Rumpel

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

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW Memo 9/30/2026 09/30/26 14:22 Geriatric dog has multiple medical issues. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 10/8/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 10/7/26 but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/30/2026 carried onto ramp and carried to kennel, allows all handling and petting, neutral body, light restraint for vaccines, good with male and female handlers 9/30/2026 Neutral bodied, started to come forward as handler opened kennel door. Allowed all handling and petting. Placing \"GREEN\" based on intake notes and kennel presence. Medical Treatments 9/30/2026 09/30/26 14:08 P is BAR; BCS: 3-3.5/9; allowed all handling EENT: Cataracts OU with chronic corneal adhesions/scarring noted. Menace response absent OU; palpebral reflex intact OU. P appears severely visually impaired with possible minimal light/shadow perception. P appears to have at least partial hearing Dental/Oral: Mandibular bone absent with tongue chronically protruding from mouth Cardio/Resp: Grade 3–4/6 left-sided heart murmur auscultated. Normal bronchovesicular sounds bilaterally; eupneic GI: Good appetite for canned food; no stool observed in kennel; abdomen soft, nonpainful on palpation Derm: Hair coat clean with no obvious lesions observed Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4 with no ataxia or lameness observed Urogenital: Intact male with 2 descended testes A: - Severe visual impairment/blindness OU with cataracts and chronic corneal changes; Suspected partial hearing impairment - Absent mandible with chronic tongue protrusion - Grade 3–4/6 left-sided heart murmur; r/o degenerative valvular disease vs other structural cardiac disease - Underweight, BCS 3-3.5/9 P: - Feed canned food only at this time due to absent mandible/difficulty eating kibble - Geriatric dog is not suitable to PUFA or foster at this time. No surgery at MCACC. Dog needs transfer to an urgent medical NHO Partner for comprehensive bloodwork, cardiac diagnostics (ie. echo, radiographs), and ophthalmic evaluation. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 10/8/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 10/7/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. 9/30/2026 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 859498 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _BJ__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B50C administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _BJ__. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541534B administered IN by _BJ__. Male: Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: __BJ__ Flea and tick not administered. Mylar placed on dog. 9/30/2026 cloudy eyes no teeth In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Rumpel Animal ID: A5172436 Breed: BROWN/BLACK YORKSHIRE TERR Sex: Male Age: 16Y 1M Weight: 3.8 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing K - 497 Intake Date: 9/30/2026 Deadline Date: 10/7/2026