Graham

Graham is an adoptable male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler 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 Graham, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

ANIMAL ID: A5800718 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-13 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: AUST CATTLE DOG PRIMARY COLOR: BROWN SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 48 AGE: 0 years 10 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: 2026-09-16 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: LARGE DOGS OK 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.' He was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen. He entered the play yard with soft body language. He was approached by two dogs and tolerated them both sniffing him, but he was timid. After the dogs broke away, he began to roam the yard and explore. He was tolerant of dogs trailing him to sniff him. He continued to roam the yard and was more tolerant of the calm dogs. He would create space away from the higher energy dogs or dogs approaching in a faster manner. After some time, he began to grow more in confidence, approaching and exchanging soft greetings with the other dogs. As time passed, he continued to grow in confidence, engaging in gentle/dainty play with the other dogs. He remained playful and social for the rest of his time in the yard, but he preferred lighter contact during play. He would approach the handlers and seek affection. He is social with the other dogs and prefers a gentle/dainty play style. He is a young puppy and would benefit from continued socialization, to continue to grow his confidence with other dogs. He will also need socialization to walking on leash. A5800718 GRAHAM- BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, LARGE DOGS OK **BEHAVIOR TEAM HELPER DOG** September 16, 2026 BE26-096142 Amma! ID: A5800718 Eval Type: PLAYGROUP Eval Location: LANCASTR Eval Date: 09/16/2026 Play Style: GENTLE DAINTY Sociability: SOCIAL Reactive: NON REACTIVE Ken Handling: FRIENDLY/EASY Kids: Large Dogs: LARGE DOGS OK Small Dogs: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Energy Level: MEDIUM Review Date: Training: CONTINUED SOCIALIZATI Eval 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 behaviormay change based on suroundings, training, medical, socialization, and life experiences.\" He was easily collared by the runner in the catch pen. He entered the play yard with soft body language. He was approached by two dogs and tolerated them both sniffing him, but he was timid. After the dogs broke away, he began to roam the yard and explore. He was tolerant of dogs trailing him to sniff him. He continued to roam the yard and was more tolerant of the calm dogs. He would create space away from the higher energy dogs or dogs approaching in a faster manner. After some ime, he began to grow more in confidence, approaching and exchanging soft greetings with the other dogs. As time passed se continued to grow in confidence, engaging in gentle/dainty play with the other dogs. He remained playful and social for the rest of his time in the yard, but he preferred lighter contact during play. He would approach the handlers and seek affection. He is social with the other dogs and prefers a gentle/dainty play style. He is a young puppy and would benefit from continued socialization, to continue to grow his confidence with other dogs. He will also need socialization to walking on leash.