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Gingham, photographed at the East shelter
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Gingham

County ID A5170801

Deadline: Monday, September 21.

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

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What the shelter wrote

Everything below is Gingham’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.

9/16/2026

09/16/26 14:23 Canine has shown inconsistent responses to handlers, including episodes of behavior escalation. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/21/26 to prevent further progression and support ongoing evaluation. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/22/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake

9/10/2026

What is the reason for surrender? SOURCE DID NOT DO PROPER DECOMPRESSION. STATES PET HAS GROWLED AT SOURCE AND NIPPED AT SOURCES HUSBAND How long have you had your pet? 2 DAYS Where did you get this animal from? MCACC Is your pet spayed/neutered? 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? 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 Do you have pictures of injuries/bites? NO Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite? NO Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? FRIENDLY WITH BUNNYS AND SMALL DOGS, DOES GROWL AT DOGS WHEN THEY START TO SMELL KENNEL PET WILL GROWL. A5170801 GROWLED 6 TIMES AT SOURCE AND HUSBAND WHEN GETTING NEAR A5170801 Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? How is the animal around children? NO Please describe behavior around children? Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions? 1 ADULT MALE AND 1 ADULT FEMALE, 2 SMALL DOGS, 4 BUNNYS, FRIENDLYWITH ANIMALS. Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals? YES Cats? Dogs? 2 DOGS, FRIENDLY DOES NOT MIND THEM. DOES GROWL WHEN THEY GET NEAR HIS KENNEL 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? ONLY KENNEL WITH 2 OTHER DOGS Is the animal house-trained? YES Is your pet potty trained? NO Familiar with a dog door? YES Crate trained? YES Leash trained? YES Knows commands? NO Where was this animal kept? INSIDE Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe? NO Last vaccinations / last vet visit? ON FILE How would you describe your pet's energy level? VERY CALM, KEPT TO HIMSELF Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)? NO What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)? NO Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? Any Additional details/notes on behavior? SOURCE STATES BELIEVES PET IS OLDER

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8/30/2026

How long have you had the animal? 2 DAYS. DOG WAS WANDERING BY A PARK AND APPROACHED SOURCE. What are the cross streets where you found the animal? MAIN ST AND MESA DR Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition? SOURCE OBSERVED A5170801 SCRATCHING SHOULDER AREA A FEW TIMES Is animal spayed/neutered? 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 Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals? NO AGGRESSION TOWARDS PEOPLE. GROWLED AT SOURCE'S DOGS FROM A DISTANCE. SOURCE DID NOT ALLOW THE DOGS TO INTERACT DIRECTLY. Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal? NO Was this animal around any children? ALLOWED AN ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD CHILD TO PET AND HOLD. SOURCE STATED DOG DOES NOT SOLICIT ATTENTION AND IS ALOOF. Did the animal interact with other animals? Cats? N/A Dogs? GROWLED AT SOURCE'S DOGS FROM A DISTANCE. SOURCE DID NOT ALLOW THE DOGS TO INTERACT DIRECTLY. Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)? N/A Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)? N/A Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space? NONE OBSERVED BY SOURCE Can the animal walk on a leash? YES Does the animal know any commands? NONE ATTEMPTED BY SOURCE Where was this animal kept? INSIDE If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam free? CRATED If outside, what kind of fencing do you have, and did it contain the animal? N/A, NO FENCED YARD Any destruction behavior? If yes, please describe? NONE How would you describe the animal’s energy level? MEDIUM ENERGY Any escapist behavior? NO Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe? NO Any Additional details/notes on behavior?

Behavior evaluations

Written by handlers, dated, in their words.

9/13/2026

Dog was at front of shoreline kennel, alarm barking as handler approached, mildly tense, still tail above spine level, handler tossed treats for a minute and dog began to soften, sitting calmly at front, handler got a towel and came back, dog was standing neutral at front, handler able to easily place leash, dog stood looking down as if to jump out of shoreline, handler draped towel over dog and picked up, carried to M&G room, placed on ground, dog shook off, walked loose leash to yard. In yard dog had neutral body and still tail at spine level, dog would wander, urinate and defecate a few times, would not approach handler when called, sniffing at gate, as handler walked across yard dog would run back and forth between fence and gate on other side, somewhat bouncy gait, still did not approach handler as they walked nearby, handler sat and offered treats, dog would come up an arms length away from handler, stoic gaze, did not know "sit," sniffed treats tossed nearby then lost interest and wandered away. Dog spent a few minutes exploring yard, then started to get fixated on gate, jumping up and pawing at it more intensely, handler approached and dog stopped, soft body, allowed handler to pick up leash, handler draped towel over dog and carried to room, petting dog while holding him, dog had tightly closed mouth and tense face, once on the ground dog ignored handler, went to door, jumping up, pacing and pawing at doorway. Handler approached and pet dog, dog did not react or engage, looking straight out window, would dart away as handler tried to place towel over dog, able to cover and pick up,carried back to kennel, removed leash by hand and placed dog inside, dog barked once as handler closed door, no further reaction, stood neutral at front of kennel.

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9/12/2026

Handler approached kennel front; Dog was standing with neutral body and tail aligned; low growling; Handler unlocked door and held leash in opening; handler stuck arm in and was able to place leash over head with no issues; was able to secure leash; Handler pet dog gently and dog allowed; relaxed before picking up dog and carrying to yard; dog allowed stayed in handlers arms; Once in yard dog was immediately urinating and defecated; Dog was walking yard exploring; Dog was more independent calm demeanor; Handler would call over and dog would come over and greet with no issues; tail wagging; Handler walked over to exit and dog followed; allowed leahs adjustment and walekd to kennel; interested in dog in bottom kennel; handler picked up and set in kennel with no issues; Handler unleashed leash by hand; the second handler started closing door; dog began to growl again and tense up; alarm barking at door; not making contact with handlers hands but toward direction; handler was able to close door with caution watching dog;

9/11/2026

Requesting full eval due to history.

9/10/2026

Owner walked k9 into intake room, once in room k9 was stiff and avoidant. Allowed handlers to pick up and carry to kennel as well as place mylar easily. Carried to kennel and unleashed by hand

9/5/2026

Easy to pull and return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Appears potty trained

9/3/2026

Handler approached kennel front, dog alarm barked initially and settled after treat was offered. Handler went to retrieve towel for carrying and returned. Handler opened gate and placed leash over head without issue. Handler then draped towel over, handler did not want to snag any matting on underbelly. Dog was wrapped in towel and carried to M&G room. Handler placed dog in room, dog was loose and wiggly. Dog barked at reflection in glass a few times and then settled. Dog was loose and affiliative with handler, soliciting and allowing pets. Handler tried best to avoid matting. After about 10 minutes handler was able to walk dog back to kennel. Handler then lifted dog and placed in kennel and removed leash by hand.

9/1/2026

Low growls at door; sitting; tense; snarls; Barrier Reactive; Stoic in place; focused stare; **Due to current kennel presence and previous notes; Requesting full evaluation.**

8/30/2026

Timid of fast movements, did not accept treats, did allow handling and light restraint for vaccines. Carried to kennel and unleashed by hand.

Bite history

No recorded bites

Daily kennel rounds

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

No In-Kennel Behavior Rounds Memos

Medical record

9/16/2026

09/16/26 15:03 P is BAR, barking at front of kennel. P has a great appetite, no stool in kennel EENT/Resp: No coughing, sneezing, or nasal discharge observed; OU clear, no blepharospasm or ocular discharge; P is eupneic Derm: Mild superficial abrasion on the nasal planum with no bleeding or discharge noted A: No CIRDC symptoms observed during exam P: Monitor for 2 days for signs of CIRDC

9/15/2026

Observed hacking cough

9/13/2026

09/13/26 15:49 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder jp/brye

9/10/2026

Up to date on all vaccines and flea meds Previously altered by MCACC Mylar placed in sleeve Chip matches Potentially exposed to parvo 9/11. Needs waiver through 9/25.

9/8/2026

Pre-operative Examination, performed by: _BD___ Pre-op tech: __SW__ T: _101.0___°F HR: _110__bpm RR: _30__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: ABN-Generalized mild to moderate hair matting(mercy groom under anesthetia) Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _4.5_ /9 Dental grade: _2_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: Generalized mild to moderate hair matting(mercy groom under anesthetia) Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __1.5__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __0.6__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials_SW/KLB___ 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) __0.15__ ml IM at _1041___ Intubated at _1053___ with __7.5__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _1123___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: _CLM____ Recovery Tech Initials: __AP____ Monitoring: Time: _1053___ T_99.0___ °F; HR __90__ bpm; RR _20___ brpm Time: _1108___ T_99.1___ °F; HR __62__ bpm; RR _18___ brpm Time: _1123___ T_98.8___°F; HR _50___ bpm; RR __12__ brpm Time: _1138___ T_97.4___ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: __1150__ T_99.0___ °F; HR _112___ bpm; RR __30__ brpm Iced nueter site during recovery Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by: __BD____ 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. E-collar to be worn 14 days post surgery Carprofen(25mg) 1 tablet by mouth once daily for 4 days(Start 09/09/26-4 tablets total) Entering Tech Initials: __jp___

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8/30/2026

Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by LE. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B administered IN by LE. Provecta Advanced for dogs 11-20lbs (1.0ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by LE. Reapply after one month. Male: Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: LE Mylar placed No chip

8/30/2026

SOURCE OBSERVED A5170801 SCRATCHING SHOULDER AREA A FEW TIMES

8/30/2026

08/30/26 16:18 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 871404 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by jp/bd, supervising veterinarian ST

8/30/2026

08/30/26 17:45 P is BAR; BCS 4.5/9 EENT: OU clear with no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. AU clean with no erythema or discharge. Nose clean with no nasal discharge Dental: grade 1/4 Cardio/Resp: Heart rate and rhythm normal; no murmurs auscultated. Normal bronchovesicular lung sounds bilaterally; eupneic GI: Abdomen soft and nonpainful on palpation Derm: Mild to moderate hair matting throughout coat, most pronounced over hind end/lower dorsum Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4 with no ataxia or lameness observed Urogenital: Intact male with two descended testes A: - Mild to moderate generalized hair matting, worse over hind end/lower dorsum P: - Mercy groom at neuter sx - Medically okay to PUFA

Dates and requirements

9/10/2026 Due Out 9/10/2026 Deadline Date 9/21/2026 Requirements No requirements Recommendations No recommendations

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The county record

Age
4 years old
Sex
Neutered
Breed
Black / White Lhasa Apso / Poodle Min
Weight
16.5 lb
Shelter
East shelter
Kennel
East Kennel, Wing V - 318
Deadline
Monday, September 21

This dog needs a rescue partner

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