Meet Chewy

From Abandoned and Neglected to Safe and Loved-Chewy Is Ready for Her Fresh Start ❤️

Breed: Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)

Gender: Female | DOB: May 7, 2026 | Current Weight/Size: 8 lbs (Small)

Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Cats: Unknown | Kids ✔️

Medical: ✔️ Spay Pending (Age-Appropriate) | ✔️ Vaccinations Current for Age | ✔️ Microchipped

Location: Los Angeles, California

Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue provides safe transportation to approved adopters throughout the United States.

❤️ Personality, Breed Information & Chewy's Story

When Chewy was found, it was obvious this little girl needed someone to care.

She had been abandoned and was dirty and uncared for, despite being just a young puppy. We don't know exactly what happened before she was found, but we do know she deserved better. Instead of growing up in a safe home surrounded by people who loved her, Chewy suddenly found herself without anyone to call her own.

Thankfully, rescue changed that.

Chewy was brought to safety, cleaned up, given good food, and finally surrounded by people committed to helping her. With that difficult beginning behind her, she can now focus on the important business of being a puppy-playing, exploring, learning, and figuring out just how much fun life can be.

Chewy is a lovable young girl with a bright, curious personality. She enjoys attention and companionship and likes being involved in whatever is happening around her. She's ready for a family that will encourage her playful side while giving her the structure and guidance every young dog needs.

As a Yorkshire Terrier, Chewy is likely to mature into an intelligent, affectionate, and spirited companion. Yorkies are famous for their confidence and big personalities. Although they're small dogs, they often approach life with the enthusiasm of a much larger one. They're also incredibly devoted to their families and thrive when included in everyday life.

Chewy would thrive with a family that provides:

Lots of affection and companionship

Positive reinforcement puppy training

Consistent house-training

Age-appropriate daily exercise

Interactive play and mental enrichment

Continued positive socialization

Regular grooming and coat maintenance

A predictable daily routine

A safe indoor home

Lifelong love and commitment

Chewy's past may explain where she came from, but it doesn't determine where she's going.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Chewy is still a puppy, so adopters should expect all the normal parts of raising a young dog-chewing, teething, house-training, energetic play, curiosity, and plenty of learning.

Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:

3 Days to begin decompressing and feeling secure

3 Weeks to start learning her new family's routine

3 Months to settle in, build trust, and truly feel at home

Chewy will benefit from patient, reward-based training from the beginning. Early socialization with different people, environments, sounds, and appropriately matched animals will help her become a confident adult.

Consistency matters. Everyone in the household should use the same rules and expectations so Chewy can clearly understand what her family is asking of her.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

A puppy is a long-term commitment, and Chewy's adopter should be prepared to care for her throughout every stage of her life.

Her ongoing care should include:

Completion of her age-appropriate vaccination schedule

Spaying when age-appropriate

Routine veterinary wellness examinations

Flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention

A nutritious diet appropriate for her age and size

Routine dental care

Daily physical exercise

Mental stimulation and enrichment

Continued training and socialization

Regular brushing and professional grooming

Veterinary treatment whenever illness or injury occurs

As a Yorkie, Chewy will require ongoing coat maintenance. Regular brushing and professional grooming will help keep her comfortable and prevent painful matting and tangles.

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting Chewy, please complete an adoption application at:

https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to helping dogs find safe, loving, permanent homes.

Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we proudly coordinate safe and reliable transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.

Chewy was once a dirty, abandoned little puppy without a home to call her own. Today, she's safe, cared for, and getting her second chance. Now she needs a family who will show her that being loved isn't temporary-and that this time, home really does mean forever. ❤️