
Frodo
County ID A5171844
Deadline: Wednesday, October 21.
Everything below is Frodo’s Maricopa County record, exactly as the shelter wrote it.
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What the shelter wrote
Everything below is Frodo’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.
10/16/2026 10/16/26 14:43 Canine is becoming increasingly difficult to manage safely while in care, with behavioral concerns escalating over time. Placement with a New Hope Partner is required by close of business 10/21/26 to ensure the dog has access to appropriate behavioral support in a different environment. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/22/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake 9/18/2026 09/18/26 14:42 HMartinez Came in together: A5171845 and A5171844
Behavior evaluations
Written by handlers, dated, in their words.
10/15/2026
Closed out for AM cleaning. Jumping on kennel door; soft; tail wagging; slamming paws against kennel door; tried offering treats to settle; took treats briefly; continued jumping up; slamming paws against kennel door; tried leashing; got paw through leash; pulled leash out; dog continued to jump; able to place smaller leash over head; scratched at handlers arms; tossed treats on floor; opened kennel door; dog ate treats; exited; moderate to hard pull; jumped up on handler; walked; stopped to sniff ground; jumped up; biting at leash; jumped up on handler knocking radio off of handler; continued walking; tried jumping up; able to straight arm. Entered yard; dropped leash; dog continued to jump on handler; not interested in yard; handler walked over to yard fence near catch pen where handler & dog entered; dog followed handler; jumping up; staff handed radio back to handler; dog jumped up on handler's back; grabbed at handler's ponytail briefly; tried redirecting off; mouthy with handler's arms & hands; unable to reach for treats; dog constantly kept jumping up on handler; handler tried redirecting off with hands; dog began to settle; sat on handler's feet; leaned hard into handler's leg; handler's back to fence still near catch pen; allowing for petting; handler stopped petting; tried to walk further into yard; dog jumped up; mouthy; started to walk towards catch pen that was nearby; grabbed at handler's ponytail; handler tried placing hands out; dog mouthed arms; would not settle; tried to grab leash difficult; biting at leash; started to pet; dog sat at handler's feet; able to pick leash up; stopped petting; jumped up; opened catch pen; dog entered; started jumping up again constantly; mouthy; exited; turning around jumping up; biting at leash; hard pull. A dog was in nearby yard; dog redirected attention on dog in yard; followed along yard fence all the way back to kennel (kennel was right behind nearby yard); entered kennel; allowed handler to remove leash.
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10/15/2026
Was reported that dog ate dry kibble offered during previous day AM feeding before eating offered canned food during PM feeding. Will continue to monitor food consumption before adding "wet food" sign.
10/14/2026
Dog would start to jump up while demand barking as handler would unlock kennel gate. Offered treats, dog would not settle. Presented leash, leashed while dog would be jumping up & pawing @ leash. Would keep jumping up & biting @ leash while walking to main PY, able to offer treats & keep walking. Once in PY, handler would adjust leash stopper & drop leash. Dog would run to do zoomies in PY while having high energy. Dog would return to handler & start to jump up while nipping @ handlers clothing. Scattered treats to help settle dog. Dog would eat all treats then return to jumping up while nipping @ handlers clothing & leash while handler would be picking up leash. Walked back to kennel, dog would continue to jump up while biting @ leash. Entered back into kennel, scattered treats onto ground & removed leash by hand while dog would be eating treats.
10/14/2026
Dog did not eat dry kibble from previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned food during PM feeding.
10/9/2026
Dog did not eat dry kibble from previous day. Will be adding 2 tbs canned food to entyce eating at 2nd feed today.
10/9/2026
Dog did not eat dry kibble from previous day. Will be adding 2 tbs canned food to entyce eating at 2nd feed today. Dog stretching and soliciting attention.
10/8/2026
Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels
9/30/2026
Solicited attentions, Playful, High arousal, Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Tough to leash because he is jumpy in his kennel. Walks nicely to PY. Jumps up a bit in PY but is easily directed off. Likes to play with the squeaky stuffies. Easy to return, walked right back in.
9/22/2026
Greeted handler at front of kennel with soft body, wagging tail, jumped up onto kennel door for attentions, gently accepted treats. Easy leash placement at front of kennel, exited kennel erratically, turns to jump towards handler for attentions maintaining soft wiggly body at times on walk, no issues directing to main play yard, stop n go to sniff and some zig zag walking pattern. In yard dog would solicit attentions with handler throughout, will jump up for attentions and allowed petting all over, easy to direct off but repeated this throughout evaluation. Very light mouthiness towards handlers hand at times, will settle for treats and accepted treats gently, soft wiggly body and wagging tail throughout time in yard. Solicited attentions with staff that approached play yard fence, accepted pets all over. Will sit and lean into handlers leg for attentions, rolls onto back exposing belly allowing for belly rubs. Easy return to kennel, walked into kennel on own and allowed handler to remove leash by hand. 10/06/26 15:43 Adding only dog recommendation due to fight in kennel with previous kennel mate. Unclear trigger. ***This dog should be fed separately from all animals in the home.***
9/21/2026
was reported that dog was fighting with kennel mate. Unknown who or what started the fight as no food, toy, or treat was in kennel. Moved mate to G228 to seperate the pair.
9/20/2026
Requesting full evaluation based in intake and activity notes.
9/18/2026
Came up running, barking and hackles raised. Dog stopped in front of ACO and contuined barking with hackles raised. Began sniffing ACO and jump on ACO. Accepted treats, but did not eat treats. Allowed all petting and solicited attention. Easy leash placement, but K9 began bitting leash. ACO removed leash and allowed K9 to jump on ACO. Able to move front paws to the truck kennel and lifted K9 into truck kennel
9/18/2026
walks on leash, timid, some tail tucking, lip curling during vaccines, light restraint for vaccine, hesitant with doorways allows all handling and petting
Bite history
No recorded bites
Daily kennel rounds
The county's own scoring. The numbers are theirs, not ours.
10/17/2026 Dog currently needs immediate outlet from shelter. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor behavior. Week 1 Day 1 10/17/26 (Inside, 9:30AM): Overall body language 0 Day 2 10/18/26 (Outside, 12:15 PM): Overall Body Language 0, Demand Barking 3
Medical record
10/2/2026
Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B49B _sp/abm__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder.sp
9/23/2026
Pre-operative Examination, performed by: _jr___ Pre-op tech: _sw___ T: _101.4___°F HR: _100__bpm RR: __>60_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: _4_ /9 Dental grade: _1_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: n/a Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) _0___ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __2.6__ 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/jmc__ 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) __0.6__ ml IM at __1134__ Intubated at _1139___ with __11.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __1143__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: _jnr____ Recovery Tech Initials: __kt____ Monitoring: Time: __1139__ T__101.8__ °F; HR __90__ bpm; RR ___20_ brpm Time: ___1154_ T___102.6_ °F; HR _100___ bpm; RR ___20_ brpm End Recovery Time: _1157___ T__102.0__ °F; HR __90__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Atipamezole (5mg/mL): _0.2__mL administered IM Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by: ___jr___ 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. Entering Tech Initials: __dd___
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9/18/2026
Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 859498 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _BJ__, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B49B administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _BJ__. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541534B administered IN by _BJ__. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _BJ__. Reapply after three months. Male: Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: _BJ___ Mylar placed on dog.
Dates and requirements
9/18/2026 Due Out 9/21/2026 Deadline Date 10/21/2026 Requirements No requirements Recommendations No recommendations
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The county record
- Age
- 2 years old
- Sex
- Neutered
- Breed
- Brown Black Mouth Cur / Mix
- Weight
- 67.4 lb
- Shelter
- West shelter
- Kennel
- West Kennel, Wing C - 068
- Deadline
- Wednesday, October 21
This dog needs a rescue partner
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