Blair

Blair is an adoptable female White German Shepherd looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. She is fully grown and large in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Blair, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/28/2026 10/28/26 15:04 Canine is exhibiting consistent concerning behaviors both in and out of the kennel. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 11/2/26 to prevent behavioral decline and provide support in a more appropriate setting. May be at risk for euthanasia 11/3/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/22/2026 2 DOGS ENTERED SHELTER TOGETHER A5173510 A5173514 10/22/2026 What is the reason for surrender? OWNER HAS TOO MANY PETS AND CANNOT AFFORD THEM. How long have you had your pet? PUPPY Where did you get this animal from? BRED AT HOME. Is your pet spayed/neutered? NO. 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? NO. 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? BARKS AT STRAY CATS THAT WALK ALONG TOP OF WALL. 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? N/A Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 5-6 ADULTS LIVE IN HOME. 3 ADULTS IN HOME PRIMARILY INTERACTED. PET WAS FRIENDLY WITH THOSE 3 PEOPLE, WOULD COME UP AND BE CLOSE TO THOSE PEOPLE. PET ALSO APPROACHED OTHER PEOPLE IN THE HOME, EVEN THOSE THAT DID NOT REGULARLY INTERACT. JUMPS UP FOR ATTENTION. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? BARKED AT CATS THAT WALKED ON WALL. Dogs? PET LIVES WITH ONE LARGE DOG THAT IS A SIBLING. THIS PET HAS LIVED WITH 2 SMALL DOGS AND DID WELL AROUND THEM. 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? NO. Is the animal house-trained? NO. Is your pet potty trained? NO. Familiar with a dog door? NO. Crate trained? BROUGHT TO SHELTER IN A CRATE. Leash trained? NO. Knows commands? KNOWS NAME. Where was this animal kept? OUTSIDE. Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? PET WILL CHEW RANDOM ITEMS WHEN UNATTENDED. WOULD GET INTO TRASH CAN TO CHEW WATER BOTTLES. Last vaccinations / last vet visit? UNK. How would you describe your pet's energy level? HIGH. Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? FIREWORKS. DID NOT LIKE BEING STRAYED WITH WATER HOSE. What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? LOVES LARGE RAWHIDE BONES. Any escapist behavior? NO. Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? BARKS AT STRANGERS WHEN THEY FIRST COME TO HOME. WILL EVENTUALLY APPROACH TO SNIFF. BOTH PETS WERE CRATED IN LOBBY. BOTH PETS WERE QUIET IN CRATES AND WERE PANTING. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/30/2026 Was reported that dog ate all kibble, canned food, and treats offered at 2nd feed yestereday. 10/30/2026 Reported that dog ate all fodo from previous day. 10/29/2026 Dog did not eat, has wet food sign no canned food added. 10/29/2026 2nd feed added treats and canned food. 10/25/2026 Outside for AM cleaning laying down with head planted on floor, side eye, heavily trembling body, no interest in coaxing or treats offered. Only lifted head to look away from handler when approaching with leash, able to place leash with no issues. Hesitant and resistant to exit kennel, gently pulls away placing head into divider pocket, able to verbally coax out of kennel with some slight leash pressure, would freeze up once outside of kennel, tail tightly tucked, head lowered, body hunched over, attempted to dash passed handler when closing kennel door but once leash pressure was felt dog settled, hesitant to walk on leash entirety of walk to small play yard, slow leash pull behind handler with head lowered, needed to use very slight leash pressure to keep dog walking, very timid and skiddish when passing by dogs. In yard dog flinched heavily when petted on back when placing leash stopper, tense trembling body, slowly followed handler to where handler sat on bench and would accept pets on head, no interest in treats offered. Repeated yawns after being petted, little eye contact with handler, would slowly inch closer to handler or sniff near handler when baby talked, lowered head and accepted pets. Flinches heavily when petted on body, heavy panting. Slowly came to handler when called over to leave, walked back to kennel hesitantly on leash, would not enter kennel and began pacing in front of kennel door attempting to pull away, hesitantly followed handler into kennel and retreated quickly to corner of kennel, able to slowly remove leash by hand. 10/24/2026 Closed outside for AM cleaning. Dog was curled up at kennel door, ignored treats, no response to name, slowly stood and retreated when presented with leash, low posture, tail tucked, side eyed, unable to coax to forward. Able to reach in and place leash, dog exited kennel, pulled away from handler but quickly settled, slow walk to yard, stop and go, easily startled, continued walking with verbal coaxing. Cowered as handler lowered leash stopper, stood in corner of yard, handler sat nearby, dog slowly approached, head low, tail tucked, trembling, head shy and skin crawled when touched but allowed petting all over, explored yard, nose to ground, slow movements, tail low, panting, returned to handler without coaxing, head shy but allowed more pets, moved in closer to handler when the petting stopped. Slow walk back to kennel, stop and go but continued with verbal coaxing, hesitant to enter kennel, handler stepped in, dog followed, allowed handler to slowly remove leash by hand. 10/23/2026 Dog did not eat food from previous day. Will add in 2TBS canned food at 2nd fed today to entyce eating. 10/23/2026 Curled up on floor, tense body, trembling, avoiding eye contact with handler. No response to coaxing, no interest in treats. Requesting full evaluation. 10/23/2026 Dog was curled up on approach, tense body, head low. No interest in treats or coaxing, no response to being called by name. Handler opened gate, dog rose to sitting position and turned away from handler, trembling. Handler stepped one foot into kennel, tried leashing. Dog quickly moved head away, turned towards handler with wide-eyes. Lip curled briefly. Handler was able to use large loop to lasso leash. Handler stepped out, called dog, applied light leash pressure. Dog slowly exited. Once outside, dog was erratic and nervous on leash; dog would walk a few feet and then attempt to bolt opposite direction, would side-eye handler. Handler used straight-arm to keep some distance, coaxed dog forward into yard. Handler used tool to adjust leash stopper, attached extended line, dropped leash. Dog bolted from handler, kept distance, pacing, panting, salivating. Handler did not approach, gave dog space. Dog ran up to fence, put paws up, seeking exit. Handler called dog by name, slowly walked over, clapped hands. Dog hopped down, bolted away from handler, jumped at different section of fence. Handler attempted to approach to pick up extended line; dog turned quickly towards handler, low growled then whined deeply before bolting away. Dog was salivating. Handler followed slowly, calmly. Dog continued to run circles around yard. Each time handler got closer, dog would low growl and whine again, then bolt. Second handler approached gate; first handler was at opposite end of yard; dog stopped near gate while focusing on first handler. Second handler slowly opened gate, stepped in, able to retrieve extended line. Dog side-eyed second handler, then bolted forward, tense body. Second handler removed drag line, used tool to pull leash stopper, slowly walked dog out of yard. Dog appeared wary of first handler, kept distance. Second handler waited with dog while kennel was being unlocked. Dog attempted to pull away, tolerated brief petting near rear, allowed clip lead placement. Walked back to outside portion of kennel, hesitated to enter, followed second handler inside. Handler stepped out, removed leash via clip lead. 10/23/2026 Would not shift inside for AM cleaning. Curled up on kennel floor; slowly opened kennel door; whale eyed; started to rise; stood in middle of kennel; head low; not interested in treats; lasso leashed; as soon as leash landed dog bolted through divider; handler let go of leash; divider was closed; dog was sitting in middle of kennel; head low; crouched; verbally coaxed; not interested; opened kennel door; extended hand out; sniffed; slowly pet; flinched; slowly removed leash; stood still. 10/22/2026 Was brought into lobby in crate. Wheeled crate into triage. Was able to leash dog while dog was in crate. Dog exited crate with slight leash pressure. Dog walked on leash. Dog allowed all petting and handling. Dog allowed restraint for vaccines. Dog walked to kennel. Name: Blair Animal ID: A5173514 Breed: TAN/WHITE LABRADOR RETR/GERM SHEPHERD Sex: Female Age: 4Y 6M Weight: 68.0 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing F - 164 Intake Date: 10/22/2026 Deadline Date: 11/2/2026