Spot

Spot is an adoptable male Boxer looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, California. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to lack of space, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Spot may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

ANIMAL ID: A5782671 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-06-11 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: BOXER PRIMARY COLOR: FAWN SEX: Male SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 70 AGE: 9 years 1 months July 07, 2026 E26-094665 PLAYGROUP BALDWIN A5782671 'The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' Spot greeted the runner with a relaxed body and a soft tail wag. He sniffed and licked the runner's hand, and then began growling and barking at the runner. He settled when the runner opened the kennel door, and was avoidant of the leash. Once leashed, he pulled moderately while bypassing the other kennels, and was easy to collar. In the catch pen, his body was neutral, his eyes were neutral, and his mouth was closed. He entered the yard, and exchanged slightly tense greetings with the other dogs. He tried to mount a few dogs, but was easy to steer. He roamed the yard with a neutral body and an open pant. He approached the handler with a slightly tense body and a wary demeanor, but relaxed when the handler sat on the bench. He leaned against the handler and solicited petting with a relaxed body, soft eyes, and an open pant. He did not engage in play with the other dogs, but was able to coexist with no issues. Spot is tolerant of the other dogs, has a medium energy level, and does not have a playstyle at this time. TOLERANT NON REACTIVE FRIENDLY/EASYTO REMOVE1 ADULTS ONLY (REC) CALM DOGS (REC) MEDIUM CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION 07/07/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: E26-094667 HANDLING BALDWIN A5782671 'The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' Spot was already in the yard when the handler decided to begin the handling assessment. He was moved to the side yard, and given a few moments to decompress before the handler entered the yard. He approached the handler with a relaxed body, soft eyes, ears back, and an open pant. He allowed the handler to pet his whole, but seemed slightly uncomfortable when his back legs and rear end were touched. He sat down and looked at the handler with concerned eyes, but did not growl or try to bite. He remained easy to handle, and continued to solicit petting from the handler once the assessment was over. TOLERANT NON REACTIVE FRIENDLY/EASYTO REMOVE1 ADULTS ONLY (REC) CALM DOGS (REC) MEDIUM CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION 07/07/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: Calm Dogs Recommended Adults Only Recommended Rescue Only -with Indemnity Waiver 1Print Date: 07/15/2026 A5782671/SPOT'S Behavior Assessments August 11, 2026 E26-095330 REASSESSMENT BALDWIN A5782671 The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out'or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences. Spot A5782671 (Altered) was initially at the front of the kennel with a neutral demeanor upon the runner's arrival. However, he became reactive when the runner knelt in an attempt to interact with him, causing Spot to growl, bark, and lunge. He stopped temporarily after the runner stood up but repeated the same behavior when the runner knelt down again. Spot settled after a pet corrector tool was used, then stood in a corner with a nervous demeanor. He allowed himself to be leashed with ease and exited the kennel on his own. Spot proceeded to make his way to the catch pen with a light pull on the leash, bypassing his neighboring kennels. Once inside the catch pen, Spot was collared and leashed without issue prior to entering the yard. Spot exchanged greetings with the other dogs, displaying a neutral posture during the interactions. Following the introduction, he showed interest in one of the dogs as he attempted to engage in play but became overwhelmed when play became rough, causing him to growl as they shoved each other away without escalating further. Spot moved on to explore the environment while sniffing the dogs he met along the way. He approached the runner when called and allowed them to pet him. For the rest of the session, Spot kept to himself, tolerating the other dogs as he roamed the yard. Once the session concluded, he was separated from the group to begin the handling assessment. Spot could benefit from continued socialization in a yard setting with calm dogs, as this may allow him to interact at his own comfort level and gradually develop his social skills. TOLERANT BARRIER REACTIVE BARRIER REACTIVE ADULTS ONLY (REQ) CALM DOGS (REC) LOW IMPULSE CONTROL 08/11/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: E26-095331 HANDLING BALDWIN A5782671 The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out'or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences. Spot A5782671 (Altered) was allowed to decompress prior to the assessment. He stood with a slightly tense posture, tolerating handling of his ears, mouth, abdomen, tail nub, and legs. He showed discomfort throughout the process, as he initially had an open mouth with a relaxed pant, but occasionally closed his mouth and licked his lips in response to the handler's touch. He also displayed a wary gaze, natural ears set, and a low tail nub. Once the session concluded, Spot's body loosened and he was returned to his kennel. Once inside his kennel, Spot shifted to a tense posture and became reactive, mainly when the handler knelt, causing him to growl and lunge intensely. Spot could benefit from an experienced owner who can patiently work and manage his reactive behavior. TOLERANT BARRIER REACTIVE BARRIER REACTIVE ADULTS ONLY (REQ) CALM DOGS (REC) LOW IMPULSE CONTROL 08/11/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: July 07, 2026 1Print Date: 09/01/2026 A5782671/SPOT'S Behavior Assessments E26-094665 PLAYGROUP BALDWIN A5782671 'The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' Spot greeted the runner with a relaxed body and a soft tail wag. He sniffed and licked the runner's hand, and then began growling and barking at the runner. He settled when the runner opened the kennel door, and was avoidant of the leash. Once leashed, he pulled moderately while bypassing the other kennels, and was easy to collar. In the catch pen, his body was neutral, his eyes were neutral, and his mouth was closed. He entered the yard, and exchanged slightly tense greetings with the other dogs. He tried to mount a few dogs, but was easy to steer. He roamed the yard with a neutral body and an open pant. He approached the handler with a slightly tense body and a wary demeanor, but relaxed when the handler sat on the bench. He leaned against the handler and solicited petting with a relaxed body, soft eyes, and an open pant. He did not engage in play with the other dogs, but was able to coexist with no issues. Spot is tolerant of the other dogs, has a medium energy level, and does not have a playstyle at this time. TOLERANT NON REACTIVE FRIENDLY/EASYTO REMOVE1 ADULTS ONLY (REC) CALM DOGS (REC) MEDIUM CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION 07/07/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: E26-094667 HANDLING BALDWIN A5782671 'The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dog's behavior in an Animal Care Center may differ significantly from how they behave in a home. Stress, confinement, and unfamiliar surroundings can cause dogs to act out or suppress behaviors that may emerge later. A dog's behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' Spot was already in the yard when the handler decided to begin the handling assessment. He was moved to the side yard, and given a few moments to decompress before the handler entered the yard. He approached the handler with a relaxed body, soft eyes, ears back, and an open pant. He allowed the handler to pet his whole, but seemed slightly uncomfortable when his back legs and rear end were touched. He sat down and looked at the handler with concerned eyes, but did not growl or try to bite. He remained easy to handle, and continued to solicit petting from the handler once the assessment was over. TOLERANT NON REACTIVE FRIENDLY/EASYTO REMOVE1 ADULTS ONLY (REC) CALM DOGS (REC) MEDIUM CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION 07/07/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: 2Print Date: 09/01/2026 A5782671-Spot Behavior Assessments.pdf Added Sep 1, 2026 at 12:07 PM ' 80.93 KB Open in new tab Download Behavior Assessments-A5782671-Spot.pdf Added Jul 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM ' 76.12 KB Open in new tab Download