Lady Helen

Lady Helen is an adoptable female Labrador Retriever looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Carson in Gardena, California. She is a young adult and small in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list and today is the last day, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Lady Helen, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: A5801690 Animal ID: A5801690 Location: Carson Breed: LABRADOR RETR Color: BLACK Sex: Female Age: 2 years 0 months Weight: null 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: 2026-09-29 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.' Lady Helen was in the play yard prior to the assessment and was given time to decompress. Lady Helen displayed a neutral body, closed mouth, natural ear set, relaxed tail wag, and soft eyes. With some coaxing Lady Helen approached the handler soliciting petting from them. Using a slow approach the handler was able to examine Lady Helen's ears, mouth, abdomen, back, lower extremities, and tail without incident. Lady Helen maintained a neutral demeanor appearing to tolerate the assessment. Lady Helen continued to solicit petting post assessment and was returned to her kennel with ease. Lady Helen could benefit from further socialization and confidence building. Lady Helen is ok for public adoption medium energy level calm dogs recommended.