Paco

Paco is an adoptable male German Shepherd looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Castaic in Castaic, California. He is fully grown and small in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 5 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Paco, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

ANIMAL ID: A5467898 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-04-01 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 47 AGE: 5 years 0 months CAME IN AS AN OWNER SURRENDER HEALTH WAIVER German Shepherd CALM DOGS REQ MEDIUM ENERGY MALE Neutered Play Group Notes 04/07/26: He walked with a light pull on the leash to the catch pen. The runner easily clasped the collar around his neck. He was barking at the dogs through the play yard fence. He was walked into the play yard on a long, loose leash. He was walked up to a male pit bull. He was tense and growled at him. He was walked away and walked up to a female German shepherd. He exchanged soft greetings with her. Leashes were dropped. The female shepherd offered him a play bow. He declined the play and walked away. He approached handlers in the yard to solicit affection. The male pit bull came back up to him, and they exchanged a softer greeting. A female husky approached him and exchanged a timid greeting. He was wary and created space away from her when he lingered near his face. The male pit bull offered him a play bow. He growled at the male pit bull and walked away. A male rottweiler was walked into the play yard. He was walked up to the play yard and exchanged a tense greeting. When the handler pulled neck on the leash, He reacted growling and barking. He was walked out of the play yard. He has barrier and leash reactivity. He would do best with a calmer dog who would respect his space and boundaries. He was returned to his kennel without issue. BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, CALM DOGS (REQ), MEDIUM ENERGY