Samba

Samba is an adoptable female Siberian Husky looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Downey in Downey, California. She is a young adult and medium in size. She is listed on the shelter's euthanasia list, listed due to lack of space, and that date has now passed. Shelters often move these dates, so Samba may still be waiting. The shelter can confirm.

Name: SAMBA Animal ID: A5803727 Location: Downey Breed: SIBERIAN HUSKY Color: WHITE Sex: Female Age: 0 years 6 months Weight: 43 lbs 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: LARGE DOGS OK i SMALL DOG SOCIAL \"OVERALL SCORE\": NEEDS ASSESSMENT i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: BASIC MANNERS 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.' Samba A5803727 was moved to the side to proceed with his handling assessment. She ran excitedly to the handler, she solicited affection, her body was wiggly, her eyes were soft and her tail wagged neutrally. She jumped on her, she rubbed her body against her (excitedly). She allowed the handler to pet her everywhere with no issue or concern. She was social and friendly with the handler. Behaviorally ok for public adoption, large dogs ok.