Simon

Simon is an adoptable male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, 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 Simon, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

SIMON Animal Location: Baldwin - B311 ANIMAL ID: A5521664 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-07 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: QUEENSLAND HEEL PRIMARY COLOR: WHITE SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 62 AGE: 4 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: 2026-10-08 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM DOGS (REQ) i ENERGY LEVEL: LOW i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: IMPULSE CONTROL 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. Simon A5521664 (Altered) was at the front of the kennel next to his kennel mate, trembling and nervous. The runner coaxed him, causing him to gradually relax and wiggle his body. Simon then approached the barrier to sniff the runner's hand. He was easily leashed and exited the kennel on his own. He led the way to the catch pen with a light pull on the leash, bypassing his neighboring kennels. Simon became reactive inside the catch pen, growling and muzzle punching the fence when being approached by some of the dogs. A muzzle was placed on Simon as a precaution, along with a collar and leash prior to entering the yard. He entered the yard with a tense posture, growling at the dogs to signal a need for personal space. He chose to isolate himself from the group, appearing tense and continuing to growl at the dogs that played in his vicinity without escalating further. Simon preferred interacting with the handlers instead, occasionally approaching to solicit petting. For the rest of the session, he kept to himself, tolerating the other dogs from a distance. A calm companion who respects his boundaries is strongly recommended, allowing him to interact at his own comfort level.