URGENT PLEASE - 1.5 Yr Old Gorgeous Long Hair Akita “BABA LOOEY” ID #A5809004 in LA County Shelter, PALMDALE, SO CAL - Being treated for URI, Will Be Killed Soon Without Help From adopter or Rescue as the shelter is full & they need the space! There is a stunning 1.5 yr old, 78 lb male Long Haired Akita named “BABA LOOEY” ID #A5809004 in the Palmdale Shelter in Palmdale So Cal (since 11/3/26 - came in as a stray) that needs an adopter or rescue to save him from being euthanized for space. We just received his medical and behavior notes (available upon request) and he now has a URI (started Doxy on 11/8). Per the shelter: "11/4/26: Behavior: 4 backing away head down when run opened. Trembling when walked out of Run. Muzzled for exam- growling when touched (prior to muzzle). When touched on head curled lips slightly while growling through muzzle. After exam did wag tail and lick hands through run." "11/13/26: In the catch pen he had a soft body and a neutral tail. The handler went to slowly pet his head, and he flinched and ducked his head. The handler spent a few minutes building trust with him. He had neutral body language when the handler started the handling assessment. When the handler went to check his teeth, he turned his head away. When the handler went to check his ears, he ducked his head and flinched. When the handler touched his front and back paw, he pulled his paws away. He allowed the handler to touch his tail with no reaction. After his assessment he sniffed around his surroundings but did not seek out engagement with the handlers. He was returned to his kennel without issue. BEHAVIORALLY OK FOR PUBLIC ADOPTION, ADULTS (REC)" "Adopt on trust/health waiver; advise adopter to have this dog examined by their private vet; defer surgery for now due to sickness. If illness signs dissipate and treatments are done, place in SN clinic for elective surgery. Reexamine at that time if OK for elective surgery." Shelter link: https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/dacc-details/... See video of him in post! If you are interested in adopting this stunning pup, please call the shelter ASAP with any questions you have at: 661- 575-2888 and go to the shelter directly to adopt him: LA County Shelter, Palmdale, So Cal, 38550 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, So Cal. Rescues: If you are able to save this stunning pup, please email all of the addresses shown below right away at: daccpalmdalerescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov Palmdale@animalcare.lacounty.gov LMontenegro@animalcare.lacounty.gov JDoud@animalcare.lacounty.gov CChavez@animalcare.lacounty.gov We will be updating this post with additional photos and videos upon receipt at: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10169992961018125&id=783968124&mibextid=wwXIfr Note: to view contents of links you will need to copy and paste each one separately into your browser.