Napolin

Napolin is an adoptable male Wheaten 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 3 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Napolin, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Requirements OLDER CHILDREN 12+ Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW Memo 10/4/2026 10/04/26 15:47 Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 10/12/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 10/11/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde Intake 10/2/2026 How long have you had the animal? 2 WEEKS. SOURCE POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITES TRYING TO FIND PET OWNER, NO SUCCESS. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? APACHE BLVD AND MILL 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? MATTED COAT WITH FECES STUCK TO DANGLING MATTED HAIR ON HIND END 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? GROWLED AT SOURCE WHEN SOURCE REACHED TOWARDS A4105348'S COLLAR QUICKLY Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO Was this animal around any children? AROUND CHILDREN AGES 9 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OLD. LICKED THE INFANT'S HANDS. SHOWED NO INTEREST IN THE THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FIVE-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN. Did the animal interact with other animals? Cats? N/A Dogs? INITIALLY FRIENDLY WITH SOURCE'S DOG, THEN LATER WOULD BARK AT THE OTHER DOG WHEN IT WOULD PASS BY 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? NONE OBSERVED BY SOURCE Can the animal walk on a leash? YES 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? CRATED If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? LEASHED FOR POTTY BREAKS Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO How would you describe the animal’s energy level? LOW TO MEDIUM ENERGY. Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? NOT INTERESTED IN TOYS. SOCIAL WITH PEOPLE ONCE HE WARMS UP. SOMETIMES APPROACHES PEOPLE WITH WAGGING TAIL, OTHER TIMES A BIT RESERVED. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/7/2026 On approach, dog was at front of kennel. Wagged tail but avoidant, walked to outter portion of kennel and stayed there looking at handler, maintained soft body & wagging tail. Met dog on outside of kennel, allowed for easy leash placement and walked slowly out of kennel. Urinated & defecated, wobbley but kept slow walk pace with handler. Soliciates attention from handler, leans in to petting. On return, entered kennel easily, allowed leash removal by hand. Attempted to push back out but easily held back. Wagging tail as handler exited. 10/5/2026 Dog was kenneled outside for AM cleaning, sat in corner, shifting uneasily in place but gave a brief low tail wag, handler spoke softly and reached in leash, dog took a step forward to sniff leash, ducked head low as handler tried to place leash, sitting back in corner, handler was able to reach in further and drape leash over head without no issues and dog walked out of kennel easily, stopped to urinate, walked to yard slowly, once in yard dog stopped to defecate and urinate, then walked to fence and stood in corner, sniffing at gate, handler approached to clean up, dog was softly panting, sat in corner as handler cleaned nearby. Handler tried to lure dog out of corner, tossed a toy nearby, dog leaned forward to sniff but showed no further interest, would not come up to handler, remained neutral, stoic. Handler approached and picked up leash, tried to walk dog back into middle of yard, had to use some leash pressure before dog started to follow handler back, world stop and sniff ground, pulling back toward fence, handler walked back to fence with dog, softly petting along their side as they sniffed at fence, neutral body, low tail, did not solicit attention but tolerated all petting, eventually following handler back across the yard toward catch pen, would move slowly and try to pull back to other side of yard. Handler pet dog softly again in catch pen, no reaction, walked back to kennel with mild pull and walked into kennel easily, allowed leash removal by hand and some gentle petting while standing at the front of kennel. Older Children 12+ due to handling sensitivites 10/2/2026 Hesitant but allowed some petting of body and took treats from handler. When attempting to touch around head or neck area for restraint, dog growled and jumped away. Unable to muzzle, as dog was very reactive for any head touch. Used press gate to give vaccines. Dog low growled with vaccines. Walked to kennel and entered without issue. Medical Treatments 10/4/2026 10/04/26 13:41 BAR, timid initially, then very friendly. BCS 2/9 HR 100 bpm, RR 30 brpm MM/CRT pink/ moist/ crt < 2 sec DENTAL: grade (3/4); halitosis OPHTHO: OU lenticular sclerosis AURAL: AU minimal debris CARDIO: NSF – no murmurs or arrhythmias ausculted RESP: NSF – eupnic; no nasal discharge; normal bronchovesicular lung sounds ausculted in bilateral lung fields GI: NSF - soft, nonpainful abdomen DERM: dirty haircoat; matted haircoat in perineal area MUSC/ SKEL: ambulatory x 4 limbs but very weak/ ataxic gait in hindlimbs NEURO: normal mentation; decreased CPs in hindlimbs UROGENITAL: intact male, 2 descended testicles; normal stream of dark yellow colored urine when he postures to urinate L/N: N/E Radiographs (unsedated) - mild degenerative joint disease changes of the L sacroiliac joint; mildly decreased joint space at T11/T12. A: Underweight - ddx. undernourished, secondary to underlying systemic illness, etc; moderate - severe dental tartar/ disease; OU lenticular sclerosis- ddx. age-related change; hindlimb ataxia and CP deficits - ddx. IVDD, caudal neuropathy, etc. P: 1. Carprofen (25mg tablet) - 2 tablets PO SID x 5 days. 2. Gabapentin (100mg capsule) - 1 capsule PO BID x 14 days. 3. Dog is not suitable to PUFA/ foster. Dog needs outlet from the shelter for full workup, including comprehensive bloodwork, possible advanced imaging, etc. nhilde 10/04/26 15:45 Addendum P: Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 10/12/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 10/11/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde 10/4/2026 10/04/26 14:09 Radiographs (unsedated) - mild degenerative joint disease changes of the L sacroiliac joint; mildly decreased joint space at T11/T12. nhilde 10/2/2026 Observed dog seemed to walk with a wobble in hind end. Dog lost balance 2 times in triage room in hind end. Seemed to walk with a slight hunch. Dog also appears thin. VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 10/03/26 10:52) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: QAR-nervous BCS: 4/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: None observed at this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: None observed at this time Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Walked pet and appears to cross hind limbs at times and stumbles, pet is thin. jp 10/2/2026 10/02/26 15:48 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 Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs (2.5ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by LE. Reapply after one month. 7/10/2019 RV given by KJohnson In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Napolin Animal ID: A4105348 Breed: TAN SC WHEAT TERR/MIX Sex: Male Age: 8Y 6M Weight: 25.0 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing S - 204 Intake Date: 10/2/2026 Deadline Date: 10/11/2026