Juliette

Juliette is an adoptable female White German Shepherd 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 only 3 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Juliette, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/15/2026 10/15/26 10:41 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 10/20/26 to provide appropriate behavior management and post-adoption support. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/21/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/12/2026 What is the reason for surrender? OWNER IS NEEDING TO SURRENDER THIS DOG BECAUSE SHE KEEPS ATTACKING THE OTHER FEMALE (UN-SPAYED) DOG THAT LIVES IN THE HOME. How long have you had your pet? 4 YRS Where did you get this animal from? A PREVIOUS PARTNER Is your pet spayed/neutered? YES 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? 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? 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, OWNER STATES THAT SHE HAS SHOWN RECENT AGGRESSION TOWARDS THE OTHER DOG IN THE HOME OVER THE PAST 2 MONTHS. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? OWNER STATES THE ATTACKS RESULTED IN SCARRING ON THE FACE TO THE OTHER DOG AND BLEEDING, BUT NOT SERIOUS ENOUGH THAT HE TOOK THE DOG TO THE VET FOR ADDITIONAL CARE. How is the animal around children? NOT RECENTLY, BUT A FEW YEARS BACK SHE DID. OWNER STATES THAT SHE IS SUPER SHY, SHE IS FEARFUL OF EVERYTHING AND SHE ONLY HAD MINIMAL CONTACT WITH KIDS. Please describe behavior around children? Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 3 ADULTS Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? YES Cats? OWNER DOES NOT HAVE ANY CATS, BUT HE HAS FRIENDS WHO HAVE CATS. OWNER STATES THAT THIS DOG IS JUST FEARFUL OF THE CATS AND HAS NEVER SHOWN ANY AGGRESSION TOWARDS THEM. Dogs? YES, OWNER HAS AN AMERICAL BULLDOG AT HOME. IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, THIS DOG HAS BEEN ATTACKING THE OTHER DOG IN THE HOME. OWNER STATES THAT WHEN THEY LET THIS DOG OUTSIDE TO USE THE RESTROOM, INSTEAD OF USING THE RESTROOM, SHE IMMEDIATELY CHARGES AFTER THE OTHER DOG. OWNER THEN WOULD STARTED TO ALTERNATE THE ROUTINE, LETTING ONE DOG IN, WHILE THE OTHER DOG STAYS OUT. OWNER HAS BEEN TRYING HIS BEST TO KEEP BOTH DOGS SEPARATE. 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? YES, OWNER STATES THAT SHE DOES WELL IN THE CRATE Leash trained? YES, BUT SHE PULLS Knows commands? SIT. OWNER STATES THAT IT'S IMPORTANT TO WATCH YOUR TONE AROUND THIS DOG. IF YOUR PITCH IS TOO HIGH, SHE GETS REALLY SCARED. Where was this animal kept? INSIDE, KENNELED IN A SEPARATE ROOM FROM THE OTHER DOG. Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? YES, CHEWING ON THE COUCH AND WALLS Last vaccinations / last vet visit? MONTHS AGO, BUT OWNER HAS NO PROOF TO PROVIDE How would you describe your pet's energy level? INSIDE, SHE IS CALM, BUT WHEN LEFT ALONE SHE CAN GET ANXIETY. OWNER STATES THAT ON THE OUTSIDE, SHE LIKES TO RUN AROUND. Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? OWNER STATES THAT SHE IS FEARFUL OF EVERYTHING, BUT SHE DID GOOD ON THE CAR RIDE OVER TO THE SHELTER TODAY. What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? SHE LOVES HER SQUEAKY TOYS AND RUNNING AROUND OUTSIDE Any escapist behavior? YES, OWNER STATES THAT SHE KNOWS HOW TO OPEN THE KENNEL AND GET OUT ON HER OWN. Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? Any Additional details/notes on behavior? OWNER STATES THAT THIS DOG IS VERY SHY AND DIFFERENT. HE RECOMMENDS GOING SLOW WITH HER AND HAVING SOME PATIENCE. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/15/2026 Closed out due to AM cleaning. Dog was standing at front of kennel; ears pinned back; tail tucked; offered treats; sniffed; did not eat; briefly paced in circle; attempted to leash; came forward; nudged kennel door; head shy; used large loop to place leash over head; leashed; exited; walked; tail tucked; startled by reactive dogs; pulled back hard; froze; tail tucked; whale eyed; continued walking; staying next to handler. In yard, dog briefly explored; approached handler; sat next to handler; looked at surroundings; ears back; light pant; tense; slowly pet; allowed for petting; stopped petting; dog would nudge handler's arm & hand; handler would continue to pet slowly; stopped petting; nudge handler; went off to explore briefly; came back to handler; followed handler around in yard; light pant; tail semi tucked; ears back. Followed handler to yard gate; picked leash up; walked back to kennel; startled by reactive dogs; pulled away; continued walking; entered kennel; allowed for leash removal. 10/14/2026 Was reported that dog ate 1/2 of dry kibble before adding 2 TBS of canned food from previous day feeding. Will continue to monitor feeding before adding \"wet food\" sign to kennel sleeve. 10/13/2026 Requesting full eval due to finder notes and history review. 10/13/2026 Dog is fence fighting with neighbor. Dog redirected attention to handler when offered treats and took them gently. Dog stopped fence fighting while handler was visible and sat on bed with stiff body language and heavy panting. Dog resumed fence fighting when handler was no longer visible. 10/13/2026 Dog did not eat previous day. WIll be adding 2 TBS of canned food during PM feeding. 10/12/2026 slight stiff body, allowed all petting, handling, restraint for vaccines, walked to kennel 4/26/2022 Fast track based on intake notes. 4/25/2022 allowed all handling and vaccinations carried to kennel Name: Juliette Animal ID: A4728045 Breed: TAN/WHITE GERM SHEPHERD/MIX Sex: Spayed Age: 5Y 0M Weight: 49.9 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing D - 117 Intake Date: 10/12/2026 Deadline Date: 10/20/2026