Cells

Cells is an adoptable male Bullmastiff looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Carson in Gardena, California. He is a young adult and large in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Cells, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: A5798048 Animal ID: A5798048 Location: Carson Breed: PIT BULL Color: BROWN Sex: Male Age: 1 years 0 months Weight: 65 lbs 72HR NOTICE ‼️🆘🆘 Assessment BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT DISCLAIMER This assessment reflects the animal's most currently observed behavior and available history at the time of evaluation. This assessment should be considered a snapshot in time that will require updating as new information or behaviors emerge. It should not be relied upon to predict future behavior or as a statement of overall temperament. For additional information about an animal's behavior, please contact the animal care center. EVALUATION DATE: 2026-09-03 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: LARGE DOGS OK i ENERGY LEVEL: HIGH i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: BASIC MANNERS i EVALUATION 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 behavior may change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.' Cells greeted the runner with a loose wiggly demeanor and was easy to leash/remove from the kennel. Cells was difficult to collar/leash due to his high energy and frequent movement. Cells greeted the dogs at the barrier excitedly and was allowed into the play yard. Cells displayed a loose wiggly body, open mouth pant, natural ear set, loose tail wag, and soft eyes. Cells quickly approached the dogs greeting them excitedly but quickly moved on. At times Cells gave play bows and started to play but appeared to become easily distracted. He broke away to sniff the environment/splash the pool/climb the play apparatus/greet another dog mid play. Cells was mounted a few times by one of the dogs and appeared tolerant. Cells approached a calm/timid dog, and she reacted overcorrecting resulting in a scuffle. They were able to be separated, and Cells was placed in an alone time yard. After some time, Cells was reintroduced into the play yard. Cells continued to play and socialize nicely. Cells approached the handlers on several occasions to solicit petting from them. Cells maintained a social and playful demeanor with a push/pull play style. Cells could benefit from basic manners training and further socialization. Cells is ok for public adoption high energy level large dogs ok.