Spring Roll

Spring Roll is an adoptable male Chihuahua looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is still very young and small in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Spring Roll, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Requirements OLDER CHILDREN 5+ Recommendations GO SLOW Memo 9/29/2026 09/29/26 16:58 This dog is experiencing significant stress and anxiety in the shelter, particularly while kenneled. 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 shows appropriate behavior outside of the kennel with positive interactions with staff, 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 10/4/26. May be at risk of euthanasia 10/5/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/20/2026 ON 09/20/26 12:34 DOGS BROUGHT TOGETHER A5171915 A5171916 9/20/2026 How long have you had the animal? 3 DAYS What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 29TH AVE AND ROOSEVELT ST 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 SIGNS OF ILLNESS Is animal spayed/neutered? 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? Was this animal around any children? NO Did the animal interact with other animals? YES Cats? NO Dogs? FRIENDLY WITH OTHER SMALL DOGS IN THE HOME. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? NO Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? SNIFFED AT GUINEA PIG IN THE HOME. Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? YES, WHEN OTHER DOGS COME NEAR THE FOOD WOULD GROWL. WOULD NOT CARE IF PEOPLE CAME NEAR THE FOOD. Can the animal walk on a leash? DID NOT WALK ON LEASH. Does the animal know any commands? NO Where was this animal kept? INSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? FREE ROAM If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? BLOCK WALL, GATE. DOG WOULD SQUEEZE OUT OF THE GATE. Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO DESTRUCTION NOTED. How would you describe the animal’s energy level? RELAXED. WANTS TO LAY DOWN. DOESN'T ENGAGE IN A LOT OF PLAY. Any escapist behavior? YES Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? WILL SQUEEZE OUT OF THE GATE IF LEFT ALONE. WOULD NOT DOOR DASH. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/30/2026 Handler was interacting with dog in kennel above, could hear this dog growling and alarm barking. Handler stepped back, spoke softly to dog; dog began forward lunging at kennel gate, alarm barking, snapping at bars. Would not settle. Handler tried coaxing but dog remained rigid and on alert, continuing to lunge at gate. Handler ended interaction, exited area. 9/29/2026 upon approach was low growling with head low, did not come forward for treats but would eat treats tossed into kennel, handler began to baby talk & toss more treats, continued to low growl but began coming forward for treats and eventually accepted them from hand. Handler then began to open kennel door dog began to demand bark and lunged toward kennel gate low growling. hander squeaked toy, ears perked up but did not come forward, tossed more treats, dog ate them from kennel floor, began to move towel into kennel, dog retreated to other side of kennel, closed divider and slowly began to towel wrap, allowed to be towel wrapped, picked up and carried to M&G room with no issues. In M&G room was initailly nervous, trembling, allowed petting all over, began leaning in for petting when handler would stop, eventually crawled into handlers lap coninuting to allow petting all over. Sat in handlers lap for some time looking up with soft eyes & leaning in for pets. Allowed handler to wrap in towel and carry back to kennel without issue. Stopped to see two staff members on the way & allowed slow pets to head. Upon return began to wag tail when being put back & allowed easy leash removal. Handler closed kennel door, continued to wag tail, soliciting attention through gate with soft wiggly body. 9/29/2026 Updating color to yellow. Interested parties should be counseled on managing resources in the home and preventing escape attempts. 9/26/2026 Lunged forward; alarm barking; growling; settled for treats; started to open kennel door; dog retreated to neighboring kennel; handler closed divider; alarm barking; laid down; tossed more treats; continued to alarm bark; opened kennel door; dog retreated; handler was able to reach in to place leash over head; place towel over; picked up in towel wrap; carried to meet and greet room. In room, handler placed dog in chair with towel due to age; dog laid across; rested head on handler's lap; light trembling; allowed for petting; handler would stop petting; dog would nudge handler's hand; continued to allow for more petting; dog moved closed; brief tail wags; soft face; dog moved all the way into handler's lap. Allowed handler to pick up; carried back to kennel; removed leash; placed in kennel; dog started alarm barking; opened divider; dog rushed through divider; lunged when handler was placing lock on kennel. 9/25/2026 Dog was growling as handler entered room. Began lunging and alarm barking as handler approached kennel, body stiff, pupils dilated, wouldn't settle. Lunged and air snapped towards hand when unlocking kennel, used sort board to guide to opposite side to separate from kennel mate. Dog settled and stood at the back of kennel, tense, side eyeing, ate treats tossed nearby, would not approach with verbal coaxing. Allowed handler to reach in and place leash, dog retreated to corner, offered more treats, side eyed as handler lightly pet with towel, able to slowly pick up, carried to small yard due to no available indoor space. Handler kept dog on lap due to age, dog was trembling, scanning surroundings, leaned into handler, allowed petting all over, no longer interested in treats, would look up at handler with soft eyes, remained calm. Able to pick up and carry back to kennel, removed leash, dog leapt out of handler's arms and retreated to kennel mate, began alarm barking at handler. 9/24/2026 Dog would start to alarm bark while curling lips as handler would approach kennel. Handler would open kennel gate, dog would quickly retreat to opposite side of kennel, closed divider. Opened kennel door, dog would retreat to wall while continuing to low growl with ears pinned back. Offered treats, would not come forward for treats. Lasso looped leash onto dog, placed blanket over & picked up without issues. Carried to M&G room, dog would be tense bodied while looking up towards handler with whale eyes & ears pinned back. Placed dog onto lap, pet dog would speaking softly to dog, dog would start to relax body. Offered treats, would take treats gently. Placed blanket onto ground & sat on blanket with dog, kept leash in hand & dog on blanket due to age. Dog would start to relax body & play with handlers hands displaying typical puppy behaviors. Would be interested in toy squeaker sounds. Picked up dog without issues & carried back to kennel. Placed into kennel, dog would start to growl while alarm barking as handler would close gate. Would start to muzzle punch gate while locking kennel, handler would continue to kennel flirt with dog, dog would start to soften body again while playing with handlers fingers through gate. 9/20/2026 Timid, tail tucked, slow leash placement, thrashed slightly on leash, blanket to pick up, skin crawling, allowed all handling and vaccines with blanket wrap, carried to kennel, slow leash removal. Name: Spring Roll Animal ID: A5171916 Breed: CREAM CHIHUAHUA LH Sex: Male Age: 0Y 6M Weight: 9.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing K - 462 Intake Date: 9/20/2026 Deadline Date: 10/4/2026