Urgent! 2 Good Dogs Need Adopters/Fosters by 8/18!!

Mesa AZ

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We both are set to be euthanized August 18th Why? Because we are struggling and stressed in our kennels at the shelter. Doesn't seem fair…right? Sadly, the shelter places GOOD adoptable dogs on E-list when they aren't doing well in their kennels. Both dogs are under 50 lbs! and are calm and loveable! Can we help them live? Please read about them below and call ) if you can save 1 of their lives. They have done nothing wrong! They are mentally breaking down from long periods of confinement with limited opportunities for exercise and play. They need to be out of this noisy, chaotic place. Hammy and Berto are located at MCACC East Valley Animal Care Center, 2630 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201 (Hours Mon-Friday 12-6pm and Sat-Sunday 12-5pm). HAMMY (ID #A4742373) is a 3-year-old, neutered, Labrador Retriever/Mix (47 lbs.). Hammy came to the shelter as a stray in May 2022. Sadly, no one has come to find him. Being confined to a kennel for long periods has caused Hammy to be STRESSED!! He is now jumping/pushing on the kennel gate, biting at the door, and stress panting. Volunteers say that Hammy is a friendly boy that gives “kisses” and enjoys being petted. He has been easy to leash and return to his kennel and walks well on-leash. He will “sit” for treats and take them gently. Hammy gets jumpy at times when he is excited to see someone and when he wants attention. He is learning to settle when told to “get down” and responds to praise when he obeys. Hammy hasn’t had a dog-to-dog assessment. However, his notes say he is interested in other dogs but non-reactive. He may be able to live with another dog but would need a SLOW introduction. It is recommended that Hammy meet the entire family and that children in the home are older. BERTO (ID #A4738679) is a 2-year-old, neutered, tan and white American Pit Bull Terrier (56.3 lbs.). Berto was adopted for 2 days and then surrendered because he was not a good fit for a home with another dog. Prior to being adopted, Berto had been at the shelter since May 2022 and has been struggling in his kennel. He is stress panting and pacing back and forth. Berto is a staff favorite! He is described as a “fun, smart boy” that loves to be with people and will lean in to be close and get pets. He knows “sit”, “stay”, “down”, and “up”, and walks well on-leash. He takes treats politely; and reportedly, he can catch a treat from 4 to 6ft. away. He loves running through sprinklers and playing in a kiddie pool. Based on shelter observations and surrender notes, Berto is required to be an only dog. It is recommended that Berto meets his potential adopter’s family before going home. PLEASE REMEMBER!! All these dogs have been living in a high-stress environment and will need time to de-stress and relax!! They will benefit from a predictable routine as well as ample exercise and time to play.