Abner

Abner 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 only 2 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Abner, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

ABNER Animal Location: Lancaster - L301 ANIMAL ID: A5799374 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-05 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 48.4 AGE: 2 years 0 months ABNER Animal Location: Lancaster - L301 ANIMAL ID: A5799374 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-05 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 48.4 AGE: 2 years 0 months A5799374 ABNER- BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, LARGE DOGS OK **BET HELPER DOG** September 16, 2026 E26-096144 Animal ID: A5799374 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 09/16/2026 Play Style: GENTLE/DAINTY Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FEARFUL/FROZEN Kids: Large Dogs: LARGE DOGS OK 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 a male shepherd and exchanged a soft greeting with him. He was then approached by a female shepherd and exchanged a soft greeting with her. He beganto 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. After a short time, he began to engage in gentle/dainty play with a male shepherd and a male Labrador mix. He remained social for the rest of his time in the yard and engaged in play periodically. He would approach the handlers and seek affection. Abner is social with the other dogs and prefers a gentle/dainty play style.