Lune

Lune is an adoptable female Siberian Husky looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Lune, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/16/2026 10/16/26 14:39 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 10/21/26 to allow for behavioral support and assessment in a different setting. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/22/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/19/2026 How long have you had the animal? 6-7 DAYS. PET WANDERED UP TO SOURCE'S JOBSITE. PET WAS GETTING WATER FROM STAFF AND REALLY GRAVITATED TOWARDS ONE STAFF MEMBER. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 59TH AVE AND VAN BUREN ST 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. 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? BARKED AT ONE DOG IN LOBBY. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO. Was this animal around any children? PET WAS AROUND 1 10 YEAR OLD. PET JUMPS UP FOR ATTENTION DID JUMP ON CHILD. PET WAS FRIENDLY AND SEEKING ATTENTION FROM CHILD. Did the animal interact with other animals? Cats? SOURCE HAS 2 CATS AND THEY WERE IN SAME ROOM AS THIS PET. PET DID APPRAOCH TO SNIFF CATS. SOURCE'S CAT DID HISS AT THIS PET AND THIS PET BACKED OFF. Dogs? THIS PET WAS INTRODUCED TO ONE LARGE DOG AND THEY PLAYED WELL TOGETHER. 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. Can the animal walk on a leash? YES. PULLS. Does the animal know any commands? STARTED TO LEARN SIT. Where was this animal kept? INSIDE. If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? FREE ROAM IN ONE ROOM. If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? ALWAYS ON A LEASH WITH SOURCE. Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? POTTY ACCIDENTS. How would you describe the animal’s energy level? HIGH. Any escapist behavior? NO. Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? PET WAS FRIENDLY WITH OTHER PEOPLE AT JOBSITE BUT STARTED FOLLOWING SOURCE AROUND. SOURCE TOOK PET HOME FOR SAFEKEEPING. PET WAS FRIENDLY AND SOUGHT ATTENTION FROM SOURCE AND FAMILY. PET IS VERY PLAYFUL. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/14/2026 Closed outside for AM cleaning. Dog approached handler with soft body and wagging tail, front paws on door soliciting attention, took treats. Easy to leash, hard pull to yard, ignored kenneled dogs in passing. Once in yard dog immediately began jumping up on handler, biting at handler's arms and grabbing PPE. Handler tried distracting with treats but dog was not interested. Used leash pressure to redirect dog off, dog then lied down and rolled onto back, allowed belly rubs, once handler stopped petting dog continued to jump up and grab PPE, tearing gown and shoe covers. Handler used leash pressure to redirect dog off again, settled as handler walked dog out of yard, moderate pull back to kennel, able to guide in with mild leash pressure, able to remove leash by hand. 10/13/2026 More purple behavior that a level green might not be prepared for. 10/13/2026 No issues leashing in front half of kennel. Walked with a strong pull out of kennel, turning to stop & jump up, able to direct dog to keep walking. Once in PY, dog would start to jump up while biting @ leash as handler would adjust leash stopper, scattered treats on ground, dog would eat treats. Dog would start to sniff nose to ground while exploring. Would start to do zoomies with a relaxed body. Approached handler, jumping up onto handler while nipping @ handlers PPE gown & arms, handler stood up quickly while scattering treats onto ground. Dog would eat all treats then start to bite @ leash as handler would attempt to pick up leash. Scattered more treats, able to pick up leash as dog would be eating treats. Dog would quickly turn, jumping up & starting to bite @ handlers arms, applying pressure but not breaking skin. Scattered more treats & dropped leash due to dog tangling leash with legs. Picked up leash again & walked dog quickly out of PY while dog would keep jumping up & nipping @ handlers PPE. Dog would attempt to fence fight with nearby kennels. Would start to pull back while biting @ leash once kennel gate was opened. Handler scattered treats back into kennel, dog would enter. Allowed leash removal to be done by hand while eating treats on ground. 10/11/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Affectionate, loves belly rubs, gets a little excited at first- a little mouthy and jumpy but takes direction well, food motivated, paws on lap for more pets, likes toys, friendly girl. 10/3/2026 Soft and wiggly, easy leashing, pacing back and forth on leash but then settled, allowed petting, allowed all handling and vaccine booster with muzzle wrap restraint, easy kennel return, easy leash removal. 10/2/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Playful, likes running zoomies, likes soft toys, food motivated, a little jumpy and mouthy but takes direction well, likes belly rubs, friendly. 9/24/2026 allowed handler to leash and lead out of kennel, then pick up onto back legs so co-worker could look at the incision. K9 allowed handler to pet and scratch all over her sides, but pulled away sharply when handler tried to wipe her eyes. 9/21/2026 Neutral soft body and wagging tail as handler interacted with dog, solicited attentions, startled by loud noises outside of kennel. Placing \"GREEN\" based on intake notes and kennel presence. 9/19/2026 Easy leashing, walking into Triage. Loose body, tail wag. \"Locked in\" when squeaking toy for picture Tolerated restraint for vaccines and allowed all petting. Walked to kennel and entered with no issue Name: Lune Animal ID: A5171899 Breed: TRICOLOR AM PIT BULL TER/SIBERIAN HUSKY Sex: Spayed Age: 1Y 1M Weight: 40.4 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing I - 277 Intake Date: 9/19/2026 Deadline Date: 10/21/2026