Scooby

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

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW OLDER CHILDREN Memo 10/15/2026 10/15/26 14:42 Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 10/22/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 10/23/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Intake 9/15/2026 What is the reason for surrender? SOURCE STATED THAT THERE WAS NEVER AN INTENTION TO KEEP THIS PET, RATHER TO FOSTER IT UNTIL A HOME WAS FOUND. HOWEVER, THE DOG IS BARKING A LOT AND THE SOURCE IS GETTING COMPLAINTS FROM NEIGHBORS, SO THEY ARE UNABLE TO KEEP THIS PET LONGER. How long have you had your pet? 6 WEEKS Where did you get this animal from? TOOK OVER THE CARE OF THIS PET BECAUSE PREVIOUS OWNER COULD NOT TAKE IT TO THEIR NEW HOME. Is your pet spayed/neutered? NEUTERED. 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 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? NO Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? N/A Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? N/A 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? How is the animal around children? VERY GOOD SAIFD THE SOURCE. Please describe behavior around children? SOURCE STATED THIS DOG IS FRIENDLY WITH THEIR KIDS, AGES 2, 7, AND 11. SOMETIMES THE PET HAS SO MUCH ENERGY THAT THE SOURCE TAKES EXTRA CARE AROUND THE 2 YEAR OLD TO AVOID THE DOG KNOCKING DOWN THE CHILD. THE DOG IS LOVING AND REALLY ENJOYS THE KIDS VERY MUCH. Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? SOURCE, THEIR SPOUSE AND 3 KIDS. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? SOURCE SAID THIS DOG GETS VERY EXCITED AROUND OTHER DOGS AND LOVES TO BARK, JUMP, AND PLAY WITH THEM. Cats? NONE Dogs? ONLY OTHER DOGS IN PASSING. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? NO Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? NO Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NO Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? CRATED AT NIGHT AND DURING THE FAMILY MEAL TIMES. Leash trained? YES Knows commands? TWIRL, DOES NOT SIT CONSISTENTLY Where was this animal kept? EVERYWHERE, INSIDE, OUTSIDE, CRATE. Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO Last vaccinations / last vet visit? 7/31/26, SOURCE PROVIDED RECORDS How would you describe your pet's energy level? MODERATE TO HIGH Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NO What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? WALKS, LEASHED, SQUEAKY TOYS Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? YES, SOMETIMES, BUT SOURCE ADDED THEY LIVE NEXT TO A PARK. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/14/2026 Out for a walk, no new behaviors 10/11/2026 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, very calm and quiet, clearly not feeling well; stood close enjoying pets; ate a few hotdogs gently; wagged tail when spoken to; loose leash return; stood calmly while we cleaned up his kennel 10/5/2026 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, very calm and easy leash and walk to yard; came up on lap and mostly wanted to snuggle and receive pets; not feeling the best today, allowed me to wipe his nose; hung out close to me getting affection; not very interested in treats; went right into kennel on return 9/26/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, SCOOBY: Calm on approach, leashed w/all 4 on floor, allowed all handling, very affectionate, wanted to be close to handler, easy leash retrieval on return 9/21/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Alarm bark on approach, stopped on gate unlock, stood nicely for leash, calm loose leash walk out, not reactive; in yd, explored but stayed near handler; came in for pets, friendly; loose leash entire walk; gentle demeanor; no issues at any time, easy return 9/17/2026 In back of kennel on approach; Came forwared with neutral posture after verbal coaxing; Ears pinned and light panting; Quiet; Alert; Responsive **Due to current kennel presence and previous notes; Placing dog to intake color purple.** 9/15/2026 Hesitant upon entry into triage but warmed up, likes hot dogs. Allowed petting and handling. A little stiff body for vaccine but allowed vaccine with moderate restraint. Applied muzzle to do the microchip. Walked to kennel. Medical Treatments 10/15/2026 10/15/26 14:42 21d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Patient has mild to moderate mucoid nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course and recheck again at the 28d mark. Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 10/22/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 10/23/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. RX: - doxycycline 250mg PO q24h x 7d - enrofloxacin 136mg PO q24h x 7d 10/7/2026 10/07/26 12:49 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with moderate appetite. BCS 3-4/9. Patient has moderate mucoid nasal discharge with crusting on nares, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, intermittent coughing, no sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course for 7 additional days and recheck again at the 21d mark. RX: - doxycycline 10mg/kg 250mg PO q24h x 7d - enrofloxacin 5mg/kg 136mg PO q24h x 7d - continue to offer wet food to encourage appetite 10/08/26 12:40 Addendum - had eaten most food offered this AM. SH 10/3/2026 10/03/26 17:08 IDEXX SERVICES: 2524 RESPIRATORY DISEASE (CRD) REALPCR™ PANEL (COMPREHENSIVE)—CANINE MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS UNITS TEST RESULT *PCR Sample Source: a SWAB *PCR Site: RESPIRATORY_SWAB, CONJUNCTIVAL_SWAB Canine Distemper Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Bordetella bronchiseptica RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Adenovirus Type 2 RealPCR POSITIVE Canine Herpesvirus Type 1 RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Parainfluenza Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Respiratory Coronavirus RealPCR NEGATIVE H3N2 Influenza Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Influenza A Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Mycoplasma cynos RealPCR POSITIVE Strep. equi subsp zooepidemicus RealPCR NEGATIVE Canine Pneumovirus RealPCR NEGATIVE NOTES A POSITIVE CANINE RESPIRATORY PANEL PCR result indicates the detected organism(s) is likely contributing to the clinical signs. Additional causes should be assessed separately. Vaccination with a modified live vaccine may result in positive results for up to a few weeks post-vaccination. A NEGATIVE CANINE RESPIRATORY PANEL PCR result indicates that the organism was not detected in this sample and suggests the absence of an infectious cause, by these organisms, for the clinical signs. PCR may not detect 100% of the isolates or levels of the organisms may be too low to be detected. 10/1/2026 10/01/26 15:10 CANINE RESPIRATORY PCR (2524)- swab sample collected and sent to idexx per SMH. confirmation number: 2347 -jmc 10/1/2026 10/01/26 15:19 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02120235A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. by JMC 10/1/2026 10/01/26 12:50 Noted on kennel walkthrough. Patient is QAR with decreased appetite (appears to have nibbled some wet food). No ocular discharge. Mild mucoid nasal discharge. Intermittent coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate with normal effort. PLAN: - continue doxycycline, enrofloxacin - continue to offer wet food to encourage appetite - LRS 400mL SC q24h x 3d 9/30/2026 Observed what appears to be bloody phlegm in kennel (x3 at least) 9/30/2026 09/30/26 14:42 Targeted exam S/O: Gen - QAR, BCS 5/9, appears to have eaten small amount of wet food, one pile of phlegm in kennel with no obvious blood, solicits attention, tolerant of exam/handling EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Moderate mucoid nasal discharge. Oral - Mild generalized tartar and gingivitis. H/L/MM - Heart rate and rhythm normal, no murmurs or arrhythmias appreciated. Normal bronchovesicular sounds. Normal respiratory rate and effort. Intermittent coughing, no sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Normal mentation. A: - moderate CIRDC P: - continue doxycycline - enrofloxacin 136mg PO q24h x 8d - respiratory PCR - add wet food to diet 9/23/2026 coughing sneezing and hacking 9/23/2026 09/23/26 15:12 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, active EENT - No ocular discharge. Serous nasal discharge. RESP - No stertor or stridor. No coughing. Intermittent sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. NEURO - Normal mentation. No significant findings. A: - Signs of CIRDC noted upon exam. Likely viral etiology with secondary bacterial component. P: - Isolate for treatment in C - Start doxycycline 10mg/kg 250mg PO q24h x 14d - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - Medically okay to PUFA 9/15/2026 09/15/26 16:11 M No testicles palpable/empty scrotum with juvenile reproductive features, consistent with previous alter. LE 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 Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by LE. Reapply after three months. 9/15/2026 09/15/26 16:15 Implanted Home Again microchip subcutaneously between shoulder blades #985141011739594. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. LE 7/31/2026 Rabies vaccine not administered by MCACC. Administered by shelter partner Lovet - Signal Butte on 7/31/26 paper records provided and uploaded by LE. In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Scooby Animal ID: A5171678 Breed: TAN/WHITE BULLDOG/AM PIT BULL TER Sex: Neutered Age: 3Y 1M Weight: 53.0 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing C - 255 Intake Date: 9/15/2026 Deadline Date: 10/22/2026