Pancho A

Meet Pancho

Male
DOB: June 15, 2026
Weight: 15 pounds and growing. (medium)
Breed: Terrier Mix
Neutered (Fixed): Pending (age-appropriate)
Vaccines: Up to date. In Progress
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready

Personality, Breed Info & Expectations

Poncho is a sweet and loving young puppy with a gentle personality and a soft, affectionate heart. He enjoys being close to people and feels safest when he is included, cared for, and part of a loving home. He is the kind of puppy who bonds quickly and looks to his humans for comfort, guidance, and reassurance.

At his age, Poncho is still learning about the world around him. Everything is new, and he is in a critical stage of development where structure, consistency, and positive experiences will shape the adult dog he becomes. He enjoys cuddles, attention, and exploring at a calm, puppy pace.

As a Terrier mix, Poncho is likely to be intelligent, curious, and loyal. Terrier-type dogs are known for their personality and eagerness to engage with their environment. He will thrive in a home that provides guidance, enrichment, and opportunities to learn and grow.

Poncho would thrive in a home prepared for:

Ongoing puppy training and supervision

Daily exercise, playtime, and enrichment

Positive socialization experiences

Structure, consistency, and routine

A lifelong commitment to his emotional and physical well-being

He is still in the learning stage and will need a family committed to helping him build confidence, manners, and security as he grows.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Like most rescue puppies, Poncho may not have had early structure, training, or socialization before entering care. Puppies at this stage are still developing basic life skills and require patient, consistent guidance.

Adopters should expect normal puppy behaviors such as chewing, accidents, teething, and learning household routines. These are all part of healthy development and will improve with time and training.

Poncho will benefit from:

Positive reinforcement training

Daily structure and routine

Continued socialization and exposure

Patience, consistency, and supervision

Gentle guidance during development

Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:

3 days to decompress

3 weeks to learn routine

3 months to feel fully at home

With stability and patience, Poncho will grow into a confident and loving companion.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Owning a puppy is a lifelong commitment that includes training, exercise, routine veterinary care, and emotional responsibility.

Poncho will need:

Routine vet visits and vaccine boosters

Preventative care (fleas, ticks, parasites)

Proper nutrition for growth and development

Daily exercise and enrichment

Safe indoor living environment

Ongoing training and socialization

Because he is still very young, consistency and structure are especially important in shaping his future behavior and confidence.

Poncho is an indoor family dog and is not to be chained or left outside.

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting this wonderful dog, please complete an adoption application by visiting:

https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions<br><br>Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based rescue dedicated to giving dogs a second chance at a loving home. Our team carefully reviews every application and will reach out to help match you with the right dog for your home and lifestyle.

You may be seeing our dogs listed in multiple states because we work hard to give as many of our rescue dogs as possible the opportunity to be seen by loving families beyond our local area. While we are based in Los Angeles, we expand our reach throughout the Western United States and the Midwest to help more dogs find the forever homes they deserve.

We understand that transportation and adoption fees can sometimes feel like a big commitment, and we truly appreciate every person who considers opening their heart and home to a rescue dog. Our goal is simply to give these dogs the best chance at being seen, adopted, and loved.

Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe and reliable transport so adopted dogs can travel to their new homes across the Western United States, Canada, and the Midwest.

We can't wait to help you meet your next fur-ever best friend.