Phil

Phil is an adoptable male Border Collie 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 2 days left, listed due to lack of space. Adopting Phil, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

PHIL Animal Location: Santa Clarita Valley - X127 ANIMAL ID: A5804441 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-21 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: BORDER COLLIE PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 44 AGE: 1 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: 2026-10-19 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 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. He offered a play bow to a male Pitbull, and they engaged in gentle/dainty play. He remained playful and social for the rest of his time in the yard. He would approach the handlers often and seek affection. He displayed some light playful mouthy behavior when excited. He also climbed into the pool a few times and enjoyed time in there. Phil is social with the other dogs and prefers a gentle/dainty play style. He will need further socialization to walking on leash.