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 At Risk To Be Killed: TODAY! May 30, 2026    Reason: Space
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stella
Breed:
Pit Bull Terrier
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Size: Medium
Shelter Information:
Los Angeles County - Downey
11258 South Garfield Avenue
Downey, CA
Shelter dog ID: A5773667
Contact:
Phone: 562-940-6898
Name: Adoptions
About stella: A5773667 DATE ADMITTED TO COUNTY CARE: 2026-05-01 ANIMAL TYPE: DOG AVAILABILITY STATUS: Ready to go home PRIMARY BREED: PIT BULL PRIMARY COLOR: WHITE SEX: Female (Spayed) SIZE: WEIGHT: 34.2 AGE: 3 years 0 months Medium Energy Level Calm Female Dogs Required Adults Only Required Owner surrendered Description 🐾 Meet Stella 🐾 Stella is a sweet, sensitive girl looking for a calm adult-only home where she can feel safe and loved 💕 She can be shy and overwhelmed in new situations, but with patience, gentle handling, and time to decompress, Stella shows her softer side. 🌸 Stella prefers calm female dog companions 🐕💖 and enjoys peaceful socializing over rough play. She would thrive in a quiet home with medium energy and understanding adopters who will let her build trust at her own pace. 🏡✨ May 12, 2026 E26-093362 PLAYGROUP DOWNEY A5773667 '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.' Stella was at the rear of the kennel with a slightly tense demeanor and appeared wary of the runner. Using a slow approach/verbal coaxing and partially stepping into the kennel to leash/remove Stella. She was taken to the catch pen and was collared/leashed using a slow approach as she appeared wary of the runner. Stella greeted the dogs at the barrier with a neutral demeanor and was allowed into the play yard. Stella displayed a slightly tense body, low tail, closed mouth, ears back, and soft eyes. She appeared overwhelmed when greeted by the dogs. She gave defensive snaps and backed away from the dos. Stella was shifted to the adjacent yard with calm gentle/dainty dogs. Stella exchanged greetings nicely but when approached by the male dog she gave defensive snaps. He moved away on his own and stella exchanged greetings nicely with the female dog. Stella continued to socialize nicely with the female but any time the male approached she gave defensive snaps at him. The male was removed and another female was added to the play yard. Stella continued to socialize nicely but did not engage/participate in play. Stella maintained a relaxed demeanor appearing selective preferring female dogs and displayed no play style. See additional assessment for placement recommendations. SELECTIVE NON REACTIVE FEARFULLY DEFENSIVE ADULTS ONLY (REQ) CALM FEMALES (REQ) MEDIUM BASIC MANNERS 05/12/2026 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: E26-093363 HANDLING DOWNEY A5773667 '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.' Stella was avoidant of the handler and was corralled into the catch pen. Stella was given time to decompress prior to the assessment. Stella displayed a slightly tense body, closed mouth, ears back, tail tucked, and soft eyes with a furrowed brow. Using a slow approach the handler was able to examine Stella's ears, mouth, abdomen, back, tail, and front paws. When Stella's hind limbs were examined she turned and gave a snap/bark at the handler but did not make contact or try to bite. Stella was allowed to decompress prior to returning to her kennel. Stella is ok for public adoption adults only required medium energy level Calm Female dogs required. SELECTIVE NON REACTIVE FEARFULLY DEFENSIVE ADULTS ONLY (REQ) CALM FEMALES (REQ) MEDIUM BASIC MANNERS 05/12/2026 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 Behavior Assessments.pdf Added May 19, 2026 at 10:56 AM ' 76.52 KB Open in new tab Download
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