Sugar

Sugar is an adoptable male Labrador Retriever looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Lancaster in Lancaster, California. He is a young adult and small in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Sugar, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

SUGAR Animal Location: Lancaster - L333 ANIMAL ID: A5796636 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-08-21 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: LABRADOR RETR PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 45 AGE: 0 years 6 months **BET HELPER DOG** August 25, 2026 E26-095673 Animal ID: A5796636 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 08/25/2026 Play Style: GENTLE/DAINTY Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FRIENDLY/EASY Kids: Large Dogs: LARGE DOGS OK Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Review Date: Training: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATI Eval Comments: \"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 behaviormay change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.\" He was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen. He entered the play yard with soft body language. He approached a male shepherd and exchanged a soft greeting with him. He offered him a play bow, and they engaged in bnef gentle dainty play. After their brief play, he began to roam the yard and explore. He was tolerant of dogs trailing him to sniff him. He continued to roam the yard and exchange soft greetings with other dogs. He remained social for the rest of his time in the yard. He would approach the handlers often and seek affection. He is social with the other dogs and prefers a gentle dainty play style.