Mambo Five

Mambo Five is an adoptable male Boston Terrier looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 5 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Mambo Five, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 9/30/2026 09/30/26 15:02 Canine has displayed concerning behavior patterns in both the home and shelter environments, including near bite(s) to staff. Without consistent management, behaviors may continue or escalate. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 10/5/26 to provide behavioral support and oversight. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/6/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/26/2026 What is the reason for surrender? BEHAVIOR How long have you had your pet? ADOPTED 9/19/26 Where did you get this animal from? MCACC - EAST Is your pet spayed/neutered? YES Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? NOTHING NOTED - SOURCE SHARES THAT THE DOG FINISHED THE MEDICATION HE LEFT WITH 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? ONE NEAR BITE - 3 DAYS AFTER ADOPTING, INTRODUCED IN THE BACK YARD, BOTH DOGS LEASHED, ALLOWED SNIFFING, AFTER LOW GROWLING WAS OBSERVED AND THEN DOG LUNGED - WHEN THE SOURCE GRABBED HIM NEAR HIS SCRUFF, AROUND HIS NECK THE DOG WAS OBSERVED TO TRY AND REDIRECT - NO CONTACT MADE 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 NOTES LOUDLY BARKING, HACKLES RAISED WHEN APPROACHED BY STRANGERS WHILE ON LEASH Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? How is the animal around children? NO CONTACT WITH CHILDREN Please describe behavior around children? DID NOT ALLOW THE 13 YEAR OLD TO PET OR HANDLE ; DOG WAS OBSERVED TO SNIFF HIS HAND AND THEN LIP CURL, SHOWING HIS TEETH Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 6 ADULTS + 1 TEEN + 1 DOG SMALLER Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? ONE DOG SMALLER - MALE Cats? Dogs? ALLOWED SNIFFING AND THEN WAS OBSERVED TO BE REACTIVE, SEE ABOVE NOTES - NOT REACTIVE IN FULL INTAKE LOBBY 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? NOTHING NOTED BUT SOURCE NOTES THAT THE DOG PREFERS THE SOURCE TO BE PRESENT WHILE HE EATS ; Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES - ALERTS WHIMPERS AND SCRATCHES AT GATE Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? YES - SOURCE NOTES THE DOG LIKE THE CRATE AND FINDS COMFORT IN THERE - SOURCE ADDS HE USES SPANISH COMMANDS TO GO IN THE CRATE AND DOG LISTENS WELL Leash trained? HEAVILY PULLS ON LEASH - REACTIVE ON LEASH, ALLIGATOR ROLLING NOTED ; SOURCE ADDS THAT THE DOG HAS SNAPPED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PLACE HIS HARNESS OR TOUCH HIS COLLAR ; SOURCE ALSO NOTES TAT THE DOG LIKES TO LEAD WHEN BEING WALKED ON LEASH ; Knows commands? BILINGUAL COMMANDS - SIT DOWN , CRATE, Where was this animal kept? INSIDE , FREE ROAMING WITH ACCESS TO HIS CRATE OPEN Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? CHEWED HIS DOG BEDDING Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? HIGH ENERGY Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? HE DOES NOT LIKE TO BE ALONE AND THE SOURCE NOTES HE NEEDS TO HAVE SOME BACKGROUND NOISE IF HE IS ALONE, LIKE A RADIO OR TV What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? LOVES CHICKEN HEART TREATS ; PLUSHIE - COUCH POTATO Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? YES - WITH LEASH ON Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE ADDS THAT HE LOVES TO RIDE IN THE VEHICLE, STICKS HIS HEAD IN THE WIND ; 8/27/2026 How long have you had the animal? 3 DAYS, SOURCE STATED DOG WAS WANDERING OUTSIDE OF THEIR CONSTRUCTION SITE AND THEY WERE ABLE TO LURE THE DOG WITH TREATS What are the cross streets where you found the animal? ELLIOT RD AND SIGNAL BUTTE RD 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? UNK 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? SOURCE STATED A5170633 WAS AROUND THEIR 10 YEAR OLD AND WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND CALM AROUND THE DOG Did the animal interact with other animals? NO, SOURCE STATED A5170633 WAS ONLY PET IN HOUSEHOLD 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? NO Can the animal walk on a leash? SOURCE STATED DOG PULLS A BIT Does the animal know any commands? UNK Where was this animal kept? INSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? KENNELED, SOURCE STATED DOG DID WELL IN KENNEL ONCE CALMED DOWN A BIT If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? SOURCE STATED THEY LIVE IN APARTMENT AND WOULD ONLY GO OUTSIDE WITH LEASH ON. CONTAINED DOG Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO How would you describe the animal’s energy level? HIGH ENERGY Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE STATED A5170633 SEEMED LIKE A VERY SWEET, CALM AND HIGH ENERGY DOG. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/29/2026 Dog was standing at front of kennel; neutral body; took treats; allowed for easy leashing; exited; hard pull for size; stopped to sniff; continued pulling hard to yard. In yard, dog explored for a few moments; relaxed; defecated; handler went to pick up waste; dog ran over while handler was picking up waste; dog approached handler from behind and placed front paws up to jump off of handler; ran around in yard; dog approached handler; started leaping up; attempted to grab at handler's arms and hand when resting to the side; mouthy; grabbed at handler's arm; shook arm; handler was able to move arm away when dog started leaping; dog would follow handler; leaping up; dog grabbed at handler's watch & shook; handler would attempt to sit in chair; dog would follow; eventually settled; handler offered treat; took some treats; did not eat; came back to handler; relaxed; handler slowly started to pet; dog would turn & grabbed at handler's hand; handler stood up; started leaping up; continued trying to grab at anything; dog picked leash up; shook leash in mouth; would turn back to handler; leaping; mouthed at handler's hand; walked over to catch pen; dog continued to follow; settled briefly; handler picked leash up; dog whipped head around; mouthed at handler's hand. Exited yard; hard pull for size; entered kennel; allowed handler to remove leash with no issues. 9/26/2026 Easy leashing, walking into Triage. Tolerated restraint for vaccines and allowed all petting. Walked to kennel high energy, strong pull, zig zag, and entered with no issue (Orange due to HistRev) 9/17/2026 Easy to pull and return to kennel, Strong pull on leash, Very jumpy and mouthy, Takes treats nicely, Sits for treats, Solicits attention 9/13/2026 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, playbowed in yard; ran around with a little stuffy; brought it over and stood close for pets; knows sit; took treats nicely; clearly not feeling the best; easy walk back and went right into kennel 9/7/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Pulled to exit, Mambo 5 is easy handling all around except he pulls very hard for such a small dog. Allowed all pets. Sweet demeanor. 9/2/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit 8/30/2026 Approached front of kennel with low wag, sniffed handler, turned head away and lifted front paw, would take treats, remained neutral at front of kennel. Placing \"purple\" due to kennel presence and intake notes. 8/27/2026 Walked into triage, very treat motivated. Allowed all petting and handling, gets excited and wiggly when you pet him. Pulled hard on leash all the way to his kennel. Name: Mambo Five Animal ID: A5170633 Breed: BLACK/WHITE BOSTON TERRIER/MIX Sex: Neutered Age: 4Y 2M Weight: 29.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing G - 233 Intake Date: 9/26/2026 Deadline Date: 10/5/2026