Maximus

Maximus is an adoptable male German Shepherd looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Lancaster in Lancaster, California. He is fully grown and medium in size. He is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 2 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Maximus, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

MAXIMUS Animal Location: Lancaster - L336 ANIMAL ID: A5800572 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-12 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: BR BRINDLE SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 82 AGE: 6 years 0 months September 16, 2026 E26-096151 Animal ID: A5800572 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 09/16/2026 Review Date: Play Style: Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FRIENDLY/EASY Kids: Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REC) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Training: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATI Eval 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 behaviormay change based on surroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.\" He was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen. He entered the play yard with soft body language. He approached a female shepherd and exchanged a soft greeting with her. He then approached a male Labrador and exchanged a soft greeting with him. He began to roam the yard and explore. He was tolerant of dogs trailing him to sniff him. He continued to roam the yard and exchange soft greetings with the other dogs. He remained social with the other dogs for the rest of his time in the yard. He did mount a couple of dogs and needed to be steered by the handlers. There were dogs playing during his time in the yard, but he did not engage in or entice any play. He would approach the handlers and seek affection. Maximus is social with the other dogs, but he displayed no play style at this time.