RESCUE-ONLY DEADLINE CLOSE OF BUSINESS Monday May 18, 2026 Must be pulled by a partnered rescue Name: Bleu Belle Animal ID: A894057 Age: 4 years Weight:96.6 lbs. Web Link: 24petconnect.com/PimaAdoptablePets/Details/PIMA/A894057 About: Bleu Belle is a stunning 4-year-old blue Cane Corso mix with the perfect combination of loyal companion and professional couch potato. After spending her entire life with one family, this big girl is understandably taking her time adjusting to all the recent changes in her world. In the home, Bleu Belle was known for loving her toys, enjoying car rides, being crate trained, and mastering the art of sticking close to her person while still appreciating her independence. She’s the kind of dog who would happily binge-watch your favorite shows from the comfort of the couch right beside you. Bleu Belle does have some “what’s mine is mine” tendencies when it comes to food and toys, especially around other animals and people reaching into her personal space while she’s enjoying them. Because of this, she was successfully managed in her previous home by being fed separately in her crate and will need continued structure, management, and training to help her feel secure and keep everyone safe. Bleu Belle has also made it very clear that she is not interested in feline friendships, so a cat-free home will be best. New people can make her a little wary at first, and she prefers introductions at her own pace rather than being the social butterfly of the party. Once she has time to settle in and trust her people, Bleu Belle has all the makings of a deeply devoted companion for someone experienced with resource guarding, respect her boundaries, and help her continue building confidence. Adoption Process: All interested parties must meet the dog at PACC before their deadline. Some dogs may also require an introduction to any dogs they may potentially live with. Once introductions are complete and if the IP has decided this dog may be a good fit, the process is as follows: Interested parties: • Must visit PACC before the COB Monday May 18, 2026 deadline to meet with an adoption counselor who will go over notes and introduce you to the dog. • Are encouraged to reach out to a rescue group ASAP (even before coming to PACC), to start the rescue approval process. Please have the rescue contact PACC at PACC.UrgentDogs@pima.gov if approved to pull. • If an IP has not already contacted a rescue, PACC will notify all partnered rescue groups of an interested party and request their assistance. Once you have come to PACC to meet with the dog and determined that you’d like to move forward, your information will be sent to partnered rescue groups. If a rescue group is interested and feels they may be able to pull, they will then reach out to IPs. Collaboration with Rescue Groups: • Rescue groups are encouraged to reach out to PACC immediately if they will pull this animal into their rescue (and if there are requirements: Interested adoptive party, spay/neuter if not already completed, etc.) • Rescue groups are encouraged to start their adoption process with any interested parties who have contacted them directly and email PACC at PACC.UrgentDogs@pima.gov. Please note that it is ultimately up to the rescue group's discretion to decide whether to proceed with adoption. HOME MANAGEMENT PLAN: No Other Dogs: • Bleu Belle is not suitable for a home with other dogs. • Reason: Resource Guards Items or Food: • Circumstances: seen in previous home towards people and dogs • Bleu Belle may guard valued items such as food, toys, bones, or resting spaces. • Management: Do not attempt to take items directly from their mouth or reach into their food bowl. Instead, trade with a high-value treat or toy to encourage voluntary release or when picking up a food bowl, call the dog away from the bowl into another room before picking up. • Feeding Protocol: Feed them separately from other pets and in a quiet, low-traffic area. Allow them to eat undisturbed. Remove food bowls only after they have finished and moved away. • Muzzle Training: Conditioning them to wear a muzzle can be beneficial during resource-handling practice or when introducing high-value items around people or other animals. • Professional Support: Work with a qualified trainer or behaviorist to develop safe management and counterconditioning techniques. • Recognize Warning Signals: Be aware of early signs of guarding behavior, such as stiffening, hovering over items, growling, or showing teeth. Respect these signals by calmly creating distance and redirecting their focus. • Management: They should be the only dog in the household. Avoid dog parks, group walks, or introductions to unfamiliar dogs to maintain safety and reduce stress. • Behaviors could improve with proper management and/or professional training. No Cats: • Bleu Belle is not suitable for a home with cats. • Reason:per previous owner did not dog well with cats