Seth

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

Name: A5799980 Animal ID: A5799980 Location: Carson Breed: PIT BULL Color: GRAY Sex: Male Age: 2 years 0 months Weight: 68.8 lbs PLEASE WALK - HOUSEBROKEN 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: 2026-09-17 UPDATED THE LEGEND: ADULTS ONLY (REC) i DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: NO OTHER DOGS (REQ) i ENERGY LEVEL: LOW i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: IMPULSE CONTROL 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. Seth A5799980 (Intact) was initially at the front of the kennel, alert barking as he noticed the runner arrive. He retreated to the rear after the leash was presented to him, requiring the runner to fully step into the kennel in order to leash him. Once leashed, Seth exited the kennel on his own, leading the way to the catch pen with a moderate pull on the leash while bypassing his neighboring kennels. He received a collar and a leash inside the catch pen without issue. Seth was then allowed into the yard, where he showed no interest in the other dogs, preferring to explore the environment. As he continued roaming the yard, a scuffle occurred after he met with one of the dogs face to face, both becoming confrontational and lunging offensively toward one another. They stopped with the use of a correction tool, but Seth continued fixating on the other dog, locking his focus as he stood growling with a stiff posture. He was quickly separated from the group to prevent further escalation. Seth was allowed to decompress alone before being returned to his kennel without incident. Seth could benefit from a home with no other dogs to prevent potential conflict.