Junior

Junior is an adoptable male Border Collie looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a young adult and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to medical. Adopting Junior, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Recommendations FAMILY INTRODUCTION GO SLOW IN HOME TRAINING Memo 10/26/2026 10/26/26 16:15 Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia for unresolving CIRDC on 11/4/26 if no resolution of clinical signs or if no outlet is found by COB on 11/3/26 but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde Intake 9/22/2026 What is the reason for surrender? NO TIME, OWNER HEALTH ISSUES, CANNOT CARE FOR PET FINANCIALLY How long have you had your pet? ABOUT 1-1.5 MONTHS Where did you get this animal from? FRIEND 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 STRANGERS. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO. How is the animal around children? PET HAS BEEN AROUND CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM 7-16. Please describe behavior around children? PET IS FRIENDLY, PLAYFUL AND SEEKS ATTENTION FROM CHILDREN. SOMETIMES JUMPS UP FOR ATTENTION ON OLDER CHILDREN. Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 1 ADULT AND 3 CHILDREN. PET IS FRIENDLY, SEEKS ATTENTION. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? Cats? SOURCE HAS 1 CAT. THIS PET WANTS TO PLAY WITH CAT. CAT RUNS BECAUSE CAT DOES NOT WANT TO ENGAGE WITH THIS PET, THIS PET WILL CHASE CAT. Dogs? SOURCE HAS 1 LARGE DOG. THIS PET AND SOURCE'S LARGE DOG GET ALONG VERY WELL. VERY PLAYFUL. PET PULLS TOWARDS OTHER DOGS WITH INTEREST. 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? YES. Is your pet potty trained? YES. Familiar with a dog door? NO. Crate trained? YES. Leash trained? YES. PULLS. Knows commands? SIT, LAY DOWN, SHAKE, KNOWS NAME, ALL DONE, LEARNING STAY Where was this animal kept? BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? WILL TABLE SURF FOR FOOD Last vaccinations / last vet visit? UNK. How would you describe your pet's energy level? MEDIUM Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NO. What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? LOVES SQUEEKY TOYS. Any escapist behavior? NO. Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? PET LIKES TO CUDDLE. PET WAS NERVOUS AND SHAKING IN LOBBY WHEN THERE WERE A NUMBER OF DOGS AND COMMOTION. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/28/2026 Dog was barking and jumping in kennel, putting front paws on kennel door when handler approached to move dog. Dog did take hot dog treat gently. Handler tossed in a handful of hot dogs to distract dog because dog kept pushing at kennel door when attempting to leash. When attempting to leash, dog kept pawing at handlers feet. Strong pull coming out of kennel and while walking to new kennel building. Dog went into new kennel and able to unleash by hand. 10/23/2026 Dog was outside for AM cleaning. Able to leash and pull from kennel, slight pull coming out. Dog was jumpy, putting front paws on handler and other people surrounding dog. Dog had a slight pull while walking but easy to redirect. Dog went right into new kennel and able to unleash by hand. 10/21/2026 Neutral / Observant, Easy / Cooperative, Took on walkpath, Medium energy, Social / Affiliative, Easy return, Took treats gently, Demonstrated sit, Demonstrated paw / shake, nonreactive on exit; pulled to a dog on walk 10/20/2026 Sniffed at kennels of non barking dogs on way to yard but quickly moved on, sniffs around for a while before coming to me, leans his side and back into me for petting, sits and shakes, doesn't jump, pretty calm and gentle, relaxed and wagging tail while in yard. ignored all barking, easy return. 10/11/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Stop and go, Timid, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, timid and hesitant at first. leaned in for pets and stayed close to hander, then picked up a ball and played with it. chased but didn't return, got zoomies. got a little excited and did a few hops up toward handler but easy to manage. 10/2/2026 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Fetch toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels 9/24/2026 Outside for AM cleaning with hunched over body, tucked tail, whale eye, very timid. Came forward with tucked wagging tail and softer body when offered treat, accepted treat gently and solicited brief attentions with handler at front of kennel. Retreated to corner of kennel with hunched over body and head lowered when door was opened, would allow handler to approach and place leash with no issues. Some pulling on leash, curious of dogs in passing, some stop n go due to dog sniffing every kennel in passing with neutral body and tail, no issues walking to small play yard. Dog went potty immediately in yard, would come to handler for pets with some soft body. Due to weather walked dog to m&g room, no issues walking to room. In room dog shook off, wagging tail, came to handler and leaned in for pets, accepted treats gently. Did pace to m&g door at times but returns to handler when called over and settles, would accept pets all over. Walked back to kennel with no issues, walked into kennel on own and allowed handler to remove leash by hand. 9/24/2026 Would not shift during AM cleaning. Leashed in back half of kennel, walked around to front half of kennel. Would pull back on leash, handler would step into kennel then verbally coax inside. Stepped out of kennel. Kneeled down, verbally coaxed dog forward & removed leash by hand. 9/24/2026 Dog did not eat previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of wet during PM feed. 9/23/2026 Sitting at kennel door, trembling, ears pinned, lip licking, eyes shifty, took treats gently. Requesting full eval. 9/23/2026 Day 1 of dog not eating. 9/22/2026 Timid, tail tucked, wide eyed, slow leash placement, allowed all handling and vaccines with muzzle wrap restraint, walked to kennel, walked in zig zag, in kennel wing began to thrash on leash, alert, coaxed into kennel with slight leash pressure, clip lead used to remove leash. Medical Treatments 10/26/2026 10/26/26 16:11 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 4/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; coughing; mild amount of bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal) - unresolved. P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 2.5 tablets PO SID x 7 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 7 days. 3. Move to I bldg. 4. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia for unresolving CIRDC on 11/4/26 if no resolution of clinical signs or if no outlet is found by COB on 11/3/26 but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines. nhilde 10/26/2026 EAC staff noticed K9 slightly coughing when attempting to pull 10/22/2026 10/22/26 15:42 BAR No further signs of respiratory disease found. OK to discontinue treatment for CIRDC. Wipe down and move out of isolation. 10/15/2026 10/15/26 09:37 BAR Still coughing a little. No visible nasal exudate. Good appetite, normal feces. Continue doxycycline 250mg po sid x 7 days then recheck. 10/6/2026 10/06/26 09:48 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B42A___ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder.sp 10/3/2026 Dog was observed coughing. 10/03/26 08:41 Patient BAR, solicits attention, mild mucoid nasal discharge. Patient is already being treated for CIRDC. SH 10/1/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by: __JR__ Pre-op tech: __red__ T: __101.6__°F HR: _120__bpm RR: _40__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: ABN, sneezing & coughing Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: ABN, scarring on both pinnas Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _4_ /9 Dental grade: _0_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: DVM changed age to 1 year. CIRDC. Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __5.0__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) _1.8___ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials__dd/gr__ Anesthesia: Induced with TTDex (5 ml cake 100 mg/ml Telazol to 2.5 ml 10 mg/ml Butorphanol + 2.5 ml 0.50 mg/ml Dexmedetomidine) _0.5___ ml IM at __0940__ Intubated at __1003__ with __11.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __1013__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: ___pur__ Recovery Tech Initials: ___red___ Monitoring: Time: __1003__ T__99.8__ °F; HR __90__ bpm; RR __10__ brpm Time: __1018__ T__99.9__ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: __1024__ T__99.9__ °F; HR __90__ bpm; RR __30__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by: ____NH__ Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, single ligation of spermatic cords with strangle knots using __2/0__ Webmax. 2-layer closure: SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using __2/0__ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over pre-scrotal incision and tattoo. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. -CIRDC, start Doxycycline 100mg, give 2.5 tablets PO SID x14 days. Recheck when finished. Move to isolation. Entering Tech Initials: __kt___ 9/22/2026 09/22/26 15:01 M Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: _SP_ Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _SP_. Reapply after three months. Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: __859498__ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by __TEA_, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: __02121B50C_ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by __TEA_. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _00541534B__ administered IN by _SP__. In-Kennel Behavior Rounds No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos Bite History No recorded bites Name: Junior Animal ID: A5172065 Breed: WHITE/BLACK AM PIT BULL TER/BORDER COLLIE Sex: Neutered Age: 1Y 0M Weight: 47.2 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing I - 285 Intake Date: 9/22/2026 Deadline Date: 11/3/2026