Peanut

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

2 Picture of animal A5804111 PEANUT Animal Location: Santa Clarita Valley - X142 ANIMAL ID: A5804111 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-02 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: BELG MALINOIS PRIMARY COLOR: TAN SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 56 AGE: 1 years 3 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 UPDATED THE LEGEND: ADULTS ONLY (REC) i DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM DOGS (REC) i SMALL DOG SOCIAL \"OVERALL SCORE\": NEEDS ASSESSMENT i ENERGY LEVEL: LOW 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.' In the catch pen he had a soft body and a low tail wag as he solicited affection to the runner as they easily clasped the collar around his neck. He entered the play yard timidly. 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. He roamed and explored the yard. He was approached by a male Doberman mix and exchanged a timid greeting with him. He was tolerant of the male Doberman jumping on him and trying to initiate play with him. He walked away and roamed the yard. He would slowly approach handlers in the yard to solicit affection. He remained tolerant for the rest of his time in the yard. He would benefit from confidence building and continued socialization. Peanut is tolerant of other dogs and has no play style at this time. CALM DOGS (REC), LOW ENERGY STIPULATION APPROVED BY MANAGER KALINOWSKI