Mia

Mia 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 3 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Mia, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/20/2026 10/20/26 17:28 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 10/25/26 to allow for behavioral support and assessment in a different setting. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/26/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/27/2026 How long have you had the animal? SINCE LAST NIGHT. SOURCE WAS COMING OUT OF HER GARAGE WHEN SHE OBSERVED A LOST DOG ROAMING IN FRONT OF HER HOME. UPON APPROACH, SHE WAS A LITTLE WIERY, BUT ONCE FOOD WAS PROVIDED, SHE OPENED UP AND BECAME VERY FRIENDLY. SHE THEN ALLOWED ALL PETTING AND HANDLING FROM SOURCE. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? NEAR 49TH DR AND MARCO POLO RD IN GLENDALE, AZ 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? YES 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? NO Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? Was this animal around any children? NO Did the animal interact with other animals? NO Cats? SOURCE HAS CATS, BUT SHE DIDN'T PAY THEM ANY MIND, BUT SHE KEPT THEM SEPARATE Dogs? SOURCE HAS 2 OTHER DOGS THAT SHE ONLY ALLOWED TO SEE BETWEEN A GLASS WINDOW. SHE SHOWED NO AGGRESSION AND IT APPEARED THEY DIDN'T MATTER TO HER. 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, SOURCE STATES THAT HER BOYFRIEND WAS PETTING THE DOG WHILE SHE WAS EATING. Can the animal walk on a leash? YES, BUT SHE PULLS Does the animal know any commands? SOURCE HASN'T REALLY TRIED Where was this animal kept? BOTH, SHE SLEPT IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? BLOCK WALL, SOURCE STATES THAT WHEN YOU OPEN UP THE GATE, SHE WOULD TRY TO DART OUT. Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR How would you describe the animal’s energy level? HIGH ENERGY Any escapist behavior? Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE STATES THAT SHE FEELS THIS DOG HAS A LITTLE SEPARATION ANXIETY AS SHE WANTS TO BE AROUND PEOPLE. SOURCE STATES THAT WHEN SHE PLACED HER ON THE OUTSIDE, SHE WOULD HOWL. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/18/2026 All dogs were in back half of kennel during AM cleaning. Approached back half of kennel dog was would start to demand bark while jumping, offered treats would not settle. Presented leash, would start to bite & pull back on leash. Approached front half of kennel & opened kennel divider, able to verbally coax dog to inside half of kennel. Scattered treats onto ground, was not interested in treats. Dog would start to jump up during leash placement, able to quickly leash while dog was jumping. Walked with a strong pull on leash to PY. Would run to do zoomies then run back to handler @ a fast speed, jump up & bound off of handler then quickly turn body & continue to do zoomies. Scattered treats on ground, was not not interested in treats on ground. Would approach handler, able to side step then instruct dog to \"SIT\", would take treats in a mouthy manner from hand. Would start to paw @ handlers legs while waiting for more treats. Tossed toys in PY, would not be interested in toys. Would have a high running & jumping energy while in PY. Handler picked up leash & attached a clip leash as a pre-caution. Walked back to back half of kennel, dog would pull back hard on leash while biting @ leash. Once dog would stop, handler would fully step into kennel, dog would continue to pull back & bite @ leash. Handler closed kennel gate & walked dog inside. Dog would start to pull back & bite @ leash, quickly settled & walked to inside half of kennel. Opened kennel gate, dog would start to pull back & thrash on leash while pawing & biting @ leash. Handler would attempt to scatter treats, dog would not be interested in treats. Handler fully stepped into kennel, would not follow handler. Attempted to guide dog into kennel, dog would start to pull back on leash. Handler called for assistance & gave dog time to settle. While waiting for assistance, handler was able to coax dog forward towards kennel then quickly guide dog into kennel & shut kennel gate. Dog would attempt to push out of kennel, able to keep door shut & remove leash with use of clip leash. Called dog to outside half of kennel & closed kennel divider. 10/17/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Moderate to pull from kennel, Used clip lead to return to kennel, Difficult to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, VERY difficult to return. pushed her way out and knocked off door. took 3 staff members to get her back in. fun girl who loves to play but STRONG 10/17/2026 Placing Orange Card based on recent walk note and observation. 10/16/2026 Excited upon approach, jumping at gate, possibly overstimulated (was shaking), Difficult to leash, constant jumping and moving around leash, Used height advantage reaching over top the cage while leaving the gate closed, able to leash. Heavy pulling, walked at faster pace to prevent dog from hurting itself. Very anxious when trying to go into new building from dogs barking, got into building and near kennel, but dog pulled away and towards the door. Took dog outside and ask coworker to let the inside dogs outside to lessen noise. Was easier getting into building, difficult to get into kennel, heavy door dashing, eventually kenneled and unleashed moving quickly. 10/13/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, jumped up in kennel when handler tried to leash. strong pull to play yard. ran after stuffy toys. jumped up for attention, very interested in treats. allowed all petting. had to use treats to convince to reenter kennel on return. easy to unleash. sweet high energy girl 10/11/2026 Soft and wiggly, easy leashing, allowed all handling and vaccine booster with muzzle wrap restraint, easy kennel return, easy leash removal. 10/4/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, High arousal, Easy to pull from kennel, Used clip lead to return to kennel, Difficult to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Strong Pull on Leash, Stop and go, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Pulled to exit, Sit, Shake, High energy zoomies in yard. Relaxed body. Eliminated 1x. Chased ball and jumped when excited. Corrected with leash. Eventually settled and became affiliative, allowed all pets. 10/1/2026 Came forward with soft whine, placed front paws on kennel door, pawing at door, soft wiggly body, and tail wagging. Placing \"purple\" due to kennel presence and intake notes. ***Dog has demonstrated escape-oriented behaviors in previous care and should be supervised at all times when around open doors to home, yard gates etc. 9/27/2026 Soft and wiggly, high energy, easy leashing, allowed all petting, leaning in for petting, allowed all handling and vaccines with muzzle wrap restraint, walked to kennel, strong pull, easy leash removal. Name: Mia Animal ID: A5172296 Breed: TAN/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX Sex: Spayed Age: 6Y 7M Weight: 65.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing I - 294 Intake Date: 9/27/2026 Deadline Date: 10/25/2026