Spikey

Spikey is an adoptable male Beagle looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Castaic in Castaic, 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 Spikey, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

SPIKEY Animal Location: Santa Clarita Valley - X139 ANIMAL ID: A5670365 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-29 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: BEAGLE PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: SMALL WEIGHT: 37.5 AGE: 3 years 6 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: 2026-10-06 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM DOGS (REQ) i SMALL DOG SOCIAL \"OVERALL SCORE\": NO SMALL DOGS 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.' In the catch pen he had a soft body and a low tail wag as he solicited affection to the runner. The runner easily clasped the collar around his neck. He was walked into the play yard on a long, loose leash. He was walked up to a male Malinois mix. He exchanged a timid greeting with him and walked away. Leashes were dropped. He was approached by a male great Pyrenees and exchanged a timid greeting with him. He was approached by a female lab mix and exchanged a timid greeting with her. The female lab offered him a play bow. He accepted the play and play bowed back at her. He engaged in a light gentle/dainty play. When she made contact with him during play, he gave her teeth and created space. The male great Pyrenees joined in on their play. When the male great Pyrenees bummed into him, he gave him teeth and walked away. He sought out handler often to solicit affection in the yard. He remained tolerant of the dogs in the yard as long as they didn't jump on him. He would benefit from continued socialization and confidence building. He would do best with a calmer dog who would respect his space and boundaries. Due to incidents outside of the care center, he will be no small dogs required. BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION WITH KNOWN HISTORY OF AGGRESSION AND BITE DISCLOSURE, CALM DOGS (REQ), MEDIUM ENERGY, NO SMALL DOGS