Ditzy

Ditzy is an adoptable female Bullmastiff looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is fully grown and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Ditzy, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/13/2026 10/13/26 14:13 Canine has a history of concerning behavior in previous home environments that may reoccur in future placements. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 10/18/26 to provide appropriate behavior management and post-adoption support. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/19/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/7/2026 What is the reason for surrender? DOG HAS BEEN RESOURCE GUARDING FOOD, TOYS, AND OWNER FROM OTHERS IN THE HOUSE. How long have you had your pet? 7 YEARS Where did you get this animal from? FRIEND Is your pet spayed/neutered? SPAYED We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NO Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? YES, DAUGHTER WAS WALKING BY THE DOG, IT REACHED OUT AND SNAPPED AT THE DAUGHTER'S FOOT. FOOT WAS RED, BUT NO BRUISING OR BROKEN SKIN. Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? YES, BIT ANOTHER DOG IN THE HOME PREVIOUSLY OVER FOOD. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO How is the animal around children? GREAT WITH THE CHILD IN THE HOME UNTIL RECENTLY. OWNER STATES SINCE THEY GOT PREGNANT, DOG HAS SWITCHED FROM BEING PROTECTIVE OF CHILD AND MORE PROTECTIVE OF THE OWNER FROM ANYONE INCLUDING THE CHILD. Please describe behavior around children? Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? FRIENDLY, LIKES TO CUDDLE, COUCH POTATO, DOESN'T LIKE BEING OUTSIDE. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? Dogs? WAS FRIENDLY WITH OTHER DOG IN THE HOME, BUT CAN BE PROTECTIVE OVER FOOD. DOG REACTIVE ON LEASH. WILL PULL HARD ON LEASH. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? YES. WILL GUARD FOOD. OWNER STATES BIT OTHER DOG IN THE HOME. Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? NO Leash trained? YES, WILL PULL TOWARDS OTHER DOGS. BEST TO USE A HARNESS OVER COLLAR. Knows commands? SIT, STAY, SETTLE, LEAVE IT, THIS WAY Where was this animal kept? INSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO DESTRUCTION NOTED, Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? LOW ENERGY COUCH POTATO. Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? FIREWORKS, VETS, AREAS WITH ALOT OF OTHER DOGS, What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? TOUGH, SQUEEKY TOYS. Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/10/2026 Standing in middle of kennel; tossed treats; not interested; whale eyed; body low; ears back; panting; tense; slowly closed divider; dog remained in place; opened kennel door; dog came forward; sat at front of kennel; placed large loop into kennel; head shy; tried pushing out; avoiding leash; made larger loop; stuck head through loop; exited; tail tucked; ears pinned back; light pull; stopped to urinate. In yard, dog approached handler; sat right next to handler; constant lip licking; whale eyed; air scenting; leaned into handler; slowly pet; skin crawling; lip licking; handler moved away; dog walked away; stood in corner of yard; constant lip licking; ears pinned back; verbally coaxed; dog eventually approached again; stood against handler; ears pinned back; whale eyed; continued to lip lick; panting; slowly pet; skin crawled; leaned in; sat at handler's feet; offered treats; not interested; pet again; nose scrunched; stopped petting; dog remained near handler; leaning in; tense; tail tucked; panting; constant lip licking. Picked leash up; exited yard; walked well; startled by reactive dogs; pulled back; thrashed; settled after a moment; continued walking; tail tucked; ears back; head low; entered kennel; allowed handler to slowly remove leash; flinched. 10/9/2026 Closed outside for AM cleaning. Dog was sitting in corner, ears pinned, eyes shifty, tense and trembling, ignored treats tossed nearby, wouldn't approach with verbal coaxing, urinated. Handler opened kennel door and presented leash, dog slowly crawled forward, handler attempted to place leash, dog retreated back to corner. While placing leash again dog cowered and bared teeth, grabbed leash briefly, once leashed exited kennel with verbal coaxing, tail tightly tucked, ears pinned, scanning surroundings, hard pull when startled by reactive dogs, no attempts to interact. Explored yard, low posture, slow movements, ignored treats tossed around yard, sat in corner for a moment, scanning surroundings, slowly approached handler with verbal coaxing, ears pinned, whale eyed, flinched when touched but settled, leaned into handler's legs and allowed petting all over, tail remained tucked, moved away from handler and stood in corner, began panting and trembling. Able to approach and pick up leash, licked hand while adjusting leash stopper, no issues walking back to kennel, easy return, able to coax dog forward, thrashed head as handler removed leash by hand. 10/7/2026 wide eyed, stiff body, not wanting to be touched, head whipped around a few times, placed in bucket outside and brought indoors, used squeeze gate fro vaccines, placed back in bucket and took to kennel Name: Ditzy Animal ID: A5172790 Breed: BRINDLE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX Sex: Female Age: 7Y 0M Weight: 43.8 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing E - 145 Intake Date: 10/7/2026 Deadline Date: 10/18/2026