Gorak

Gorak is an adoptable male Husky looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Palmdale in Palmdale, 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 Gorak, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

GORAK Animal Location: Palmdale - P1502 ANIMAL ID: A5806355 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-17 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: ALASKAN HUSKY PRIMARY COLOR: WHITE SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: WEIGHT: 59 AGE: 1 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: 2026-10-22 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: LARGE DOGS OK i SMALL DOG SOCIAL \"OVERALL SCORE\": NEEDS ASSESSMENT i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: CONFIDENCE BUILDING 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 body and a low tail wag as the handler easily clasped the collar around his neck. He entered the play yard timidly with concerned eyes and a tucked tail. A male shepherd ran up to him and pinned him down while growling at him. A handler grabbed his leash and pulled him back and walked the shepherd away. Gorak laid down frozen and did not react to him. A female pit bull approached him, and they exchanged a soft greeting. He roamed the yard and started to relax. When a handler went to exit the male shepherd, he ran towards the catch pen door. The shepherd jumped on top of him, pinning him down and growling. One handler exited the shepherd, and the other handler pulled Gorak away. A new male shepherd mix entered the yard and Gorak slowly approached him. The two exchanged a soft greeting. A female shepherd approached him and offered him a play bow. He accepted the play and the two engaged in a gentle/dainty chase play around the yard. A female joined in on their play. He approached handlers often to solicit affection. He remained playful and social the rest of his time in the yard. He would benefit from confidence building. Gorak is social with other dogs and has a gentle/dainty play style. BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, LARGE DOGS OK, MEDIUM ENERGY