Name MORRIS
Animal ID A4989766
Adoption fee See an ACC Staff Member
Breed BLACK/BLACK LABRADOR RETR/AM PIT BULL TER
Age 5 years
Sex Male
Weight 68
Arrived 12/13/2024
Location FOSTER Contact: ACCFoster@maricopa.gov or 602-506-6274
Level P
About me Hi, I'm Morris! I'm a playful and affectionate guy who's looking for a loving home where I can be the star of the show! I'm a smart guy and already know "sit" and "wait," and I'm always eager to learn more. I love to play with toys, especially if water is involved – splashing around is my absolute favorite! I'm also a well-mannered houseguest; I go into my crate without any fuss and am respectful of my space. I can get a little over-excited around other dogs, so I'm looking for a home where I can be the only furry friend. I promise to shower you with love and affection if you give me a chance! If you adopt me...not only do you get my unconditional love and a new BFF, it includes my neuter surgery, vaccinations, and microchip! Why wait? Come meet me today!
Requirements
No requirements
Recommendations
ONLY DOG
Evaluation Comments - This information is observations from our staff and volunteers
| 05/04/2025 From the foster parent: He's doing great in foster care. His biggest challenge is how reactive he is around other dogs. I'm trying to slowly get him used to other dogs when we walk past on walks and maybe get some professional training. He's fantastic with people. Loves to play, loves treats, water, and likes sunbathing. He loves going on walks too, just so much that he does pull and he gets super amped up if he sees or hears other dogs. Likes to bark with other dogs and people walking through the alley next to our backyard, but doesn't bark indoors. Can handle being alone and doesn't destroy stuff in the house. He does occasionally mark stuff inside but it's very rare. |
| 03/15/2025 FROM FOSTER: Morris is doing great. He loves to play with toys and sunbathe. He seems to do well at home alone when I go to work. Really likes his backyard but can be a little challenging to get him back inside sometimes. There’s a certain toy he’s obsessed with and can entertain himself until he’s tired when I don’t have the time to play. |
| 02/19/2025 FROM FOSTER: Morris is doing great. He’s settled into a routine and enjoying home life. He’s a great dog. |
| 01/31/2025 FROM FOSTER: Morris is doing great. He's settled nicely in the house. He likes to play with toys or lounge around on the couch. Can keep himself entertained in the backyard. Really likes playing in water and sprinklers. Very friendly with people. Gets very excited around dogs and pulls pretty hard on the leash (he is very strong). If I had to guess, he just wants to play, but he gets so intense that I haven't really let him get close to other dogs yet. He learns boundaries quickly - like that he shouldn't try to steal things off the counter or table. He's started to resist going in his crate but he's well behaved enough in the house that it's not really necessary. Eats well and is housetrained. |
| 01/18/2025 From the foster parent: Morris is doing great in foster care. He's very polite and well mannered in the house, loves his crate, seems housebroken, likes playing fetch and LOVES water. For as long as the sprinkler was on, he was obsessed! |
| 01/15/2025 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Sit, calmed during walk on harness leash, sits and listens to commands |
| 01/15/2025 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Sit, calmed during walk on harness leash, sits and listens to commands |
| 01/05/2025 Easy to pull from kennel, easy to return to kennel. Strong pull on leash. High energy. Appeared interested when walking past kennels. Strong pull to yard. Explored, did not solicit pets initially but accepted. Reactive, vocal at other dogs. Reduced to med pull when harness leashed. Gave kisses & liked pets once away from building. On return, reduced pull & reactivity. |
| 12/31/2024 High arousal, Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Fence fight attempt, Sit, Morris is a high energy boy, strong puller on leash jumping up on kennel door when leashing, strong puller throughout walk, multiple fence fight attempts, walk in center aisle when exiting kennels, easy return |
| 12/31/2024 strong puller on leash throughout walk, high energy |
| 12/31/2024 Updating color level based off of recent walk notes of pullin ghard and fence fighting |
| 12/26/2024 , hope whispers |
| 12/25/2024 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Sit |
| 12/25/2024 rounds - eating enrichment |
| 12/22/2024 Easy to leash does walk on the end of leash and has strong pull at times, interested in dogs as walking past. Will sit for treats but not really interested in treats. Leans way in for affection, snuggling right up. Easy to return. Beautiful boy! |
| 12/21/2024 PM Rounds- Standing Quiet at door, watching handler, tail wag loose and high- curved spine, ear up and foward. |
| 12/20/2024 PM rounds 12:00 (quiet wing)- BAR |
| 12/19/2024 Rounds: Laying on bed, came up with loose, wiggly body. |
| 12/18/2024 Pm rounds: sleeping on bed; quiet wing |
| 12/17/2024 PM Rounds: NIK during rounds. |
| 12/16/2024 PM Rounds: K9 was standing on all 4s in front of kennel, tail waving side to side, ears up and forward, mouth closed and quiet in kennel |
| 12/16/2024 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, He was excited in the begging and calmed down after 15 minis. jumped on me sometimes for attention,. I sat the bench, he came to between my legs and seemed relaxed, loved pets all over. always wagging his tail. He allowed a christmas headband I put on his head. very sweet boy. |
| 12/13/2024 , Back from foster |
| 12/13/2024 Updating recomendations based off foster observations |
| 12/12/2024 From the foster parent: I introduced him from a distance to my dog who I use for intros. Both were on leashes. Morris became fixated on my dog (medium sized male) and was rolling/ jumping/ lunging to get to him. He didn’t growl or have foam/ salivation. He was not listening to me but never redirected his attention/ excitement to me. He knows sit and wait. He does not jump on me. He has allowed my husband to let him out of his crate and sit with him in the play yard and also play with toys. |
| 12/11/2024 FROM FOSTER He knows sit and wait. He does not jump on me. He has allowed my husband to let him out of his crate and sit with him in the play yard and also play with toys. we tried to do a soft introduction with my dog, Morris was not listening rolling and lunging to try to get to him so we would suggest an only dog. |
| 12/05/2024 FROM FOSTER: He is just a dream of a dog. Goes into his crate with no issues. Does not destroy or play with his bedding. No whining, anxiety, barking or peeing/ pooping in the crate, may need help with potty training. Allows me to handle him any kind of way. He sits when asked. He waits when asked. He has not shown any food aggression. He is not food motivated. He loves his toys. |
| 11/27/2024 PM Rounds: NIK |
| 11/26/2024 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Fetch toys, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, K9 was uninterested in ball at first then after he was done sniffing, he was into it! K9 is grabby with ball but does drop ball if told. |
| 11/25/2024 Pm rounds: wiggly body, ears forward, soft facial musculature; barking and jumping at door when walking away |
| 11/24/2024 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Fence fight attempt |
| 11/24/2024 Pm rounds- Standing at door- barking, tail flagging- watching handler and wing. |
| 11/23/2024 , Hope Whispers |
| 11/23/2024 Rounds: Demand barking, loose body, wagging tail with interaction. |
| 11/22/2024 PM rounds 3pm- tense body; dailted pupils; pursed bark; jumped up and began pawing at kennel door |
| 11/21/2024 PM Rounds: laying dowm soft, focused, stare, appeasment licks, came to door with a soft body, and swooshing tail. |
| 11/19/2024 Solicited attentions, Playful, Moderate to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Strong Pull on Leash, High Energy, Appeared interested when walking past kennels |
| 11/18/2024 rounds - tense, direct stare, stiff |
| 11/16/2024 PM Rounds: On Day Trip, NIK. |
| 11/16/2024 per vol - We went the farm at the mountain. There were so many people and dogs. He was excited and sniffed a lot. Good walked around people, interested in other dogs but sometimes he didn't care. He was in a dog cage and relaxed when I had a lunch. He jumped on people for attention. He came on my lap and gave me kisses.A lot of walked around the farm. Not interested in chicken and other birds.He had a puppuccino.He fell asleep in the car on the way back the shelter. He is very sweet boy. After walk, I gave him the bath in the grooming room. He enjoyed bath time. Loves the water. He is a bit shy and very sweet boy. |
| 11/15/2024 Rounds: At front of kennel jumping up, demand barking. Settled brielfy with interaction. |
| 11/14/2024 Rounds- BAR |
| 11/13/2024 Rounds- resting |
| 11/12/2024 Pm rounds: asleep in back side of kennel |
| 11/11/2024 PM Rounds: standing at the door, swooshing tail, appeasment licks as handler apporached, jumped on glass as handler was standing near door, |
| 11/11/2024 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Sit |
| 11/10/2024 PM Rounds- standing at front of kennel, ears forward, slight tail wagging, lip licking |
| 11/09/2024 , HOPE WHISPERS |
| 11/08/2024 not in kennel at time of rounds, fecal smearing through out back of kennel |
| 11/07/2024 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Played with toys, Grabby at treats, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Stop and go, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit |
| 11/07/2024 Rounds- Laying on bed, stood up and came to door as handler approached. Tail wagging soft and low, ears up and foward with relaxed body and face. Remained Quiet. |
| 11/05/2024 Dog was easily leashed; moderate pull to yard. Explored yard, sniffing, pawing at gates. Handlers took dog on walk path; dog walked with light pull, but alerted to and pulled strongly toward barking dogs as we passed by kennels. Affiliative behavior, accepted pets all over. Easy return to kennel and leash removal. |
| 11/03/2024 Pm rounds: Laying on blnaket next to bed |
| 11/01/2024 Rounds- standing quiet at door- curved spine, tail wagging softly, ears up and foward. cocked head when spoken to. |
| 10/29/2024 PM Rounds: K9 was standing on their bed. High tail wag, tense body posture with demand barking. |
| 10/27/2024 rounds - resting |
| 10/23/2024 rounds - resting |
| 10/23/2024 Per vol: Easy leash; some pull to yard; very playful with hose water, jumping, chasing and biting at the water; demonstrated sit; took treats nicely; accepted all pets; easy return |
| 10/21/2024 Per vol: Medium pull to yard; friendly, allowed all pets; took treats but not too interested in them; excitedly explored yard; happy demeanor; not reactive; no issues on return |
| 10/19/2024 PM rounds (quiet wing)- BAR |
| 10/15/2024 Out for Green training. |
| 10/15/2024 rounds - lip licking, heavy panting |
| 10/14/2024 Playful, High arousal, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, High Energy, Strong Pull on Leash, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Sit, Morris is a sweet, energetic boy, loves to play in water |
| 10/14/2024 PM Rounds: sleeping |
| 10/13/2024 rounds - standing outside, continuous demand barking |
| 10/12/2024 Rounds- came foward from back of kennel to watch handler, sat down and avoided handlers gaze when approached, k9 did take treat from handler and relaxed a bit. |
| 10/09/2024 rounds - resting, wide eyed |
| 10/08/2024 Rounds: K9 was standing at the front of the kennel near the glass. K9 had a tense muscualture and a high tail wag. K9 averted eye contact as handler came closer to kennel. K9 lip licked as handler moved hand toward glass. |
| 10/05/2024 PM rounds - Sitting near front, soft, calm, engaging. Slightly furrowed brow, ears dropped back. |
| 10/03/2024 per vol - We walked around the shelter for 3hours. We went to the park. Sat and just relaxed in a grassy area. He ate a cheeseburger gently. He came on my lap,enjoyed pet all over and gave me kisses. He played with water aprinkler when he walked.He walked front of me but good walker. We went to Petsmart by car. Ride well in the car. Seemed scared get out of the truck because the truck is very high. I encouraged him. He did it well.went around into the store. got a big treat and a pupcup. He loved it. He had a whipping cream mustache. After walk, I gave him the bath in the grooming room. He enjoyed bath time. Loves the water. He is a bit shy and very sweet boy. |
| 10/02/2024 PM rounds 3pm- BAR |
| 09/30/2024 rounds - pacing, heavy panting, demand barking |
| 09/27/2024 AM rounds 3pm- BAR |
| 09/25/2024 rounds - repetitive demand barking, growling, pupils dilated; settled briefly with interaction |
| 09/23/2024 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Calm, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Stop and go, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Sit, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, |
| 09/20/2024 AM rounds (6am)- heavily salivating; barking; stiff/ tense body |
| 09/14/2024 I went out for Hope Whispers walk! |
| 09/08/2024 Uneventful kennel pull and moderate pull towards exit door and moderate attempt to pull toward dogs kennels. Corrected by shortening leash. Not interested in treats, LOVES water and having water sprayed towards him. |
| 08/25/2024 Easy to pull from kennel, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, loves to play with hose and be sprayed with water. Was interested in other dogs waking by. Unable to determine if it was playful or not..strong pull towards them. |
| 08/20/2024 Hope Whispers |
| 08/15/2024 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, very calm, gentle, still a bit shy but better then last time. Loves play with the water. |
| 08/12/2024 AM rounds - BAR |
| 08/07/2024 Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Calm, Easy/Loose Leash, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, he tucked tail when I approached his kennel. But allowed to leash also easy to handle. Slow walker. A bit timid, shy boy. In the play yard, I used a hose then he came and playing with the hose was excited and happy. He loves loves play with the water. He is still a bit scared of people but so much better than last time. He will get used to it soon. Sweet boy. |
| 07/20/2024 Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Calm, Easy/Loose Leash, Takes treats nicely, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, timid, shy and quiet. he stepped back when I approached his kennel. seemed scared of me. tucked tail, ears back. In the play yard, a little bit explored. he used to it little by little. then played with hose shower and took treats. coming up his tail and soft eyes, allowed pets all over, showed me his simile. sweet boy. |
| 07/16/2024 Due to intake notes and overall behavior, making adoptable with intake color. |
| 07/15/2024 dog is friendly and allows handling, walks on leash |
| 07/15/2024 walks on leash; allowed vaccines with light restraint; allowed exam with light restraint; solicits human affection; soft wiggly body upon approach |
Intake Notes
No intake notes found
Medical Treatments
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 16:34 - toe nail trim Bravecto topical solution administered according to weight dosage, next flea/tick prevention |
| 04/29/2025 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION |
| 01/15/2025 01/15/25 10:21-KK Bravecto topical solution administered according to weight dosage, next flea/tick prevention due: 3/15/25 |
| 01/15/2025 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION |
| 01/11/2025 01/11/25 10:08-KK Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _00541509B__ administered IN |
| 01/11/2025 BORDETELLA IN |
| 10/31/2024 10/31/24 08:48 Dog is BAR, active. No further signs of respiratory disease found. OK to discontinue meds. Wipe down and move out of isolation. |
| 10/21/2024 10/21/24 16:43 Pet ate around Doxycyline pills so administered 3.5cc Doxycyline Suspension(100mg/ml) PO w/spray cheese on tip of syringe. jp |
| 10/17/2024 10/17/24 09:31 Noted during am vet rounds. Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 4.5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; coughing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 3.5 tablets PO SID x 14 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 14 days. 3. Move to c-wing. nhilde |
| 10/16/2024 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION |
| 10/16/2024 Bravecto topical solution administered according to weight dosage, next flea/tick prevention due: 1/16/24 Current Weight _65.3#___ |
| 08/15/2024 08/15/24 09:30 BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO – OU no ocular discharge. RESP – no clinical signs of CIRDC (ie. sneezing; coughing; nasal discharge) noted today. A: Ddx. CIRDC – resolved. P: No further treatment for CIRDC needed at this time. Removing deadline for CIRDC at this time. nhilde |
| 08/08/2024 08/08/24 09:26 Brief exam due to contagious respiratory disease in the shelter. BAR. BCS 5/9. RR 30, no dyspnea. Sneezing, snorting and mucoid nasal exudate. Suspect persistent CIRDC. Restart doxycycyline 300mg po sid x 7d then recheck. Move to C wing. Due to persistent respiratory/relapse, placing dog on portal, urgent medical. Send plea. If no outlet or improvement by COB on 08/15/24, dog may be at risk for humane euthanasia on 08/16/24. |
| 08/07/2024 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 08/07/2024 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: 08/07/24 17:37) DUE TO VET CHECK REQUEST Attitude: QAR BCS: 4/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: None observed at this time Coughing/Sneezing: None observed at this time Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: Yes, mucoid Vomiting/Diarrhea: None observed at this time Appetite: Unknown Other Notes of Concern / Observations: Pet had mucoid nasal d/c during pre-op tech exam, Midwestern Students also noticed blood during their pre op exam and stated to check mouth and nose when sedated but nothing was notated on findings or if tx warranted. jp |
| 08/07/2024 Canine Neuter Pre-operative Examination, performed by:MCM(Midwestern Student) Pre-op tech: jp T: 101.8°F HR: 130bpm RR: 40brpm 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: mucoid nasal d/c(pre op technician observations) check nose & mouth once sedated(Midwestern Students pre op note) (vet check placed on pet as Midwestern Students did not notate findings or prescribe meds if needed) Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) 6.5 ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) 2.4 ml SQ administered once pre-op. Rabies vaccine SQ, R lateral hip, administered by TJS.(Midwestern DVM) Implanted microchip SQ, # 985141007483657. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. DA2PP vaccine administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. Induction & Prep Tech Initials: jp/sp 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) 0.55ml IM at 0956 Intubated at 1005 with 10.0 -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: 1051 Anesthesia Tech Initials: REB(Midwestern Student) Recovery Tech Initials: CHW(Midwestern Technician) Monitoring: Time: 1005 T 101.2 °F; HR 76 bpm; RR 12 brpm Time: 1035 T 99.9 °F; HR 70 bpm; RR 8 brpm Time: 1050 T_99.9°F; HR 80 bpm; RR 16 brpm End Recovery Time: 1113 T 101.4 °F; HR 80 bpm; RR 30 brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by MCM:(Midwestern Student) 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: jp |
| 08/07/2024 DOG NEUTER |
| 08/07/2024 TATTOO |
| 08/07/2024 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 08/07/2024 ZOETIS SUBQ 717316 |
| 08/06/2024 08/06/24 15:24 14d 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. |
| 07/23/2024 07/23/24 12:38 Limited visual examination due to infectious disease concerns. Noted on kennel walkthrough. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, good appetite EENT - No ocular discharge. Serous nasal discharge. RESP - No stertor or stridor. No coughing. No sneezing. Normal respiratory rate and effort. GI - No significant findings. A: - Signs of CIRDC noted upon exam. Likely viral etiology with secondary bacterial component. - Patient is bright and eating well at this time. P: - Isolate for treatment. - Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x 14d - Recheck at 14 days or sooner if concerns arise - Medically okay to PUFA |
| 07/15/2024 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 07/15/2024 mylar RC22 testicles observed RC22 |
| 07/15/2024 BORDETELLA IN |
| 07/15/2024 BRAVECTO TOPICAL SOLUTION |
| 07/15/2024 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 07/15/2024 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
Bite Information
No recorded bites