Skyler

Skyler is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. He is senior and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 7 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Skyler, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW Memo 9/24/2026 09/24/26 14:18 Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 10/04/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 10/05/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Intake 8/27/2026 These dogs cam in together A4094554 A5170623 8/27/2026 How long have you had the animal? 1 DAY. FINDER OBSERVED THIS PET WITH ANOTHER DOG WANDERING THE STREET. THE NEXT DAY SAW THEM AGAIN AND APPROACHED. AT FIRST IT WAS SKIDDISH BUT QUICKLY WARMED UP AND EASILY WENT INTO THE CAR FRIENDLY AND CALM. FINDER STATED THEY TOOK THE DOG TO A VET AND THE VET SAID THEY WERE THERE WITH DIFFERENT FINDERS JUST THE PREVIOUS DAY. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? OSBORN RD AND 19TH AVE 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 Is animal spayed/neutered? 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 Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? NO Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO Was this animal around any children? NO Did the animal interact with other animals? YES, IT WAS FOUND WITH ANOTHER DOG AND THEY GET ALONG GREAT. FINDER HAS TWO DOGS AND STATED THAT THEY COULD SEE EACH OTHER THROUGH A GLASS DOOR AND DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. DOGS DID NOT BARK OR LUNGE, BUT LAYED DOWN NEX TO EACH OTHER CALMLY AND RESTED. Cats? NO Dogs? 2 Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? NO Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? NO Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NO Can the animal walk on a leash? YES Does the animal know any commands? UNKNOWN Where was this animal kept? OUTSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? N/A If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? BLOCK WALL CONTAINED THIS PET WELL. Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO How would you describe the animal’s energy level? CALM AND MELLOW PER FINDER. Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/23/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Grabby at treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Calm & quiet in sick yard 9/13/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Skyler right at kennel door- easy pull- loose leash- nice with treats - stayed close for petting - easily returned 9/6/2026 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, face in crack ready to come out; nonreactive to dogs on exit; affiliative in yard; knows sit; took treats gently; enjoyed a chew in the yard; friendly, calm energy; walked into kennel and dropped treats on return; easy unleash 9/2/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, SKYLER: Calm on approach, leashed w/all 4 on floor, allowed all handling & bathing, very affectionate, easy leash retrieval on return 8/31/2026 Dog was whining as handler approached, shifting in place and lifting front paw, sniffed handler at door, neutral body, tail wagging at spine level, dog began demand barking, would stay at front and continue to sniff handler, body remained neutral with wagging tail, dog barked consistently. Placing \"yellow\" due to kennel presence and intake notes. 8/27/2026 Nervous, hesitant with handler but did warm up with treats and slow approach. Allowed vaccines with muzzle wrap. Walked to kennel. Medical Treatments 9/24/2026 09/24/26 14:18 21d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is QAR with moderate appetite. Solicits attention. Patient has mild serous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, frequent coughing, no sneezing. 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 10/04/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 10/05/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. RX: - doxycycline 250mg PO q24h x 9d - enrofloxacin 136mg PO q24h x 10d - add wet food to diet 9/17/2026 09/17/26 16:13 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; sneezing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) - unresolved. P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 2.5 tablets PO SID x 7 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 7 days. nhilde 9/10/2026 09/10/26 13:43 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02120235A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder given by jmc. 9/3/2026 K9 observed limping on back right leg 09/03/26 08:11 see pre-surgical exam notes. SH 9/3/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: _smh___ Pre-op tech: _dd___ T: _101.9___°F HR: _124__bpm RR: _24__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: ABN, nasal discharge, sneezing Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: ABN, stiff hips Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade: _2_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: na Treatments: Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __1.8__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials_dd/ap___ 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) 0.5ml IM at _0934___ Intubated at __0940__ with _10.5___ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _1000___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __jnr___ Recovery Tech Initials: _clm_____ Monitoring: Time: __0940__ T__101.7__ °F; HR _80___ bpm; RR __10__ brpm Time: __0955__ T__101.8__ °F; HR __90__ bpm; RR _10___ brpm Time: __1010__ T__101.8__°F; HR _90___ bpm; RR __16__ brpm End Recovery Time: _1015___ T__101.7__ °F; HR _100___ bpm; RR _22___ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by: _smh_____ 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. Carprofen 100mg, give one tablet once daily for 4 days. #4 tablets Doxycycline 100, Give 2.5 tablets once daily for 14 days. #35 tablets Entering Tech Initials: __smh___ 8/27/2026 08/27/26 13:35 M Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male.LE Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871404 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by LE , supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. LE Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B administered IN. LE Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by LE. Reapply after three months. 8/27/2026 Observed that the dog had trouble getting his hind end up in the lobby and then laid down in triage. Slow to get back up in triage. 8/27/2026 08/27/26 15:44 Targeted exam S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, good appetite EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose clean and free of discharge. External ears are free of discharge/redness. Oral - Mild to moderate generalized tartar and gingivitis. H/L/MM - Heart rate and rhythm normal, no murmurs or arrhythmias appreciated. Normal bronchovesicular sounds. Normal respiratory rate and effort. No coughing or sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. UROGEN - Intact male. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Normal mentation. M/S - Normal gait. Stiff hips on ROM. A: - stiff hips: r/o secondary to osteoarthritis vs spondylosis vs hip dysplasia vs other P: - gabapentin 300mg PO q12h x 14d - recommend senior health work-up with family veterinarian - medically okay to PUFA In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Skyler Animal ID: A4094554 Breed: BLACK/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Neutered Age: 9Y 9M Weight: 46.4 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing C - 253 Intake Date: 8/27/2026 Deadline Date: 10/4/2026