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Babs

County ID A5163724

Deadline: Tuesday, September 22.

Everything below is Babs’s Maricopa County record, exactly as the shelter wrote it.

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What the shelter wrote

Everything below is Babs’s Maricopa County record, in the county’s words, complete. We have not edited it or added to it. Anything written in our own voice is labelled as ours.

Shelter memo and intake

Why the county put this dog on the priority list, and how they arrived.

9/17/2026

09/17/26 16:52 Canine has shown resistance to returning to the kennel and associated concerning behaviors. Canine also has history of elevated dog reactivity in shelter and in previous environments that may reoccur in future placements. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 9/22/23 to prevent further decline and allow for behavior evaluation in a new environment. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/23/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake

9/6/2026

How long have you had the animal? 4 HOURS. FINDER SAW THIS PET WANDERING IN A PARKING LOT NEAR THEIR WORKPLACE. THE DOG ACTUALLY JUMPED UP ON THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AND GREETED EVERYONE WITH A BIG SMILE AND WAGGING TAIL. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? 7TH AVE AND SOUTHERN AVE 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 THAT THEY THOUGH THE VAGINAL AREA OF THIS PET LOOKS ODD AND SHOULD BE LOOKED AT. Is animal spayed/neutered? YES 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? YES 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 TO THIS PET TO A VET AND THE DOG WAS BARKING AT ANOTHER DOG AND WAS THE INSTIGATOR. FINDER IS NOT SURE, BUT THINKS THIS DOG MAY NOT LIKE OTHER 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? UNKNOWN Can the animal walk on a leash? YES Does the animal know any commands? UNKNOWN Where was this animal kept? OUTSIDE AND IN THE CAR If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? N/A If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? N/A Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NO How would you describe the animal’s energy level? MODERATE Any escapist behavior? UNKNOWN Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? UNKNOWN Any Additional details/notes on behavior?

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4/26/2026

How long have you had the animal? 1 DAY. DOG WANDERED INTO SOURCES FRONT YARD. Has the animal been around other animals? What kind of animals? How would you describe the interaction with other animals? GROWLED, BARED TEETH, AND CHARGED SMALL DOGS IN HOME. Was the animal around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children? NO CONTACT WITH CHILDREN. Has the animal shown any aggression around other people? Might want to include a few examples of what aggression looks like. Barking, growling, lunging, etc.? If yes, what were the circumstances? GROWLED WHEN BEING PICKED UP TO BE PUT INTO TRUCK. Did you keep the animal inside or outside? INSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam? Was the animal destructive in any way? CRATED. NO DESTRUCTION. If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal? BLOCK WALL, GATE. Did the animal show any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones? NO AGGRESSION. Has the animal shown any signs of illness? NO SIGNS OF ILLNESS. Does the animal walk on a leash? PULLS HARD ON LEASH AND IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

Behavior evaluations

Written by handlers, dated, in their words.

9/15/2026

Handler approached kennel front; Dog was standing at front with ears alert; mild pant; tail wagging; ready to come out of kennel; sat; Handler unlocked door and held leash in opening; Strong pull to exit; showed some interest in passing but disengaged on own; Walked right into yard; Once in yard dog was exploring yard; Solicited pets and attention with and without coaxing; high energy; jumpy in yard; settles with gentle petting; mild pant entire evaluation; engaged in fetch; would transition back and forth with 2 balls; sat for treats; took gently; leaned into petting; rubbed under handlers legs; loose bodied and tail wagging as she explored yard; dog stood near catch pen; assuming ready to go back; handler stood up, walked over and dog entered catch pen; Allowed leash grab and adjustment; handler clipped on clip lead; handler walked over to back of kennel; dog needed to go outside for AM cleaning; Dog began to thrashing; vocalize; low growl; barking; pulling away from kennel; handler tried verbally coaxing and treat trail with no luck; handler stepped into kennel and dog refused to followed; handler walked away from kennel with dog and circled back; dog refused again to go in; handler had to use moderate leash pressure into kennel once close enough; held leash outward to keep dog in kennel; handler was able to close door; and unleashed by clip lead;

9/14/2026

Dog was at front of kennel with loose posture, broadly wagging tail, slightly pushy at front as handler reached in leash, jumping up at door, handler able to place leash, dog exited kennel quickly, ignored other dogs in passing but had slight pilo erection and tail raised, strong pull to yard, once in yard dog wandered and sniffed, stopping to urinate, approached handler when called and solicited attention with soft body, relaxed face, leaning into handler and jumping up with front paws in their lap, would spend a minute getting pets before getting zoomies and darting away, resumed exploring yard. Dog would run up to handler whenever called, seeking attention and allowing all handling, soft and affiliative, played fetch, resumed exploring, remained neutral. Followed handler to catch pen, pawing at gate as they picked up leash, strong pull back to kennel, but once in front of kennel dog stopped pulling back on leash, handler tried light leash pressure and tossed treats, dog continued to pull back, putting front paws over leash , handler walked dog to outside portion of kennel instead, dog continued to pull away, handler continued to try different approaches, using momentum, leash pressure, treats, etc. and dog refused to enter, handler eventually picked up dog and placed in kennel, dog darted back out, handler picked up again, holding short leash and blocking dog with body as they closed the door, removed leash by hand.

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9/11/2026

Requesting full eval due to history and date of last eval.

9/6/2026

Soft body, allowed all handling and solicits attention. Sat on command, walked to kennel, fence fight attempts and hard pull. Very interested in all dogs in the area, was able to get k9 into kennel easily and unleashed by hand.

6/9/2026

Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Somewhat pulls on leash but easily managed. Rolled on back for belly rubs. Interested to play with dog in next play yard, w/ relaxed body and tail. Loved to play with the tennis ball.

6/2/2026

Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Babs would sit on her own - waiting for the gate to open, but would not sit on command. Very affectionate.

5/24/2026

Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Fence fight attempt, Sit, still in a cone and runs in into your legs so she can solicit attention and get close to you. very affiliative, pulled towards kennels of barking dogs on return but easily managed

5/18/2026

Dog didn't eat food

5/17/2026

Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, wearing a cone, runs up to you to try to snuggle despite the cone. runs over full speed, flops over last minute for belly rubs, very affectionate and social, leans in, paws on lap to be close, fetches and plays with toys.

5/10/2026

dog didnt eat

5/9/2026

Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Fence fight attempt, Appears to love to get belly rubs and came up to me a lot for pets.

5/7/2026

Dog only ate wet food.

5/5/2026

dog didnt eat

5/5/2026

Babs stayed on opposing side upon kennel approach but came up when I knelt on ground; became very soft and wiggly when kennel door began to open; did not react to other dogs during walk to play yard; not treat motivated; refused hot dogs; played with tennis ball in yard; explored the entire yard but kept close to me and jumped up for pets; very difficult to place back in kennel; refused to enter kennel and treats did not motivate

5/4/2026

Dog did not eat

4/29/2026

At front of kennel with neutral body, not interested in treats but would inch closer to handler with baby talk, would lean up against door with soft body, startled by reactive neighboring dogs but soliciting attentions with handler. Allowed for easy leash placement at front of kennel, easy leash pull to lower play yard, some stop n go, no reactivity to dogs in passing, soft, neutral body with wagging tail all the way to yard. In yard dog immediately jumped up onto handler when entering catch pen to enter yard, wagging tail, soft eyes, allowed petting all over, let handler place leash stopper with no issues. Dog would follow handler closely to where handler sat on chair, gently jumped up onto handler soliciting attentions allowing petting all over, not interested in treats offered, soft eyes, soft body, leans in for pets. Will explore independently briefly but will return to handler for attentions. Followed handler closely around yard, not interested in activities outside of yard. Followed handler to exit, accepted pets as handler picked up leash. Some pulling back to kennel but dog settles on leash when leash pressure is felt, interested in members of the public in passing with wiggly body and wagging tail. Walked to kennel with no issues, no reactivity to dogs in passing. Walked into kennel on own, did start to jump on kennel door as handler was reaching for leash but appeared more focus on getting attentions than pushing out of kennel. Allowed handler to remove leash by hand.

4/28/2026

Requesting a full evaluation based on intake notes.

4/26/2026

Easy leashing, walking into Triage. Tolerated restraint for vaccines and allowed all petting. Walked to kennel strong pull, growled, pilo erect when passing dogs, and entered with no issue

Bite history

No recorded bites

Daily kennel rounds

The county's own scoring. The numbers are theirs, not ours.

9/18/2026 Observed to be showing significant signs of fear, anxiety, and stress while in kennel. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor behavior. Day 1 9/18/26 (Outside,12 PM) 0 Day 2 9/19/26 (Inside 2 PM) Barrier Reactivity 1 Day 3 9/20/26 (Outside, 1 PM) 0 Day 4 9/21/26 (Inside 1 PM) 0 Day 5 9/22/26 (Outside,10AM) 0

Medical record

9/6/2026

Up to date on all vaccines Previously altered by MCACC Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by LE. Reapply after three months. Mylar placed Chip matches

6/5/2026

06/05/26 13:56 BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO – OU no ocular discharge. RESP – no clinical signs of CIRDC (ie. sneezing; coughing; nasal discharge) noted today. A: Ddx. CIRDC – resolved. P: No further treatment for CIRDC needed at this time. Wipe down and move out of H bldg. nhilde

5/29/2026

05/29/26 06:25 Did not eat overnight/yesterday

5/29/2026

05/29/26 16:25 14d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with moderate appetite (appears to have eaten 1/3-1/2 kibble offered). Solicits attention. Patient has mild to moderate mucoid nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, frequent 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 7d - enrofloxacin 5mg/kg 136mg PO q24h x 7d - continue to offer wet food

5/22/2026

05/22/26 11:42 K9 disinterested in all treats offered and was not interested in AM food. Due to lack of appetite, gave liquid medications: Doxycycline 100mg/ml: Gave 2.5mls PO once KLB

5/22/2026

05/22/26 22:37 Patient is BAR with moderate appetite. Solicits attention. No ocular discharge. Mild mucoid nasal discharge with moderate crust on nares. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate with normal effort. PLAN: - enrofloxacin: 136mg PO q24h x 7d - continue doxycycline - continue to offer wet food - LRS 400mL SC q24h x 3d

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5/21/2026

05/21/26 13:35 BAR Coughing, mucoid nasal exudates. OHE incision appears fully healed.

5/18/2026

05/18/26 13:53 BAR, BCS 5/9. Dog is wearing an e-collar. DERM/ UROGENITAL - mild - moderate amount of peri-incisional swelling along the R side of the incision, no incisional discharge noted. A: Peri-incisional swelling - improving P: 1. Continue treatment as prescribed. 2. Recheck OHE incision site in 3 days. nhilde

5/16/2026

05/16/26 14:19 Ecollar in place #25, clean, fits well. PUR 05/17/26 11:16 E-collar in place, clean and fits well BZ 05/18/26 11:44 E-collar in place, clean and fits well. SW 05/19/26 11:16 e-collar in place, clean & fits well. AP 05/20/26 09:22 E-collar in place, clean, and fits well. PUR 05/21/26 17:29 E-collar on, fits well, and clean. -jmc 05/22/26 11:34 E-collar in place, clean, and fits well. KLB 05/23/26 08:57 E-collar in place, clean and fits well cd 05/24/26 10:05 E-collar in place, clean, and fits well. DND 05/26/26 09:10 E-collar in place, clean, fits well dd 05/27/26 10:02 E-collar in place, clean, fits well dd 05/28/26 08:59 E-collar removed, incision appears healed dd

5/15/2026

05/15/26 09:07 Mild crursting around nares JNR

5/15/2026

05/15/26 13:28 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 4.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; sneezing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. DERM/ UROGENITAL - moderate amount of peri-incisional swelling along the R side of the incision, no incisional discharge noted. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Maintain dog in an e-collar for the next 12-14 days. 2. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 2.5 tablets PO SID x 14 days. 3. Carprofen (100mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO SID x 7 days. 4. Recheck for CIRDC in 14 days. 5. Recheck OHE incision site in 3 days. 6. Move to I bldg. nhilde

5/14/2026

05/14/26 08:59 CIRDC monitor follow-up. Patient is BAR, solicits attention. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, infrequent sneezing. No significant CIRDC symptoms. Continue monitoring as previously scheduled.

5/13/2026

05/13/26 07:16 BAR, active. BCS 5/9 No coughing, sneezing or oculonasal exudates observed. No treatment needed at this time. Monitor for CIRDC.

5/12/2026

05/12/26 16:55 Sneezing + serous nasal discharge AP

5/10/2026

05/10/26 10:24 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B35B_ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by TEA___.

4/30/2026

Pre-operative Examination, performed by: _SMH_ Pre-op tech: _SW_ T: __100.6__°F HR: _100__bpm RR: _40__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade: _1_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: 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__JNR/SW__ 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 __0804__ Intubated at _0814___ with __10.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __0829__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __GR___ Recovery Tech Initials: __AP_ Monitoring: Time: _0814___ T_101.6___ °F; HR _90___ bpm; RR _10___ brpm Time: _0826___ T_101.8___ °F; HR _102___ bpm; RR _12___ brpm End Recovery Time: _0844___ T_101.6___ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR _28___ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery - Canine Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), performed by: _JR_ Ventral midline abdominal incision made with no. 15 blade. Single ligation of ovarian pedicles and single ligation of uterine stump with strangle knots using __0__ Webmax. Modified 3-layer closure: Body wall closed with cruciate sutures using __0__ Webmax; SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using _0___ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over abdominal incision and tattoo. Estrus. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: __tc_

4/26/2026

04/26/26 14:01 No tattoo or no scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female GP M Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: _838296 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _GP/TA_, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _ 00541526B_ administered IN GP Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B37A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. GP/TA Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by __TA_. Reapply after three months.

Dates and requirements

9/6/2026 Due Out 9/11/2026 Deadline Date 9/22/2026 Requirements No requirements Recommendations No recommendations

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The county record

Age: 2 years old
Sex: Spayed
Breed: Gray / White American Pit Bull Terrier / Mix
Weight: 45.5 lb
Shelter: East shelter
Kennel: East Kennel, Wing S - 198
Deadline: Tuesday, September 22

This dog needs a rescue partner

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