Mantequilla

Meet Mantequilla

Female
DOB: June 18, 2025
Weight: 25 pounds (small medium)
Breed: Border Terrier Mix
Spayed (Fixed): Yes
Vaccines: Up to Date
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready

Personality, Breed Info & Expectations

Mantequilla is a sweet, affectionate young dog with a gentle personality and a loving heart. She enjoys being around people and thrives when she is included in daily life with her family. She is friendly, social, and enjoys both attention and quiet companionship.

She has a balanced temperament-playful when it's time to play, but also calm and affectionate when she is relaxing with her people. Mantequilla enjoys bonding with humans and responds well to kindness, structure, and routine.

As a Border Terrier Mix, Mantequilla is likely to be intelligent, adaptable, and people-oriented. Border Terriers are known for their affectionate nature, steady temperament, and eagerness to be part of a family. She will do well in a home that provides both companionship and gentle guidance.

Mantequilla would thrive in a home prepared for:

Daily companionship and interaction

Continued positive reinforcement training

Moderate exercise and enrichment

Structure, consistency, and routine

A lifelong commitment to her emotional and physical well-being

She is at a great age to settle into a stable home and continue building confidence and trust.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Many rescue dogs come from uncertain beginnings and may need time to adjust to a new home, environment, and routine. Even well-socialized dogs benefit from patience and consistency during transition.

Mantequilla may need time to fully settle into her new surroundings, but with love and structure she will bond closely with her family.

She will benefit from:

Positive reinforcement training

Daily structure and routine

Continued socialization and exposure

Patience, consistency, and supervision

Gentle guidance during adjustment

Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:

3 days to decompress

3 weeks to learn routine

3 months to fully feel at home

With stability and care, Mantequilla will grow into a deeply loyal and loving companion.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Owning a dog is a lifelong commitment that includes training, exercise, companionship, and routine veterinary care.

Mantequilla will need:

Daily walks and interaction

Routine veterinary care and wellness exams

Preventative care (fleas, ticks, parasites)

Proper nutrition and weight management

Mental stimulation and enrichment

A safe, stable indoor living environment

She 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.