Senior citizens of MCACC

03/07/2026

Hi! I'm Dudley, a bundle of joy packed with energy and love. Every day, I wake up eager to explore and play. I adore treats and will happily sit for one – or a few! I'm also very affectionate and enjoy a good cuddle session after a fun playtime. I'm looking for a forever home where I can share all my love and excitement. If you're looking for a loyal friend to add joy and playfulness to your life, I'm your pup! Let's make wonderful memories together. My adoption fee is quite the deal! Not only do you get my unconditional love and a new BFF, it also includes my spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and even some cool coupons! Why wait? Come meet me today!

Dudley's info:⬇️
https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A5158154

01/23/2026

Coco surrendered after 10 years with her family because they had a new baby 💔💔💔

Now she is due to be euthanized.
She needs rescued ASAP!!! 💔💔💔💔

ADOPTED
COCO
WHITE/BROWN LABRADOR RETR
PRIORITY: Medical
Deadline Date 1/29/2026

Weight 72.0
Age 11Y 0M
S*x Spayed Female
East Kennel, Wing A - 079

https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/priority/Details/OTI4-MzY2-MDJB

Intake Date 1/1/2026
Due Out 1/4/2026

Requirements
No requirements

Recommendations
FAMILY INTRODUCTION
IN HOME TRAINING
GO SLOW
NO CHILDREN

Memo

01/22/26 16:00 OA/DJD in both stifles. Probable chronic ACL tear. If no outlet by COB on 01/29/26, is at risk for humane euthanasia on 01/30/26.

Intake Notes
1/1/2026

How long have you had your pet?
10 Years
Where did you get your pet?
Is your pet spayed/neutered?
YES
Do you have any vaccine history for your pet?
Has your pet been around other animals? What kind of animals? How would you describe the interaction with other animals?
GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS
Has your pet been around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children?
GREAT WITH ADULTS BUT, NOT CHILDREN
Has your pet shown any aggression around other people? If yes, what were the circumstances?
NOT WITH ADULTS
Where was your pet kept, inside or outside?
INSIDE
If inside, did you keep your pet in a crate? Was he/she destructive in any way?
NO JUST WITH STUFFED ANIMALS
If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal?
BOTH
Is your pet potty trained?
YES
Does your pet have any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones?
NONE
Is there anything we need to know medically about your pet?
NO
Does your pet walk on a leash?
YES
Does your pet know any obedience/tricks?
NEW BABY IN HOUSEHOLD DOG WAS ANXIOUS

Evaluation Comments (Observations from our staff and volunteers)

1/20/2026
Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Very easy to pull and walked great on leash; she did not want to go back to the shelter and had to use different way that she was not familiar with to get her in without any issues. Overall very easy to handle.

1/18/2026
Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, play yard short walk potty break

1/17/2026
Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, took to grooming first to wipe down some areas - very patient - semi brisk pace for older gal- today did not want to re-enter kennel- stepped back and went to front and able to lead back in without issues -

1/13/2026
Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Coco was easy to pull from the kennel walks well on the leash.... very sweet.. not overly interested in treats.... enjoys pets..... easily returned.....

1/11/2026
Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels

1/10/2026
Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, open kennel and Coco comes right to door - for an older girl walks nice pace- does not seek attention but does accept and enjoy all petting - easy return

1/4/2026
Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Timid, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, open kennel - Coco got up from bed and came to door and easily leashed - slight pull walking out of building - walks with a nice pace for older gal - petting all over - explored yard - easily returned to kennel

1/3/2026
Dog was panting at door; Standing at door with neutral body and tail aligned; Allowing petting; ** Due to current kennel presence and previous notes; Placing dog to intake color yellow.** ** No Children recommendation due to intake notes from previous home; **

1/1/2026
Tense body with wide eyes when attempting to leash from holding kennel, dodge few tries but allowed, avoidant of handlers in intake room and stayed near door with tense body, tucked tail, vaccinated with no restraint, walked to kennel.

Medical Treatments

01/22/26 15:50 Prior to radiographs, an orthopedic exam was done. There is a significant medial buttress palpable in the left stifle. Stifle is thickened. No drawer sign could be demonstrated. Unable to luxate patellas. Radiographic interpretation. There are numerous osteophytes present around both stifles. A thick band of soft tissue is present on the medial aspect of the left stifle. Findings are consistent with OA and DJD probably secondary to a chronic ACL tear. Dog is going to require a geriatric work up and long term treatment. A shelter is not the appropriate environment for this care. Place dog on portal, urgent medical. If no outlet by COB on 01/29/26, is at risk for humane euthanasia on 01/30/26. Dog is available for PUFA as long as adopters are fully aware of all of her medical issues. Dog is not appropriate for foster. Continue gabapentin as prescribed.

1/21/2026
01/21/26 16:06 Targeted exam P is BAR with a great appetite; no stool in kennel Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4; P bearing more weight with less toe touching of the L HL, lameness grade 1-2/5. A: - Continued left hindlimb lameness in geriatric dog– suspect DJD/OA r/o: other orthopedic pathology P: - Schedule pelvic and bilateral hindlimb radiographs - Continue gabapentin as prescribed

1/15/2026
01/15/26 19:32 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B18A_ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder.

1/15/2026
DA2PP SUBQ

1/13/2026
01/13/26 12:24 P is BAR, BCS: 7/9 EENT: OU clear; no ocular or nasal discharge. AU clean with no debris, erythema, or discharge. Dental: grade 2+/4 Cardio/Resp: Heart rate and rhythm normal; no murmurs auscultated. Lungs clear with normal respiratory effort. No coughing or sneezing observed GI: Great appetite reported; formed stool in kennel Derm: Hair coat appears clean and free of debris Left lateral thorax: soft, mobile subcutaneous mass ~2 inches, non-adherent to underlying tissues Neuro: Normal mentation Musc/Skel: Ambulatory x4; moderate toe-touching on the left hindlimb observed, lameness grade 2-3/5. No overt swelling or wounds noted. A: - Intermittent mild left hindlimb lameness– r/o: DJD/OA, soft tissue strain, cruciate disease/meniscal injury, hip dysplasia/coxarthrosis, other - Left lateral thoracic subcutaneous mass – r/o: lipoma vs other SQ mass - Overweight P: - Rx: Carprofen 100mg - Give 1.5 tablets PO SID x 7 days - Rx: Gabapentin 100mg - Give 3 capsules PO BID x 14 days - Recheck lameness in 7 days; recommend radiographs if lameness has not resolved or worsens - Medically okay to PUFA as long as adopters follow up with family veterinarian for any continued lameness in LHL. Also recommend FNA/biopsy for mass

1/12/2026
Volunteer observed Limping VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 01/12/26 18:24) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: 6/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: None observed at this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: None observed at this time Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Pet holding up LHL intermittently. jp

1/1/2026
Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B11C administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by JS. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541519B administered IN by JS. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by JS. Reapply after three months. Mylar placed ES

1/1/2026
MICRO SCAN CHIP FOUND

1/1/2026
01/01/26 14:43 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: _809512___ administered SQ, R lateral hip, by JS/ES___, supervising veterinarian ST.

1/1/2026
RABIES 1 YEAR

1/1/2026
BORDETELLA IN

1/1/2026
BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION

1/1/2026
DA2PP SUBQ

Bite History
No recorded bites

MCACC East Valley Animal Care Center
Phone: (602) 506-6030

1920 S Lewis
Mesa, AZ 85210

Hours:
11 am - 7 pm for adoption services every day of the week.

Intakes and other services will be available 12 pm - 6 pm daily.

Foster Applications

To be matched to a rescue:

Dogfoster.org

azfosters.com/

For dogs at MCACC that are eligible for County foster care*:
https://www.maricopa.gov/296/Foster
*Excludes dogs designated as NHO

01/04/2026

We need our senior dog lovers to the front!🗣️

This is 10 year old, Ella (FKA Rutilla), a senior pup who was adopted two years ago from MCACC (after spending months there) and was bounced around from place to place. The adopter attempted to rehome her multiple times due to owners inconsistent lifestyle, and finally, a couple weeks ago, surrendered ownership to a dedicated volunteer who loves and cares about her. This amazing volunteer wants to help foster Ella, but she needs our help.

At adoption, Four Paws and Friends assisted the owner a bit because Ella had diagnosed thyroid issues and skin allergies. This is a monthly expense so we wanted to make sure she was treated to start the adoption off.

Cut to now, she was surrendered in bad shape. She has bacterial and fungal infections in her paws, severe allergies, hypothyroidism, arthritis, and multiple masses that need to be evaluated and possibly removed surgically.

The amazing Four Paws has offered to help Ella as she is now in a good situation to get the care she needs. Ella has had a rough go at life at no fault of her own. She deserves the care she needs.

🐾Ella is dog, cat, people, and kid friendly. The foster loves her and is willing to care for her until we can find her a forever home.

If you are interested in meeting Ella, please message us and we will connect you to her foster.

But honestly, any amount to help with Ella’s medical care would mean the world to us. You can donate via fb, but please see the options below as well:

👏🏼Other ways to donate:
Venmo: -andFriends
PayPal: fourpawsaz
Cashapp: $fourpawsaz
Zelle: [email protected]

Thank you, all❤️

12/13/2025

🎄12 Dogs of Christmas – #6: Canelo🎄

How does a gentle, 7-year-old, well-mannered dog end up alone at a park? 💔

Canelo was FOUND AT A PARK — friendly with the children, friendly with strangers… and he even JUMPED RIGHT INTO FINDERS CAR. Someone clearly loved him once. He even had a microchip, but no one ever came.

Canelo is the kind of dog who makes the world a better place…
✨ Walks beside you with perfect, gentleman-like manners
✨ Knows his sit + down
✨ Takes treats with the softest touch
✨ Naps in the car like your cozy road-trip companion
✨ Loves leisure strolls through the park, lunch dates, and simply being close

He may be a little extra “cuddly” around the waistline, but honestly? It just makes the snuggles better. 😉

This tender boy is sitting on cold cement floors at the shelter… waiting for the warmth of someone to choose him. He’s so ready to curl beside you under a soft blanket, drift off to Christmas movies, and finally feel at home.

Please share to help this sweet pup find the love he so deeply deserves. ❤️🐾✨

📍 Maricopa County Animal Care & Control – West Shelter
2500 S. 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
11a -7p, open daily
Canelo -

12/09/2025

Hi, I'm Rogue, a senior dog with a heart full of love.

I pride myself on being sweet, independent, and smart. My days are spent enjoying gentle strolls and cozy naps. I have a friendly and mellow spirit, making me a great companion, especially for small children with whom I'm very gentle. My loyalty knows no bounds; I'm just waiting for someone to share all this love with. If you're looking for a faithful friend to bring joy and calm to your home, I'm the perfect match. Let's create wonderful memories together!

Rogues info:⬇️
https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A5153278

Maricopa County Animal Care
2500 S 27th Ave Phoenix AZ 85009

11/29/2025

MEDICAL FOSTER NEEDED ASAP!!
POSSIBLY FOSTER/HOSPICE ‼️‼️

11/16/2025

🎈UPDATE: BING IS SAFE WITH DESERT DOG PROJECT HONOR PLEDGES OR DONATE HERE

https://www.facebook.com/share/17pVBPG9gt/?mibextid=wwXIfr

❤️BING NEEDS a SPECIAL ADOPTER or RESCUE/FOSTER ❤️

***FOSTER, ADOPT, SHARE, PLEDGE ****

Is that you?

At only 6 yrs old, Bing found himself as a stray at the scary shelter. 😞 since intake he quietly sits and waits for that special someone who will take him home and give him all the love and care he needs.

His intake date was 9/7/25 - he has been at the shelter over 60 days !

Bing makes the cutest grunts as his cheeks get caressed. He loves treats (takes them super gentle) but seems to truly enjoy being pet and given attention. Bing is not super active so would be great fit for someone looking for companionship without a lot of activity!

Bing has a soft, but firm, mass on his right hind leg . He also has developed some irritation around his belly and privates that could be related to the strong chemicals used at the shelter.

Four Paws and Friends are sponsoring $300.00 towards his medical once adopted or rescued.

This is why a special adopter or rescue is needed. Aside from the mass, he has a few older man lumps /bumps but that doesn’t stop him from showing off his sweet personality!

If you are interested in FOSTERING or ADOPTING this beautiful soul, apply at dogfoster.org

Animal ID # A5150937

Shelter details on Bing:
https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/adoptPets/Home/Details/A5150937

MCACC WEST
2500 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009

11/08/2025

‼️RESCUED BY ALONE NO MORE DOG RESCUE ‼️

Hercules
🚑Has a deadline of 11/9/25 and needs a Foster and New Hope Rescue for an a**l gland mass.

Hercules story is a sad one. This senior boy has been brought into the shelter on four separate occasions through no fault of his own, he remains incredibly sweet and gentle.
Hercules walked up to a person and their dogs and followed them home.😭 At the finders home Hercules got along with the big and small dogs and he was good with the kids.🥰 He barks when he needs to go outside and potty. He likes lying around and relaxing. 😴 Herc sounds like the perfect senior boy.😍
Hercules is 10 years old and weighs around 79 pounds. He is a black/white pitty.

Hercules notes:
https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/priority/Details/NzEx-MjIz-MzhB

Hercules is looking for a stable and loving environment where he can finally relax and be the loyal companion he is meant to be.

⭐️If you are interested in fostering please apply at https://dogfoster.org or call the AZpound hotline at 602-834-4911⭐️

Hercules is located at:
MCACC West Shelter
2500 S 27th Ave., Phoenix 85009
Open 7 days a week
Hours 11-6:30pm

Bio courtesy of AZpound Pups

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