Butterfly

Butterfly 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 5 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Butterfly, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW Memo 10/20/2026 10/20/26 12:16 Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia for unresolving CIRDC on 10/28/26 if no improvement in clinical signs or if no outlet is found by COB on 10/27/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/21/2026 Social / Approaches easily, Easy / Cooperative, Pulling toward other dogs, Took to play yard, Medium energy, Social / Affiliative, Affectionate towards handler, Accepted pets, Easy return, Took treats gently, Played fetch, Played independently with toys, Engaged with handler with toys, Play bowed, Demonstrated sit, Very fun sweet girl; very interactive with handler but also enjoyed tossing toys around independently; took on a short walk; loose leash stuck by handler 10/20/2026 Dog took hot dog treat gently. Easy to leash and pull from kennel. Slight pull while walking to new kennel building. Easy to redirect when distracted. Dog went right into new kennel, and able to be called back to be unleashed by hand. 10/15/2026 Soft & engaging, easily leashed, mild pull on leash. Very wiggly in yard, scooped up tennis balls & brought to handlers. She would not drop them unless the handlers' hands were cupped beneath her chin to catch them. She also prompted & allowed a great deal of petting, sought some additional but tended to go retrieve tennis balls instead. Leash was easliy reacquired, dog wasn't eager to walk too close to neighboring kennel but went right in when handler opened gate wider. Leash removed by hand w/ ease. 10/13/2026 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Fetch toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Pup exited quickly and out for a walk we went-she stayed with me and walked amazing. seemed to enjoy walk. In yrd pup chases tossed ball, returns and drops in my hand-for at least ten minutes we did this. \"Sits\" for treats which she loved. Fun and friendly gal. Easy return. 10/9/2026 Dog did not eat prvious days food will be adding in 2tbs canned food at 2nd feed today.Dog was laying on bed. 10/4/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Fetch toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Loved chasing the tennis ball. Very sweet and calm girl. Was interested in dogs walking past the PY. 9/27/2026 Dog did niot eat on day 1. Will be adding 2 TBS of wet food in PM feed. 9/26/2026 , I went on a Hope Whispers walk today 9/24/2026 Closed to outer portion for AM cleaning. Standing at front of kennel; whale eyed; offered treats; took treats gently; allowed for easy leashing; exited; walked well; soft; tail wagging. Entering yard; dog urinated; approached handler; sought attention; allowed for all petting; rubbed body against handler's legs; offered treats; took treats gently; explored; frequently checked in with handler; allowed for all petting; interested in volunteer walking past yard with a dog. Followed handler to catch pen; demonstrated sit; took treats gently; picked leash up; walked well back to kennel; entered kennel; allowed handler to remove leash. 9/23/2026 Day 1 of dog not eating. 9/22/2026 Trembling, ears pinned, eyes shifty, lip licking, ignored treats, remained at kennel door. Requesting full eval. 9/20/2026 walks on leash, solicits attention from handlers on ramp, allows all petting, allows all handling, muzzle wrap for vaccines, solicits attention from staff members along walk to kennel, stop and go on leash, walked into kennel wit ease, pushed head against handlers hand in kennel as an attempt to push out of kennel Medical Treatments 10/20/2026 10/20/26 12:08 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU no ocular discharge, no blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; coughing; sneezing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC - unresolved. P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 3 tablets PO SID x 7 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 7 days. 3. Move to I bldg. 4. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia for unresolving CIRDC on 10/28/26 if no improvement in clinical signs or if no outlet is found by COB on 10/27/26, but may be humanely euthanasized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde 10/13/2026 10/13/26 14:52 BAR Still coughing a little with a serous nasal exudate. Continue doxycycline 300mg po sid x 7 days then recheck. Dog should still be transferred to isolation. 10/4/2026 10/04/26 10:31 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B42A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP/TEA 10/2/2026 Yellow bile ungdigested food vomit in kennel. 10/02/26 13:01 Dog is on treatment for CIRDC - mild mucoid nasal discharge, sneezing. Otherwise BAR and doing well, one pile of phlegm in kennel. Adding wet food to diet. SH 10/1/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: __NH__ Pre-op tech: __red__ T: __101.8__°F HR: _120__bpm RR: _40__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: ABN, serous nasal discharge, sneezing Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: ABN, patchy thin haircoat of dorsal neck, L/R axillas, mid-dorsal tail & both hind limbs Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade: _1.5_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: DVM changed age to 5 years. Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __6.0__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.4__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Skin Scrape: No parasites seen at this time Induction & Prep Tech Initials__dd/gr__ 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 __0855__ Intubated at __0920__ with __10.5__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __0935__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __pur___ Recovery Tech Initials: ___red___ Monitoring: Time: __0920__ T__99.0__ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR __16__ brpm Time: __0935__ T__101.3__ °F; HR _70___ bpm; RR __18__ brpm Time: __0950__ T__99.3__°F; HR __70__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: __0958__ T__99.3__ °F; HR __80__ 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: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: ___kt__ 9/29/2026 09/29/26 08:48 Noted during am vet rounds. Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; sneezing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 3 tablets PO SID x 14 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 14 days. 3. Move to I bldg. nhilde 9/21/2026 09/21/26 14:50 No tattoo or no scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. RED/GR 9/20/2026 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number 859498: administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _adr#713_, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B49B administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _adr#713___ Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541534B administered IN by _adr#713_ Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by __adr#713__ Reapply after three months. unable to complete spay check due to CNR Mylar placed by adr#713 In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Butterfly Animal ID: A5171926 Breed: BLACK/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX Sex: Spayed Age: 5Y 0M Weight: 61.8 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing H - 251 Intake Date: 9/20/2026 Deadline Date: 10/27/2026