Frodo

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

Memo 10/16/2026 10/16/26 14:43 Canine is becoming increasingly difficult to manage safely while in care, with behavioral concerns escalating over time. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 10/21/26 to ensure the dog has access to appropriate behavioral support in a different environment. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/22/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/18/2026 09/18/26 14:42 HMartinez Came in together: A5171845 and A5171844 Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/15/2026 Closed out for AM cleaning. Jumping on kennel door; soft; tail wagging; slamming paws against kennel door; tried offering treats to settle; took treats briefly; continued jumping up; slamming paws against kennel door; tried leashing; got paw through leash; pulled leash out; dog continued to jump; able to place smaller leash over head; scratched at handlers arms; tossed treats on floor; opened kennel door; dog ate treats; exited; moderate to hard pull; jumped up on handler; walked; stopped to sniff ground; jumped up; biting at leash; jumped up on handler knocking radio off of handler; continued walking; tried jumping up; able to straight arm. Entered yard; dropped leash; dog continued to jump on handler; not interested in yard; handler walked over to yard fence near catch pen where handler & dog entered; dog followed handler; jumping up; staff handed radio back to handler; dog jumped up on handler's back; grabbed at handler's ponytail briefly; tried redirecting off; mouthy with handler's arms & hands; unable to reach for treats; dog constantly kept jumping up on handler; handler tried redirecting off with hands; dog began to settle; sat on handler's feet; leaned hard into handler's leg; handler's back to fence still near catch pen; allowing for petting; handler stopped petting; tried to walk further into yard; dog jumped up; mouthy; started to walk towards catch pen that was nearby; grabbed at handler's ponytail; handler tried placing hands out; dog mouthed arms; would not settle; tried to grab leash difficult; biting at leash; started to pet; dog sat at handler's feet; able to pick leash up; stopped petting; jumped up; opened catch pen; dog entered; started jumping up again constantly; mouthy; exited; turning around jumping up; biting at leash; hard pull. A dog was in nearby yard; dog redirected attention on dog in yard; followed along yard fence all the way back to kennel (kennel was right behind nearby yard); entered kennel; allowed handler to remove leash. 10/15/2026 Was reported that dog ate dry kibble offered during previous day AM feeding before eating offered canned food during PM feeding. Will continue to monitor food consumption before adding \"wet food\" sign. 10/14/2026 Dog would start to jump up while demand barking as handler would unlock kennel gate. Offered treats, dog would not settle. Presented leash, leashed while dog would be jumping up & pawing @ leash. Would keep jumping up & biting @ leash while walking to main PY, able to offer treats & keep walking. Once in PY, handler would adjust leash stopper & drop leash. Dog would run to do zoomies in PY while having high energy. Dog would return to handler & start to jump up while nipping @ handlers clothing. Scattered treats to help settle dog. Dog would eat all treats then return to jumping up while nipping @ handlers clothing & leash while handler would be picking up leash. Walked back to kennel, dog would continue to jump up while biting @ leash. Entered back into kennel, scattered treats onto ground & removed leash by hand while dog would be eating treats. 10/14/2026 Dog did not eat dry kibble from previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned food during PM feeding. 10/9/2026 Dog did not eat dry kibble from previous day. Will be adding 2 tbs canned food to entyce eating at 2nd feed today. 10/9/2026 Dog did not eat dry kibble from previous day. Will be adding 2 tbs canned food to entyce eating at 2nd feed today. Dog stretching and soliciting attention. 10/8/2026 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels 9/30/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, High arousal, Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Tough to leash because he is jumpy in his kennel. Walks nicely to PY. Jumps up a bit in PY but is easily directed off. Likes to play with the squeaky stuffies. Easy to return, walked right back in. 9/22/2026 Greeted handler at front of kennel with soft body, wagging tail, jumped up onto kennel door for attentions, gently accepted treats. Easy leash placement at front of kennel, exited kennel erratically, turns to jump towards handler for attentions maintaining soft wiggly body at times on walk, no issues directing to main play yard, stop n go to sniff and some zig zag walking pattern. In yard dog would solicit attentions with handler throughout, will jump up for attentions and allowed petting all over, easy to direct off but repeated this throughout evaluation. Very light mouthiness towards handlers hand at times, will settle for treats and accepted treats gently, soft wiggly body and wagging tail throughout time in yard. Solicited attentions with staff that approached play yard fence, accepted pets all over. Will sit and lean into handlers leg for attentions, rolls onto back exposing belly allowing for belly rubs. Easy return to kennel, walked into kennel on own and allowed handler to remove leash by hand. 10/06/26 15:43 Adding only dog recommendation due to fight in kennel with previous kennel mate. Unclear trigger. ***This dog should be fed separately from all animals in the home.*** 9/21/2026 was reported that dog was fighting with kennel mate. Unknown who or what started the fight as no food, toy, or treat was in kennel. Moved mate to G228 to seperate the pair. 9/20/2026 Requesting full evaluation based in intake and activity notes. 9/18/2026 Came up running, barking and hackles raised. Dog stopped in front of ACO and contuined barking with hackles raised. Began sniffing ACO and jump on ACO. Accepted treats, but did not eat treats. Allowed all petting and solicited attention. Easy leash placement, but K9 began bitting leash. ACO removed leash and allowed K9 to jump on ACO. Able to move front paws to the truck kennel and lifted K9 into truck kennel 9/18/2026 walks on leash, timid, some tail tucking, lip curling during vaccines, light restraint for vaccine, hesitant with doorways allows all handling and petting Name: Frodo Animal ID: A5171844 Breed: BROWN BLACK MOUTH CUR/MIX Sex: Neutered Age: 2Y 1M Weight: 67.4 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing C - 068 Intake Date: 9/18/2026 Deadline Date: 10/21/2026