Baby

Baby is an adoptable female Bullmastiff 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 7 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Baby, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION Memo 10/17/2026 10/17/26 09:44 Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 10/26/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 10/27/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Intake 9/16/2026 What is the reason for surrender? 6 MONTHS, FOUND AS A STRAY, CAN NO LONGER CARE FOR PET How long have you had your pet? 6 MONTHS Where did you get this animal from? STRAY 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? Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? How is the animal around children? HAS LIVED WITH CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 1 YEAR OLD. ENJOYS ATTENTION, PETS. Please describe behavior around children? LOVES ATTENTION, ALLOWS ALL PETTING Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? BREIF INTERACTIONS Cats? CHASES AFTER CATS IN THE HOME. Dogs? GOOD WITH A SMALL DOG THOUGH RESOURCED FOOD 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? NONE Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? HAS SOME ACCIDENTS WHEN LEFT ALONE FOR TOO LONG Familiar with a dog door? UNKNOWN Crate trained? UNKNOWN, NEVER CRATED Leash trained? YES Knows commands? KNOWS BASIC COMMANDS, SIT STAY, GO LAY DOWN Where was this animal kept? INSIDE AND OUTSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO DESTRCUTION Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? BOTH HIGH AND LOW ENERGY AT TIMES Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? SOURCE STATES WHEN YELLING OR LOUD VOICES SHE WILL GUARD THE CHILDREN. WILL HARD STARE What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? ENJOYS PLUSH TOYS Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/10/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, loves belly rubs! 10/10/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, loves belly rubs! 10/2/2026 Dog did not eat previous days food. Will try wet food only today at AM feeding and monitor. 10/2/2026 Dog slowly licked and ate wet food offered. 10/1/2026 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Ran happy zoomies in yard. Often came to me for stroking. Enjoyed full body rub down w wet cloth. Rolled over for belly rubs. Uses paw to indicate she wants more stroking or belly rubs. Smiles a lot. Looked me softly in eyes, a sign of trust & affection. Affectionate, very sweet 9/30/2026 Dog has not eaten for 48 hours. Will be adding treats during PM feeding. 9/29/2026 Dog did not eat previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned food during PM feeding. 9/27/2026 dog did not eat yesterday, will be offering wet food in PM 9/25/2026 Dog was soft and wiggly when handler approached to move dog. Dog was not interested in hot dog treat. Easy to leash and pull from kennel. Dog walked right alongside handler, loose on leash. Dog walked right into new kennel and able to unleash by hand. 9/24/2026 Dog did not eat previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS wet in PM feed. 9/23/2026 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Quick leash, loose leash walk to sick yd, not reactive at any time; explored but came when called - excitedly ran toward handler; allowed all pets & attention; did not care for treats; loose leash (but led) on walk, sat nicely at walk break; no issues on return or unleash 9/22/2026 Dog did not eat day 1. 9/20/2026 Dog did not eat. Day 1 9/19/2026 Calm at front of kennel, soft face, wagging tail. Placing GREEN level based on kennel presence and intake notes. *Placing NO CATS and OLDER CHILDREN 5+ REQUIREMENTS based on behaviors in previous care. Dog should not be introduced to any other dogs until end of 14-day decompression period, and should be fed separately from other pets in the home.* 9/17/2026 Dog did not eat day 1 9/16/2026 Soft and wiggly, easy leashing, allowed petting, allowed all handling and vaccines, walked to kennel, entered kennel with no issue, easy leash removal. Medical Treatments 10/17/2026 10/17/26 09:44 Noted on kennel walkthrough. Patient was recently cleared at 21 day recheck. Patient is QAR. Patient has mild serous nasal discharge with crusting on nares, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course and recheck again at the 28d mark. Due to persistent respiratory disease, place on portal urgent medical. If no resolution or outlet by COB on 10/26/26, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 10/27/26. Dog may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. RX: - doxycycline 10mg/kg 350mg PO q24h x 9d 10/16/2026 10/16/26 12:23 21d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is QAR with decreased appetite for kibble. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. No active CIRDC symptoms. Okay to move out of isolation and conclude therapy as previously prescribed. Adding wet food to diet to encourage appetite. 10/6/2026 10/06/26 15:13 BAR Still has some serous nasal exudate. No coughing or sneezing observed. Continue doxycycline 350mg po sid x 7 days then recheck. 9/30/2026 09/30/26 11:23 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B49B__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP/ 9/29/2026 \\09/29/26 10:22 K9 Very wiggly and happy, only able to administer 300mL LRS, k9 ate all food and treats offered. Notified Dr of patients improvement. JNR 9/28/2026 09/28/26 14:24 Noted during pm vet rounds. Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. QAR, BCS 7/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – mildly tachypnic; sneezing; bilateral thin mucoid nasal discharge. GI - poor appetite for dry kibble. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Continue treatment with doxycycline as prescribed. 2. Enrofloxacin (136mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO SID x 7 days. 3. LRS - 500mls SQ SID x 2 days. nhilde 9/24/2026 Handler noticed green mucus on the ground during feeding time. 09/24/26 13:55 Dog is under treatment for this. jr 9/22/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: __NH__ Pre-op tech: __SW__ T: __100.3__°F HR: _100__bpm RR: _>60__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: ABn; serous nasal discharge and sneezing Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: ABN; AS>AD debris Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _7.5_ /9 Dental grade: _2_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: n/a Treatments: Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.8__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Penicillin G Procaine (300,000 IU/mL): __3.5_mL administered SQ Cleaned Ears Induction & Prep Tech Initials__DD/CD__ Anesthesia: Induced with TTDex (5 ml cake 100 mg/ml Telazol to 2.5 ml 10 mg/ml Butorphanol + 2.5 ml 0.50 mg/ml Dexmedetomidine) __0.6__ ml IM at __1012__ + 0.07mL IV Top Off at 1030 Intubated at __1034__ with __10__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __1048__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __KT___ Recovery Tech Initials: ____AP__ Monitoring: Time: __1034__ T__99.6__ °F; HR __74__ bpm; RR __10__ brpm Time: __1049__ T__100.6__ °F; HR __79__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: __1103__ T__100.1__ °F; HR __76__ bpm; RR __30__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery - Canine Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), performed by: __JR___ Ventral midline abdominal incision made with no. 15 blade. Single ligation of ovarian pedicles and single ligation of uterine stump with strangle knots using __0__ Webmax. Modified 3-layer closure: Body wall closed with cruciate sutures using ___0_ Webmax; SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using _0___ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over abdominal incision and tattoo. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Doxycycline 100mg: 3.5 tablets PO SID for 14 days. Follow up at end of tx. Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: __kds___ 9/16/2026 09/16/26 14:37 M Hair thinning on tail No tattoo or no scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. Confirmed by: _TEA/GP_ Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _GP_. Reapply after three months. Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: __859498__ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by __TEA_, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: __02121B50B_ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by __TEA_. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _00541535B__ administered IN by _GP__. In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Baby Animal ID: A5171738 Breed: GRAY/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX Sex: Spayed Age: 5Y 1M Weight: 71.2 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing I - 292 Intake Date: 9/16/2026 Deadline Date: 10/26/2026