Gino

Gino is an adoptable male Rottweiler looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is fully grown and x-large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Gino, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/13/2026 10/13/26 14:22 Canine has shown increasing over-arousal and is becoming difficult to manage safely while in care. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 10/18/26 to allow for behavioral support and assessment in a different setting. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/19/26 or sooner if warranted. **Due to the dog’s current medical condition, the dog is not a candidate for surgery at this time and will need to be altered by the New Hope Partner following transfer.** Intake 10/1/2026 How long have you had the animal? SINCE 8:30 AM THIS MORNING. SOURCE WAS DRIVING BY DROPPING OFF EQUIPMENT AT HER WORKPLACE WHEN SHE NOTICED A DOG ROAMING AROUND OUTSIDE. THE DOG HAD ON A COLLAR, BUT NO IDENTIFICATION. SOURCE STATES THAT A COUPLE OF WORKERS ATTEMPTED TO CALL THE DOG OVER, BUT HE IGNORED THEM. SOURCE THEN PULLED UP HER VEHICLE AND COAXED HIM OVER WITH A WATER BOTTLE, THE DOG APPROACHED AND JUMPED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DOG ALLOWED SOURCE TO PET HIM ALL OVER. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? NEAR 91ST AVE AND BROADWAY RD IN TOLLESON NEAR THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT 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 Is animal spayed/neutered? UNK, SOURCE STATES THAT HAS NON STOPPED TRIED HUMPING ON HER LEG 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? NO Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? Was this animal around any children? NO Did the animal interact with other animals? SOURCE TOOK THIS DOG TO THE AZ HUMANE SOCIETY FIRST, BUT SHE MENTIONED THAT HE WAS NOT DOG REACTIVE TOWARDS ANY ANIMALS IN THE LOBBY Cats? Dogs? 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? NONE OBSERVED Can the animal walk on a leash? YES, BUT HE PULLS Does the animal know any commands? NOT THAT THE SOURCE IS AWARE OF Where was this animal kept? JUST INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE How would you describe the animal’s energy level? SOURCE MENTIONED THAT SHE FELT HE WAS A OLD GUY AT FIRST, BUT HE IS GETTING A LITTLE MORE ENERGETIC Any escapist behavior? Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? Any Additional details/notes on behavior? NOTHING MORE PROVIDED BY SOURCE. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/14/2026 Dog did not eat previous day. Wet food was not added. Will be adding canned food to PM feeding and continue to monitor food consumption. 10/13/2026 Dog did not eat any kibble offered overnight. Dog stood up wth a low tail wag when handler approached for AM wellness check. Dried blood observed in kennel. 10/12/2026 Moving P to s-isolation. K9 was at front of kennel with wagging tail nub. Easy leash placement, walked with mild pull on leash at times. K9 allowed all handling for diagnostics and treatment (blood draw, fluid administration) With no issues. K9 maintained a soft wiggly demeanor throughout interaction with all handlers. leaned into petting all over. Easy move to new kennel, leash removed by hand. 10/6/2026 At front of kennel with soft body, wagging nub, accepted treats gently. Easy leash placement, walked with easy leash pull to \"I\" yard, no reactivity to dogs in passing. In yard dog would begin soliciting attentions with handler allowing petting all over, leans in for pets, gently accepted treats. Went potty and explored with soft neutral body, fast wagging nub whenever called over by handler. Followed handler around yard, accepting pets whenever stopped, sat in front of handler as handler sat on chair accepting pets. Towards end of evaluation dog started to become overaroused (body tensing up but wiggly, wide eyed, burst of high energy) after being petted, jumped up quickly onto handler and began humping, able to quickly recover leash, had to use leash pressure to direct dog off, dog took to direction well and handler was able to walk dog back to kennel with no issues. Walked into kennel on own and allowed handler to remove leash by hand. 10/3/2026 Requesting full evaluation based on finder's notes. 10/1/2026 Easy leashing, walking into Triage. Tolerated restraint for vaccines and allowed all petting. Walked to kennel and entered with no issue Name: Gino Animal ID: A5172502 Breed: BLACK/BROWN ROTTWEILER Sex: Male Age: 3Y 0M Weight: 116.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing S - 316 Intake Date: 10/1/2026 Deadline Date: 10/18/2026