Coffee Cake

Coffee Cake is an adoptable male Bullmastiff looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Carson in Gardena, California. He is fully grown 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 Coffee Cake, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: A5801247 Animal ID: A5801247 Location: Carson Breed: PIT BULL Color: BROWN Sex: Male Age: 3 years 0 months Weight: 61 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: 2026-09-24 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM DOGS (REC) i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION 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.' Coffee Cake was at the rear of the kennel with a slightly tense/timid demeanor. He would not approach but was easy to leash/remove from the kennel. He walked behind the runner, appearing to be overwhelmed by the kennel environment. Once in the catch pen Coffee Cake was collared/leashed without incident. Coffee Cake greeted the dogs at the barrier with a timid demeanor and was guided into the play yard. Coffee Cake displayed a neutral body, closed mouth, natural ear set, neutral tail position, and soft eyes. He exchanged greetings, appearing slightly tense at first but appeared more at ease after a few more interactions. Coffee Cake explored the yard sniffing/marking various locations and socializing further. Coffee Cake was given play bows, but he did not appear interested and moved on. Coffee Cake continued to socialize, appearing more at ease amongst the calmer dogs. Coffee Cake approached the handler various times soliciting petting from them. When receiving petting he became loose/wiggly and often returned seeking further engagement. Coffee Cake maintained a calm demeanor and displayed no play style at this time. Coffee Cake could benefit from further socialization/confidence building. Coffee Cake is ok for public adoption medium energy level calm dogs recommended.