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penny
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age: Adult
Gender:
Female
Size: Medium
Shelter Information:
Los Angeles County - Downey
11258 South Garfield Avenue
Downey, CA
Shelter dog ID: A5776048
Contact:
Phone: 562-940-6898
Name: Adoptions
About penny: A5776048
DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE:
2026-05-12
ANIMAL TYPE:
DOG
AVAILABILITY STATUS:
Ready to go home
PRIMARY BREED:
LABRADOR RETR
PRIMARY COLOR:
CHOCOLATE
SEX:
Female (Spayed)
SIZE:
WEIGHT:
63.4
AGE:
1 years 2 months
Calm Dogs Recommended
Known History of Aggression Form
Adults only Recommended
Low Energy Level
May 18, 2026
E26-093416
PLAYGROUP
DOWNEY
A5776048
'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.'
Penny was barking defensively when the runner approached. She ran to the other side of the kennel, so the runner closed the
divider and walked to the other side. Penny was at the back of the kennel with a tense body, hackles up, ears back, concerned
eyes, and a tucked tail. The runner stepped into the kennel and gently tossed the leash over her head. She required coaxing to
exit the kennel, pulled slightly on leash while bypassing the other kennels, and was easy to collar. In the catch pen, her body
was neutral, her eyes were neutral, and her tail was neutral. She entered the yard, and timidly allowed the other dogs to greet
her. She stayed near the handler for some time before she began to roam the yard. She kept to herself as much as possible,
and maintained a quiet demeanor. Penny is tolerant of the other dogs, has a low energy level, and does not have a playstyle
at this time.
TOLERANT
NON REACTIVE
FEARFULLY DEFENSIVE
ADULTS ONLY (REC)
CALM DOGS (REC)
LOW
CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION
05/18/2026
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:
E26-093418
HANDLING
DOWNEY
A5776048
'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.'
Penny was already in the yard when the handler decided to begin the handling assessment. She was moved to the side yard,
and given a few moments to decompress before the handler entered the yard. She approached the handler with a neutral
body, neutral gaze, and a neutral tail. She allowed the handler to pet her head, neck, and back. She tensed slightly as the
assessment progressed, but remained easy to handle. The handler was able to check her ears and teeth, and touch her tail and
all four paws. When the assessment was over, she approached the handler to solicit petting.
TOLERANT
NON REACTIVE
FEARFULLY DEFENSIVE
ADULTS ONLY (REC)
CALM DOGS (REC)
LOW
CONTINUED SOCIALIZATION
05/18/2026
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: 05/19/2026
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