Foxy

Foxy is an adoptable female Wire Fox Terrier looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. She is fully grown and small in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Foxy, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/23/2026 10/23/26 15:01 Canine has demonstrated high levels of reactivity that were difficult to manage in previous home environments. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 10/28/26 to support ongoing behavior management and reduce the likelihood of recurrence. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/29/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/19/2026 What is the reason for surrender? SOURCE STATES REACTIVITY TOWARDS OTHER DOGS AND PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF HOME. SOURC EIS UNABLE TO TRAIN OUT OF. How long have you had your pet? 24 DAYS Where did you get this animal from? MCACC Is your pet spayed/neutered? SPAYED 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 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? YES, SOURCE STATES THE FIRST 2 WEEKS SOURCE ADULT SON HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN INTRODUCED WITH ADULT SON. SON HAD BENT DOWN AND INTERRACTED WITH PET AND GOT UP AND WALKED AWAY AND A5171867 FOLLOWED SON AND BIT ON BACK OF LEG NO SKIN BROKEN. Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? NO 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, SOURCE STATES LUNGES, GROWLS AND BARKS AT STRANGERS. NO AGGRESSION TOWARDS SOURCE AND SOURCES HUSBAND. DOES BARK AND LUNGE AT OTHER DOGS, PET BARKS AT OTHER DOGS AND PEOPLE PASSING BY. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO How is the animal around children? NO Please describe behavior around children? Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 1 ELDERLY WOMAN, AND 1 ELDERLY MAN. VERY FIRNEDLY AND LOVING WITH PEOPLE IN HOME. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? YES Cats? Dogs? YES, BARKS AND LUNGES AT DOGS ON WALKS OR PASSING WINDOW 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? NO Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES, WILL JUMP UP AND WIGGLY TO LET OWNERS AWARE PET NEEDS TO GO OUT Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? NO, DOES NOT GO IN Leash trained? YES, UNTIL PET SEES OTHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS. VERY WELL ON HARNESS Knows commands? SIT Where was this animal kept? INSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO Last vaccinations / last vet visit? ON FILE How would you describe your pet's energy level? HIGH ENERGY Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NO What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? LOVES EARS SCRATCHED, BELLY RUBS, LOVES AFFECTION. Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? Any Additional details/notes on behavior? VEYR SMART, VERY COMMUNICATIVE, WELL TRAINED IN HOME, LOVES CAR RIDES. VERY GREAT DOG FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN TRAIN THE REACTIVITY OUT OF PET. 9/19/2026 The following pets were trapped and brought in together: A5171863 A5171867 9/19/2026 How long have you had the animal? 9 HOURS. SOURCE TRAPPED THIS DOG WITH ANOTHER PET. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 35TH AVE AND THOMAS 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, SOURCE STATED PET HAS BEEN FRIENDLY AND ALLOWED ALL HANDLING. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO Was this animal around any children? N/A Did the animal interact with other animals? Cats? N/A Dogs? VERY FRIENDLY WITH THE OTHER PET IT WAS FOUND WITH. SOURCE STATED A5171867 WAS VERY FRIENDLY WITH THEIR OWNED DOGS, ACTED LIKE SHE BELONGED IN THE HOME AND WAS PART OF THE PACK. NO AGGRESSION. 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? NO Can the animal walk on a leash? YES Does the animal know any commands? NOT ATTEMPTED Where was this animal kept? INSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? CRATED, BARKED WHEN FIRST CRATED, BUT QUIETED QUICKLY. If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? N/A Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO How would you describe the animal’s energy level? HIGH ENERGY, PLAYFUL 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) 10/23/2026 Updating color due to NHO status. 10/22/2026 Handler approached kennel back; Dog was outside for AM cleaning; Dog was standing with neutral body; calm relaxed; curious stare up at handler with slight tail waggng; Ears alert; Handler unlocked the door and held leash in opening; Dog came forward with ease and allowed easy leashing over head; Dog walked with loose leash pull to yard; timid and wary of dogs in passing that were barking; continued to walk; entered catch pen with ease; allowed handler to secure stopper and petting along back; Handler opened catch pen and dog was exploring; sniffing around shortly later urinating and defecating; Handler sat on bench and allowed dog to decompress; Dog would approach handler with and without coaxing and solicit pets and attention; Calm demeanor; Didnt jump on handler at all; Wasnt interested in treats or toys; continued to walk yard and check in with handler; allowed petting and handling all over; soft stare tail wagging as she greets; ears alert; neutral bodied; Handler would pet dog all over; dog did stand up on front twos on handlers leg solicited pets and attention; allowed petting and handling; When time to go handler walked to exit; Dog followed; allowed leash adjustment and exited yard; neutral bodied; trot to back of kennel; tail wag and swaying; slight hesitancy at kennel front; handler stepped in with some leash guidance; Dog went in with ease; allowed handler to remove leash by hand and pet before closing door; 10/20/2026 Requesting full eval due to history. 10/19/2026 Friendly, seeking attention. Allowed all handling and petting. Vaccinated with light restraint. Walked to kennel with no issue 10/20/26 08:56 Adding color level based on notes. 9/24/2026 Solicited attentions, Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, sweet gal, it took a little coaxing to get out of her kennel but once she was out, she was easy on the least and solicited pets in the yard. very sweet and gentle 9/21/2026 Dog was standing at front of kennel, neutral body, low tail, ears upright, stoic. Handler crouched and baby talked, dog began softly wagging tail, took treats gently, softened as handler continued to interact, wagging tail broadly at spine level. Placing \"green\" due to kennel presence and intake notes. 9/19/2026 Friendly, seeking attention. Allowed all handling and petting. Vaccinated with light restraint. Walked to kennel. Name: Foxy Animal ID: A5171867 Breed: BROWN FOX TERR WIRE/MIX Sex: Spayed Age: 4Y 1M Weight: 20.9 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing V - 314 Intake Date: 10/19/2026 Deadline Date: 10/28/2026