Berry

Berry 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 Berry, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

A5798044 BERRY- BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, CALM DOGS (REQUIRED) BERRY Animal Location: Lancaster - L426 ANIMAL ID: A5798044 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-08-29 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: TAN SEX: Male SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 56 AGE: 2 years 0 months August 31, 2026 E26-095849 Animal ID: AS798044 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 08/31/2026 Play Style: Sociability: SELECTIVE Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FEARFUL/FROZEN Kids: Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REQ) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Review Date: Training: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATI 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.\" He was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen. He entered the play yard with soft body language. He was approached by two dogs and tolerated them both sniffing him, but he was tense. After the dogs broke away, he beganto roam the yard and explore. He was tolerant of dogs trailing him to sniff him. He was approached by two dogs that lingered near his face, and he gave a growl waming for space. They respected his waming and walked away. After some time, he relaxed a lot more and was tolerant of calm dogs approaching him and sniffing him. He continued to give growl wamings for space to playful dogs that approached him fast or ted to entice play. He would approach the handlers often and seek affection. He would do best with a calm dog that will respect his space and boundaries. He will also need socialization to walking on leash. E26-095860 Animal ID: AS798044 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: Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REQ) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Training: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATK \"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.\" 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 all his paws with no reaction. He allowed the handler to touch his tail without issue. He displayed no negative or conceming behavior toward the handler. After the handling, he continued to seek affection. He was retumed to his kennel without issue. He will need socialization to walking on leash, but he allows you to cany him and transport by rolling cage.