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Meet Pimienta! ❤️

A Sweet, Affectionate Terrier Mix with a Heart Full of Love!

Breed: Terrier Mix
Gender: Female
Age: 1 Year DOB: 11/07/2025
Weight: 26.5 lbs (12 kg)
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown
Personality: Affectionate, Kind, Sweet, and Loving
Medical: Vaccinations Up to Date ✔️ | Spayed ✔️

❤️ Personality & Breed Information

Meet Pimienta, a beautiful 1-year-old Terrier Hound mix weighing 26.5 pounds! This sweet girl has an affectionate, kind personality and is searching for a forever family who will give her all the love and companionship she deserves.

Pimienta is a gentle-hearted young dog who has so much to offer. Her loving nature makes her a wonderful candidate for someone looking for a companion to share everyday life with. At just one year old, she has moved beyond early puppyhood but still has plenty of youthful energy and opportunities to learn.

About the Terrier Mix

Terriers are known for their intelligence, curiosity, loyalty, and spirited personalities. Originally bred for various working roles, many enjoy exploring, interactive play, and spending time with their families.

As a Terrier mix, Pimienta may display characteristics such as:

Affectionate and Loyal: Often forms strong bonds with family members.

Intelligent and Curious: May enjoy learning commands and exploring new environments.

Playful and Active: Benefits from daily exercise and engaging activities.

Alert and Observant: May be attentive to changes in her surroundings.

Independent: Can have a determined streak that responds well to patient training.

Pimienta's known affectionate and kind temperament is a lovely foundation for building a close relationship with her future family.

Pimienta's Ideal Home

Pimienta would be a wonderful match for an individual, couple, or family looking for a loving young companion.

At 26.5 pounds, she is a manageable size for many households, including homes with yards or apartments where her exercise needs can be met.

She is considered suitable for homes with other dogs and children, with appropriate introductions and supervision. Her compatibility with cats has not yet been confirmed.

Pimienta deserves a family who will appreciate her sweet nature and make her a cherished part of everyday life.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

At one year old, Pimienta is still developing her adult manners and confidence. Her future family should be prepared to reinforce house training, leash walking, basic obedience, and appropriate household behavior.

Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so positive reinforcement and consistent routines will help Pimienta succeed.

Daily walks, interactive toys, gentle games, and mental enrichment can provide healthy outlets for her energy and curiosity.

The 3-3-3 Rule

Every rescue dog needs time to settle into a new home:

3 Days: Decompress and begin feeling safe.

3 Weeks: Learn household routines and build confidence.

3 Months: Develop trust and feel comfortable with her family.

These are general guidelines, not deadlines. Patience and a predictable routine will help Pimienta adjust at her own pace.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Pimienta is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations, giving her future family a great foundation for continuing her preventive healthcare.

As a Terrier mix, her individual health needs will depend on her genetics and overall physical condition. Some Terriers may be predisposed to dental disease, skin allergies, or joint conditions such as patellar luxation. These are general breed considerations, not diagnosed medical conditions in Pimienta.

Her adopter should provide:

Regular veterinary wellness examinations and parasite prevention.

Balanced nutrition and healthy weight management.

Daily exercise and mental stimulation.

Dental hygiene, nail trimming, and appropriate grooming.

Continued training, socialization, and companionship.

Because Pimienta is a young adult, establishing healthy routines now will help support her well-being throughout adulthood and into her senior years.

Adopting Pimienta means making a lifelong commitment to her health, happiness, and security.

Adoption Information

Ready to welcome Pimienta into your family?

Apply to Adopt:
https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

Ozzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs in need and finding them safe, loving forever homes.

We coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States, subject to veterinary and travel clearance.

Our adoption process helps match each dog with a family prepared to provide appropriate care and lifelong commitment.

Pimienta is a sweet, affectionate girl who has so much love to share! At just one year old, she has a beautiful future waiting ahead of her, filled with companionship, happy memories, and the comfort of belonging to a family. With her kind nature and loving heart, Pimienta is ready to become someone's treasured companion. Could you be the one to give this special girl her forever home? ❤️