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helen
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helen
Breed:
Doberman Pinscher
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Size: Medium
Shelter Information:
Los Angeles County - Downey
11258 South Garfield Avenue
Downey, CA
Shelter dog ID: A5695019
Contact:
Phone: 562-940-6898
Name: Adoptions
About helen: Animal ID: A5695019 Date in County Care: 4/26/2025 Animal Type: DOG Availability Status: Ready to go home Primary Breed: DOBERMAN PINSCH Primary Color: BLACK Sex: Female Size: Weight: 67.4 Age: 6 years 0 months Meet Helen ? A Gentle Soul in Need of Love 🐾 Helen?s story is heartbreaking She was abandoned by her previous owner, left behind and unsure of where to turn. Now, this shy and sensitive Doberman is trying to find a new beginning with someone who will never give up on her. 💔 Helen is a quiet girl who shuts down easily in stressful situations. She prefers calm voices, slow movements, and soft affection. When approached, she may retreat or freeze, but she allows gentle petting and never shows aggression ? just fear and uncertainty. 💗 **Sweet Helen is a shy and sensitive girl who?s had a tough time adjusting to the shelter environment.**💔 🩷She prefers quiet corners and soft voices, and she?s looking for someone who can offer her the patience and understanding she needs to come out of her shell. When approached: **Helen may shut down or retreat, unsure of her surroundings.**🩶 **She trembles when touched but never shows aggression ? just a gentle, scared pup trying to stay safe.**💔 Once she knows you're kind, she allows petting and handling, though she remains cautious. 💗 She finds interactions with other dogs very stressful, often growling or trying to escape. She?s not ready for canine companions and must be the only dog in the home. 🐾 🦴Helen has not shown interest in food or treats 🍽️ and is being monitored to ensure she's getting what she needs. 🦴 She?s currently on medications but may not be taking them reliably yet. What Helen Needs: A quiet, adult-only home An understanding adopter willing to go slow and build trust Continued confidence building and gentle socialization NO other dogs Adopter must be informed of handling sensitivity Someone with a big heart and a calm environment to help her thrive 💕 📍 ID: A5695019 🐶 Breed: Doberman Pinscher 💤 Energy Level: Low 🚫 No Other Dogs ? Required 🩷 Adults Only ? Required ✅ Behaviorally? OK for Public Adoption 📄 Handling Sensitivity ? Disclosure Required 💔Helen isn?t broken, she?s just scared. With time, love, and patience, she has the potential to blossom into a devoted and loving companion. 🌸 If you?re looking for a quiet, gentle dog who just needs someone to believe in her, Helen is waiting for you. 💞 Please ask to meet Helen. She may be shy, but she?s full of heart. 🐾 🐕Adopt Helen ~ 🐾Shy But Sweet ~ 🐶No Other Dogs 🦴Doberman Love ~ ❤️Special Soul ~ 💝Rescue Dog 🌿Low Energy Love💕 A5695019/HELEN'S Behavior Assessments May 07, 2025 E25-085433 ASSESSMENT DOWNEY A5695019 Helen A5695019 was laying down when the runner approached her kennel, she noticed the runner and she retrieved to the back of the kennel, her body was tense, her pupils were dilated, her ears were back, her tail was tucked and her mouth was closed, The runner opened the kennel door, Helen anxiously paced back and forth, when she attempted to leash her, she began to defecate and she growled at the runner. The runner gently tossed the leash a few times, Helen dodged it. The runner stepped in to leash her, once on leash, she flailed, she alligator rolled then ran out of the kennel and strongly pulled away from the handler. In the catch pen she completely shut down, she laid down on the ground and faced the opposite direction of the dogs. She was easy to collar and leash. She entered the yard and ran away from the dogs. She ran under the table, when one of the dogs approached her, she bit him on the face (no injury). She growled at the dogs and snapped at them. She ran away from them and tried to keep her distance. When any of the dogs played nearby her, she would growl and chase them. The handler moved her to the side yard to have some alone time. She hid under the bench. Overall, Helen was defensive of the dogs and does not have a playstyle at this time. DEFENSIVE NON REACTIVE FEARFUL3 NO OTHER DOGS (REQ) NEEDS ASSESSMENT LOW CONFIDENCE BUILDING 05/07/2025 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: E25-085434 HANDLING DOWNEY A5695019 Helen A5695019 was laying down on the side yard when the handler entered the yard. She ran away from the handler when she walked towards her. The handler used the leash to move her closer to her. Helen shut down and laid down on the ground. The handler began to pet her, her body was trembling, her mouth was closed, her eyes were concerned, and her tail was tucked. The handler was able to pet her everywhere, Helen displayed no aggression but remained shut down. Overall, Helen was tolerant of being pet, she will require slow introductions, confidence building and continued socialization. DEFENSIVE NON REACTIVE FEARFUL3 ADULTS ONLY (REQ) NO OTHER DOGS (REQ) NEEDS ASSESSMENT LOW CONFIDENCE BUILDING 05/07/2025 Eval Type: Training: Kids: Large Dogs: Small Dogs: Energy Level:Ken Handling: Reactive: Play Style: Sociability: Animal ID: Review Date: Eval Date: Eval Location: Eval Comments: 1Print Date: 05/19/2025 helenBehavior Assessments.pdf Added May 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM ? 76.3 KB Open in new tab Download
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