Kratos

Kratos is an adoptable male Siberian Husky 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 and today is the last day, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Kratos, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

KRATOS Animal Location: Lancaster - L335 ANIMAL ID: A5804204 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-03 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: SIBERIAN HUSKY PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 54 AGE: 0 years 10 months A5804204 KRATOS **BET HELPER DOG** 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: 2026-10-08 UPDATED THE LEGEND: ADULTS ONLY (REQ) i DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: LARGE DOGS OK i SMALL DOG SOCIAL \"OVERALL SCORE\": NEEDS ASSESSMENT i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: CONFIDENCE BUILDING 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.' He was taken to the catch pen for the handling assessment after play group. The handler knelt and called to him, but he did not approach. The handler slowly approached him and picked up his leash. He began to flail on leash and is not leash trained. The handler knelt and began to reassure him. He then approached the handler and put his head on their knee. He allowed the handler to pet his head with no reaction. 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. Although he allowed all areas to be touched, he is fearful and needs a very go-slow approach. He allowed the handler to pick him up without issue and he was returned to his kennel. He appears under socialized around people and he needs someone that will go at his pace and build trust. Due to these factors, he would do best in an adult only home. He will also need socialization to walking on leash.