt fence fight again with neighboring dog; handler had to use moderate pull to disengage dogs focus; hyperfixated at front; assistant handler tossed in treats and handler was able to guide dog into kennel; unleashed by hand; 09/22/26 15:08 Updating color due to NHO status. 9/17/2026 K9 was walked into ramp by owners, k9 allowed handling , k9 orange due to behavior , k9 flares on leash for vaccines, k9 was held for vaccines by owner, Name: Roxi Animal ID: A5170881 Breed: BLACK AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Female Age: 3Y 1M Weight: 49.0 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing S - 208 Intake Date: 9/17/2026 Deadline Date: 9/27/2026