Daisy

Daisy is an adoptable female Australian Shepherd looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is fully grown and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Daisy, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations EXPERIENCED HANDLER GO SLOW IN HOME TRAINING OLDER CHILDREN Memo 10/22/2026 10/22/26 12:31 Canine has a history of concerning behavior in previous home environments that may reoccur in future placements. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 10/27/26 to provide appropriate behavior management and post-adoption support. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/28/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/17/2026 What is the reason for surrender? MOUTHY WITH PEOPLE, MOUTHY WITH YOUNG CHILDREN IN HOME. How long have you had your pet? SINCE 8 WEEKS OLD Where did you get this animal from? BREEDER 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. OWNER STATED THEY GAVE TRAZADONE AND GABAPENTIN TO THIS PET PRIOR TO INTAKE THIS MORNING. We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? NO. Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NO. Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? THIS PET IS VERY MOUTHY AND ROUTINELY PUTS MOUTH ON HUMANS SKIN. NO SKIN BROKEN EVER. PET IS MOUTHY IN PLAY. PET WILL MOUTH WHEN SOMEONE TOUCHES VERY OFTEN. THE ONLY PERSON THIS PET HAS NOT MOUTHED IS FEMALE OWNER. Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? N/A Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? N/A Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? YES. BARKS, GROWLS, LUNGES AND SNARLS AT STRANGERS AND SOMETIMES DOES THE SAME TO ADULT MALE OWNER. SNARLS AT YOUNG CHILDREN. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO. How is the animal around children? THIS PET HAS CHILDREN AGES 23 MONTHS AND 8 WEEKS VISITING THE HOME DAILY. THIS PET WILL SNARL AT BABY WHEN ADULT FEMALE OWNER IS HOLDING THE 8 WEEK OLD BABY. WHENEVER THIS PET IS AROUND 23 MONTH OLD CHILD AND FEMALE OWNER IS PRESENT, THIS PET WILL OFTEN SNARL AT THE 23 MONTH OLD. Please describe behavior around children? THIS PET LIVES WITH A 23 MONTH OLD AND AN 8 WEEK OLD. THIS PET WILL SNARL AT BABY WHEN ADULT FEMALE OWNER IS HOLDING THE 8 WEEK OLD BABY. WHENEVER THIS PET IS AROUND 23 MONTH OLD CHILD AND FEMALE OWNER IS PRESENT, THIS PET WILL OFTEN SNARL AT THE 23 MONTH OLD. Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 2 ADULT MALES AND 2 ADULT FEMALES LIVE IN HOME. WITH ADULT FEMALE OWNER, PET IS SWEET, SEEKS ATTENTION/AFFECTION. THIS PET IS GREAT WITH ADULT FEMALE OWNER. WITH ADULT MALE OWNER, THIS PET IS FEARFUL, BARKS AT HIM, SNARL AT HIM ESPECIALLY WHEN ADULT MALE OWNER HUGS ADULT FEMALE OWNER. WHEN ADULT FEMALE OWNER IS NOT HOME THIS PET DOES NOT INTERACT MUCH WITH ADULT MALE OWNER. WITH OTHER ADULT MALE OCCUPANT IN THE HOME, THIS PET IS SWEET, SEEKS ATTENTION/AFFECTON. WITH OTHER ADULT FEMALE IN HOME, THIS PET HAS VERY LITTLE INTERACTION. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? NO. Dogs? THIS PET LIVES WITH ANOTHER LARGE DOG. BOTH DOGS IN HOME GET ALONG VERY WELL. 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? THIS PET RECENTLY DID NOT FEED THE DOGS SEPARATELY AND THE DOGS HAD A FIGHT (SNARLING/BARKING/MOUTHING) OVER A FOOD DISH. NEITHER PET REQUIRED VETERINARY CARE, BOTH PETS STOPPED ONCE ADULT FEMALE OWNER STEPPED IN. NORMALLY THIS PET WILL SNARL OVER TREATS WITH OTHER DOG. THIS PET BARKS/GROWLS ANY TIME SOMEONE ELSE IN THE HOME OR A STRANGER APPROACHES ADULT FEMALE OWNER. Is the animal house-trained? YES. Is your pet potty trained? YES. Familiar with a dog door? NO. Crate trained? YES. Leash trained? YES. OWNER USES PRONG COLLAR TO PREVENT PULLING. Knows commands? KNOWS NAME, SIT, DOWN, STAY, LOOK, LEAVE IT, WAIT-PET HAS DONE AGILITY. Where was this animal kept? INSIDE. Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO. Last vaccinations / last vet visit? UNK How would you describe your pet's energy level? VERY HIGH. Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? STRANGERS, ADULT MALE OWNER, UNKNOWN DOGS, LOUD NOISES, STORMS, FIREWORKS What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? LOVES BELLY RUBS, TREATS, LOVES TO PLAY WITH OTHER DOG, WATER BOTTLE TOYS Any escapist behavior? NO. Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? PET HAS COMPETED IN AGILITY. 10/17/2026 2 DOGS ENTERED SHELTER TOGETHER A4806190 A4476736 Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/24/2026 Dog did eat food from previous day. 10/22/2026 Outside for AM cleaning pacing in corner, wide eyed, erratic, wary of handler but made subtle attempts to approach but did not fully commit. Dog softened some when asked \"wanna go for a walk\" and came forward with head lowered and tense body, began whining as leash was presented and allowed for easy leash placement at front of kennel. Exited with easy leash pull but erratic, started to jump onto gate to exit alley, sniffed non-reactive dogs in passing but skiddish/flinched heavily when near reactive dogs, no issues walking to small play yard. Accepted pets when placing leash stopper, erratic in yard, constant pacing with eyes wide, tense bodied, will have quick moments of coming to handler and accepting pets but continued to pace. Would have quick moments of sitting between handler and jumping onto bench next to handler for pets but returns to pacing, no interest in treats offered but will come to handler when called over, would stay close to handler as handler walked around yard, some instances of \"wiggle butt\" when baby talked. Followed handler to exit, no issues with return, walked back to kennel with some pulling and tense body. Walked into kennel on own, allowed handler to approach and rummage thru long hard to remove leash by hand. 10/20/2026 technician needed to pull dog for a spay check. Technician approached kennel and allowed patient to smell hand and say hello before trying to put leash on. Patient was nervous, low body, shaking nervously. Patient allowed technician to pet and put slip leash around neck with no problems. Patient walked with techniian back to clinic area with minimal leash pulling and stayed very close to handler. Patient was a bit nervous toward other people walking by. Patient allowed handling for spay check. was avoident but was trying to hide behind techncian while was getting checked for spay scar. Terchnician then walked back to kennel with no problems. Allowed removal of slip lead and entered kennel with no problems. 10/19/2026 Dog did not eat dry or canned food offered previous day. Will be adding treats during PM feeding to entice. 10/18/2026 Dog did not eat previous day of dry kibble offered. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned food during PM feeding. 10/17/2026 Growling and alarm abrking on approach. Owner leashed and handed to handler. Dog walked stop n go. In Triage, dog wide eyed, pacing, looking for exit, Able to muzzlewrap for vaccines. Walked to kennel, entering with no issue. Used clip leash for leash removal Name: Daisy Animal ID: A4806190 Breed: RED MERLE AUST SHEPHERD Sex: Spayed Age: 4Y 4M Weight: 49.2 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing E - 136 Intake Date: 10/17/2026 Deadline Date: 10/27/2026