Wombat

Wombat is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, California. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Wombat, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

ANIMAL ID: A5798092 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-08-29 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: STRAY WAIT PRIMARY BREED: PIT BULL PRIMARY COLOR: RED SEX: Male SIZE: WEIGHT: 59.5 AGE: 1 years 0 months 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: 2026-09-28 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.' Wombat greeted the runner nicely sniffing her hand displaying a loose/wiggly demeanor. The runner opened the kennel door and attempted to leash Wombat. Upon seeing the leash, Wombat became tense/defensive. He barked/growled defensively moving to the rear of the kennel. With any attempt to get near/leash Wombat he became highly defensive snapping/biting/avoiding/dodging the leash. Wombat could not safely be removed from the kennel and will be attempted again at a later date.