Shy

Shy is an adoptable female Anatolian Shepherd looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Lancaster in Lancaster, California. She is fully grown and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Shy, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

SHY Animal Location: Lancaster - L407 ANIMAL ID: A5795172 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-08-13 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: ANATOL SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: BROWN SEX: Female (Spayed) SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 70 AGE: 4 years 0 months A5795172 SHY- BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, ADULTS ONLY (RECOMMENDED), CALM DOGS (RECOMMENDED). PART OF AN 80 DOG HOARDING ACTIVITY. August 20, 2026 BE26-095598 Animal ID: A5795172 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 08/20/2026 Review Date: Eval Comments: Play Style: Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FEARFUL/FROZEN Kids: ADULTS ONLY (REC) Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REC) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Training: CONFIDENCE BUILDING \"The behaviors described today reflect the dog's responses in an Animal Care Center environment and during assessment. A dogs 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.\" She was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen, but she is timid. She entered the play yard with soft body language. She was approached by a male mastiff and exchanged a soft greeting with him. She began to calmly roam the yard and explore. She was tolerant of dogs trailing her to sniff her. She continued to calmly roam the yard and exchanged soft greetings when dogs approached her. She remained calm and social for the rest of her time in the yard, but she appeared more comfortable around the calm dogs. There were dogs playing dung her time in the yard, but she did not engage in or There were dogs playing d entice any play. She was wary of the handlers in the yard and would create space from them. She is social with other dogs, but she displayed no play style at this time and would likely do best with a calm dog. She is fearful and needs a go-slow approach. Due to this, she would likely do best in an adult only home or with older respectful kids. She will also need socialization to walking on leash.