Gillian

Gillian is an adoptable female Bullmastiff looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Carson in Gardena, California. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Gillian, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: A5799546 Animal ID: A5799546 Location: Carson Breed: PIT BULL Color: TAN Sex: Female Age: 2 years 0 months Weight: 38.6 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: 2026-09-21 UPDATED THE LEGEND: ADULTS ONLY (REC) i DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: NO OTHER DOGS (REQ) i ENERGY LEVEL: LOW i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: CONFIDENCE BUILDING 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.' Gillian greeted the runner with a relaxed body. She was wary of the leash, and moved to the back of the kennel. The runner stepped in to the kennel, and was able to leash her with no issues. She required coaxing to exit the kennel, walked nicely on leash while bypassing the other kennels, and was easy to collar. In the catch pen, her body was neutral. She entered the yard, and immediately panicked when the other dogs approached to greet her. She ran away from the dogs, and tried to jump the fence several times. She was moved to the side yard by herself, but she continued to panic and try to jump the fence. She was unable to settle, and was returned to her kennel to avoid overwhelming her. Gillian is defensive with the other dogs, has a low energy level, and does not have a playstyle at this time.