Name DOLLY
Animal ID A5157016
Adoption fee See an ACC Staff Member
Breed BLACK/WHITE AMERICAN STAFF/BOSTON TERRIER
Age 2 years
Sex Female
Weight 52
Arrived 09/07/2026
Location FOSTER Contact: ACCFoster@maricopa.gov or 602-506-6274
Level P
About me Hi! I’m Spruce, a young, energetic pup full of love and curiosity. Though I'm playful and sweet, I find the shelter a bit overwhelming, which makes me a bit shy and anxious. I'm working on my manners, and would thrive with some obedience training, but sometimes other dogs startle me. In my kennel, I feel a bit anxious and the shelter life stresses me out. I dream of a calm, loving home where I can blossom into my best self. If you're looking for a loyal friend to share in all of life's adventures, I'm your girl! Let's make a lifetime of 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!
Requirements
No requirements
Recommendations
FAMILY INTRODUCTION
IN HOME TRAINING
Evaluation Comments - This information is observations from our staff and volunteers
| 09/08/2026 From Foster: Miss Dolly is a wonderful coworker. She sits right by me, supervising my work day. Ensuring there is ample time scheduled in for scratches, pets and cuddles. She slept through the night in a crate in a room all to herself. I got her home last night amd she explored everything without any hesitation. |
| 08/27/2026 FROM FOSTER: Dolly is an absolute doll! She had a bath, played in the yard and slept quietly all night in her kennel. She loves uses the doggie door and appears completely potty trained. She went for a walk and appeared non reactive to passing dogs. She absolutely loves her people and having her belly petted . |
| 08/22/2026 Lunging and growling when handler walked past with a dog. |
| 08/21/2026 day 1; dog didnt eat kibble offered. dog was seen jumping,barking,pacing in kennel |
| 08/19/2026 Wiggly soft body and wagging tail at front of kennel, leaning into kennel door for attentions. Placing "PURPLE" based on intake notes and kennel presence. |
| 08/16/2026 walks on leash, pulls hard, very excited and jump up on people. tries to run/push out of kennel when placin inside. |
| 01/16/2026 FROM FOSTER: Spruce is adapting very well to our house, and she’s extremely well behaved. She’s coughing a little bit, but I was able to give her the medication once a day without any problems. She would even take the pill by herself, with no need to hide it in her food. When I walked her, she was very tense the entire time and only relaxed when we got back home. She leaned toward every person to get some pets, but she got anxious when dogs passed by. She didn’t bark once during the entire time she was with me. She is fully potty trained and didn’t do anything inside the house, only in the backyard. Whenever we say “no” to her, she calmly goes to her bed, and she has probably slept about 20 hours a day over the past days. |
| 01/11/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Difficult to return to kennel, Played with toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Sit, ignored dogs on way to play yard, got the brief zoomies, then came to handler to lean in for pets, occasionally jumped up but easy to manage. social, affiliative. chased toys but didn't pick up. pushed out on return and hesitated entering kennel. |
| 01/06/2026 dog only ate 1/2 food |
| 01/03/2026 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Sit, Easy pull for kennel, a tad harder to return. Wanted more attention and treats. Walked nicely and was interested in other dogs but not aggressive. Very interested in contact and leaned in while walking as well. |
| 12/31/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, High arousal, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Not interested in treats, Stop and go, High Energy, Fence fight attempt, she is calm and very affectionate outside of the shelter, but inside she is reactive to other dogs and pulls toward them making returning her to kennel quite difficult. |
| 12/30/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, High Energy, Appeared interested when walking past kennels, Spruce was easy pull and clingy on exit. Showed strong interest in barking dogs past kennel. Took treats nicely and was moderate pull on leash. Harness wrap leash reduced pulling & choking on walk. |
| 12/28/2025 Solicited attentions, went for 4 paws walk today |
| 12/26/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easily startled, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit |
| 12/26/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easily startled, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Spruce was easy pull & return to kennel. Sometimes pulled on leash with an occasional jump up. Took treats nicely & no interest in toys. |
| 12/26/2025 Solicited attentions, Playful, Easily startled, Easy to pull from kennel, Moderate to return to kennel, Not interested in toys, Takes treats nicely, Somewhat Pulls on Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, Spruce was easy pull & return to kennel. Playful with wiggly body, ignoring dogs in kennels. A little jumpy at times while enjoying belly & butt rubs. Took treats nicely & not interested in toys. |
| 12/23/2025 front of kennel, loose wiggly body, tail wagging, stood on door, took treat, licked presented hand. behaviorally adoptable at intake color based on kennel presentation and notes. |
| 12/20/2025 slowly walks on leash, seeks out attention subtly, not interested in treats, light restraint for vaccines, allowed all handling and petting, tail wagging, smiles at affection |
Intake Notes
| 08/18/2026 REASON FOR SURRENDER: I PREVIOUSLY HAD TO REHOME HER DUE TO JOB AND HOUSING LOSS. SHE WAS PLACED WITH AN OLDER COUPLE, BUT I MUST OFFICIALLY SURRENDER HER NOW BECAUSE MY CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING AS A LIVE-IN CAREGIVER DO NOT PERMIT PETS. DURATION OF OWNERSHIP: ADOPTED ON JANUARY 19, 2026, AND OWNED UNTIL MAY 2, 2026. ORIGIN OF THE ANIMAL: ADOPTED FROM FOSTER SPAYED/NEUTERED: YES, SPAYED. CURRENT MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL CONDITIONS OR MEDICATIONS: N/A INTEREST IN SUPPORT RESOURCES: NO, AS MY LIVE-IN CAREGIVER POSITION STRICTLY PROHIBITS PETS. BITE HISTORY: NO NEAR BITES (CONTACT WITHOUT BREAKING SKIN): NO PHOTOS OF INJURIES/BITES: N/A BITE WITHIN THE LAST 10 DAYS / DATE OF BITE: N/A SIGNS OF AGGRESSION TOWARD PEOPLE OR ANIMALS: NO AGGRESSION. HISTORY OF SERIOUSLY INJURING OR CAUSING THE DEATH OF ANOTHER ANIMAL: NO BEHAVIOR AROUND CHILDREN: UNKNOWN. DESCRIPTION OF BEHAVIOR AROUND CHILDREN: UNKNOWN. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AND INTERACTIONS: LIVED IN AN ADULT-ONLY HOUSEHOLD AND GOT ALONG WELL WITH ALL ADULTS. INTERACTION WITH OTHER ANIMALS: CATS: NO CATS. DOGS: REQUIRES A VERY SLOW INTRODUCTION. LIVESTOCK: N/A OTHER SMALL ANIMALS/REPTILES: UNKNOWN. RESOURCE GUARDING (FOOD, TOYS, SPACE, PEOPLE): NO RESOURCE GUARDING. HOUSE-TRAINED: YES POTTY TRAINED: YES FAMILIAR WITH A DOG DOOR: UNKNOWN. CRATE TRAINED: YES LEASH TRAINED: YES KNOWN COMMANDS: NO PRIMARY LIVING AREA (INDOORS/OUTDOORS): INDOORS. HISTORY OF DESTRUCTION: DESTRUCTIVE WITH TOYS, BLANKETS, AND TOWELS. LAST VACCINATIONS / VETERINARY VISIT: FEBRUARY OR MARCH 2026. UP TO DATE ON VACCINATIONS, HEALTHY, AND NO ISSUES. ENERGY LEVEL: HIGH ENERGY AND ACTIVE. KNOWN FEARS (FIREWORKS, CAR RIDES, BATHS): DISLIKES CAR RIDES; SKITTISH WITH LOUD NOISES. LIKES (FAVORITE TOYS, ACTIVITIES): BELLY RUBS, LONG WALKS AT THE PARK, AND PLAYING. ESCAPIST BEHAVIOR: NO DOOR DASHING OR RUNNING AWAY: NO ADDITIONAL BEHAVIORAL NOTES: SHE IS A VERY GOOD DOG WITH AN EXCELLENT TEMPERAMENT. SHE IS HIGHLY PLAYFUL, LOVING, AND WOULD THRIVE IN A CARING PERMANENT HOME. |
Medical Treatments
| 08/22/2026 08/22/26 09:26 Brief visual exam. Patient BAR, active, solicits attention. BCS 5/9. MM pink. Moderate abrasion on dorsal nasal planum, not actively bleeding. RX carprofen 100mg PO once. Medically okay to PUFA. |
| 08/22/2026 Bleeding abrasion on top of nose |
| 08/16/2026 Mylar on dog- gbell #17 Female: Scar seen and palpated with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with previous alter. Confirmed by: GB#17 Tattoo: Green tattoo seen on ventral abdomen consistent with previous alter. GB#17 Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number:871406 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by GB#17, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B42A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by GB#17. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541530C administered IN by GB#17. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by gb#17. Reapply after three months. |
| 01/12/2026 01/12/26 13:40 Dispensed remaining Doxycycline (100 mg) Give 2.5 tablets PO SID x 2 days QTY 5 start 01/13/26 |
| 01/06/2026 Pre-operative Examination, performed by __NH__: Pre-op tech__sw__ T: __101.7__°F HR: _110__bpm RR: _pant__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: ABN; serous nasal discharge Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: ABN; debris AS>AD Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: ABN; underbite GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS:_5_ /9 Dental grade: _1_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: In estrus Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __5.0__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) __1.8__ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Nobivac 3-Rabies administered on _12/20/25__. Implanted microchip SQ, # ___985141010207272__. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Induction & Prep Tech Initials__red/gr__ 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) __0.4__ ml IM at __1242__ Intubated at __1255__ with __10.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: __1308__ Anesthesia Tech Initials: ___SW__ Recovery Tech Initials___CD___ Monitoring: Time: __1255__ T__99.9__ °F; HR __80__ bpm; RR __10__ brpm Time: __1310__ T__100.9__ °F; HR __103__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: __1323__ T__100.6__ °F; HR __82__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery - Canine Ovariohysterectomy (Spay), performed by ___NH___: Ventral midline abdominal incision made with no. 15 blade. Single ligation of ovarian pedicles and single ligation of uterine stump with strangle knots using __0__ Webmax. Modified 3-layer closure: Body wall closed with cruciate sutures using __0__ Webmax; SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using __0__ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over abdominal 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: __kds___ |
| 01/03/2026 01/03/26 10:52 Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: _02121B18A__ administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. MC/GP |
| 01/02/2026 01/02/26 07:06 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 5/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; sneezing; bilateral serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Continue treatment with doxycycline as prescribed. 2. Move to I bldg. nhilde |
| 01/01/2026 VET TECHNICIAN EXAM (Date: _01/01/26 11:03______) Attitude: BAR- soft-wiggly body, seeking attention BCS: _5/9 Ocular Discharge / Squinting: N Coughing/Sneezing: Y- coughing and sneezing Nasal Discharge - Mucoid / Serous: Y- mild serous nasal discharge Vomiting/Diarrhea: N Appetite: Great, ate all of food offered Other Notes of Concern / Observations: cd 01/01/26 11:26 Telemedicine assessment via MCACC West tech. Dog is BAR. OPHTHO - no ocular discharge. RESP - coughing; sneezing; serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 2.5 tablets PO SID x 14 days. 2. Recheck CIRDC in 14 days. nhilde |
| 12/20/2025 No tattoo or scar seen with adult mammary and vulvar development, consistent with unaltered female. Confirmed by: Clinic was busy Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 824302 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by SE, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02121B15B administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by SE. Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541521D administered IN by SE. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1400mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by SE. Reapply after three months. Mylar placed by SE |
| 12/20/2025 enlarged abdomen |
| 12/20/2025 12/20/25 15:56 Targeted exam S/O: Gen - BAR, BCS 5-6/9, wiggly, solicits attention 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. Underbite. 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 - Female with adult mammary development. No vulvar discharge. No scar/tattoo. INTEG - Coat is clean and clear of redness and ectoparasites. NEURO - Normal mentation and posture. M/S - Normal gait. No muscle atrophy or limping appreciated. L/N - Lymph nodes palpate soft, small, symmetric. A: - large urinary bladder noted on A-FAST, no other significant findings P: - no treatment indicated at this time - medically okay to PUFA |
Bite Information
No recorded bites