Meet Stella

Female
DOB: February 24, 2026
Weight: 13 lbs current (small medium)
Breed: Terrier Mix
Spayed (Fixed): Pending (age-appropriate)
Vaccines: Pending (age-appropriate)
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready

Personality, Breed Info & Expectations

Stella L is a sweet, loving puppy with a gentle personality and adorable puppy charm. At only 3 months old, she is still learning about the world around her and enjoys affection, companionship, playtime, and staying close to her people.

She has a soft, affectionate nature while still carrying the playful curiosity and energy expected from a growing puppy. Stella L enjoys interaction, attention, and being included in everyday life with her humans.

As a growing Terrier mix puppy, Stella L will likely mature into an intelligent, engaging companion with playful personality and strong bonds with her family. Terrier mixes are often known for being loving, clever, and full of personality.

Stella L would thrive in a home prepared for:


Ongoing puppy training and supervision


Daily companionship and interaction


Structure, consistency, and routine


Positive socialization and enrichment


A lifelong commitment to her emotional and physical well-being


Puppies are adorable, but they are also a major responsibility requiring patience, supervision, training, and long-term commitment throughout every stage of life.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Many rescue puppies come from uncertain beginnings and may not have had structure, socialization, or training before arriving at rescue. Even very young puppies require significant guidance and supervision to properly learn how to navigate life in a home environment.

Puppies are not automatically trained simply because they are young. The rescue environment itself also does not always allow for extensive one-on-one training. While we work hard to provide safety, basic structure, and socialization, adopters should expect to continue all training and development after adoption.

Adopting a puppy means being prepared for:


Potty training and accidents


Teething and chewing phases


Crate training and leash training


Nighttime wakeups and supervision


Jumping, barking, and playful puppy behavior


Ongoing socialization and confidence-building


Daily exercise, enrichment, and structure


Routine veterinary visits and vaccine boosters


Financial commitment throughout the dog's lifetime


Stella L will benefit from:


Positive reinforcement training


Daily structure and routine


Continued socialization and exposure


Mental stimulation and enrichment


Patience, consistency, and supervision


Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:


3 days to decompress


3 weeks to learn your routine


3 months to fully feel at home


With patience, guidance, and commitment, puppies like Stella L grow into wonderful lifelong companions.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Owning a puppy is a lifelong commitment that includes training, exercise, routine veterinary care, financial responsibility, and emotional commitment throughout every stage of life.

Stella L will need:


Ongoing puppy training and guidance


Routine veterinary visits and vaccine boosters


Preventative care including flea, tick, and heartworm prevention


Proper nutrition and growth monitoring


Daily exercise, enrichment, and companionship


A safe, stable, indoor living environment


Puppies require regular veterinary care throughout their first year, including booster vaccines, wellness exams, and spay surgery when age-appropriate.

Because Stella L is still very young, adopters should also be prepared for the normal puppy phases that come with growing and learning, including chewing, teething, accidents, testing boundaries, and continued social development.

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

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting this wonderful puppy, please complete an adoption application by visiting:
https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

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.