Moonstone

Moonstone is an adoptable female Bullmastiff looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Moonstone, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION IN HOME TRAINING Memo 10/26/2026 10/26/26 15:04 Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia for unresolving CIRDC on 11/3/26 if no resolution of clinical signs or if no outlet is found by COB on 11/2/26 but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/29/2026 Social / Approaches easily, Easy / Cooperative, Took to play yard, Moderate pull on leash, Medium energy, Social / Affiliative, Affectionate towards handler, Easy return, Food motivated, Demonstrated sit, Enjoys sniffing yard, a little jumpy at first but takes direction well, leans in for pets, friendly, good boy. 10/21/2026 Social / Approaches easily, Easy / Cooperative, Took on walkpath, Medium energy, Intermittent engagement, Affectionate towards handler, Easy return, Not interested in treats, Demonstrated sit 10/20/2026 Difficult to leash due to jumping up, chases a toy but when I pick it up she becomes really jumpy. after I put it away she calms down. places front paws on my lap leaning for pets and treats. stretches out on the grass relaxing and calm. alternates walking around and coming for pets/treats. 10/13/2026 Soft and wiggly, high energy, jumping up at kennel door when trying to place leash, allowed all handling and vaccine booster with muzzle wrap restraint, easy kennel return, easy leash removal. 10/11/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, A little mouthy but takes direction well, gently places paws on lap for more pets, appears potty trained, affectionate, friendly, likes soft toys. 10/2/2026 Approached front of kennel with verbal coaxing; soft body; tail wagging; easy leashing; exited; moderate pull; hackles raised walking past kennels. In yard, dog explored; approached handler; soft body; tail wagging; placed front paws on handler's lap; allowed for all petting; took treats gently; would try to redirect off; dog would come back and place front paws on handler's lap; eventually went back to exploring; occasionally checking in with handler; tried luring into sit; tried jumping up for treats; interested in staff walking past; remained with soft body; tail wagging; open mouth; allowed handler to approach; allowed for petting; tossed tennis ball & toy; not interested; continued to explore. Allowed handler to approach; picked leash up; moderate to hard pull back to kennel; entered kennel; allowed for leash removal. 10/1/2026 Requesting full eval due to field and intake notes. 9/30/2026 Dog did not eat previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned food during PM feeding. 9/29/2026 Skin crawl, hyper, ears back, \"zoomies\", allowed petting, solicited attention occasionally, jumps, HARD pull on leash, allowed ASO to pick up without muzzle restraint and lift into truck kennel. **Finder stated, dog chased the cats in the home, never made contact but states the dog was awkward with them and became hyperfixated on them when seen. While ASO was walking down the stairs with dog a cat was sitting on the steps and when it ran up the stairs past the dog and ASO the dog air snapped at it. 9/29/2026 walks on leash, hard stare, allows all handling and petting, mild restraint for vaccines - muzzle wrap, pulling on leash, wide-eyed, tail wagging, jumping on handlers Medical Treatments 10/26/2026 10/26/26 14:58 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU no ocular discharge, no blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; sneezing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC - unresolved. P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 2.5 tablets PO SID x 7 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 7 days. 3. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia for unresolving CIRDC on 11/3/26 if no resolution of clinical signs or if no outlet is found by COB on 11/2/26 but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde 10/17/2026 10/17/26 09:41 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR and active. Patient has mild serous nasal discharge with minimal red crusting on nares, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. Mild continued CIRDC symptoms. Would like to extend medication course for 7 additional days and recheck again at the 21d mark. RX: - doxycycline 10mg/kg 250mg PO q24h x 9d due to staffing 10/13/2026 10/13/26 10:06 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: __02121B49B_ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _SP__. TEA 10/3/2026 10/03/26 09:40 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. Noted on kennel walkthrough. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9 EENT - No ocular discharge. No nasal discharge. RESP - No stertor or stridor. Intermittent coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. NEURO - Normal mentation. No significant findings. A: - Signs of CIRDC noted upon exam. Likely viral etiology with secondary bacterial component. P: - Isolate for treatment in I - Start doxycycline 10mg/kg 250mg PO q24h x 14d - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - Medically okay to PUFA 9/29/2026 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 859498 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _ADR__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B50C administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _ADR__. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541534B administered IN by _ADR__. Female: No tattoo or scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. Confirmed by: __KT__ Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _ADR__. Reapply after three months. Mylar placed on dog. In-Kennel Behavior Rounds 10/9/2026 Observed to be showing significant signs of fear, anxiety, and stress while in kennel. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor behavior. Week 1 Day 1 10/9/26 (Outside 1pm) Overall Body Language 2, Overarousal/Inability to Settle 4 Day 2 10/10/26 (Inside, 9:30AM): Overall body language 1, Demand barking 2, Jumping 2 Day 3 10/11/26 (Inside, 1 PM): Overall Body Language 0 Day 4 10/12/26 (Inside, 12:30PM) Overall body language 0, Jumping 2 Day 5 10/13/26 (Outside, 8AM): 0 Day 6 10/14/26 (Inside 1pm) Overall Body Language 1, Jumping/Leaping 3, Overarousal/Inability to Settle 4 Day 7 10/15/26 (Outside, 2:15 PM): Overall Body Language 2 Weekly FAS Average: (4+2+0+2+0+4+2)/7 = 2 WEEK 2 Day 8 10/16/26 (Outside, 12:30PM) Overall Body Language 1, Jumping/Leaping 1 Day 9 10/17/26 (Inside, 9:30AM): Overall body language 0 Day 10 10/18/26 (Inside, 12:15 PM): Overall Body Language 0, Demand Barking 2, Jumping/Leaping @ Kennel 1 DAy 11 10/19/26 (Inside 12:30PM)Fence fight 2, Jumping 2, Overall body language 1 Day 12 10/20/26 (Outside 9:15am) Overall Body Lanauge 1, Jumping/Leaping 2 Day 13 10/21/26 (Inside, 12:40PM): Demand Barking 3, Jumping / Leaping at Kennel 3 Day 14 10/22/26 (Outside, 8:30AM) Overall Body Language 1 WEEKLY FAS AVERAGE (1+0+2+2+2+3+1)/7 =1.6 Dog has shown improvement. Removing from Daily Behavior Rounds at this time. Bite History No recorded bites Name: Moonstone Animal ID: A5172380 Breed: TAN/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX Sex: Female Age: 2Y 1M Weight: 45.2 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing I - 267 Intake Date: 9/29/2026 Deadline Date: 11/2/2026