Andy

Andy is an adoptable male Bullmastiff looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Downey in Downey, California. He is a young adult 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 Andy, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

Name: ANDY Animal ID: A5801590 Location: Downey Breed: PIT BULL Color: TAN Sex: Male Age: 1 years 0 months Weight: 58.2 lbs Known History of Aggression Form Low Energy Level Came in as a stray URI Calm Dogs Required Description In playgroups He entered the yard The handler was able to pet him everywhere, but Andy remained uncomfortable and nervous the entire time, he whipped around a few times when the handler grabbed any of his paws and stared at her (concerned). Andy will require continued socialization, confidence building, and slow introductions. Behaviorally ok for public adoption, large calm dogs required, adults only with a KHOA for handling sensitivity. Currently under treatment for uri and must exit unaltered on a trust and health waiver September 23, 2026 E26-096286 PLAYGROUP DOWNEY A5801590 '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.' Andy A5801590 was in the middle of the kennel when the runner approached him, he was frightened, his body was curled, his eyes were concerned with dilated pupils and his tail was tucked. He trembled as the runner entered his kennel to leash him. He walked nervously through the kennels. In the catch pen when he was introduced to the dogs his body was low, his eyes were concerned, his tail was low and his mouth was closed. He was easy to collar and leash but nervous. He entered the yard and was nervous during his greetings. He was uncomfortable, he attempted to walk away anytime the dogs approached him or hovered around him. One of the dogs became fixated on him, he growled and charged towards him, the handler grabbed him and moved him to the side yard. Andy remained slightly uncomfortable with the dogs but was very tolerant of them. He laid down the rest of his time in the yard. Dogs approached him, jumped on him, and hovered around him, he remained tolerant. Overall, Andy was tolerant of the dogs and does not have a playstyle at this time. See handling assessment. TOLERANT NON REACTIVE FEARFUL/FROZEN CALM DOGS (REQ) NEEDS ASSESSMENT LOW CONFIDENCE BUILDING 09/23/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: E26-096287 HANDLING DOWNEY A5801590 '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.' Andy A5801590 was moved to the side yard to proceed with his handling assessment. He was nervous and wary of the handler. The handler was able to pet him everywhere, but Andy remained uncomfortable and nervous the entire time, he whipped around a few times when the handler grabbed any of his paws and stared at her (concerned). Andy will require continued socialization, confidence building, and slow introductions. Behaviorally ok for public adoption, large calm dogs required, adults only with a KHOA for handling sensitivity. TOLERANT NON REACTIVE FEARFUL/FROZEN CALM DOGS (REQ) NEEDS ASSESSMENT LOW CONFIDENCE BUILDING 09/23/2026 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: 1Print Date: 09/29/2026 Behavior Assessments.pdf Added Sep 29, 2026 at 4:22 PM ' 78.69 KB Open in new tab Download