Mystique needs foster urgently!
- rottenrottierescue
- Dec 23, 2025
- 3 min read
URGENT: FOSTER NEEDED TO SAVE MYSTIQUE’S LIFE
We are urgently searching for a committed foster home for Mystique, who is currently on the euthanasia list at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control in Mesa, Arizona. Mystique is listed as New Hope Only, which means only a partner rescue can save her. Rotten Rottie Rescue is a partner rescue, and we are hoping to save her life, but we cannot do so without a committed foster home to place her in.
Mystique landed on the euthanasia list due to kennel reactivity and a fear-based attempt to bite an ACO officer. This behavior is consistent with a dog who is overwhelmed and frightened in a shelter environment.
Deadline: 12/28/2025
If a foster is not secured by 12/28, Mystique will be euthanized by the shelter the morning of 12/29.
MCACC profile: https://apps.pets.maricopa.gov/pri.../Details/OTI4-MjAy-NThB
About Mystique:
• Name: Mystique
• Age: Listed as 4 years old (she may be younger)
• Sex: Female
• Weight: 70 lbs
I met Mystique today. After just a few minutes at her kennel, she was no longer reactive to me. In the yard, she gently took treats from my hand and quickly showed her true personality- playful, happy, and absolutely ball-obsessed. She was fun, engaged, & accepted pets once she felt safe.
She appears to have some discomfort in a back leg, so we will need a foster that is willing to help get her to the vet and any medical needs she may have. Mystique is a ball of energy and a ton of fun. She is a typical rottie who needs you to take the time to earn her trust. She warms up quickly with patience, treats, and toys and once she does, it’s easy to see how special she is.
Foster Requirements
We must have a committed foster home. We currently have too many dogs being returned and no physical space to house Mystique if placement fails.
Foster must be located in the Phoenix area
Foster must be able to bring Mystique to: Vet appointments in Gilbert, AZ & Meet-and-greets at our rescue in Gilbert, AZ
No children under 12 years old since we do not know how she does with children
We do not yet know how she is with other animals.She observed another large dog through a play yard gate and went from tense to curious
If you have other animals, you must be willing to keep her separate until proper introductions can be done
If introductions are unsuccessful, you must still be able to keep her for as long as it take for us to find another foster home, as we do not have a backup placement
What We Provide
Fosters pay nothing! We cover all of Mystique’s needs, including:
Food
Medical care
Toys
Supplies
You provide a safe, patient, loving home and the chance for her to decompress and learn that she is safe. Mystique does not deserve to lose her life because she is scared in a shelter. I truly believe she will be an incredible companion for someone willing to earn her trust and give her the space she needs to feel secure.
If you can help us save Mystique, please complete our foster application:
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