Boss

Boss is an adoptable male Mastiff looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Carson in Gardena, California. He is a young adult and x-large in size. He is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to lack of space, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Boss may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Name: BOSS Animal ID: A5800976 Location: Carson Breed: SPANISH MASTIFF Color: TAN Sex: Male Age: 2 years 0 months Weight: 94 lbs STATUS AVAIL W/ALTERATION Animal ID Kennel Intake Date Edit date for Intake Date, Sep 15 at 11:27 AM AGE Sex M BREED MASTIFF More In Comments Hold End Date Edit date for Hold End Date, Sep 15 at 11:27 AM 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: 2026-10-20 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: LARGE DOGS OK i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: BASIC MANNERS 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.' Boss greeted the runner with a loose wiggly demeanor and was easy to leash/remove from the kennel. Boss was taken to the catch pen and was collared/leashed with ease. He greeted the dogs at the barrier nicely and was allowed into the play yard. Boss displayed a loose wiggly body, open mouth pant, natural ear set, loose tail wag, and soft eyes. Boss exchanged greetings nicely then moved on to explore the play yard. Boss continued to socialize nicely and exchanged play bows easily integrated himself into the group. Boss participated in play chase and playful wrestling maintaining a loose wiggly demeanor. Boss often approached the handlers soliciting petting from them. Boss maintained a social and playful demeanor displaying a push/pull play style. Boss could benefit from further socialization and basic manners training. Boss is ok for public adoption medium energy level large dogs ok.