Harry

Harry is an adoptable male German Shepherd 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 Harry, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

HARRY Animal Location: Santa Clarita Valley - X122 ANIMAL ID: A5805439 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-21 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: AV PEND SN PRIMARY BREED: GERM SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 42 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: 2026-10-19 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 a male Pitbull and exchanged a soft greeting with him. He then 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 was mounted by a male Pitbull and offered no corrections to this. The handlers had to steer the other dog away for him. A short time later, he offered a play bow to a female 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 and seek affection. Harry is social with the other dogs and prefers a gentle/dainty play style.