Name MADDOX
Animal ID A4912579
Adoption fee See an ACC Staff Member
Breed RED/WHITE AM PIT BULL TER/MIX
Age 8 years
Sex Male
Weight 64
Arrived 05/16/2024
Location FOSTER Contact: ACCAltPlacement@maricopa.gov or 602-506-6274
Level P
About me Hi, I'm Maddox. I am confident and calm in my foster home, but when I'm out sometimes I can be nervous and reactive around men and seem more comfortable with women. My foster is taking me to Mutt Manners classes to work on this and I'm enjoying the extra treats! My adoption fee is quite the deal! Not only do you get my unconditional love and a new BFF, it includes my spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and even some cool coupons! Why wait? Come meet me today!
Requirements
NO CHILDREN
Recommendations
FAMILY INTRODUCTION
Evaluation Comments - This information is observations from our staff and volunteers
| 01/18/2025 From the foster parent: Maddox is doing great. He is house trained and he knows a handful of commands. He loves laying on his bed outside. He does very well with my other animals. He is scared of thunder and fireworks. He is not food motivated; there are very few treats he actually likes. |
| 11/06/2024 FROM FOSTER: Maddox is doing great! He is a very laidback dog. He doesn’t react to my cat or other dogs. He loves laying out in the sun. He’s an older dog so he isn’t super mobile; he’d much rather lay around than run around. when it was hot he would get into the play pool I have for the dogs! |
| 09/11/2024 FROM FOSTER: He’s doing great! I think his head tilt is completely gone. |
| 08/12/2024 FROM FOSTER: Maddox is wonderful!! So sweet and mellow. I think his head tilt is improving too! |
| 08/04/2024 FROM FOSTER: First night I fed him he knocked the bowl over and the food got everywhere and I thought it could be because of his balance issues so the next morning I used a bigger/deeper bowl that wouldn’t tip over as easily. He still didn’t eat. So in the afternoon I decided to try giving him some of my dogs’ food and he immediately devoured it. I put it in the bowl on top of the original food as kind of a test and when I checked he didn’t leave any pieces of it so he’s just a picky eater lol But he’s eating great now and drinking plenty of water! He seems very happy and comfortable! |
| 07/30/2024 Per volunteer: Anxious, but easy leash; sociable and came to handlers for pets and hugs; took all treats; explored yard on own but would come by for attention; alert to loud sounds and did sometimes head to the yard gate and try to see what was happening; head tilt all the time but seemed to be attentive - eyes were focused; sweet and friendly demeanor; not reactive at any time; no issues during return |
| 07/05/2024 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Somewhat Pulls on Leash but likes to sniff, Not interested in treats, allows pets seamed a little unsteady every now and then possible right head tilt asked for vet check |
| 06/30/2024 *Maddox jumped off of a planter and landed on his face...watch him on high surfaces, Allowed Bathing, Brushing and a new bandana, Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Calm, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, |
| 06/25/2024 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Pulled to exit, went to play yard and he did his own thing. Would accept pets when he was close. |
| 06/19/2024 *Presents as Green: Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Very interested and aware of Surroundings. |
| 06/12/2024 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Sit, |
| 06/05/2024 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Not interested in treats, came in for pets |
| 05/29/2024 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Calm, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash but likes to sniff Takes treats nicely, Sit, |
| 05/22/2024 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Calm, Easy/Loose Leash, Not interested in toys, Not interested in treats, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, |
| 05/18/2024 OK to PUFA, adding requirement on NO KIDS; canine may also have preference of women over men, per recent observations made in an In-home setting. |
| 04/11/2024 From foster: Maddox is doing better on his walks. What my husband is experiencing is barking but no hackles and no growling. He also isn’t pulling. It’s barking in place. He does like to chase the cats but it’s not an issue at all, because he only wants to play, and he gives up quickly. The birds are still an issue but not as bad. We take him outside to disengage him from his fixation. He really is getting much better with everything. Maddox has been a great companion and is very easy going. He is great with strangers after a slow intro and then he is your best bud every time he sees you. Maddox is a great dog. We hope he finds a good home soon. |
| 03/10/2024 FROM FOSTER: His leash reactivity is getting better he no longer pulls and now only barks. He needs slow intro to strangers but is crate trained which helps. He is dog door trained. House broken. No reactivity to people who are busy in their yards, garage or workers on the road. It’s the folks walking with or without dogs on his path, but as I stated he is getting better and has access to training assistance from Mutt Manners. cat friendly as long as there is a slow intro and the cats are dog friendly. He was good with my dog, but my dog has since passed. does seem to be Alfa, but was never aggressive to my alpha female (before she passed). does NOT jump up when greeting you. He is a four on the floor kind of guy. He is also very mellow, doesn’t destroy furniture or shoes when left alone out of his kennel. If you know someone who does well with leash training who can foster this wonderful pup. He is food motivated and not clingy. He loves sunbathing in the backyard, doesn’t bark after getting used to the neighborhood noises. |
| 02/08/2024 FROM FOSTER: We went to a Mutt Manners evaluation. Maddox was not reactive to anyone as we arrived or left the facility. He did bark a few times as people walked by the window, but he was easy to redirect. He does need some work for the reactivity. He reacts to people running or walking on the same path. If people are busy and not paying attention to him, there is very little reaction. He was great in the evaluation. Maddox is such a wonderful dog. He is just a little fearful. Introductions to the family and additional training are needed. Maddox has no dog reactivity that we have found. No matter how much they bark around him, he stays chill. Maddox is interested in my cats but not in a bad way. He is not reactive to the cats, but I want to do more intros. I know birds are a BIG NO with him. Maddox loves my birds, and not in a good way. He keeps jumping up on the cages. Maddox is a four on the floor kind of guy. He doesn’t jump up. He takes treats gently. He walks great on a leash, other than when he gets reactive to people, but like I said busy people don’t make him reactive it’s the one’s who are on his path, we are working on it, but more mutt manners for the adopters would help. He is a sweet easy going guy. |
| 01/21/2024 FROM FOSTER: Maddox had absolutely no reaction to dogs barking at him or to cats, so far no face-to-face just through a glass door for both. Maddox is truly a chill dog. |
| 01/12/2024 Per volunteer: Maddux was excited and wiggly during the leashing process, exited his kennel and the building with a mild pull. Outside, he walked with a loose lead most of the walk. He was friendly with people we passed, and when we stopped for treats he was very affectionate with me and took treats gently. We passed by one dog in a yard that was reactive towards him, he kept walking, ignoring this dog. He was easy to return and unleash. He is a very nice dog! |
| 12/29/2023 Per volunteer: He was sitting in the corner of his kennel napping when I went to get him for a walk. Very easy kennel pole, and allowed me to put him in a full body harness allowing full body touching. Would get a little excited in a non-threatening way when other dogs would pass, but in general, he is pretty low, energy and easy loves to stop and sniff a lot on the walk. Knows how to sit and takes treats extremely gently. Even though he’s a big boy, he thinks that he is a lapdog. As soon as I sat down on the bench, she immediately hopped up and on my lap, wanting love and affection. Very easy kennel return, he walked right in for me |
| 12/17/2023 Per volunteer: Easy kennel pull. Walked well on leash. Barked at other reactive dogs. Knows sit for treats. allowed lots of petting and was very affectionate. Easy kennel return |
| 12/11/2023 Per volunteer: Maddux was calm in his kennel as I approached for our walk. He was easy to leash and exited the kennel and building with a mild pull. On the walk, he alternated between a mild pull and no pull. At one point, we needed to stop to put some distance between us and another dog being walked ahead of us. Maddux was very good about sitting and waiting, he was watching the other dog as he sat, and did try to attract the other dog/walkers with a couple of barks. He remained sitting when this happened, he didn’t seem to be reacting negatively to them, just wanted to gain their attention. We stopped for pets and treats; he was not interested in my treats but was very affectionate/affiliative with me. He pulled mildly for the rest of the walk and to his kennel, entered the kennel and allowed removal of the leash easily. |
| 11/20/2023 Per vollunteer: Standing calmly in the kennel.. easy to leash and exit …light to moderate pull for most of the walk.. also a little reactive (barking) to a jogger going by.. sits and enjoys treats.. very nice dog..easily returned .. no reaction to barking dogs |
| 11/16/2023 Out for walk. barked at other dogs, otherwise did well on leash AO |
| 11/04/2023 Easy leash; moderate pull; non-reactive in wing; entered kennel; easy leash removal |
| 10/27/2023 Per volunteer: easy pull and return to kennel, ignored barking dogs walking past kennel, curious about other dogs and people went by play yard and barked a bit. Very friendly, seeks attention and pets, takes treats gently, knows sit and allowed brushing. |
| 10/11/2023 Canine approached with loose body and wagging tail, took hot dogs. Separated from kennel mate, avoidant of leash, had to step into kennel. Once leashed easy walk to yard, no reaction to other dogs along the way. After exploring canine approached handler with loose body and wagging tail, allowed petting all over. Came when called, then jumped on handler's lap soliciting more attention. Not interested in hot dogs. Easy walk back, return and leash removal. |
| 10/06/2023 Dog was hanging with finder's 5 Chihuahuas. He approached me with hackles raised while he sniffed my feet and legs. His hackles went down once I pet him and we made friends. Allowed all gentle handling. |
| 10/06/2023 Brought onto ramp on leash, soft body, seeked attention, allowed all handling, vaccinated with light restraint, taken to kennel on leash |
Intake Notes
| 05/16/2024 |
| 05/16/2024 How long have you had your pet? 5 MONTHS Where did you get your pet? MCACC 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? CATS AND BIRDS Has your pet been around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children? YES, GROWLED AND LUNGED AT SON WHEN HE WOULD GET UP OFF THE COUCH, AND HE DID NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE TO HAVE CHILDREN AROUND CANINE. Has your pet shown any aggression around other people? If yes, what were the circumstances? YES STARTED GROWLING AT MEN WHEN OUT ON WALKS OR JUST DRIVING UP BARKING AT ALL THE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS THOUGH THE CAR WINDOW. 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 BUT HAD A CRATE IF HE WANTED TO GO IN IT If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal? BLOCK YES Is your pet potty trained? YES KNOWS HOW TO USE DOGGY DOOR Does your pet have any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones? NOT AROUND TOYS OR FOOD OR BONES OR TREATS JUST OTHER MEN OUTSIDE OF THE HUSBAND AND WIFE Is there anything we need to know medically about your pet? DOES HAVE A BROKEN TOOTH Does your pet walk on a leash? YES Does your pet know any obedience/tricks? SIT. |
Medical Treatments
| 07/31/2024 Impanted microchip #985141007464580 Placement confirmed via microchip scanner |
| 07/31/2024 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 07/30/2024 07/30/24 11:43 21d post-doxycycline therapy recheck. Patient is BAR with good appetite. Patient has no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, normal respiratory rate and effort, no coughing, no sneezing. No active CIRDC symptoms. Okay to conclude therapy as previously prescribed. Removing deadline but patient may receive an additional separate deadline for ongoing vestibular disease. |
| 07/23/2024 07/23/24 11:14 S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 6/9, good appetite, solicits attention EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose has mild serous discharge. External ears are free of discharge/redness. H/L/MM - Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. No coughing or sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Right head tilt and circling to right. Stumbling intermittently. Able to navigate play yard well with occasional obstacles causing stumbling. A: - Vestibular symptoms: static to previous exam - Ongoing signs of CIRDC. Would like to extend doxycycline course for 7 additional days and recheck again at the 21d mark. P: - doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x 7d - Due to persistent respiratory disease and ongoing vestibular disease, send plea and place on portal urgent medical. If no improvement or outlet by COB on 7/30/24, then dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 7/31/24. |
| 07/16/2024 07/16/24 13:15 S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 6/9, good appetite, solicits attention EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose has mild serous discharge. External ears are free of discharge/redness. H/L/MM - Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Right head tilt and circling to right. Stumbling intermittently. A: - Vestibular symptoms: vestibular disease considered most likely at this time as no significant improvement has been noted with treatment for an ear infection. - Ongoing signs of CIRDC P: - continue cefpodoxime and doxycycline - place non urgent medical plea - recheck in 7 days, place urgent medical plea at that time if no improvement - medically OTBA at this time |
| 07/09/2024 07/09/24 12:13 S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 6/9, good appetite, solicits attention EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose has mild serous discharge. External ears are free of discharge/redness H/L/MM - Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Right head tilt and circling to right. Vestibular ataxia and stumbling intermittently. A: - Vestibular symptoms: r/o otitis media/interna vs senior vestibular disease vs other. Otitis considered less likely at this time due to no otitis externa. - Signs of CIRDC P: - cefpodoxime 10mg/kg PO q24h x 14d - recheck in 7 days, place medical plea at that time if no improvement - doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x 14d - rehcheck CIRDC at 14d or sooner if concerns arise - medically OTBA at this time |
| 07/06/2024 canine has a right head tilt and is shaking head VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 07/06/24 16:41) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: BAR BCS: 6/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting:N Coughing/Sneezing: N Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: N Vomiting/Diarrhea: N Appetite: Great Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Mild head tilt to the right. AD looks inflammed and crusty. No discharge noted. Foul odor coming from ear. Pt reacts when ears are touched. NAB 07/07/24 12:38 No changes observed at this time. jp 07/08/24 11:57 No changes observed at this time. jp |
| 05/16/2024 Intake canine as it is becoming dominating over fosters (husband and wife) and will does not like other men. vaccines current no microchip found Brye |
| 11/21/2023 11/21/23 13:01- Rabies vaccine 1mL administered SQ, R lateral hip, administered by AO, supervising veterinarian NH. |
| 11/21/2023 ZOETIS SUBQ 648624 |
| 11/14/2023 11/14/23 12:18 No testicles palpable/empty scrotum with juvenile reproductive features, consistent with previous alter. Green tattoo visible. sz |
| 11/02/2023 11/02/23 09:18 BAR, active. No further signs of respiratory disease found. OK to discontinue treatment. Bathe and move out of C wing. |
| 10/20/2023 10/20/23 13:41 DA2PP vaccine administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. mj |
| 10/20/2023 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 10/18/2023 10/18/23 14:46 Brief exam due to contagious respiratory disease in shelter. Dog is BAR. BCS 5/9. RR 30, no dyspnea. Coughing and mucoid nasal exudate. Suspect CIRDC. Start doxycycline 300mg po sid x 14d then recheck. |
| 10/06/2023 Favoring hind legs. Once worse than other. Will confirm which leg at intake. Appears neutered. Couldn't find chip. Will look for tattoo at intake. |
| 10/06/2023 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 10/06/2023 10/06/23 16:32 Limit exam d/t dog's temperment. BAR, BCS 5/9. MS - ambulatory x 4 limbs but walks "gingerly" on both hind feet. DERM - abraded hind pads. A: Abraded hind pads - ddx. ambulating on hot/rough surfaces P: Carprofen (100mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO SID x 5 days. nhilde |
| 10/06/2023 Green tattoo seen per 640 mylar placed on k9 618 |
| 10/06/2023 BORDETELLA IN |
| 10/06/2023 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION |
| 10/06/2023 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 10/06/2023 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
Bite Information
No recorded bites