Slade

Slade is an adoptable male Pit Bull Terrier 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 with only 4 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Slade, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

SLADE Animal Location: Santa Clarita Valley - X108 ANIMAL ID: A5801877 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-09-20 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: PIT BULL PRIMARY COLOR: BR BRINDLE SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: X-LRG WEIGHT: 84 AGE: 3 years 1 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: 2026-09-23 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.' In the catch pen he had a soft and wiggly body as the runner easily clasped the collar around his neck. He entered the play yard with a soft body and a neutral tail. He was approached by a male shepherd and a female cane Corso mix at the same time. He exchanged soft greetings with both of them. He was approached by a husky mix and exchanged a soft greeting with him. He approached handlers often to solicit affection. The male husky mix offered him a play bow trying to entice him to play. He started tapping his feet but did not break into play. He approached the female cane Corso mix and started tapping his feet at her. She accepted the play. The two engaged in a gentle/dainty play around the yard. The male shepherd joined in on their play with them. A male shepherd was walked into the yard. He was walked up to the male shepherd. The shepherd tried to charge and lunge at him. He ran away and the handler pulled the shepherd back by his leash and walked him away. He remained social and playful the rest of his time in the yard. He is social with other dogs and has a gentle/dainty play style. BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, LARGE DOGS OK, MEDIUM ENERGY