Bazooka Joe

Bazooka Joe is an adoptable male Labrador Retriever looking for a home at Los Angeles County - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, 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 Bazooka Joe, or even sharing his story, could save a life before it's too late.

BAZOOKA JOE Animal Location: Baldwin - B120 ANIMAL ID: A5802656 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-23 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: LABRADOR RETR PRIMARY COLOR: BLACK SEX: Male (Neutered) SIZE: LARGE WEIGHT: 71 AGE: 2 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: 2026-10-05 DOG SOCIAL SKILLS: LARGE DOGS OK i ENERGY LEVEL: MEDIUM i TRAINING RECOMMENDATION: BASIC MANNERS 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.' Bazooka Joe greeted the runner nicely and was easy to leash/remove from the kennel. Bazooka Joe was taken to the catch pen and was easy to collar/leash soliciting petting during the process. He greeted the dogs at the barrier excitedly and was allowed into the play yard. Bazooka Joe displayed a relaxed body, natural ear set, loose tail wag, and soft eyes. He exchanged greetings nicely with a loose wiggly demeanor then moved on. Bazooka Joe explored the yard and approached the handlers soliciting petting. Bazooka Joe moved on and continued to socialize nicely. He was given play bows and easily integrated himself into the group. Bazooka Joe participated in play chase and playful wrestling. He continued to play nicely for the remainder of the play session. Bazooka Joe maintained a social and playful demeanor displaying a push/pull playstyle. Bazooka Joe could benefit from basic manners training and further socialization. Bazooka Joe is ok for public adoption medium energy level large dogs ok