Name GIBBY
Animal ID A5154149
Adoption fee See an ACC Staff Member
Breed TAN AM PIT BULL TER
Age 5 years
Sex Male
Weight 54
Arrived 11/01/2025
Location FOSTER Contact: ACCFoster@maricopa.gov or 602-506-6274
Level G
About me Hi, I'm Gibby! I love snuggling up for cuddles and exploring every nook and cranny with my curious nose. I'm known for my sweet nature and gentle ways, making friends wherever I go. Whether we're playing in the yard or relaxing at home, I'm always up for an adventure or a quiet nap by your side. If you're looking for a loyal companion to share your days with, I'm your guy. Let's make endless memories together!
Requirements
No requirements
Recommendations
FAMILY INTRODUCTION
OLDER CHILDREN
GO SLOW
Evaluation Comments - This information is observations from our staff and volunteers
| 04/03/2026 From foster: Gibby is doing great. His favourite treat is peanut butter and he loves to chew on pigs ears and sticks. Right now since the weather is nice we can do 3 - 5 walks a day. |
| 02/14/2026 From the foster parent: Gibby is doing great and is really starting to get chunky as he does enjoy his food. He is such a good boy and very rarely barks. |
| 01/18/2026 From the foster parent: Gibby is doing very well, His ear has seemed to have healed and he is getting vitamins for his skin and coat. He is very food motivated; this guy would wash dishes if he thought he could get a treat! |
| 12/20/2025 FROM FOSTER: Gibby is very well trained, he can sit, stay and walk politely off leash by your side as long as they are no distractions. He patiently waits for permission before eating his dinner and has excellent manners over all. He enjoys playing fetch but isn’t high energy. His skin condition has cleared up and the hair has regrown back. He is house trained but will not let you know when he needs to go potty, he’s has a few accidents but that was our fault. Gibby is a quiet dog not a barker. He will pull somewhat on the leash and acts tough when passing other barking dogs in yards. He’s nosy and likes to stop and watch anything going on. He loves belly rubs and ear scratches and he doesn’t mind you touching his face or feet. He does very well with older tweens, we are unsure about young kids and other dogs. Like most dogs, the vacuum is very scary and he will go off and hide. Over all Gibby is a sweet, loyal affectionate, calm and well mannered companion. |
| 11/29/2025 From foster: He’s very unsure with being outside in nature, our land backs up to the national forest and state land, lots of room for walks, he’s very nervous about walking around out there. We have also added sardines, sweet potato and chicken to his diet and it seems to be helping his skin issues around his feet. |
| 11/26/2025 FROM FOSTER: He’s fitting in very well, food motivated and is very curious about everyone business. He likes scratches. We haven’t seen any other dogs so not sure how he is with that either. He has seen the cat but not showing any aggression. Or to the birds. |
| 11/23/2025 From the foster parent: Sad Boi did very well last night and today, he’s a very good dog actually, very well trained. |
| 11/17/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels. Easy leashing in spite of the medical cone. Walked to the play yard on loose leash, occasional mild pulling. Received affection on the face and head from handler, and wagged tail madly from the joy of it! Sat for treats and took them politely. There was a dog barking on the other side of yard fence. He ran to the fence, tail wagging, and in a friendly way, wanted to go to that other dog. Reacted similarly when a staff member passed, wagging tail and walking along with her on opposite side of the fence. Put feet on handler's lap and tried to kiss handler's face. Sound of handler's voice made him wag his tail harder. Easy return. Sad Boi is a treat-loving, affectionate, friendly, outgoing boy! |
| 11/09/2025 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, 4 Paws Walk. Medium energy, zig zag walking, Calm gentle, affectionate, curious, alert, independent, friendly. |
| 11/06/2025 Easily startled, Stiff body, Avoidant, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Timid, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, SAD BOI WAS EASY KENNEL PULL & ON LEASH WITH A TIMID, EARS BACK, STIFF BODY & TAIL TUCKED WALK TO EXIT. DURING WALK, HE EXHIBITED A CALM MANNER, TOOK TREATS NICELY AND EASY RETURN TO KENNEL, IGNORING OTHER DOGS. |
| 11/06/2025 Easily startled, Stiff body, Avoidant, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Timid, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, SAD BOI WAS EASY ON LEASH & KENNEL PULL IGNORING OTHER DOGS ON EXIT. TIMID MANNER WITH STIFF BODY, EARS BACK, SOMEWHAT AVOIDANT & EASILY STARTLED. TOOK TREATS NICELY DURING WALK & EASY RETURN ON KENNEL. AFTER SOME TREATS & PETS SHOWED CALM DEMEANOR. |
| 11/04/2025 Ears back, leaning body forward to sniff, then backed away quickly. Rquesting full eval. |
| 11/04/2025 Dog was timid on approach at front of kennel, backed away slowly but came forward for treats tossed in and offered, low tail wag, started sniffing handler. Stayed at front of kennel as door was being opened, easy leash placement. Walked with easy leash pull, wags tail when passing by non-reactive dogs, was startled by reactive dogs, no issue walking to play yard. In yard dog followed handler to bench and solicited attentions before exploring slowly near handler to go potty, would return to handler for pets with soft body, slow low tail wag, accepted treats gently, knows "SIT". Followed handler around yard slowly and would accept pets if stopped. Stayed near handler all of eval. Came to handler when called over to leave, soft body and tail wagging. Walked back to kennel with easy leash pull. Walked into kennel on own, no issue removing leash by hand. |
| 11/01/2025 friendly, solicits attention, accepts treats eagerly, allowed all handling and petting, light restraint for vaccines |
Intake Notes
| 11/01/2025 --How long have you had the animal?--1 DAY. DOG WAS WALKING AROUND APARTMENT COMPLEX. WALKED UP TO FINDERS WHEN CALLED. --Has the animal been around other animals? What kind of animals? How would you describe the interaction with other animals?--REACTIVE TO OTHER DOGS. LOUD BARKS AND YELPS. NO BARING TEETH, CHARGING, OR OTHER SIGNS OF AGGRESSION. --Was the animal around any other people or children? If yes, how would you describe the animals behavior towards other people/children?--8 AND 3 YEAR OLD IN HOME. DOG IS FRIENDLY AND ALLOWS ALL CONTACT AND PLAY. --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 AGGRESSION NOTED. --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 ROAM. NO DESTRUCTION. --If outside, what kind of fencing do you have and did it contain the animal?-- STONE WALL, GATE. NO ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE. --Did the animal show any aggression, like **growling, curling their lips, lunging** around food, toys, or bones?-- NO AGGRESSION NOTED. --Has the animal shown any signs of illness?-- EMACIATED, NO OTHER SIGNS OF ILLNESS. --Does the animal walk on a leash?--PULLS HARD ON LEASH. |
Medical Treatments
| 12/22/2025 12/22/25 13:09 Targeted foster exam. Foster reports sensitivity around ears and "yeast" smell. Noticed redness between paws. S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5/9, good appetite, timid but allows pets and gentle handling EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose clean and free of discharge. AU (AS>AD) erythema, mild flaking, sensitivity, no significant debris or thickening. Oral - Mild generalized tartar and gingivitis. Bright pink mucous membranes. H/L/MM - Heart rate and rhythm normal, no murmurs or arrhythmias appreciated. Normal bronchovesicular sounds. Normal respiratory rate and effort. No coughing or sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. GI - Abdomen soft and non-painful upon palpation, no masses or organomegaly appreciated. UROGEN - Previously altered male, incision healed. INTEG - Mild interdigital erythema x 4. Tail tip is ulcerated and and alopecic but not actively bleeding. NEURO - Normal mentation and posture. M/S - Normal gait. No muscle atrophy or limping appreciated. L/N - Lymph nodes palpate soft, small, symmetric. A: - CIRDC: resolved - happy tail: resolved - interdigital dermatitis: r/o secondary to allergies vs environmental irritation vs pyoderma vs yeast infection vs other - mild otitis externa (AS>AD) P: - cephalexin 500mg PO q12h x 10d - diphenhydramine 50mg PO q12h x 10d - clean ears - Osurnia 1 tube AU - diphenhydramine 50mg PO q12h x 10d; can continue with OTC diphenhydramine (Benadryl) if observed to be helping patient - recommend medicated wipes/shampoo/mousse (i.e. Duoxo) purchased OTC to help with patient's interdigital dermatitis; use per package instructions - medically okay to PUFA |
| 12/22/2025 12/22/25 13:19 --Ears cleaned --Osurnia applied AU per SMH Dispensed medication to foster Cephalexin 500mg: 1 capsule PO BID X10D dispensed 20 capsules Diphenhydramine 25mg: 2 capsule PO BID X10D dispensed 40 caps JNR |
| 11/22/2025 Dispensed remaining medication to adopter. Doxycycline 100mg tablets: 2.5 tablets PO SID for 4 more days. Dispensed 10 tablets. AP |
| 11/15/2025 11/15/25 14:03 Weight check: 46.0# DND 11/15/25 14:43 Patient gaining weight as expected with 2x daily feeding. Continue feeding 2x daily. SH |
| 11/15/2025 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B15B administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. AP/GP |
| 11/15/2025 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 11/14/2025 11/14/25 12:14 E-collar in place, clean, fits well. MC 11/16/25 14:34 E-collar in place, clean and fits well BZ 11/17/25 09:15 E-collar in place, clean and fits well JNR 11/18/25 08:50 E-collar in place, clean and fits well JNR 11/19/25 11:24 e-collar in place, clean & fits well - AGP 11/20/25 09:01 e-collar in place, clean & fits well JNR 11/21/25 16:43 E-collar removed, incision appears to be heaking well, no redness or swelling, ok to remove. JNR |
| 11/13/2025 11/13/25 08:47 Serous nasal discharge JNR |
| 11/13/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 11/13/2025 DOG NEUTER |
| 11/13/2025 Canine Neuter Pre-operative Examination, performed by _NH___: Pre-op tech__KDS__ T: __100.9__°F HR: _130__bpm RR: _40__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: SEROUS NASAL DISCHARGE, SNEEZING Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: MILDLY PRURITIC Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _4_ /9 Dental grade:_2_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) _4.6___ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) _1.8___ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Rabies RECEIVED 11/1/25 Implanted microchip SQ, # _985141009521073_. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. HW4DX Snap: Heartworm (-), Ehrlichia (-), Anaplasma (-), Lyme (-) Induction & Prep Tech Initials___DD/CD_ 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) _0.5___ ml IM at __1100__ Intubated at _1130___ with __10.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __1150__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __KDS___ Recovery Tech Initials___BZ___ Monitoring: Time: __1130__ T_99.5___ °F; HR _100___ bpm; RR __10__ brpm Time: __1145__ T_100.2___ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR _20___ brpm Time: __1200__ T_99.5___°F; HR _90___ bpm; RR _20___ brpm End Recovery Time: _1207___ T_99.5___ °F; HR _90___ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by _NH_____: 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. RX: DOXYCYCLINE 100MG - 2.5 T PO SID X 14 DAYS THEN RECHECK. MOVE TO ISOLATION. ECOLLAR TO BE WORN FOR 14 DAYS D/T SKIN IRRITATION. Entering Tech Initials: ___TC__ |
| 11/13/2025 TATTOO |
| 11/08/2025 11/08/25 12:23 Fecal direct/float: No parasites seen at this time. Giardia:(-) JNR 11/08/25 14:09 Continue current treatments. SH |
| 11/08/2025 11/08/25 12:41 Weight check: 45.8# 11/08/25 14:09 Patient gaining weight appropriately. Continue to feed 2x daily. SH |
| 11/07/2025 11/07/25 08:09 BAR, BCS 3.5/9. GI - good appetite; thick diarrha w/ small amount of frank blood. A: Diarrhea - ddx. gi parasitism, stress colitis, dietary indiscretion, etc. P: 1. Perform in-house fecal float. 2. Perform in-house SNAP giardia test. 3. Metronidazole (250mg tablet) - 1 tablet PO BID x 7 days. nhilde |
| 11/06/2025 11/06/25 14:24 BAR, wiggly, approaches front of kennel with wagging tail and offers "sit." No stool in kennel, ate all food offered. |
| 11/04/2025 11/04/25 16:01 BAR, avoidant. Was not able to do hands on exam BCS 3/9 No coughing, sneezing, diarrhea. Food dish is empty. 2 puddles of vomitus in outside portion of kennel. Monitor for ongoing GI signs. |
| 11/04/2025 11/04/25 09:37 Fecal Float and Direct Smear: No parasites seen at this time. JNR |
| 11/04/2025 Vomited undigested food inside kennel. |
| 11/02/2025 11/02/25 15:46 HW4DX Snap: Heartworm (-), Ehrlichia (-), Anaplasma (-), Lyme (-) dd/bz |
| 11/01/2025 MICRO SCAN CHIP NOT FOUND |
| 11/01/2025 RABIES 1 YEAR |
| 11/01/2025 BORDETELLA IN |
| 11/01/2025 DA2PP SUBQ |
| 11/01/2025 PROVECTA ADVANCED DOG |
| 11/01/2025 emaciated also has scabbing and hair loss on feet and various parts of body puncture wound on top of head |
| 11/01/2025 Testicles palpable with adult reproductive features, consistent with unaltered male. Confirmed by: MDC Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 809265 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by SE, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B13A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by SE. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541521A administered IN by SE. Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs (2.5ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by BJacobs. Reapply after one month. Mylar placed by MDC |
| 11/01/2025 11/01/25 15:07 Targeted exam S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 2-3/9, great appetite, active, solicits attention, tolerant of exam/handling EENT - Eyes clear and free of discharge/redness. Nose clean and free of discharge. External ears are free of discharge/redness. Oral - Mild generalized tartar and gingivitis. H/L/MM - Heart rate and rhythm normal, no murmurs or arrhythmias appreciated. Normal bronchovesicular sounds. Normal respiratory rate and effort. No coughing or sneezing. No stertor, no stridor. Mucous membranes pink and moist with CRT<2s. UROGEN - Intact male. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. Minor old abrasion on dorsal head. NEURO - Normal mentation and posture. M/S - Normal gait, no lameness noted. L/N - Lymph nodes palpate soft, small, symmetric. A: - poor BCS: r/o secondary to decreased food intake/availability vs underlying illness - otherwise patient is BAR and appears to be doing well at this time P: - 4DX - fecal float - feed 2x daily - rehceck weight in one week and two weeks - medically okay to PUFA |
Bite Information
No recorded bites