Jack

Jack is an adoptable male German Shepherd 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 with only 3 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Jack, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

JACK Animal Location: Lancaster - L440 ANIMAL ID: A5806270 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-17 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: RED TICK SEX: Male SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 83 AGE: 2 years 0 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: 2026-10-21 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 a male Pitbull and exchanged a soft greeting with him. He was then approached by a male shepherd and exchanged a soft greeting with him. He tolerated him playfully pawing and jumping at him, trying to entice play. He offered no corrections to this, but he declined the invitations to play. He then began to roam the yard and explore. He was tolerant of dogs trailing him to sniff him. He continued to calmly roam the yard and exchange soft greetings with the other dogs. He remained calm and social for the rest of his time in the yard, but he appeared more comfortable around the calmer dogs. 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 often and seek affection. Jack is social with the other dogs, but he displayed no play style at this time. Due to prior history with chickens, he will be designated as no poultry required and will require a known history of aggression disclosure form.