Name Unknown

Name Unknown is an adoptable female Black Russian Terrier looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - East in Mesa, Arizona. She is senior and small in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 7 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Name Unknown, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW Memo 10/28/2026 10/28/26 07:23 Geriatric dog has multiple medical issues. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 11/5/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 11/4/26 but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. Intake 10/24/2026 How long have you had the animal? 3 DAYS. FINDER STATED THAT THEY WERE DRIVING TO WORK AT 2 AM WHEN THEY SPOTTED THIS DOG IN THE ROAD. FINDER THEN COAXED THE DOG FOR A WHILE UNTIL TRUST WAS BUILT AND THE DOG ALLOWED HANDLING. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? SOSSAMAN RD AND CHANDLER HEIGHTS 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? FINDER STATED PET HAS BAD TEETH AND VERY LONG NAILS. Is animal spayed/neutered? UNKNOWN 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? NO Did the animal interact with other animals? YES Cats? NO Dogs? FINDER HAS 2 SMALL DOGS AND THEY ALL GOT ALONG WELL. THEY ARE ALL SENIOR DOGS SO IT WAS CALM. 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 Can the animal walk on a leash? YES Does the animal know any commands? UNKNOWN Where was this animal kept? INSIDE. FINDER ADDED THAT THIS PET NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT REGULARLY OR IT WILL GO POTTY INSIDE. If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? How would you describe the animal’s energy level? Any escapist behavior? Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? Any Additional details/notes on behavior? Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/28/2026 Handler approached kennel front, dog was laying down on bed relaxed. Handler was able to open gate and reach in, draping leash over head. Handler then began gently petting ,dog allowed. Handler briefly stopped and dog stood up and turned around and began soliciting more petting. Dog was stiff in movement, due to age but appeared affiliative. Placing Green due to kennel presence and intake notes. 10/24/2026 Pet was friendly upon approach, seeking attention and allowed all handling. Pet was vaccinated with minimal restaint. Carried to kennel and leash was removed by hand without any issues. Medical Treatments 10/27/2026 10/27/26 17:38 P is BAR, nervous/timid but allowed most handling; BCS 5/9 EENT: OU with advanced lenticular sclerosis and early cataracts bilaterally. AU clean with no significant debris. Nose clean with no nasal discharge observed Dental: Grade 4/4. Severe calculus/tartar accumulation, esp on right side with loose dentition. Multiple missing teeth on left side, possibly previously extracted. Mandibular canine teeth (304 and 404) protrude laterally beyond lips with contact against maxillary gingiva Cardio/Resp: Grade 3–4/6 heart murmur auscultated bilaterally. Eupneic GI: Great appetite for canned food; no stool observed in kennel. No obvious abdominal distension on palpation Derm: Focal adipose accumulation along ventral thorax, soft and consistent with subcutaneous fat deposition Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4 with no obvious lameness or ataxia. Overgrown nails, particularly HL dewclaws Urogenital: Possible ventral abdominal spay scar; unable to fully assess without additional assistance d/t P being scared A: - Severe periodontal disease, grade 4/4 with loose and missing dentition - Bilateral mandibular canine malposition with traumatic contact against maxillary gingiva - Grade 3–4/6 heart murmur; r/o: degenerative mitral valve disease vs other valvular disease - Advanced lenticular sclerosis OU with early cataracts - Localized ventral thoracic adipose deposition - Overgrown nails P: - Trim nails if P will tolerate, esp HL dew claws - Feed canned food only d/t periodontal disease - Dog is not suitable to PUFA or foster at this time. No surgery at MCACC. Dog needs transfer to an urgent medical NHO Partner for comprehensive senior bloodwork, cardiac diagnostics (ie. echo, radiographs), full dental evaluation/cleaning/extractions, etc. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 11/5/26 if no outlet is found by COB on 11/4/26, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. 10/26/2026 Requesting wet food sign due to dental condition. 10/24/2026 teeth decay, stomach appears distended, long nails, and visible shaking. OK to impund per KLB VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: ___10/24/26 15:46____) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: _6/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: n Coughing/Sneezing: n Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: n Vomiting/Diarrhea: n Appetite: unkown, came in through intake Other Notes of Concern / Observations: No abdominal distention seen, long nails, advanced dental disease. KLB/YP 10/25/26 11:56 Appetite is great, no other changes observed at this time. jp 10/26/26 10:32 No changes observed at this time. jp 10/24/2026 10/24/26 13:54, M Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 0210235A adminstered lateral shoulder by AR. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541532A administered IN by AR. Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871404 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by LE. Supervising veterinarian ST. Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs, 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by AR. Reapply after one month. No tattoo or scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. AR Microchip was found In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Name Unknown Animal ID: A5173628 Breed: WHITE/BLACK JACK RUSS TERR/CHIHUAHUA SH Sex: Female Age: 16Y 0M Weight: 16.3 lbs Kennel: East Kennel, Wing V - 312 Intake Date: 10/24/2026 Deadline Date: 11/4/2026