26/11/2025
Heartbreaking so many in need!
BROWN/WHITE AMER BULLDOG
NHO PRIORITY: Medical
Deadline Date 12/1/2025
Weight 92.0
Age 8Y 0M
S*x Male
East Kennel, Wing B - 107
https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/priority/Details/OTI4-MDMy-MzBB
Intake Date 11/24/2025
Legal Hold Ends: 11/28/25 4:36:00 PM
Found near Pima And Southern Ave
Requirements
No requirements
Recommendations
No recommendations
Memo
11/25/25 20:55 Dog has multiple medical issues. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 12/2/25 if no outlet is found by COB on 12/1/25, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines
Intake Notes
11/24/2025
How long have you had the animal?
1 DAY. SOURCE STATED DOG WAS WANDERING AROUND SOURCE'S APARTMENT COMPLEX. SOURCE EASILY APPROACHED THE DOG WITH FOOD AND DOG WENT WITH SOURCE.
Has the animal been around other animals? What kind of animals? How would you describe the interaction with other animals?
NO, JUST SOURCE AND THEIR FAMILY. NO ANIMALS
Was the animal around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children?
YES, SOURCE, THEIR SPOUSE AND TWO CHILDREN (ONE BABY AND ONE TODDLER). SOURCE STATED THEIR CHILD IS ALLERGIC TO DOGS AND ALLERGIES WERE FLARING UP NEAR DOG. SOURCE STATED OTHERWISE DOG WAS FRIENDLY AND CALM.
Has the animal shown any aggression around other people? Might want to include a few examples of what aggression looks like. Barking, growling, lunging, etc.? If yes, what were the circumstances?
NO
Did you keep the animal inside or outside?
OUTSIDE
If inside, did you keep the animal in a crate or allowed to roam? Was the animal destructive in any way?
FREE ROAMING, NOT DESTRUCTIVE
If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal?
4 FT TALL WOODEN FENCE, CONTAINED DOG
Did the animal show any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones?
NO
Has the animal shown any signs of illness?
NO, HOWEVER SOURCE STATED DOG HAS A SLIGHT LIMP
Does the animal walk on a leash?
YES, SOURCE STATED DOG SOMETIMES DRAGS BUT OTHERWISE WALKS FINE ON LEASH
Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers)
11/24/2025
Dog allowed leash to be placed and walked out of intake kennel. Dog was slow going on leash but walked well to intake room. Dog allowed pets all over the body but did not reciprocate for more pets. Dog allowed handling for vaccines with minimal restraint. Dog walked well on leash back to intake kennel. Dog allowed to be walked into kennel and leash to be removed with ease.
Medical Treatments
11/25/2025
Different lumps and bumps throughout body, odor coming from both ears, green discharge coming from eyes
11/25/2025
11/25/25 20:17 exam at 15:48 BAR, friendly but difficult to restrain for exam; BCS 7.5/9 Dental: Grade 4/4; unable to fully assess; moderate to severe tartar and halitosis present Ophtho: Mucoid discharge OU; pigmentary keratitis OS. Unable to fully assess OD Aural: Lichenification with mild flaky debris AU; no erythema, inflammation, or infection. Possible partial hearing loss Cardio: Normal heart rate and rhythm; no murmur auscultated Resp: Eupneic; no nasal discharge; normal bronchovesicular lung sounds GI: Soft, non-painful abdomen; good appetite; formed stool in kennel Derm: Thickened elbow calluses as well as skin thickening of hind-limb pressure points noted. ~0.25 cm pink, hairless mass on left hind rump. Two subcutaneous masses on right hind limb- one over the lateral medial femur region and one lateral to the right stifle. Alopecic area on dorsal tail, caudal to tail base, ~1.5 cm in diameter. No erythema, discharge, or inflammation-mild crusting. Musc/Skel: Stiff in hind limbs with decreased ROM; moderate crepitus in both stifles. P not tolerant of full flexion/extension exam Neuro: Normal mentation; possible partial hearing deficit Urogenital: Unilateral cryptorchid. Mildly enlarged area ventral to re**um; unable to perform rectal/prostate exam due to activity level L/N: Not examined A: - Suspected KCS OU- mucoid discharge; pigmentary keratitis OS - Otitis externa with chronic changes- lichenification and flaky debris AU; no active infection - Bilateral stifle osteoarthritis- stiffness, decreased ROM, moderate crepitus - Unilateral cryptorchid - Suspect possible partial hearing loss - Perirectal soft-tissue enlargement- unable to assess prostate/rectal structures due to movement - Multiple SQ masses, alopecia over dorsal tail base, chronic callus formation of elbows and HL pressure points P: - Provide thick soft bedding for OA and to reduce pressure on elbows & HL's - Clean ears AU, perform STT & fluorescein stain OU if P's behavior will allow - Rx: BNP ointment - Apply OU BID x 14 days - Rx: Carprofen 100mg - Give 2 tablets PO SID x 7 days - Rx: Gabapentin 100mg - Give 4 capsules PO BID x 14 days - Dog is not suitable to PUFA or foster at this time. No sx with MCACC. Dog needs outlet with NH partner for full comprehensive workup. Dog is at risk of humane euthanasia on 12/2/25 if no outlet is found by COB on 12/1/25, but may be humanely euthanized earlier if QOL declines.
11/24/2025
Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B11C administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by _CC_. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541519B administered IN by _CC_. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >88-123llb (1400mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by _CC_. Reapply after three months. Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: _CC_ Mylar placed
11/24/2025
MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND
11/24/2025
DA2PP SUBQ
11/24/2025
BORDETELLA IN
11/24/2025
BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION
11/24/2025
11/24/25 18:12 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: _807379___ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by _JS/CC__, supervising veterinarian ST
11/24/2025
RABIES 1 YEAR
Bite History
No recorded bites
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Mesa, AZ 85210
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