Yahoo

Yahoo is an adoptable male Siberian Husky looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 6 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Yahoo, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION Memo 10/21/2026 10/21/26 13:08 Chronic diarrhea. If no outlet by COB on 10/28/26, is at risk for humane euthanasia on 10/29/26. Intake 7/29/2026 How long have you had the animal ? 2 DAYS. SOURCE SAW THE DOG ROAMING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. SOURCE STATED THE DOG WAS FOUND BY THEIR FATHER IN LAW, THE DOG CAME RIGHT UP TO THEM SEEKING FOOD AND WATER. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 51ST AVE AND GLENDALE AVE Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? VOMITTED IN CAR ON WAY TO SHELTER. HAS NOT SHOWN ANY OTHER SIGNS OF ILLNESS Is animal spayed/neutered? YES 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? NO Was this animal around any children? YES, 7 YEARS OLD. DOG IS FRIENDLY WITH CHILDREN Did the animal interact with other animals? YES Cats? NO Dogs? YES, 3 SMALL DOGS AND 1 LARGE DOG. DOG WAS INDIFFERENT TOWARDS SOURCE'S DOGS. CURIOUS AND SNIFFS OTHER DOGS Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? NONE Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? NONE Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NONE Can the animal walk on a leash? YES Does the animal know any commands? SIT, STAY, AND SHAKE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? FREE ROAM If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? WOODEN AND CHAINLINK FENCING, CONTAINED PET How would you describe the animal’s energy level? HIGH ENERGY Any escapist behavior? NONE Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NONE Any Additional details/notes on behavior? NONE Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 9/4/2026 From the foster parent: Yahoo is getting along with the resident cats and dogs in the foster home! 8/14/2026 From the foster parent: He is doing well, he has been eating once a day, 2 cups and has seemed to gain a little weight. His stool has improved but it’s still a bit runny, i think it will just take more time. After brushing him out it seems like he has a healthy coat and the color of his fur has brightened up. He has lots of energy and loves running around in our yard 8/11/2026 From the foster parent: He is doing great:) he gets along well with my dog. We gave him a bath and brushed him out. He does well in the crate. He does make his husky sounds the first hour in the crate at night when he is alone, but he calmed down and went to sleep. 8/9/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels 8/5/2026 Out for Green dog training. Wiggly, engaging, eager to come out, fairly easy to leash. Came right out, minor pull to yard. He explored independently for a few minutes then prompted a great deal of petting from handlers, allowed some brushing, generally very soft & social. On return he wasn't eager to go back in but through calm, gentle handling, handler was able to get him to walk in, leash removed by hand. 8/2/2026 Wiggly soft body, soliciiting attentions with handler. Placing \"GREEN\" based on intake notes and kennel presence. 7/31/2026 ate 1/2 their food 7/29/2026 Easy leashing, walking into Triage. Tolerated restraint for vaccines and allowed all petting. Walked to kennel and entered with no issue 11/15/2025 FROM FOSTER: He’s a big baby, sleeps in my bed now which he never did before. Love him he’s adorable , someone is really missing out 10/16/2025 From the foster parent: Yahoo continues to do well in his foster home. He is goofy and playful and loves his stuffed animals and playing fetch with them. He plays well with the resident dog. For some silly reason, he has a habit of falling off the bed! 10/9/2025 From the foster parent: Yahoo is house trained and has had no accidents inside the home. He now sleeps through the night. 10/9/2025 From foster: he’s doing good sleeping through the night. Still really good with kids and dogs, getting a little bit calmer, he does not know basic commands, based on his behavior I would imagine that he was probably in the backyard a lot. Wonderful dog though and he is completely potty trained 10/6/2025 FROM FOSTER: He does very well with kids, as well as other dogs, he is not aggressive towards other dogs. He is very gentle with kids . He is extremely full of energy. He was very antsy his first night. He does like to swim in the pool. He loves to play fetch. 10/5/2025 EET ROUNDS: Jumps up and down off of door with wagging tail, soft body. Pacing at front of kennel. 10/4/2025 , I went out on Tails Around Town today! 10/3/2025 , I went out on Tails Around Town today! 10/2/2025 EET ROUNDS: Bounding off kennel walls while having a fast tail wag & demand barking. 10/1/2025 EET Rounds: loose wiggly body, fast tail wag, jumping on door 9/30/2025 EET: Soft, tail wagging, started leaping, and demand barking. 9/29/2025 EET ROUNDS: Pacing in kennel while jumping high & bounding off of walls. 9/28/2025 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit 9/28/2025 EET ROUNDS: Wagging tail at front of kennel jumping on door while demand barking. Soft body throughout. 9/27/2025 EET rounds: Wagging tail, pawing and jumping at kennel gate, demand barking. 9/26/2025 EET Rounds- Rhythmic demand barking, fast wagging tail, panting heavily, wouldn't settle. 9/24/2025 EET Rounds: at front of kennel, loose wiggly body, tail wagging, sniffed presented hand, jumping on door 9/23/2025 EET: Demand barking, jumping up side to side 9/22/2025 EET ROUNDS: Demand barking on door, pacing with wide mouth open, did not settle. 9/21/2025 EET ROUNDS: Wagging tail, neutral body. 9/20/2025 EET Rounds: jumping on door, alarm barking, pawing at door, tail flagging 9/19/2025 EET: Jumping up and repetitive barking 9/18/2025 Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, A bit hyper w/ the barking. Outside, fine. Stepped fully into kiddie pool to drink. Chased squeaky toy, squeaked it for awhile. Loved ball even better. Chased it, gnawed on it & played soccer w/it. Rise in barking level did make him nervous. On return, walked in w/him, left ball. 9/17/2025 EET Rounds- Rhythmic barking, jumping against door, ears back, pupils dilated, wouldn't settle. 9/7/2025 Solicited attentions, 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, ignored me at first, but once I started petting him, he leaned in for pets 8/29/2025 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, very playful and curious. interested in exploring and in treats. settled in to leash walking just fine. easy return to kennel 8/24/2025 Demand barking with a wiggly body. Allows petting. Based on kennel presence & intake notes, dog is behaviorally adoptable @ intake color. 8/21/2025 k9 was in city of phoenix work truck, k9 had soft wiggly body, seeked attention, allowed all petting, took treats gently, allowed finder to pick up and carry to place in truck kennel without any issues. 8/21/2025 Solicited attention, wagging tail, mild restraint for vaccines, walks on leash to kennel Medical Treatments 10/21/2026 10/21/26 12:54 Dog is BAR and active. BCS 3.5/9 Has lost an additional 0.6 lbs since last exam. 1 large puddle of diarrhea in kennel, light brown in color with some small textured chunks. No visible blood or mucus. DDX: EPI, neoplasia, metabolic, infectious, parasitic, open. Dog is in need of a comprehensive work up (blood work, fecal, possible endoscopy with intestinal biopsies, etc). Follow up with a veterinary internist may be required for this. Dog's needs are beyond the scope of what is available in the shelter. Place dog on portal, urgent medical. If no outlet by COB on 10/28/26, is at risk for humane euthanasia on 10/29/26 or sooner if QOL declines. Dog is not available for PUFA or foster. Available for New Hope only. Give metronidazole 250mg po bid x 7 days. 10/20/2026 10/20/26 16:31 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B42A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. -ABM/TA Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs (2.5ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by ABM. Reapply after one month. 10/20/2026 Return from foster for medical reason. Confirmed placement of microchip 985141008574568 by scanner. Current now on vaccines. 10/20/2026 Return from foster due to continuation of diarrhea off and on during the foster period. 9/9/2026 09/09/26 15:00 Dispensed meds to foster: Metro 250mg: Give 1 tablet PO BID x 7 days. Dispensed 14 tablets. PANACUR GRANULES #40: Sprinkle1 packet onto food PO SID x 7 days. pur 9/9/2026 09/09/26 14:24 Foster exam. Dog still has diarrhea. Stool was improving toward the end of the metronidazole treatment but then reverted. Does not have a great appetite per foster. Offers kibble with rice and pumpkin. Vomited in car this afternoon which is unusual. Foster brought a fecal sample but was unsure if it was from last night or this am. PE: BAR BCS 3.5/9 has lost about 2.5# since last visit. MM-pink, CRT<2sec. Grade 2 dental tartar. H/L-WNL. HR 80, RR 35 Derm-WNL M/S-WNL Neuro-WNL Urogenital-neutered Abdominal palpation-no significant findings. Perineum is clean, no abnormalities found. Giardia SNAP test run: Negative. Options: trial of metronidazole and fenbendazole or return dog to shelter to seek alternative outlet for advanced diagnostics and treatments. If the trial treatment is unsuccessful, dog will need to be returned to seek alternative outlet, if foster is not interested in adopting dog. Metronidazole 250mg bid x 7 days. Fenbendazole (Panacur) Give 40 lb dose po sid mixed in food x 7 days. 8/26/2026 08/26/26 14:24 Dispensed the following medications to foster. --Metronidazole (250mg tablet): Give 1.0 tablet PO BID x 5 days. --Dispensed: 10.0 tablets. AP 8/26/2026 08/26/26 14:33 Vet Technician Foster Appt Exam: Attitude: BAR Temp: 102.2 HR: 90 RR: 40/panting MM: pink & moist Weight: 38.0lbs Appetite: Foster reports K9 has been eating dry food with pumpkin puree mixed in. Has an okay appetite, eats about half of the food given (3/4c BID). Other: Foster reports K9 has ongoing liquid diarrhea. No vomiting reported. Foster stated they will bring stool sample tomorrow 8/27/26. AP 8/26/2026 08/26/26 14:19 Targeted exam S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 3/9, reported moderate appetite (not a voracious appetite, eats about 1/2 of offered food), no vomiting, reported liquid stool ongoing since patient has been in foster EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose clean and free of discharge. External ears are free of discharge/redness. Oral - Mild generalized tartar and gingivitis. H/L/MM - Heart rate and rhythm normal, no murmurs or arrhythmias appreciated. Normal bronchovesicular sounds. Normal respiratory rate and effort. No coughing or sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. GI - Abdomen soft. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Normal mentation. A: - reported diarrhea: r/o secondary to stress vs dietary indiscretion vs intestinal parasites vs other P: - metronidazole 250mg PO q12h x 5d - foster to bring in fecal sample for analysis - if diarrhea is ongoing despite metronidazole treatment, patient to be returned to shelter for further monitoring/treatment - medically okay to PUFA 8/3/2026 08/03/26 12:51 P is BAR, BCS 5/9, good appetite. Soft, formed stool score 4-5 with no hematochezia or mucus noted. Continue metronidazole as prescribed. 8/2/2026 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM 08/02/26 17:51 DUE TO tech to monitor for diarrhea BCS: 5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: N not at this time Coughing/Sneezing: N not at this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: N not at this time Vomiting/Diarrhea: N not at this time Appetite: Good Other Notes of Concern / Observations: firm stools observed in kennel, no diarrhea observed aa 8/1/2026 08/01/26 08:54 Patient BAR, active. Multiple piles of soft score 5-7 stool in kennel. RX metronidazole 250mg PO q12h x 5d. Scheduling weight check as most recent intake weight does not align with previous weights. 8/1/2026 08/01/26 15:45 Weight check: 39.6lbs pur 08/01/26 15:49 Current metronidazole dose is sufficient (14mg/kg). Patient has already gained a small amount of weight since intake with 2x daily feeding. SH 7/31/2026 07/31/26 14:42 Patient BAR and active in kennel. Good appetite. No feces seen in kennel at time of exam. Most likely causes of reported loose stool in this signalment in the shelter are intestinal parasites, stress, recent diet change, or a combination of those factors. Will consider other causes if patient demeanor worsens or problem persists. PLAN: - fecal float - monitoring for ongoing diarrhea for two additional days 7/31/2026 07/31/26 10:31 Multiple puddles of liquid diarrhea AP 7/31/2026 07/31/26 18:42 Fecal Float and Direct Smear: No parasites seen at this time. pur 08/01/26 07:14 No treatment needed. SH 7/30/2026 07/30/26 07:19 BAR, active, vocal and friendly. BCS 3.5/9 Soft-formed feces in kennel. Dog is mildly underconditioned. DDX: nutritional, parasitic, metabolic, neoplastic, open. Place FEED 2X sign. Reweigh in 14 days. If dog is not gaining weight, will need follow up with family vet for a work up. 7/29/2026 07/29/26 16:30 M Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: _859498 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _GP/LE_, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _ 00541530C_ administered IN GP Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs (2.5ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by __GP_. Reapply after one month. 7/29/2026 07/29/26 16:39 Appears underweight 9/25/2025 Canine Neuter Pre-operative Examination, performed by __JR__: Pre-op tech_SW___ T: _101.4___°F HR: _100__bpm RR: _40__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade:_2_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __5__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) _2___ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Rabies vaccine given 8/21/25. Implanted microchip SQ, # __985141008574568___. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Induction & Prep Tech Initials__VR/TC__ 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) _0.5___ ml IM at _0855___ Intubated at __0920__ with _10.5___ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _0928___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __RED___ Recovery Tech Initials___GR___ Monitoring: Time: __0920__ T_99.5___ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR __10__ brpm Time: __0935__ T_102.0___ °F; HR _100___ bpm; RR __16__ brpm End Recovery Time: _0935___ T_102.0___ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR __16__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by __JR____: Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, single ligation of spermatic cords with strangle knots using __2/0__ Webmax. 2-layer closure: SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using 2/0____ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over pre-scrotal 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: _KLB____ 9/23/2025 09/23/25 14:47 BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO – OU no ocular discharge. RESP – no clinical signs of CIRDC (ie. sneezing; coughing; nasal discharge) noted today. A: Ddx. CIRDC – resolved. P: No further treatment for CIRDC needed at this time. Wipe down and move out of I bldg. nhilde 9/16/2025 09/16/25 14:07 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) - unresolved. P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 2.5 tablets PO SID x 7 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 7 days. nhilde 9/13/2025 09/13/25 15:33 Brief exam due to contagious upper respiratory disease in the shelter. BAR, BCS 5.5/9, great appetite this afternoon No vomit in kennel - P is currently under treatment for CIRDC P coughing in kennel with white foam present. A: CIRDC - r/o: bacterial, viral, fungal P: Continue Doxycycline as prescribed. P may require additional 7d of treatment if still coughing at followup. BD 9/12/2025 Volunteer observed vomitting two days in a row. Liquid vomit, mostly clear, with tiny pieces of undigested chicken. 9/4/2025 09/04/25 09:12 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120217A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder.sp 9/2/2025 09/02/25 08:42 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; productive cough - phlegm and regurgitated kibble; mildly crusted L/R nares; bilateral thin mucoid nasal discharge. GI - soft, formed BMs. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal); fecal float - negative. P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 2.5 tablets PO SID x 14 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 14 days 3. Move to I bldg. nhilde 9/1/2025 09/01/25 08:50 Formed stool in kennel this mroning. Fecal Float and Direct Smear: No parasites seen at this time. tc 8/30/2025 08/30/25 08:52 Formed brown stool with no blood present in outdoor kennel this morning. Continue to monitor stool tomorrow BD 8/29/2025 08/29/25 13:37 BAR, high energy; BCS 5.5/9; P: 120bpm, R: 30/panting Eating well. No stool in kennel at time of exam. P: - Fecal float - Monitor for ongoing diarrhea for two additional days BD 8/28/2025 volunteer observed excessive diarrhea in outer kennel 8/21/2025 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120211A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. 12-JUL-2026 SE Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541519A administered IN. 18-SEP-2026 SE Bravecto topical solution administered according to weight dosage, next flea/tick prevention due: 3 months SE Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 780789 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by __SE_, supervising veterinarian ST. Male: Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male SE Mylar Placed on K9 by: SE In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Yahoo Animal ID: A5150014 Breed: BROWN/WHITE SIBERIAN HUSKY/MIX Sex: Neutered Age: 4Y 1M Weight: 35.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing S - 306 Intake Date: 10/20/2026 Deadline Date: 10/28/2026