Bluey

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

4 Picture of animal A5807659 BLUEY Animal Location: Baldwin - B223 ANIMAL ID: A5807659 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-10-26 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: OTHER HOLD PRIMARY BREED: AUST SHEPHERD PRIMARY COLOR: BRN MERLE SEX: Male SIZE: MED WEIGHT: 57 AGE: 0 years 11 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: 2026-10-28 UPDATED THE LEGEND: ADULTS ONLY (REQ) i 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.' Bluey A5807659 was moved to the side yard to proceed with his handling assessment. He was nervous and wary of the handler, she approached him slowly and used his leash to move him closer to her. The handler sat in the bench next to him and allowed him to sniff her. He was nervous, his eyes were concerned, his body was trembling and his tail was low with no wag. The handler gently pet his head, he sniffed her. The handler then slowly began to pet him everywhere, he allowed it but remained nervous. Bluey will require slow introductions, confidence building and confidence building. Behaviorally ok for public adoption, large dogs ok, adults only required with a KHOA for handling sensitivity.