Bouzouki
County ID A5171553
Deadline: Wednesday, September 23.
Everything below is Bouzouki’s Maricopa County record, exactly as the shelter wrote it.
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What the shelter wrote
Everything below is Bouzouki’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 13:41 Canine is exhibiting heightened sensitivity to handling, resulting in concerning responses. Placement with a New Hope Partner is needed by close of business 9/23/26 to provide support and reduce the likelihood of behavior progression. May be at risk for euthanasia 9/24/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake No memos
Behavior evaluations
Written by handlers, dated, in their words.
9/21/2026
Came forward with soft neutral body, soft tail wag, accepted treats gently. Wary of leash, retreated to corner of kennel with wide eyes, ears alert, tense body, becomes whale eye and dodges leash attempts but no issues lasso-ing. Wary of handler extending hand out to pet, stiffening up body, backing away from handler, draped towel over and when lifting dog began to thrash/flail but settled, tense bodied when carried to small play yard otherwise no issues. Once in yard dog was distant/avoiding of handler all of evaluation. Would start to approach if treats are offered and accepted treats gently but retreats quickly from handler, ears alert, wide eyed, some flagged or tucked tail at times. When attempting to pet dog would flinch heavily/head flip away from handler, repeated this any time dog was touched. Disposable leash started to fall off dog, when handler attempted to fix dog would repeatedly head flip, pull away from handler, stiff bodied, attempting to flee from handler, erratic. Draped towel over as dog was attempting to pull away from handler, began flailing when picked up then settled, no issues carrying back to kennel. Placed into kennel and leash fell off on own once placed into kennel.
9/16/2026
Dog was at front of kennel; soft; tail wagging; offered treats; took treat gently; opened kennel door; flinched; handler slowly placed leash over; backed away; came back forward; walked into handler's arms; carried to yard. Handler sat down in chair; held dog in lap for a moment; dog jumped out of lap; explored; urinated; defecated; approached handler; offered treats; not interested; sniffed handler's legs; continued to explore; followed handler around; handler knelt down; moved away; would not fully approach; continued to explore. Dog eventually approached; allowed for slow petting around head/neck area; handler lightly brushed back; dog jumped/flinched; let out a whine; moved away; would not approach handler; slowly approached; dog; tried petting again on back; flinched; soft whine. Picked leash up; knelt down; tried to slowly pick up; whipped head around; vocal; did this a few times; offered treats; took treats gently; placed treats on ground; started eating treats; scooped dog up; flailed; settled once in arms; carried back to kennel; removed leash; placed back in kennel.
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9/15/2026
Dog was lying in middle of kennel on approach. Opened kennel gate, offered treats in hand, would slowly come forward for treats. Extended hand to pet on head, dog would quickly lower head while shifting head to side with whale eyes & licking lips. Offered more treats while continuing to speak softly to dog. Used wide loop leash then offered more treats. Attempted to pet again, dog again would lower & shift head to side while licking lips. Placed blanket over dog & picked up without issues. Placed dog onto lap once in small PY, dog would jump off of handlers lap & start to pace along fence line. Offered treats, dog would slowly come forward to take treats from hand. Would start to pace then urinate & defecate. Approached handler again, offered treats then would extend hand to pet, dog would dodge hands while attempting to pet on head. Handler would pet on side of body then slowly inch hands to neck. Dog would lean into handlers hands while being pet on neck. Handler would remove hands then offer more treats. Handler would walk around, dog would continue to explore with nose to ground, if handler would walk towards dog, dog would scurry to opposite side of PY. Handler would sit back down in chair then call dog over, dog would slowly come back towards handler. Offered treats in hand then placed blanket over dog. Picked up & carried back to main building. Placed dog into a new kennel to provide 2 kennel spaces. Removed leash by hand slowly while dog would be eating treats on floor of kennel.
9/13/2026
Tail tucked, nervous. Came forward when handler opened gate, flinched back and briefly lip curled when handler attempted to pet. Requesting full evaluation.
9/12/2026
Dog tolerated all gentle handling
9/12/2026
carried onto ramp for intake, allows most handling and petting, moderate restraint for vaccines, soft body, tail wagging, reactive to vaccinations/restraint, carried to kennel without issue
Bite history
No recorded bites
Daily kennel rounds
The county's own scoring. The numbers are theirs, not ours.
9/19/2026 Dog currently needs immediate outlet from the shelter. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor. WEEK 1 Day 1 9/19/26 (Inside, 10AM) Overall Body Language 1 Day 2 9/20/26 (Inside, 12:30 PM): Overall Body Language 0 (Sleeping) Day 3 9/21/26 (Inside, 2PM) Overall body language 1 Day 4 9/22/26 (Inside 7:45am) Overall Body Language 1
Medical record
9/19/2026 09/19/26 11:52 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, solicits attention EENT - No ocular discharge. Serous nasal discharge. RESP - No stertor or stridor. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. NEURO - Normal mentation. No significant findings. A: - Signs of CIRDC noted upon exam. Likely viral etiology with secondary bacterial component. P: - Start doxycycline 10mg/kg 25mg PO q24h x 14d - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - Medically okay to PUFA 9/19/2026 09/19/26 08:46 Kennel staff reported seeing k9 cough(hacking) 9/16/2026 09/16/26 15:34 Targeted exam S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, jumps into arms upon kennel entry EENT - OU lenticular sclerosis, menace intact but inconsistent OD, limiited visual tracking. Nose clean and free of discharge. External ears are free of discharge/redness. Oral - Moderate generalized tartar and gingivitis. H/L/MM - Heart rate and rhythm normal, no murmurs or arrhythmias appreciated. Normal bronchovesicular sounds. Normal respiratory rate and effort. No coughing or sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. UROGEN - Intact male. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Normal mentation. A: - lenticular sclerosis OU with suspected limited vision (OD>OS) P: - recommend general senior health work-up with family veterinarian - medically okay to PUFA 9/16/2026 eyes appear cloudy 9/12/2026 Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: __LR__ Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 859498, administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _LR__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B50B administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by __LR_. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541534B administered IN by _LR__. Provecta Advanced for dogs 5-10lbs (0.4ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by _LR__. Reapply after one month. mylar placed on dog
Dates and requirements
9/12/2026 Due Out 9/15/2026 Deadline Date 9/23/2026 Requirements No requirements Recommendations No recommendations
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The county record
- Age
- 10 years old
- Sex
- Male
- Breed
- White / Brown Chihuahua Shorthair
- Weight
- 5.0 lb
- Shelter
- West shelter
- Kennel
- West Kennel, Wing K - 405
- Deadline
- Wednesday, September 23
This dog needs a rescue partner
New Hope Only means the county requires a partner rescue to take this dog. Apply and raise your hand, and we work the rescue side for you. You can still be the home they land in.