KOBA located in Downey, CA was euthanized on Jan 16, 2026!

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koba

Was Killed on Jan 16, 2026

koba

Breed: Pit Bull Terrier

Profile: Medium size young adult male

Animal ID: A5743624
Date Admitted to County Care: 2025-12-10
Animal Type: DOG
Availability Status: AV PEND SN
Primary Breed: PIT BULL
Primary Color: BR BRINDLE
Sex: Male
Size: LARGE
Weight: 67.6
Age: 0 years 8 months
Koba is a sensitive, loyal boy who just needs patience and understanding to feel safe 🤍. He was nervous at first, showing fear-based behaviors, but with gentle coaxing he softened quickly?allowing leashing, walking nicely, and even leaning in for comfort and reassurance 🐶💞. In the yard, Koba relaxed, explored at his own pace, showed good manners with calm dogs, and preferred staying close to his handlers 🌿. He knows ?sit?, enjoys affection, and handled medical and ID procedures without issue ✨. Koba would thrive in an adult-only home with structure, impulse-control training, slow dog introductions, and continued socialization to help build confidence 🏡💙.
December 15, 2025
E25-090444
NEW ASSESSMENT
DOWNEY
A5743624
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.
Koba A5743624 (Intact) was at the front of the kennel with a defensive demeanor, barking and growling at the runner with
his hackles raised. With some coaxing, his tail began to wag softly, allowing himself to be leashed with ease and exited the
kennel on his own. Koba proceeded to walk alongside the runner, bypassing his neighbors. Inside the catch pen, Koba was
collared and leashed without issue prior to entering the yard. Once inside, he exchanged greetings with the dogs, exhibiting a
slightly tense body posture. Following the introduction, Koba chose to stand next to the handlers, allowing them to pet him
while appearing uninterested in the other dogs. Koba was shifted to the yard with the calm dogs, where he was able to
explore the environment at his own comfort level. He continued roaming the yard, sniffing some of the dogs he crossed paths
with. For the rest of the session, Koba coexisted peacefully with everyone in the yard. Once the session concluded, he was
returned to his kennel without incident. Koba could benefit from impulse training and continued socialization in a yard with
calm dogs, helping him to interact at his own comfort level.
TOLERANT
NON REACTIVE
FEARFUL2
ADULTS ONLY (REQ)
CALM DOGS (REC)
NO SMALL DOGS
LOW
IMPULSE CONTROL
12/15/2025
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December 13, 2025
E25-090410
HANDLING
DOWNEY
A5743624
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.
On approach, pupils dilated, some trembling noted. I presented my hand and he began to bark then lean in and fearfully
bark. He was closed inside (staff was cleaning outside) and I was able to leash without issue. Brought to the yard and he
explored but when I sat down he sat in front of me and leaned on me (some trembling noted). Slightly flincy to touch around
the head but I was able to pet/touch and handle without issue. No interest in squeaky toy at this time. I walked him over to
medical to band him. Brought back to the yard and placed ID band on without issue. He appears to know \"sit\" really well.
He was a little looser in the yard, some zoomies but would get distracted by a smaller dog in the opposite yard. Returned to
kennel without issue.
*Will need a dog to dog assessment due to impulse control issue noted in the home.
Ok for public, Adults REQ and KHOA for behavior in the prior home (notate bite/no broken skin)
FEARFUL/FROZEN
ADULTS ONLY (REQ)
NO SMALL DOGS
LOW
IMPULSE CONTROL
12/13/2025
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1Print Date: 01/02/2026

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