Stavo

Stavo is an adoptable male Labrador Retriever looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. He is fully grown and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Stavo, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/21/2026 10/21/26 15:03 Canine has shown consistent over-arousal and is difficult to manage safely while in care. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 10/26/26 to allow for behavioral support and assessment in a different setting. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/27/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/14/2026 10/14/26 15:28: A5173125 AND A5173139 FOUND TOGETHER AND BROUGHT IN TOGETHER. TR. 10/14/2026 How long have you had the animal? 5 DAYS/ SOURCE FOUND DOG ROAMING WITH A5173125 FOR DAYS IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. SOURCE CALLED INTO MCACC FOR PICK UP HOWEVER WAS NOT ABLE TO WAIT SO THEY WERE ABLE TO GET THE DOGS TOGETHER IN THEIR HOME WHILE THEY SET UP APPOINTMENT FOR THE DOGS TO BE TAKEN TO THE SHELTER What are the cross streets where you found the animal? E Baseline Rd & S Sossaman Rd 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? 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 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? SOURCE STATED A5173139 WAS AROUND THEIR TODDLER AND WAS VERY FRIENDLY, HIGH ENERGY Did the animal interact with other animals? YES 1 DOG ONLY A5173125, HOWEVER A5173139 IS VERY REACTIVE TO NEAR UNFAMILIAR DOGS Cats? N/A Dogs? 2 DOGS, A5173125 AND SOURCE'S OWN DOG Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? N/A Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? N/A Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? UNK Can the animal walk on a leash? NO, DOG PULLS ON LEASH Does the animal know any commands? UNK Where was this animal kept? OUTSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? FREE ROAMING If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? 6 FT BLOCK FENCING, CONTAINED DOG Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO How would you describe the animal’s energy level? HIGH ENERGY Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior? NO Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/18/2026 Dog was at front of kennel, demand barking, jumping up as handler reached in leash, continued barking, neutral posture but dilated eyes. Dog pushing at kennel door as handler draped loop over head, dog mouthed briefly, able to place leash, dog exited quickly with strong pull, brief attempt to fence fight but then exited kennel wing, strong pull. Stopping to urinate while entering yard, then wandered independently. Picked up leash handle, carried it while roaming yard, frequent urine marking. Handler would attempt to call dog over, dog showed no interest, would watch people passing by yard, panting. Handler approached and pet dog, dog remained neutral, allowed all touch while continuing to sniff ground and chew at leash, handler would toss treats but dog showed no interest. Assistant offered dog a few toys, dog only showed mild interest, handler could get dog to engage in tug with rope toy, once handler let go dog would drop toy and lose interest. Dog periodically picking up and chewing at leash, handler would toss treats, only effective in getting dog to disengage a few times. Assistant tried to lure dog into a \"sit,\" dog turned away, picking up leash, self entertaining with leash, would periodically whine at handlers. Handler would prompt dog to play tug with rope a few more times, dog engaged easily, carried the toy a bit but gradually lost interest. Dog becoming more focused on the leash, handler was not able to grab leash as dog would quickly pick it up if they reached for it, assistant distracted dog with a second leash, handler grabbed leash handle, dog began jumping up and biting at leash, handler tried to walk dog out of yard, dog continued to jump up at leash, assistant placed second leash on dog and began offering that leash for dog to hold onto, dog would chew on second leash, then periodically switch back to jumping and biting at handlers leash. handlers moved quickly, guided dog into kennel using leash pressure, dropped both leashes into kennel, dog immediately jumping up at door, barking, dilated pupils, panting heavily, handler would offer treats while assistant reached in with leash removal tool, dog showed no interest in treats, barking, heavy panting, pacing in place, assistant able to loosen leashes and pull them over dogs head, handler called dog to other side and closed divider so assistant could retrieve leashes from kennel. 10/17/2026 Handler approached kennel front; Dog was alert; tail wagging; readily ready to come out; Handler held leash in opening and dog came forward; strong pull to exit attempt fence fight in passing but disengaged with leash pressure forward; Dog walked through building with no issues; stopped to pee twice couldn't hold it; Once in yard dog was exploring shortly later urinating and defecating more; explored yard; moderate panting; ears alert; tail wagging; jumpy and solicited attention to both handlers; allowed petting and handling all over; dog would try and get into assistant handlers lap; attempting to lick face; Dog would walk yard and engage in play; dog would chase ball but would slowly loose interest; Dog would pick up leash and carry it around yard and up to handlers; dog would demand bark at handler; anxious whine walking around yard; Dog would engage in treat scatter; took treats nicely; Handler would go to grab leash and dog would quick grab leash; dog was whining and would began to chew on leash; handler tried to redirect with treat scatter and other ball until another handler brought rope toy to yard; dog engaged in play shortly and for rest of time wasn't interested in rope toys; when time to go handler went to walk dog over to exit and dog grabbed leash again; handler waited until dog dropped leash and was exploring again not focused on leash; handler grabbed leash and held leash above behind dog, out of peripherals; clipped on clip leash and walked dog back to kennel; dog walked back no issues; overarousal passing dogs in passing; once seeing kennel open; dog grabbed leash and began pulling; would grab closer and closer to handlers hand; handler held onto leash and tried to let off pressure; dog walked around room; handler allowed dog to decompress; dog would sniff towards neighboring dogs; anxious whine; handler tried to treat scatter and jack pot into kennel with no luck; dog would grab leash again; pull back; strong pull; handler kept hold as assistant handler went to front ; opened guillotine and called for dog to front from back of kennel; dogs ears perked and let off leash slightly; dropped leash and walked right into kennel; handler used clip leash for leash removal; 10/16/2026 Barking and growling at handler on approach, whale eye, tense, stiff wag at spine level, ears back. Slight softening and broader tail wag while taking treats, sniffed handler, froze and whale eyed, then resumed barking. Requesting full evaluation 10/14/2026 Nervous and pacing in room. Shy away from handler, but did allow vaccines with minimal restraint. Pulls very hard on leash. Mouthy on leash. Fence fighting on the way to kennel. Name: Stavo Animal ID: A5173139 Breed: BROWN LABRADOR RETR/MIX Sex: Male Age: 3Y 0M Weight: 86.0 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing C - 246 Intake Date: 10/14/2026 Deadline Date:https:// maricopa.gov/priority/Details/OTMx-MTY1-MDJB 10/26/2026