Balto

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

A5802257 BALTO- BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, LARGE DOGS OKA5802257 BALTO- BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, LARGE DOGS OK BALTO Animal Location: Lancaster - L444 ANIMAL ID: A5802257 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-23 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: ALASK MALAMUTE PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 46 AGE: 0 years 7 months September 24, 2026 E26-096362 Animal ID: A5802257 Eval Type. PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 09/24/2026 Review Date: Play Style: GENTLE/DAINTY Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FRIENDLY/EASY Kids: Large Dogs: LARGE DOGS OK Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Traming: 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 behavior may 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 initially bypassed the other dogs and began to explore the yard. He was tolerant of dogs trailing him to sniff him. He continued to tolerate dogs approaching and sniffing him, but he did not retum the greetings at this time. He was more interested in exploring the yard. He tolerated a male Pitbull that playfully jumped on him and offered no corrections. After a little time, he began to approach the other dogs and exchange soft greetings. He offered a play bowto a male Pitbull, and they engaged in gentle/dainty play. He remained playful and social for the rest of his time in the yard. He would greet every dog as soon as they entered the yard. He would approach the handlers often and seek affection. He displayed some light puppy mouthy behavior on the handlers when he was excited. He is social with the other dogs and prefers a gentle/dainty play style.