Favor

Favor is an adoptable female Pit Bull Terrier looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Downey in Downey, California. She is fully grown 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 Favor, or even sharing her story, could save a life before it's too late.

2 Picture of animal A5802221 FAVOR Animal Location: Downey - D125 ANIMAL ID: A5802221 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-22 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: PIT BULL PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male SIZE: WEIGHT: 75.2 AGE: 0 years 11 months Assessment BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT DISCLAIMER This assessment reflects the animal's most currently observed behavior and available history at the time of evaluation. This assessment should be considered a snapshot in time that will require updating as new information or behaviors emerge. It should not be relied upon to predict future behavior or as a statement of overall temperament. For additional information about an animal's behavior, please contact the animal care center. EVALUATION DATE: 2026-09-29 UPDATED THE LEGEND: ADULTS ONLY (REQ) i DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM DOGS (REC) i SMALL DOG SOCIAL \"OVERALL SCORE\": NEEDS ASSESSMENT i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION i EVALUATION 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.' Favor A5802221 was moved to the side yard to proceed with his handling assessment. He slowly approached the handler but stepped back when she reached to pet him, he was nervous, the handler coaxed him and gently presented her hand to allow him to sniff her. He sniffed her for a few seconds, the handler then gently pet his nose and made her way up to his head. She began to pet his head. She used the leash to move him closer to her. She was able to pet him everywhere, he was nervous and uncomfortable at times but remained tolerant. Favor will require continued socialization, confidence building and slow introductions. Behaviorally ok for public adoption, large calm dogs recommended, adults only required with a KHOA for handling sensitivity.