Yancey

Yancey is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier 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 with only 2 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Yancey, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

2 Picture of animal A5789388 YANCEY Animal Location: Baldwin - B335 ANIMAL ID: A5789388 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-01 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: PIT BULL PRIMARY COLOR: BR BRINDLE SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 51.5 AGE: 2 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: 2026-07-16 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: CALM DOGS (REC) 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 exchanged soft greetings with them both. 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 exchange soft greetings with the other dogs. A female husky offered him play bows, trying to entice him into play, but he declined the invitations to play. He remained social with all the dogs for the rest of his time in the yard. There were dogs playing during his time in the yard, but he did not engage in or entice any play. He would approach the handlers and seek affection. He is social with the other dogs, but he displayed no play style at this time.