Sparkles

Sparkles is an adoptable female Shar Pei looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Lancaster in Lancaster, California. She is fully grown and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Sparkles, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

A5798042 SPARKLES- BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, ADULTS ONLY (RECOMMENDED), CALM DOGS (REQUIRED). NOT LEASH TRAINED. SPARKLES Animal Location: Lancaster - L426 ANIMAL ID: A5798042 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-08-29 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: CHINESE SHARPEI PRIMARY COLOR: WHITE SEX: Female SIZE: MED WEIGHT: AGE: 2 years 0 months August 31, 2026 E26-095847 Animal ID: A5798042 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 08/31/2026 Play Style: Sociability: SELECTIVE Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FEARFUL FROZEN Kids: ADULTS ONLY (REC) Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REQ) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Review Date: Training: CONFIDENCE BUILDING 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 surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.\" She was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen, but she was timid and needs a go- slow approach. She entered the play yard with soft body language. She was approached by two dogs and tolerated them both sniffing her, but she was timid and had a tucked tail. After the dogs broke away, she began to roam the yard and explore. She was tolerant of dogs trailing her to sniff her. She continued to tolerate dogs approaching her and sniffing her calmly. She was mounted by a male Labrador mix, and she gave an air snap correction. She remained tolerant of calm dogs sniffing her and approaching calmly. If dogs approached her in a fast manner or playfully, she would show teeth and air snap, warning for space. She did not approach the handlers and kept to herself. She will need a very calm dog that will respect her space and boundaries. See handling assessment for further stipulations. E26-095858 Animal ID: AS798042 Eval Type: HANDLING Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 08/31/2026 Review Date: Eval Comments: Play Style: Sociability: SELECTIVE Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FEARFUL/FROZEN Kids: ADULTS ONLY (REC) Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REQ) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Training: CONFIDENCE BUILDING \"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.\" She was taken to the catch pen for the handling assessment after play group. The handler knelt and called to her, but she did not approach. The handler approached her and picked up her leash. She allowed the handler to pet her head, but she was head shy at first and then allowed further petting. She allowed the handler to check her teeth with no reaction. She allowed the handler to check her ears with no reaction. She allowed the handler to touch and hft all her paws with no reaction. She allowed the handler to touch her tail with no reaction. She displayed no negative behavior toward the handler, but she is very timid and needs a go-slow approach. She was retumed to her kennel without issue. Due to her need for a slower approach and trust building, she would do best in an adult only home or with older respectful kids. She will also need socialization to walking on leash.