Snoop

Snoop is an adoptable male American Staffordshire Terrier 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 Snoop, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/23/2026 10/23/26 15:31 Canine has shown resistance to returning to the kennel and limited engagement. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 10/28/26 to prevent further decline and allow for behavior evaluation in a new environment. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/29/26 or sooner if warranted. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/22/2026 Handler approached kennel front, dog greeted at gate with neutral posture. Handler offered treats and dog accepted. Handler briefly left to assist with the return of a dog a few kennels down and clinic administered medication before kennel pull. Handler returned and was able to leash on first attempt, dog stood at gate and allowed leash to be draped overhead and secured. Handler walked dog out to PY, dog walked with moderate pull, rounded posture and nose to the ground. Handler was able to guide dog into yard, adjusted leash stopper and released. Handler sat on bench and allowed dog time to decompress before attempting to engage. Dog sniffed around yard with slightly tense posture and tail aligned with spine and marked yard. Dog defecated and handler was able to clean up and rinse off area with the hose. Dog continued to sniff around yard. Handler retrieved leash and walked dog back to kennel. Dog became reluctant to follow once handler was about 20 ft from kennel. Handler tried to guide dog into front kennel, dog was in front of kennel but would not enter. Handler closed gate and tried to reapproach from back kennel. Handler was unable to get dog near kennel, handler called for help. Assistant handler tried to lure dog through gate form front, no luck. Another handler came out and handlers tried to lure dog with treat trail. Dog would get close to gate but not enter. Handlers tried again to get dog through front kennel, dog would not enter ward. Handlers led dog back to back kennel. Handler used leash pressure to guide dog through threshold and dog entered while assistant handlers called from front kennel. Handler removed leash using clip leash. Dog was left with large jackpot. 10/20/2026 Handler approached kennel back; Dog was standing neutral bodied and alert on front twos on door; Handler cracked door and dog got down; Handler held leash in opening and dog came forward with ease; Dog walked out with a moderate pull to yard; Once in yard handler secured leash and walked for first minute; dropped leash; Dog was more independent; neutral bodied; tail aligned; walked yard exploring not soliciting pet or attention to handlers; Handlers would make noises and call over; Dog ignored handlers continued to sniff yard; Shortly later urinating and defecating; dog did this entire evaluation; was more interested in sniff and marking yard; Dog would pass by handler on bench and was able to pet dog; Dog didn't solicit at all; When time to go handler walked over to exit; dog followed; allowed leash grab and walked to kennel; didn't want to go in; tossed treats; dog pulled away; handler spoke softly tried change directions but dog would just want to pull away ; hard pull and handler would follow dog; handlers decided to walk dog to front of kennel; leash guidance into building ; dog followed; ignored dogs in passing; entered right into kennel with no issues; used clip leash to loosen leash and removed by hand. 10/18/2026 brief whale eye on handler approach, stoic, neutral body, ate gently, looking away from handler and avoiding eye contact, did not engage further. Requesting full evaluation 10/16/2026 k9 walks on leash, k9 allowed all handling, k9 friendly, k9 allowed to be picked up and placed inside truck kennel no issues 10/16/2026 soft body, seeking attention, strong pull on leash to kennel Name: Snoop Animal ID: A5173214 Breed: BRINDLE/BLACK AMERICAN STAFF/MIX Sex: Male Age: 7Y 0M Weight: 83.4 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing C - 274 Intake Date: 10/16/2026 Deadline Date: 10/28/2026