Tiger Lily

Tiger Lily is an adoptable female Carolina Dog looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. She is a young adult and small in size. She is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to behavior, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Tiger Lily may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Memo 10/9/2026 10/09/26 10:36 Canine is presenting with under-socialized behavior and limited engagement. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 10/14/26 to provide structured support and prevent potential progression of these behaviors. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/15/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/6/2026 10/06/26 14:54 Per A26-255117, impounded together: A5172273 A5172276 Activity memos state ASO saw 8 dogs at large, complainant stated dogs were running the streets chasing people. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/3/2026 Dog was fully under bed, handler closed divider and spoke softly, opened door and gently lifted bed, dog retreated to back corner, low tense posture, handler slowly draped leash over head, dog attempted to crawl back under bed, handler moved bed up against wall and placed a blanket over dog, lifted out of kennel, dog was tense but tolerated being carried to training room, once in room dog paced perimeter of room up against wall, keeping low body, tucked tail, furrowed brow. Handler sat and spoke softly to dog, dog showed no interest, continued to pace, stopped to urinate and defecate, would sometimes stop and sit under table or chairs, stayed along outside wall of room for duration of eval, would turn and crawl other direction if handler tried to approach. After a few minutes handler came up and stepped on leash, dog sat under table, handler slowly moved table and attempted to reach toward dog, dog growled, handler released leash and dog resumed pacing, tense, could not settle. Handler gave dog a moment then attempted to pick up leash again, dog tucked far underneath table, handler slowly moved surrounding objects, dog scurried away, handler stepped on leash and dog began thrash at end of leash, handler released leash again and dog retreated to underneath another table. Handler stepped on leash, slowly placed blanket over dog, able to pick up with no further issues, dog remained tense, began kicking back legs as handler got closer to the kennel, once placed in kennel dog quickly tucked underneath bed again and did not move from that position. 10/1/2026 Handler approached kennel front; Dog was hiding slightly under bed; Head tucked under bed and body laying next to bed; tail tucked; Handler closed guillotine and unlocked door; Dog urinated in place; remained pancaked to ground; didn't come forward with coaxing or treats; handler stepped in and attempted to leash; handler lifted bed and moved to side; Dog was dodgy of leash; would pace back of kennel; handler just placed leash over head and was able to secure; Dog immediately pancaked in corner; handler took end of leash and pet; dog remained frozen; handler pet gently for a few minutes; handler was able to pick up dog and carry to M&G room; Dog remained in handlers arms; stoic; tense as handler carried; allowed petting; Once in room handler secured leash and put dog down; Dog immediately retreats to corner and pancaked; remained laying there entire evaluation; Handler allowed dog time to decompress before interacting; attempted treat lure out and dog remained still; side eyed; and moved away from treats; if handler approached dog dog would walk to other side of room; avoidant and wary of handler; nervous whine when approached and didn't engage further; ears neutral; dog would look up at handler and not move; Handler decided to end evaluation; handler grabbed leash and dog went to corner; nervous whine and growl; handler pet with leash gently and slowly picked up dog; Dog tensed up and moved arms slightly in swim motion as handler picked up; handler carried; dog defecated when walking back to kennel; handler was able to unleash and set back in kennel; immediately retreats under bed fully; 9/26/2026 Fell into trap; barked, growled, and snarl. Used catch pole to place into truck kennel 9/26/2026 removed from truck kennel on catch pole and placed in bucket, was able to pick up from bucket and place on table and remove catch pole, k9 remained frozen, wide eye, and trembling during all of intake, carried to kennel Name: Tiger Lily Animal ID: A5172276 Breed: BROWN/WHITE CAROLINA DOG Sex: Female Age: 0Y 6M Weight: 15.0 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing C - 234 Intake Date: 9/26/2026 Deadline Date: 10/14/2026