Bella

Bella is an adoptable female Doberman Pinscher looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is fully grown and large in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Bella, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/15/2026 10/15/26 12:29 Canine has demonstrated low tolerance for handling and other concerning behaviors during their time in care. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 10/20/26 to facilitate further behavioral evaluation and support. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/21/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/9/2026 2 DOGS CAME IN TOGETHER A5172922 A5172923 10/9/2026 What is the reason for surrender? OWNER LOST HOME-CANNOT CARE FOR DOGS. How long have you had your pet? 3 MONTHS. Where did you get this animal from? FRIEND. Is your pet spayed/neutered? NO. 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? YES. THIS PET BARKS AND SNAPS AT MALE DOG IN HOME WHEN THAT MALE DOG ATTEMPTS TO MOUNT. WHEN SCANNING FOR A MICROCHIP, THIS PET YIPPED, TURNED HEAD AND TOUCHED STAFF HAND WITH SIDE OF MOUTH. DID NOT OPEN MOUTH, DID NOT TRY TO BITE. NO BROKEN SKIN. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO. How is the animal around children? PET HAS BEEN AROUND A CHILD THAT IS 15 SINCE THE PET ARRIVED IN HOME. FRIENDLY. PLAYFUL. VERY AFFECTIONATE. SEEKS ATTENTION. Please describe behavior around children? N/A Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 2 ADULTS AND 1 15 YEAR OLD CHILD IN HOME. FRIENDLY. PLAYFUL. VERY AFFECTIONATE. SEEKS ATTENTION. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? SOURCE HAS 2 CATS. THIS PET DOES WELL WITH THE CATS. THE DOG NOW IGNORES THE CATS BECAUSE WHEN DOG APPROACHED CATS, THE CATS SWAT AT THIS PET AND PET BACKS OFF. Dogs? THIS PET GETS ALONG WELL WITH ADULT MALE DOG IN HOME UNLESS ADULT MALE IN HOME TRIES TO MOUNT THIS PET. 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? NO. Crate trained? YES. Leash trained? YES. Knows commands? KNOWS NAME. SIT, STAY, COME, JUMP Where was this animal kept? BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO. Last vaccinations / last vet visit? UNK. How would you describe your pet's energy level? MEDIUM. Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NO. What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? LIKES SQUEEKY BALLS. PLAYS FETCH. Any escapist behavior? NO. Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? PET HAS NOT INTERACTED WITH MANY PEOPLE OTHER THAN FAMILY AND WAS NERVOUS AND JUMPY IN LOBBY. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/15/2026 Was reported that dog did not eat dry kibble offered during feeding. Noted that dog will eat when canned food is offered. Will be adding \"wet food\" sign to kennel sleeve and canned food during PM feeding. 10/14/2026 Was reported that dog ate all dry kibble offered from AM feeding as by time PM feeding occured. Dog ate the canned food when offered. Will continue to monitor food consumption before adding \"wet food\" sign to kennel sleeve. 10/13/2026 Dog did not eat previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned food during PM feeding. 10/11/2026 Outside for AM cleaning with neutral body, some wagging nub on approach, accepted treats gently. Easy leash placement, some pulling to small play yard, startled by reactive dogs in passing. In yard dog would turn around quickly when brushing leash on back, would accept treat gently while facing handler and when placing leash stopper with neutral body, when handler petted dog on head dog became stiff bodied, hard stared, moved body weight back, settled when offered treat back to neutral body. Followed handler to bench closely and quickly, stood in front of handler with neutral body, accepting treats gently, will whale eye with stiff body when extending hand out to pet with nub beginning to flag, returns to neutral bodied for treats. Dog would stay close to handler remainder of evaluation accepting treats, very wary and touch sensitive to petting, would not allow pets. Followed handler to exit yard with some tense body, side eyeing and stiffening body when placing clip leash but settled once beginning to walk. Easy return to kennel, used clip leash for leash retrieval. 10/10/2026 Closed in for AM cleaning. Dog was standing at front; stoic; offered treats; took treats gently; brief nub wags; allowed for slow leashing over the head; exited; walked well; startled by reactive dog; pulled back; quickly walked past. In yard, handler brushed leash on lower end; skin crawled; sniffed; placed stopper down; dog stood in between handlers; handlers sat in chairs; dog explored; approached assistant handler; briefly scratched under chin; eyes became wide; stopped petting; dog head flipped; alarm barked; cowered away; explored; approached handler for treats; took treats gently; dog would sniff handler's hand; handler would wiggle/move fingers; whale eyed; pulled away; would approach again for treats; handler placed safety glove on; offered treats with glove on; moved hand towards dog; moved away; scattered treats all over floor; slowly reached to pet; pet very briefly; whale eyed; cowered away quickly; tossed more treats on floor; dog ate treats; briefly explored; would continue to approach for treats; let dog explore for a few moments. Assistant handler was able to pick leash up; distracted; handler was able to add clip leash; exited; walked well; startled by reactive dogs; entered kennel; removed leash with clip leash. 10/9/2026 Does not like touch, yelps and snaps with any touch. Will reconnect and accept hot dogs but if touch is attempted or placing a muzzle, she will jump and yelp and snap. Very head shy. Ramp assist for vaccines. Name: Bella Animal ID: A5172923 Breed: BLACK/TAN DOBERMAN PINSCH Sex: Female Age: 6Y 0M Weight: 61.8 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing E - 151 Intake Date: 10/9/2026 Deadline Date: 10/20/2026