Paisley

Paisley is an adoptable female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Lancaster in Lancaster, California. She is a young adult and small in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Paisley, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

A5797047 PAISLEY- BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, CALM DOGS (RECOMMENDED) PAISLEY Animal Location: Lancaster - L330 ANIMAL ID: A5797047 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-08-24 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: AUST CATTLE DOG PRIMARY COLOR: TRICOLOR SEX: Female SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 33 AGE: 0 years 6 months August 26, 2026 E26-095732 Animal ID: A5797047 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 08/26/2026 Review Date: Play Style: Sociability: TOLERANT Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FRIENDLY/EASY Kids: Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REC) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM 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 sunoundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.\" She was easily collard by the runner in the catch pen. She entered the play yard with soft body language. She was approached by a male husky and was wary with concemed eyes, but she tolerated him sniffing her. She then sat by the fence for a while. She continued to tolerate dogs approaching her and sniffing her, as she sat by the fence, but remained timid. After a while, she left the fence and began to explore the yard. She was tolerant of dogs trailing her to sniff her. She continued to tolerate dogs approaching and sniffing her, but she was timid. She remained calm and tolerant for the rest of her time in the yard, but she was more comfortable around the calm dogs. There were dogs playing during her time in the yard, out she did not engage in or entice any play. She would approach the handlers and seek affection. She is tolerant of the other dogs and displayed no play style at this time. She would do best with a calm dog to help build her confidence and not overwhelm her. She is a young puppy that needs continued socialization to continue to build her confidence with other dogs.