David

David 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 just one day left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting David, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

DAVID Animal Location: Lancaster - L407 ANIMAL ID: A5802239 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-22 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 39 AGE: 5 years 0 months A5802239 DAVID- BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, CALM DOGS (RECOMMENDED) September 24, 2026 BE26-096365 Animal ID: A5802239 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 09/24/2026 Review Date: Eval Comments: Play Style: Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FEARFUL/FROZEN Kids: Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REC) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Training: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATI \"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.\" He was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen, but he was a little head shy. He entered the play yard with soft body language. He was approached by a male husky and exchanged a soft greeting with him. He then approached a female shepherd that was laying down and greeted her softly, then began licking her head. After this, 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 calm and social for the rest of his time in the yard, but he appeared more comfortable around the calmer dogs. There were dogs playing dunng his time in the yard, but he did not engage in or entice any play. He would approach the handlers and seek affection. He is social with the other dogs, but he displayed no play style at this time and may do best with a calmer dog. See handling assessment for further evaluation. E26-096372 Animal ID: A5802239 Eval Type: HANDLING Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 09/24/2026 Review Date: Eval Comments: Play Style: Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FEARFUL/FROZEN Kids: Large Dogs: CALM DOGS (REC) Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Traming: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATI \"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 howthey 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.\" He was taken to the catch pen for the handling assessment after play group. The handler knelt and called to him. He approached with soft body language and began seeking affection. He allowed the handler to pet his head, but he can be a little head shy at first. He allowed the handler to check his teeth with no reaction. He allowed the handler to check his ears with no reaction. He allowed the handler to touch and lift all his paws with no reaction. He allowed the handler to touch his tail without issue. He displayed no negative or conceming behavior toward the handler. After the handling, he continued to seek affection and began to lick the handler's am. He was retumed to his kennel without issue.