Red

Red is an adoptable male German Shepherd looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Lancaster in Lancaster, California. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with just one day left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Red, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

A5797704 RED- Behavioral Observations ' 1, fearful but friendly RED Animal Location: Lancaster - L422 ANIMAL ID: A5797704 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-08-27 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: RED SEX: Male SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 54 AGE: 2 years 0 months August 31, 2026 E26-095851 Animal ID: A5797972 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 08/31/2026 Review Date: Eval Comments: Play Style: Sociablity: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FRIENDLY/EASY Kids: Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REC) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Training: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATI \"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 swroundings, 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 female Malinois and exchanged a soft greeting with her. He then 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 the other dogs. He tolerated a male Malinois puppy playfully jumping on him and offered no corrections. But he declined his invitations to play. He remained social for the rest of his time in the yard. There were dogs playing during his time in the yard, but he did not engage in or entice any play. He did mount a couple of dogs during his time in the yard, but he was easily steered by the handlers. He would approach the handlers when called and sought affection. Mac is social with the other dogs, but he displayed no play style at this time. E26-095862 Animal ID: A5797972 Eval Type: HANDLING Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 08/31/2026 Review Date: Eval Comments: Play Style: Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FRIENDLY/EASY Kids: Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REC) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Training: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATI \"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 howthey 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 taken to the catch pen for the handling assessment after play group. He approached with soft body language and began seeking affection. He allowed the handler to pet his head with no reaction. He allowed the handler to check his teeth with no reaction. He allowed the handler to check his ears with no reaction. He allowed the handler to touch and lift his back paws with no reaction. He allowed the handler to touch his tail without issue. When the handler touched his front paws, he gently pulled them away. He displayed no negative or conceming behavior toward the handler. He was retumed to his kennel without issue.