Meet Ginebra! ❤️ A Petite Pug Princess Ready to Find Her Forever Family! Breed: Pug Gender: Female Age: 2 Years DOB: 11/07/2024 Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg) Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown Personality: Kind and affectionate Medical: Vaccinations Up to Date ✔️ | Spayed ✔️ …
Meet Ginebra! ❤️
A Petite Pug Princess Ready to Find Her Forever Family!
Breed: Pug
Gender: Female
Age: 2 Years DOB: 11/07/2024
Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown
Personality: Kind and affectionate
Medical: Vaccinations Up to Date ✔️ | Spayed ✔️
❤️ Personality & Breed Information
Meet Ginebra, an adorable 2-year-old Pug weighing just 11 pounds! This petite little lady is searching for a forever family who will give her the love, comfort, and companionship she deserves.
At two years old, Ginebra is a young adult who has moved beyond the earliest stages of puppyhood while still having plenty of life ahead of her. Her individual personality is still being documented, but her breed is well known for producing affectionate, entertaining companions who enjoy being part of the family.
About the Pug Breed
Pugs are beloved for their expressive faces, charming personalities, and strong attachment to their people. Originally bred as companion dogs, they often thrive in homes where they receive plenty of affection and attention.
As a Pug, Ginebra may display several typical breed characteristics:
Affectionate and People-Oriented: Pugs often enjoy being close to their families.
Playful and Entertaining: Many have a silly, comical side that makes them delightful companions.
Sociable: Pugs are generally known for their friendly, outgoing nature.
Adaptable: Their compact size and moderate exercise needs can make them suitable for different living environments.
Intelligent but Sometimes Stubborn: They respond best to patient, reward-based training.
While these are common Pug characteristics, Ginebra's individual preferences and temperament will become clearer as she settles into a loving home.
Ginebra's Ideal Home
Ginebra could be a wonderful companion for an individual, couple, or family looking for a small dog to include in everyday life.
At just 11 pounds, she is a convenient size for apartment or house living. However, her future family should understand the special health and environmental needs of flat-faced breeds.
Ginebra is considered suitable for homes with other dogs and children, with proper introductions and supervision. Her compatibility with cats has not yet been confirmed.
She would benefit from a family that enjoys companionship, gentle activities, and spending quality time together.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
Although Ginebra is two years old, adopters should be prepared to reinforce household manners and help her adjust to a new routine. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best.
Positive reinforcement can help Ginebra learn house training expectations, leash manners, basic commands, and appropriate behavior around people and other pets.
Pugs are often motivated by food rewards, making short, engaging training sessions particularly useful. Treat portions should be monitored to prevent unwanted weight gain.
Exercise & Daily Activities
Ginebra will benefit from regular, gentle exercise, interactive toys, and mental enrichment.
Because Pugs are a brachycephalic (flat-faced) breed, they can have difficulty regulating body temperature and breathing efficiently, especially during physical activity.
Her family should:
Schedule walks during cooler parts of the day.
Avoid strenuous exercise and overheating.
Provide access to shade, fresh water, and air-conditioned spaces.
Use a properly fitted harness rather than placing pressure on her neck.
Monitor for excessive panting, noisy or labored breathing, and signs of heat stress.
The 3-3-3 Rule
Every rescue dog needs time to feel comfortable in a new home:
3 Days: Decompress and begin feeling safe.
3 Weeks: Learn household routines and build confidence.
3 Months: Develop trust and feel more settled with the family.
These are general guidelines, not deadlines. A calm environment and predictable routine will help Ginebra adjust at her own pace.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Ginebra is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations, giving her future family a great foundation for continuing her preventive healthcare.
As a Pug, she has some important breed-specific needs that adopters should understand.
Pug Health Considerations
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS): Pugs are predisposed to breathing difficulties because of their shortened facial structure. A veterinarian can assess her individual airway health.
Heat Sensitivity: Pugs can overheat quickly, especially in warm or humid climates. They should never be left outdoors in extreme heat or in parked vehicles.
Eye Health: Their prominent eyes can be vulnerable to irritation, injury, and certain eye conditions.
Skin Fold Care: Facial wrinkles may require gentle cleaning and drying to prevent irritation or infection.
Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight helps reduce stress on the respiratory system and joints.
Dental Health: Regular dental care is important because small, flat-faced breeds may have crowded teeth.
These are general breed-related risks, not diagnosed medical conditions in Ginebra.
Lifelong Care
Ginebra's family should provide balanced nutrition, routine veterinary examinations, parasite prevention, dental hygiene, nail trimming, and regular grooming.
Because Pugs can have breathing and temperature-regulation challenges, her adopter must be prepared to provide a comfortable indoor environment and seek veterinary attention if respiratory concerns develop.
Adopting Ginebra means understanding her breed's special needs and committing to her health, safety, and happiness throughout her life.
Adoption Information
Ready to give Ginebra the loving home she deserves?
Apply to Adopt:
https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptionsOzzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs and finding them safe, loving forever homes.
We coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States, subject to veterinary and travel clearance. Special transport considerations may apply to flat-faced breeds such as Pugs.
Our adoption process helps ensure that each dog is matched with a family prepared to provide appropriate care and lifelong commitment.
Ginebra is a precious little Pug with so much love and companionship to offer! At just two years old and 11 pounds, she's ready for a fresh start with someone who will appreciate her, protect her, and make her a cherished member of the family. This little lady deserves a home filled with kindness, comfort, and happy memories. Could Ginebra be the adorable companion you've been waiting for? ❤️
