Darby

Darby is an adoptable male German Shepherd looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, California. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 4 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Darby, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

A5800550 Animal Location: Baldwin - B326 ANIMAL ID: A5800550 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-12 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: X-LRG WEIGHT: 91.5 AGE: 4 years 0 months 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: 2026-10-08 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: FEMALES ONLY (REC) 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. Darby A5800550 (Altered) was at the front of the kennel with a relaxed demeanor when the runner arrived. He was leashed as he attempted to push his head out of the kennel. Darby exited the kennel on his own and proceeded to make his way to the catch pen with a moderate pull on the leash, bypassing his neighboring kennels. Once inside the catch pen, he remained calm during collar and leash placement. Darby initially entered the yard with a neutral posture, but his demeanor changed when one of the male dogs approached, causing him to become tense. Darby adopted a confrontational stance during the interaction but was easily redirected by the handlers. The other male dog was separated to prevent further conflict. He explored the environment while primarily sniffing the female dogs he encountered along the way. He was appropriate with his corrections when one of the male dogs attempted to mount him. For the rest of the session, Darby showed little interest in engaging in play, appearing more comfortable around the female dogs. Due to his selective behavior around other dogs, Darby could benefit from a female companion.