Radler

Radler is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. He is a young adult and medium in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to behavior, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Radler may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Memo 10/9/2026 10/09/26 09:50 Canine is exhibiting consistent concerning behaviors both in and out of the kennel. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 10/14/26 to prevent behavioral decline and provide support in a more appropriate setting. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/15/26 or sooner if warranted. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/8/2026 Handler approached kennel front; Dog was sitting in back with soft stare; tail tucked; timid; doesn't greet handler; Handler spoke softly and tossed treats forward; dog came forward and handler closed guillotine; Handler stepped in and was able to place leash over head with ease; Dog walked out at first then retreats to corner; handler tried to use body pressure and dog just sat down; retreats back to kennel front; Handler had to get taxi and tipped down; used slight leash pressure guidance in and dog remained standing in taxi; at first dog was stoic when pushing and started to peer over sides; stood up on front twos on taxi; handler kept leash pressure downward to keep dog from jumping out; Handler was able to pet; dog allowed petting but didn't solicit; secured leash stopper; Once in yard handler added drag line; Dog was immediately exploring once taxi was down; dog sniffed around shortly later urinating and defecating; Dog was low energy; walked around yard sniffing for awhile; if handler approached dog would sit down and not move; allowed petting; head shy; Handler allowed dog to roam remainder of time; tried treat trailing over dog wasn't interested; Dog did take treat from handlers hand gently; when time to go handler grabbed leash and tried to use body pressure to get dog closed to taxi; once near by handler tried to lead dog into taxi; dog refused; would be avoidant; thrash try and pull away; handler used moderate leash pressure and dog wouldn't go into taxi; handler opened up catch pen and used body pressure; dog walked out of yard avoidant of handler; zig zag; stop and go; slight pilo; tense; handler allowed dog a moment and slow approached; allowed dog to decompress; handler was able to pet; muzzle wrapped to carry rest of way to kennel; dog allowed; remained calm and still in handlers arms; once at kennel; clip leash was still attached; dog walked into kennel quickly and laid on bed; handler used clip leash for leash removal; 10/7/2026 Dog was standing on outer portion; looking in; verbally coaxed; yawned; not interested; tossed treats; dog slowly followed treats through divider; slowly closed divider while dog ate treats; remained in back of kennel; opened kennel door; would not approach; stoic; easily able to lasso leash; opened door open wide; remained still; behavior taxi was placed at front of kennel; dog moved onto bed; handler tossed treats; not interested; would not come forward; handler slowly stepped into kennel; cowered away; moved off bed; handler picked bed up; used bed as sort board; dog exited kennel; walked past behavior taxi; continued walking; stopped; would not continue walking as handler approached; dog pulled opposite way; walked back towards kennel; sat in corner of room; allowed for slow petting on head; handler was able to muzzle wrap; picked up; placed in taxi; rode well briefly; jumped out of taxi; pulled away; froze; muzzle wrapped again; handler was placing dog in taxi; dog jumped out again; handler was able to muzzle wrap & pick up; placed into taxi; held firm leash pressure; dog rode in taxi; tried jumping out; leaning body weight forward. In yard, dog exited taxi; distant from handler; urinated; defecated; sat by behavior taxi; tossed treats; not interested; briefly explored on opposite end; stood in place; looked out at surroundings; back legs slightly trembling; handler tried to slowly approach; dog would move away; handler tried crouching; dog moved away; dog would move into corner of yard; moved away if handler tried approaching. Dog hid behind taxi; handler was able to step on leash; picked up; dog pulled away; eventually settled; sat in corner; muzzle wrapped; picked up; tense; placed in taxi; rode in taxi; body weight leaning forward; used leash pressure to maintain in taxi; added clip leash; allowed for brief petting; exited taxi; walked right into kennel; moved towards back of kennel; removed leash with clip leash. 10/1/2026 Patient cowering in back of kennel. Easily placed leash on patient. Patient began bucking on leash when pressure applied - appears to not be leash trained. No reaction to gentle head pets upon approach in kennel, froze, allowed entire exam with no reaction. Carried to clinic with no reaction. Readily accepted hot dogs thrown around clinic. Patient was avoidant when given a chance to walk in clinic off leash, but was eventually able to re-leash patient and carry to radiology. Allowed all handling and restraint for radiographs. Re-leashed patient and carried back to kennel, easily removed leash by hand. Very gentle during entire interaction, no signs of aggression, food motivated. 9/29/2026 Came in on control device in bucket, bit control device, whale eyes, ears pinned, frozen in place, control device used to entire intake process, taken to kennel in bucket. Name: Radler Animal ID: A5172401 Breed: BRINDLE/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX Sex: Male Age: 2Y 1M Weight: 52.8 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing S - 220 Intake Date: 9/29/2026 Deadline Date: 10/1