Ziggy
County ID A5172610
Deadline: Monday, October 19.
Everything below is Ziggy’s Maricopa County record, exactly as the shelter wrote it.
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What the shelter wrote
Everything below is Ziggy’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.
10/14/2026 10/14/26 14:06 Canine experiences high levels of stress with handling and movement throughout the shelter. Needs placement with a New Hope partner by close of business 10/19/26 to allow for behavioral assessment and support in a different environment. May be at risk for euthanasia 10/20/26 or sooner if warranted. Intake No memos
Behavior evaluations
Written by handlers, dated, in their words.
10/14/2026
Moved Ziggy from outside of kennel to inside. He avoided the leash, after multiple attempts and allowing him to sniff at leash he allowed me to put it over his head. Moderately easy to walk. He stopped a few times, but was very easily coaxed along. Sweet talking went a long way. Easy to walk inside of building and allowed me to remove the leash without any signs of stress.
10/10/2026
Closed outside for AM cleaning. Dog was lying at front of kennel, calm, stoic, ignored hot dogs placed nearby, no reaction as handler spoke to dog. Started to retreat as handler opened kennel door, handler kneeled down, dog came forward with verbal coaxing, avoidant when trying to place leash, defecated, returned to handler when coaxed, after a few attempts able to slowly place leash. Dog quickly exited kennel, began pulling away from handler, flailing, defecated again, handler positioned taxi, dog entered without assistance, restless on the way to yard, attempted to exit taxi multiple times, defecated in taxi. Once in yard dog slowly exited taxi and explored yard, nose to ground, neutral body, panting, ate treats tossed around yard, slowly approached handler and took treats from hand, flinched and backed away slightly when attempting to pet but remained close to handler, tossed more treats, dog stood in front of handler, slowly reached down and lightly pet dog's head, dog lowered head and froze, side eyed as handler pet dog's body, handler offered more treats. Dog followed handler to catch pen, handler tossed treats in taxi, dog entered halfway, as handler picked up leash dog pulled away and began flailing, handler moved taxi closer, dog settled and entered taxi, no issues on the way back, hesitant to enter kennel, dog attempted to retreat further back into taxi, ignored treats tossed in kennel, handler was able to guide dog in with light leash pressure and gently nudging dog from behind, once returned allowed handler to remove leash by hand.
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10/10/2026
Dog did not eat previous days food qwith kibble and canned will add in treats to 2nd fed today to entyce eating.
10/8/2026
On outer portion, standing at front of kennel; panting; whale eyed; offered treats; sniffed; did not eat; remained at front; slowly opened kennel door; dog approached door opening; able to place large loop over; placed behavior taxi right at opening; slowly opened kennel door allowing only enough space for dog to exit; taxi right at opening; dog entered behavior taxi with no issue; rode in taxi; tried jumping out; used light leash pressure to keep dog in taxi; panting. In yard, dog exited taxi; explored; tense; heavy panting; salivating; explored; stood behind handler sitting in chair; tossed treats; not interested; staff was cleaning nearby; dog moved away; handler was able to slowly approach; sat in a chair nearby; dog slowly approached; tolerated petting on head; lip licking; furrowed brow; offered treats; still not interested; dog remained near handler; slowly pet again; stopped petting; dog slightly moved in closer; lip licking; remained near handler. Picked leash up; dog would not follow; dropped leash; handler walked over to catch pen; dog followed; adjusted behavior taxi; dog circled around taxi; handler adjusted taxi against fence blocking passage for dog; dog continued to circle; walked right into behavior taxi; slowly pet; added clip leash; lip licking; rode well; tried climbing out; used light leash pressure; exited taxi; entered kennel; removed leash with clip leash.
10/8/2026
Dog did not eat previous day. Will be adding 2 TBS of canned food during PM feeding.
10/7/2026
Dog was standing in back half of kennel on approach. Offered treats, would slowly come forward to take treats through gate. Presented leash, dog would retreat to inside half of kennel while low growling. As handler approached front half of kennel, dog would be standing in back half of kennel again, closed divider. Offered treats through gate, dog would stand near divider wall while being whale eyed & licking lips. Leaned into kennel with a large loop leash to drape over dog, dog would slowly exit out of kennel & past behavior taxi. Once out of kennel, dog would start to alligator roll while biting @ leash. Handler would continue to speak calmly to dog while dog would briefly settle. Dog would start to pull back then alligator roll while biting @ leash & urinating. Started to pull back & thrash body while hitting white divider panel & behavior taxi. Handler would wait for dog to settle then able to guide dog back into kennel. Dog would continue to urinate while panting heavy with ears pinned back while sitting @ threshold of gate. Slowly removed leash with use of a long hand extender. Ended attempt to take to PY due to high FAS.
10/3/2026
Brought into ramp in bucket, stiff body, whale eyed, skin crawling, barrel rolling on leash and biting at least, head snapping, tolerated vaccine with muzzle wrap, transported to kennel in bucket, accepted treats gently
Bite history
No recorded bites
Daily kennel rounds
The county's own scoring. The numbers are theirs, not ours.
10/15/2026 Dog currently needs immediate outlet from shelter. Adding to Daily Behavior Rounds to monitor behavior. WEEK 1 Day 1 10/15/26 (Outside, 2PM): Behavioral Absence / Disengagement 3 Day 2 10/16/26 (Outside, 12:30PM) Overall Body Language 2 Day 3 10/17/26 (Inside, 9:30AM): Overall body language 3, Freezing 4 Day 4 10/18/26 (Outside, 12:15 PM): Overall Body Language 2
Medical record
10/3/2026 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 885461 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by BJ supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B42A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by BJ Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541534B administered IN by BJ Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs (2.5ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by BJ Reapply after one month. Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: BJ 10/3/2026 Missing top and bottom teeth 10/3/2026 10/03/26 15:02 Patient timid/avoidant in kennel. BCS 5/9, active. Was shown photo of patient's mouth from time of intake. Patient appears to have severely worn incisors. Recommend further dental care with family veterinarian. Medically okay to PUFA.
Dates and requirements
10/3/2026 Due Out 10/6/2026 Deadline Date 10/19/2026 Requirements No requirements Recommendations No recommendations
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The county record
- Age
- 3 years old
- Sex
- Male
- Breed
- White / Tan Beagle / Mix
- Weight
- 38.2 lb
- Shelter
- West shelter
- Kennel
- West Kennel, Wing G - 223
- Deadline
- Monday, October 19
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.