Aunt Gladys

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

Name: A5798049 Animal ID: A5798049 Location: Carson Breed: PIT BULL Color: GRAY Sex: Female Age: 9 years 8 months Weight: 71.6 lbs 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: NO OTHER DOGS (REQ) i ENERGY LEVEL: LOW 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.' Aunt Gladys was mid kennel with a neutral demeanor and was easy to leash/remove from the kennel. Aunt Gladys was taken to the catch pen and was easy to collar/leash soliciting petting during the process. Aunt Gladys greeted the dogs at the barrier with a neutral demeanor and was allowed into the play yard. Aunt Gladys displayed a neutral body, neutral tail position, slight open mouth, natural ear set, and soft eyes. Aunt Gladys became tense as the dogs sniffed around her face and gave small growls/lip curl signs of discomfort. The dogs were steered away by the handlers, and she gave a good shake off. Aunt Gladys approached the handlers to seek engagement from them. When receiving petting/attention Aunt Gladys became loose/wiggly leaning into the handler's touch. Aunt Gladys also sat by the handlers or in front of them observing the yard. Aunt Gladys was laying down in a shaded area and a playful dog approached and attempted to coax her to play. Aunt Gladys became tense and overcorrected chasing the dog. She was able to be steered by the handlers, and she gave a shake off and returned to her previous spot. Aunt Gladys continued to become tense with face-to-face greetings and was able to be steered using firm verbal corrections. Aunt Gladys remained by the handlers for the remainder of the play session. Aunt Gladys maintained a neutral demeanor appearing defensive around dogs but was able to co-exist. Aunt Gladys could benefit from going to a home with a calm environment. Aunt Gladys is ok for public low energy level no other dogs required.