Della

Della is an adoptable female Mastiff looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Lancaster in Lancaster, California. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is currently on the shelter's euthanasia list with only 3 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Della, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

DELLA Animal Location: Lancaster - L444 ANIMAL ID: A5800653 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-12 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: MASTIFF PRIMARY COLOR: BR BRINDLE SEX: Female SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 45.4 AGE: 0 years 6 months September 14, 2026 E26-096096 Animal ID: A5800653 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 09/14/2026 Play Style: GENTLE/DAINTY Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FEARFUL/FROZEN Kids: Large Dogs: LARGE DOGS OK Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Review Date: Training CONTINUED SOCIALIZATI Eval Comments: \"The behaviors described to day 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.\" She was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen. She was approached by a female Pitbull and tolerated her sniffing her. displaying passive appeasement behavior. She was then approached by a male Doberman and displayed the same passive appeasement behavios. After he walked away, she began to roam the yard and explore. She was tolerant of dogs trailing her o sniff her. She continued to tolerate dogs approaching her and sniffing her, continuingto display passive appeasement. After some time, she began to grow more in confidence. She began to approach other dogs and exchange soft greetings. She offered a play bowto male Pitbull, and they engaged in brief gentle/dainty play. She would approach the handlers and seek affection. She is social with the other dogs and prefers a gentle/dainty play style. She is a young puppy that needs continued socialization, to continue to grow her confidence around other dogs