Daisy

Daisy is an adoptable female Carolina Dog 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 Daisy, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/20/2026 10/20/26 17:12 Canine has engaged in concerning behavior toward other dogs in a previous environment resulting in a bite incident. Recurrence may pose risk in future settings. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 10/25/26 to ensure secure management and appropriate behavioral support. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/26/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/17/2026 What is the reason for surrender? DOG RECENTLY BIT OWNER DURING A DOG FIGHT How long have you had your pet? 7 YEARS Where did you get this animal from? COCONINO HUMANE SOCIETY Is your pet spayed/neutered? YES 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 SIGNS OF ILLNESS We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? YES, BIT OWNER WHEN BREAKING UP A DOG FIGHT. 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? NO Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? YES, DOG HAS ATTACKED OTHER DOGS IN THE HOME OVER SPACE, TOYS, AND FOOD Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? YES, DURING A DOG FIGHT CAUSED PUNCTURE ON SNOUT, OTHER FIGHTS HAVE CAUSED MINOR BITES AND SCRATCHES. How is the animal around children? 7 AND 1 YEAR OLD. DOG IS FRIENDLY WITH OLDER KIDS. ALLOWS PETTING. Please describe behavior around children? Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? LIKES TO FOLLOW OWNERS AROUND THE HOME, WANTS TO BE RIGHT NEXT TO YOU, LOVES LAYING DOWN IN THE LAP. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? CURIOUS OF CAT IN THE HOME, NEVER CHASES OR BARKS AT THE CAT. Dogs? HAS HAD ALTERCATIONS WITH OTHER DOGS IN THE HOME. OWNER RECOMMENDS A HOME WITH NO OTHER DOGS. 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? YES, HAS STARTED FIGHTS WITH DOGS OVER TOYS AND SPACE Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? YES Leash trained? YES Knows commands? SIT, WAIT, OFF Where was this animal kept? INSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? WILL GET INTO THE TRASH, WILL TRY TO CHEW ON CHILD TOYS Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? LOW ENERGY Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? LOUD NOISES, PULLS AWAY PAW IF TOUCHED, DOES ALLOW NAILS TO BE CLIPPED What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? CAR RIDES, HIKES AND WALKS Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/20/2026 Updating color due to NHO status. 10/19/2026 Outside for AM cleaning laying in corner of kennel with ears alert, stoic, came forward as handler offered treats and accepted treats gently thru kennel door. Asked \"wanna go for a walk\" and dog perked ears up, soft tail wag, allowed for easy leash placement at front of kennel. Exited kennel with strong pull, startled by reactive dogs in passing, tail tucked, no issues walking to small play yard. Once in yard dog accepted pets while placing leash stopper, began pacing around yard with some loose tail and tense body, would soften and approach handler for treats, mouthy with treats, knows \"SIT\", began leaning into pets with soft tail wag and soft body. Would follow handler around yard with softer body, wary of surroundings and easily startled otherwise soliciting attentions with handler when not pacing near play yard exit. Came to handler when called over to leave, accepted pets while recovering leash. No issues on return, walked into kennel on own and allowed handler to remove leash by hand. 10/18/2026 Dog was closed to back half of kennel, tense body, eyes darting, tail tucked. Handler spoke softly, called dog by name. Dog sniffed offered treats, did not take. Ears perked when handler asked \"want to go for a walk?\" Handler opened gate, dog came forward, tail tucked. Handler placed leash, dog briefly shook head out of it, then settled, allowed leash placement. Exited quickly, walked with strong pull, nervous, tense. Stopped to defecate near lobby area. Needed some coaxing to pass barking dogs but no issues directing to main yard. Handler was able to slowly adjust leash stopper. Applied extended line, dropped leash. Dog explored with tail down. Handlers called dog by name, dog approached, began warming up, tail no longer tucked. Allowed handlers to begin petting. Accepted treats from open palm. Dog began wagging tail, soft open mouth. Leaned in for petting. Chased stuffed toy when thrown. Dog would run up to handlers, wagging tail, seeking attention. Handler removed extended line. Dog appeared interested in people passing outside of yard, watched intently, approached fence. Returned to handlers when called. Body language was much more relaxed, dog continued to allow all petting and lean in for more. Allowed handler to retrieve leash, apply precautionary clip lead. Dog walked back to kennel with strong pull but more confidence. No reaction to barking dogs. Entered kennel easily. Leash loosened via clip lead, then removed by hand. 10/18/2026 Moved to new kennel. Easy to leash, nervous, strong pull but no issues directing. Passed barking dogs in new kennel building, no attempts to approach or engage. Followed handler into new kennel, remained in place as handler stepped out, leash loosened via clip lead then removed fully by hand. 10/18/2026 Dog did not eat dry kibble offered previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned during PM feeding. 10/17/2026 Dog did not eat previous days food will add in 2TBS canned food to 2nd feed today to entyce eating. 10/13/2026 avoidant of handler in truck kennel, dodging leashing, pacing, air snapped, placed onto c.d., frantic, wide-eyed, urinated on ramp, defecated on ramp, no lunging at handler or attemping to bite, does not allow for petting or handling at time of intake, walked frantic to kennel, walked inside kennel, Name: Daisy Animal ID: A5173053 Breed: WHITE/BROWN CAROLINA DOG/MIX Sex: Female Age: 7Y 0M Weight: 67.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing D - 089 Intake Date: 10/13/2026 Deadline Date: 10/25/2026