Lina

Lina is an adoptable female Bullmastiff looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Carson in Gardena, California. She is fully grown 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 Lina, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: A5801245 Animal ID: A5801245 Location: Carson Breed: PIT BULL Color: WHITE Sex: Female Age: 3 years 0 months Weight: 41.6 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: 2026-09-23 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM 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. Lina A5801245 (Intact) was initially at the front of the kennel with a timid demeanor but retreated after the leash was presented to her. The kennel divider was lowered to prevent further retreat. The runner then proceeded to partially enter the kennel and placed the leash over her head without issue. Lina exited the kennel on her own but quickly became overwhelmed in the kennel environment, causing her to pull back on the leash. With some gentle leash guidance and coaxing, she made her way to the catch pen, walking at her own pace. Once inside the catch pen, a collar and leash were placed with ease on Lina. She was then let into the yard, where she exchanged greetings with the other dogs, exhibiting a neutral body posture during the interactions. However, Lina became overstimulated by one of the energetic dogs who was playing in her vicinity. She began to chase the other dog around the yard but stopped when the handlers intervened. After she settled, Lina continued sniffing the dogs around her. She was separated from the group after she pinned down another dog who was also interacting energetically. Lina was allowed to decompress alone before being returned to her kennel without incident. Due to her impulsive responses, Lina could benefit from a calm companion to prevent potential conflict.