Woofy

Woofy is an adoptable male Chow Chow looking for a home at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West in Phoenix, Arizona. He is fully grown and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 5 days left, listed due to behavior. Adopting Woofy, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Memo 10/30/2026 10/30/26 15:15 Canine has a history of escalated behavior in response to perceived threats in previous homes. These behaviors may re-emerge in future placements. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 11/4/26 to manage behaviors and ensure adequate support. May be at risk for euthanasia 11/5/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 10/30/2026 10/30/26 14:58 Per ASO notes from impound: Spoke to adopter who stated the dog was being kept outside, he brought the dog some water and the dog grabbed onto his leg attempting to \"dominate him\" when adopter began to try and push the dog off it became more aggressive and grabbed onto his pant leg with its teeth near his ankle ripping his pants. They are unable to get near the dog as it lunges at them. 9/27/2026 What is the reason for surrender? DOG IS NOT GOOD WITH THE CHILDREN IN THE HOME. AIR SNAPPED AND GROWLED AT THE CHILDREN WHEN THEY CAME TOO CLOSE. How long have you had your pet? 2.5 DAYS Where did you get this animal from? MCACC Is your pet spayed/neutered? Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? YES STILL TAKING MEDICATION ALREADY TOOK THEIR MORNING DOSE. We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering? Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? NO Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? CHILD WAS SITTING ON THE COUCH. DOG WAS TRYING TO GET UP ON THE COUCH. DOG GROWLED AND SNAPPED TO GET THE CHILD TO MOVE. OTHER NEAR BITE, CHILD WAS RUNNING AROUND PLAYING, DOG WAS LAYING DOWN, CHILD RAN UP AND TRIED TO HUG THE DOG, DOG AIR SNAPPED. Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? 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? How is the animal around children? NOT GOOD WITH CHILDREN. TWO NEAR BITES CHILD WAS SITTING ON THE COUCH. DOG WAS TRYING TO GET UP ON THE COUCH. DOG GROWLED AND SNAPPED TO GET THE CHILD TO MOVE. OTHER NEAR BITE, CHILD WAS RUNNING AROUND PLAYING, DOG WAS LAYING DOWN, CHILD RAN UP AND TRIED TO HUG THE DOG, DOG AIR SNAPPED. Please describe behavior around children? Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? GOOD WITH OLDER CHILDREN OVER 10 IN THE HOME. CUDDLY, LIKES TO LAY NEAR PEOPLE. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? NO DIRECT CONTACT WITH OTHER ANIMALS Cats? Dogs? IN HALLWAY WHEN PASSING DOGS, DOG DID NOT REACT. 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 GUARDING NOTED Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? YES Familiar with a dog door? NO Crate trained? NO Leash trained? YES, PULLS HARD ON LEASH Knows commands? SIT, UP Where was this animal kept? INSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO DESTRUCTION NOTED Last vaccinations / last vet visit? How would you describe your pet's energy level? HIGH ENERGY, ALWAYS WANTING OT BE OUT AND ABOUT. Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? WILL NOT WALK DOWN STAIRS. DOESN'T LIKE TO BE LEFT ALONE. WILL PAW AT DOOR, AND WHINE. What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? CUDDLES, PETS, Any escapist behavior? YES Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? YES, WILL TRY TO BOLT OUT DOOR WITHOUT LEASH. Any Additional details/notes on behavior? LIKES TO JUMP UP ON PEOPLE 9/16/2026 How long have you had the animal? 3 DAYS. SOURCE STATES THAT A LOST DOG WAS SITTING IN FRONT OF HIS PROPERTY, SITTING UNDER A BUSH. SOURCE STATES THAT UPON APPROACH, THE DOG WAS A LITTLE APPREHENSIVE, BUT SNIFFED SOURCE AND ALLOWED PETTING. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 25TH AVE AND DIANA AVE IN PHOENIX, AZ 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. SOURCE MENTIONED THAT HE HAS DRANK A LOT OF WATER, BUT HE HAS NOT EATEN ANY FOOD. HE HAS ONLY MUNCHED, BUT NEVER FINISHED A WHOLE BOWL. Is animal spayed/neutered? NO Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain? YES Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain? YES Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? NO, SOURCE STATES THAT HE IS VERY FRIENDLY WITH HIS OTHER DOGS IN THE HOME, BUT A LITTLE MORE CAUTIOUS AROUND PEOPLE. HE WANTS TO SMELL YOU FIRST. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? Was this animal around any children? NO Did the animal interact with other animals? YES Cats? SOURCE STATES THAT HE OBSERVED STRAY CATS IN THE AREA, BUT THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO BOTHER HIM. HE DID'NT CHASE OR SHOW ANY AGGRESSION AROUND THE CATS. Dogs? YES, SOURCE HAS 2 OTHER LARGE DOGS. SOURCE STATES THAT HE WAS VERY FRIENDLY WITH HIS DOGS AND WOULD JUST FOLLOW THEM AROUND. HE SHOWED NO AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SOURCE'S DOGS. 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? NONE OBSERVED Can the animal walk on a leash? YES Does the animal know any commands? SOMETIMES. SOURCE HAS USED SIT AND HIS ROOMMATE WAS ABLE TO GET PAW FROM HIM Where was this animal kept? OUTSIDE 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? BLOCK WALL Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR How would you describe the animal’s energy level? PRETTY CALM Any escapist behavior? Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE STATES THAT HE HAS BEEN A GOOD AND FRIENDLY DOG. Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers) 10/27/2026 Wagging tail at the back door security gate, became stiff bodied when attempting to handle and secure with control pole, dog fought on pole but walked a majority of the way to kennel, lifted into kennel on pole. 10/27/2026 Nervous, wide eyed, tail tucked, side eyeing, tense body, hard stare when attempting to place mylar, walked into ramp on control device, transferred to leash, walked to kennel, clip lead used to remove leash. 10/21/2026 Went on a parallel walk with Mouse (A5170254). Jumped up when leashing but overall easy to pull, harness wrapped, moderate pulling for first few minutes, light to mild pulling for remainder of walk, loose body, high loose tail wag, pulled towards known dog with bouncy movements, sniffed other dog well, walked beside other dog with neutrality, walked to an office at end of interaction, solicited attention from unknown staff, took treats, easy to return to kennel, pulled towards fence fighting dogs but able to keep walking, entered kennel willingly. 10/20/2026 Went on a parallel walk with Mouse (A5170254). Jumping up during leashing, moderate to leash, moderate to hard pull for first few minutes of walk, settled throughout walk, light to no pulling by end of walk, initially pulled towards other dog, loose wiggly body, high tail wag, settled after a few minutes, sniffed other dog with neutrality, made bouncy movements directed towards other dog a few times, leans into petting, walked to play yard at end of walk, stood in pool, interacted with other dog with neutrality, explored yard, easy to return to kennel. 10/15/2026 Through fence: immediately approached fence by other dog, loose wiggly body, high tail wag, sniffed well, chased other dog along fence, redirected with leash, explored yard, began barking when other dog barked, settled when walked away, sniffed with neutrality when in catchpen, solicited attention, jumps up on handler. On-leash: initially pulled towards other dog, settled after a couple minutes, explored yard, loose body, took treats and allowed other dog to sniff from behind, sniffed other dog with neutrality for a few moments then reared up playfully when other dog initiated, high energy play (rearing, wrestling), started to vocalize and grab other dog after a few moments of play, redirected with leash, calmer and loose by other other dog when not playing, took treats beside other dog, solicited attention, jumped up occasionally. Leashes not dropped due to high arousal during play in this dog New dog met: Fiona (A5168216) 10/14/2026 Through fence: pulled to fenceline by other dog, loose wiggly body, high tail wag, high body posture, bouncy movements, sniffed well, easy to redirect when other dog alarm barked/growled, zoomies around yard, briefly jumped up on handler, settled for treats, may know \"sit\", solicited attention, posturing and alarm barking when other dog started alarm barking, became loose again when other dog was walked away but ran along fence, able to call away when shown treats, settled when away from fence. Interaction ended due to other dog's behavior, will retry with playful tolerant dog. Dog met: Fozzy (A5170247) 10/8/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, moderate pull to play yard, interested in dogs as he walked by kennels but no bad behavior. explored yard, then we went for a walk. great on the leash, some pulling as we got back near the buildings and heard barking dogs. curious about people and birds he saw. loved pets! 10/5/2026 Dog did not eat previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned food in PM feeding. 9/29/2026 Dog was closed to back half of kennel during AM cleaning. Offered treats, gently took treats. Opened kennel & presented leash, dog would start to jump up during leash placement, once leash was secured, dog would push out of kennel gate. Walked to small PY while doing a hard pull on leash. Once in PY, dog would explore with nose to ground while having soft tail wags. Handler would approach dog, dog would allow petting on back of body without reaction while continuing to sniff nose to ground. Appears to know \"SIT\" for treats & would take treats gently. Would jump up & place front paws on handlers body while leaning in for petting, able to direct off without issues. Would jump up & sit on chair while handler was walking around in PY, able to direct off of chair. Picked up leash without issues. Walked back to kennel with a hard pull on leash, would stop to sniff @ non-reactive dogs with soft tail wags then continue to walk again with a hard pull on leash. Entered into kennel & allowed leash removal to be done by hand. Interested parties should be counseled on providing this dog with proper decompression time in a new home.  Allowing time to adjust is important for their comfort and well-being.  Adopters should be counseled on proper dog-to-dog introductions, which should only occur after the dog has fully decompressed. *Interested parties should be made aware of all intake notes from previous house setting. Placing OLDER CHILDREN 12+ as a REQUIREMENT. 9/29/2026 Day 2 of dog not eating. Canned food was offered 9/28. Will be offering treats during PM feeding. 9/28/2026 Dog did not eat previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned food to PM feed. 9/27/2026 Soft and wiggly, high energy, jumpy, allowed all handling with muzzle wrap restraint, growled during restraint, walked to kennel, moderate pull, slow leash removal. (Made orange due to history) 9/20/2026 At front of kennel with neutral body, stoic, came forward to accept treats gently. Sat while kennel door was opened, easy leash placement at front of kennel. Some pulling to play yard, some zig zag walking pattern, marks on way to yard. In yard dog was distant from handler for first half of evaluation, sniffing with soft neutral body and loose tail, marking and going potty, some pacing near reactive dogs outside of yard. Would start to come over to handler when called over with wagging tail, soft body and soft eyes, accepting pets all over. Knows \"SIT\", some mouthiness with treats offered. Wagging tail when followng handler around yard, showed interest in tennis ball thrown but did not chase or retrieve. Easy return to kennel, soft bodied and wagging tail. Walked into kennel on own, allowed handler to rummage thru fur to recover leash by hand with no issues. 9/16/2026 Timid, tail tucked, wide eyed, turning head quickly when petting a few times, keeping handler in peripheral vision, side eyeing, allowed all handling and vaccines with muzzle wrap restraint, growling during restraint, walked to kennel, clip lead used to remove leash. Name: Woofy Animal ID: A5171724 Breed: CREAM/BLACK SIBERIAN HUSKY/CHOW CHOW Sex: Neutered Age: 3Y 1M Weight: 62.4 lbs Kennel: West Kennel, Wing G - 213 Intake Date: 10/27/2026 Deadline Date: 11/4/2026