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Ophelia, photographed at the East shelter
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Ophelia

County ID A5171341

Deadline: Wednesday, September 23.

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

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What the shelter wrote

Everything below is Ophelia’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.

9/18/2026 09/18/26 12:27 Canine is presenting with under-socialized behavior and limited engagement. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/23/26 to provide structured support and prevent potential progression of these behaviors. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/24/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/9/2026 09/09/26 13:57 Casselman: A5171341 A5171343 A5171345 A5171346 A5171348 A5171351 A5171353 A5171354 A5171355 A5171356 A5171366 A5171368 A5171369 A5171370 A5171342 A5171338 A5171371 09/10/26 13:09 Per Activity notes, this dog came from a property with multiple dogs that have a history of being at large and attacking/killing neighbor's cats, chickens, ducks, and possibly other livestock. Unknown which specific dogs were at large and involved in incidents.

Behavior evaluations

Written by handlers, dated, in their words.

9/18/2026

Dog was laying on bed with kennel mate when approached; kennel mate retreated away low growling; closed divider and separated. Dog remained on bed; slight tremble; frozen with furrowed brow; watched handler; handler crouched low and outstretched hand; light verbal coaxing; dog got up from bed and approached slightly; handler could see brief low tail wag for a second; ears pinned back; tucked tail in and sat a distance away from handler; lip licking. Offered treats; dog ate treat eagerly off of ground. Dog cowered away with paw raised at sight of leash; used treats to lure towards leash; did this for a few minutes and dog would make progress but ultimately handler had to step into kennel to lasso leash in back of kennel; dog paced quickly back and forth but allowed leash placement. Handler had to use spatial pressure with bed to guide dog into taxi; rode well in taxi to the yard. Once in yard dog exited taxi and retreated to wall; defecated; slowly took steps in direction of handler; paw raised; nose to ground; not interested in treats tossed; retreated to corner of yard. Dog remained under chair in corner of yard for remainder of outing; ears perked up at barking dogs; avoidant of handler; trembling; slouched over; head turning and lip licking. Handler brought taxi over to dog; would avoid taxi even with spatial pressure in corner; dog would try to climb up and over taxi to avoid; handler let go of leash and dog retreated to other corner. Dog allowed handler to pet gently on top of head; muzzle wrapped slowly and picked up; dog was curled tightly into ball but allowed; carried back to kennel; got tangled up in leash; allowed handler to fix leash and remove by hand.

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9/15/2026

When handler approached kennel, k9 retreated to the backside with tail tucked and crouched low to the ground. When kennel door was opened ajar and handler spoke in a soft voice, k9 softened with a small short tail wag and took a few steps forward towards handler. Handler showed slip lead and k9 retreated to the backside of the kennel again. After a few minutes, k9 still did not want to come forward so handler closed guillotine and approached from the other side. Handler opened other side of kennel door ajar and k9 stood frozen in the corner, looking back and forth for a way to escape. Handler was able to lightly lasso slip lead onto k9. Once k9 was leashed, k9 sniffed handlers hands and leash. K9 pancaked and did not want to walk on leash. Handler placed a light muzzle wrap restraint on k9 and picked up to carry to clinic. K9 was tense when walking to the clinic, but otherwise did well. Easily placed onto scale and obtained weight with no issues. Carried and placed into kennel with no issue. Removed leash by hand.

9/14/2026

Dog was laying in back of kennel with kennel mate, assistant closed divider, dog remained laying in place, tense, handler opened door and kennel mate moved farther back in kennel, then dog did not get up, turning head away, lip licking, tolerated handler placing leash, remained in place as assistant leashed other dog, handler began to toss treats and this dog slowly stood up and came forward, tense with low tail, ate treats in bucket but would not step in, handler used leash pressure to move dog into bucket, dog stayed there as assistant moved kennel mate to bucket, then tipped upright, transported to M&G room, tipped bucket back down, dog slowly exited, sat between bucket and wall, rounded posture, handler tossed treats but dog showed no interest. After a few minutes dog slow took a few steps forward, sitting in front of door, very slowly laying down, remained tense, stayed in place for a few minutes, after a while began shaking, handlers decided to take dog back to kennel, dog was laying on top of leash and handler was trying to encourage her to get up to fix it, tossed treats, dog would not move, handler pull leash gently but it was still stuck, handler tried petting dog with leash handle, dog skin crawled with each touch, eventually stood and tried to hid behind bucket again, handler got leash untangled slowly, then used leash pressure to move dog into bucket, tipped bucket back up and attached clip leash, softly pet dog for a moment, dog was frozen with no reaction, transported back to kennel, both dogs entered kennel easily, allowed leash removal while standing at back of kennel. 09/14/26 12:48 Requesting 2nd attempt

9/9/2026

Caught on catch pole, alligator rolled, did not allow handling

9/9/2026

k9 flared on catch pole device, k9 used dog taxi to travel, k9 wide eyed, k9 tail tucked, K9 ORANGE DUE TO BEHAVIOR

Bite history

No recorded bites

Daily kennel rounds

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

9/20/2026 Dog currently needs immediate outlet from shelter. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor behavior. Day 1 9/19/26 (Inside 2 PM) Behavioral Absence 3 Day 2 9/20/26 (Outside, 1 PM) Body Language 3 Day 3 9/21/26 (Inside 1 PM) Behavioral Absence 1, Body Language 2, Displacement 2 Day 4 9/22/26 (Outside,10AM) Behavioral Absence 2, Freezing 2

Medical record

9/22/2026

Canine observed to be coughing. VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 09/22/26 08:33) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: 5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: Yes, coughing Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: None observed at this time Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: jp

9/15/2026

Sedated Examination, performed by: _BD___ Pre-op tech: __AP__ T: __100.0__°F HR: _130__bpm RR: __30_brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: ABN- mild debris AU Eyes: ABN- corneal scaring OD Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: ABN- worn dentition with moderate calculus GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5.5_ /9 Dental grade: _3_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: In heat, DVM changed age: 5 yrs Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __0__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __1.3__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Microchip Implanted SQ, placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Please see Microchip Entry for number. Induction & Prep Tech Initials___RED/AP_ 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) __0.3__ ml IM at _1100___ Intubated at __1108__ with ___9.0_ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _1145___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __AP/CM___ Recovery Tech Initials: __DD____ Monitoring: Time: __1108__ T_99.0___ °F; HR __75__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: __1125__ T___98.8_ °F; HR __94__ bpm; RR ___20_ brpm Time: __1140__ T__98.6__°F; HR __113__ bpm; RR __24__ brpm End Recovery Time: _1154___ T__99.0__ °F; HR _110___ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery - Canine Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), performed by: _BD____ Ventral midline abdominal incision made with no. 15 blade. Double ligation of ovarian pedicles, double ligation of uterine stump, and single ligation of broad ligaments 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. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Start Carprofen 75mg po sid x 4d. Start 9/16/26. Entering Tech Initials: __RED/DD___

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9/14/2026

Fecal Float and Direct Smear read by: _clm___ - positive for _coccidia and roundworm___ ova, confirmed by cllm_ Combined sample with other dog in kennel Small amount of bacteria noted 09/14/26 16:57 A: Fecal float/smear - positive for coccidia ova P: Rx: Ponazuril/Marquis paste - Give single dose PO once based on current weight (33.4#)

9/13/2026

Canine observed to have liquid stool.

9/13/2026

09/13/26 10:46 Brief exam P is BAR; BCS 5.5/9; very scared/timid on exam; unable to do full hands on exam EENT: Previously noted OD corneal scarring. No blepharospasm or ocular discharge noted GI: Abdomen appears possibly distended. Multiple piles of soft stool, score 6, noted in kennel; no hematochezia or mucus observed. P housed with kennelmate, unable to determine source of stool Urogenital: Intact female with mammary and vulvar development A: - OD corneal scarring – previously noted - Mild to moderate abdominal distension - Soft stool, score 6 – unable to determine which canine P: - Schedule spay at due out or as available - Run in house fecal float/smear and treat PRN - Medically okay to PUFA after OVH sx

9/13/2026

09/13/26 18:13 No stool in kennel, fecalyzer hung on back/outside kennel door(1 fecalyzer hung for both pets). jp

9/10/2026

09/10/26 11:23 Targeted visual exam (very timid/avoidant, did allow some gentle head pets when going slow) S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9 EENT - OD corneal scarring, no discharge or blepharospasm. Nose clean and free of discharge. H/L/MM - Normal respiratory rate and effort. No coughing or sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes visually pink. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Normal mentation. A: - suspect old/healed injury to OD P: - no treatment needed - medically okay to PUFA

9/9/2026

Female: No tattoo or scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. Confirmed by: __JMC__ Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530B//28-JUL-2027 administered IN by __AM__ Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A//30-MAY-2027 administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. Administered by __AM__ Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: __871404// 31 jul 2027__ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by __AM_, supervising veterinarian ST Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs (2.5ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by AM___. Reapply after one month. MYLAR IN K9 SLEEVE MICROSCANNED: NO CHIP FOUND

Dates and requirements

9/9/2026 Due Out 9/12/2026 Deadline Date 9/23/2026 Requirements No requirements Recommendations No recommendations

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The county record

Age
5 years old
Sex
Spayed
Breed
White / Brown Aust Cattle Dog / Mix
Weight
33.0 lb
Shelter
East shelter
Kennel
East Kennel, Wing C - 234
Deadline
Wednesday, September 23

This dog needs a rescue partner

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