Meet Spotty

A Super Social Little Guy Ready to Grow Up with a Family of His Own ❤️

Breed: Terrier Mixed Breed

Gender: Male | DOB: 03/19/2026 | Weight/Size: 11 lbs (Currently Small)

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

Personality: ❤️ Friendly | Super Social | Playful | Affectionate

Medical: ✔️ Neutered | ✔️ Vaccinated | ✔️ Dewormed | ✔️ NexGard Treated | Microchip Status: Not Provided

Location: Los Angeles, California

Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.

❤️ Personality, Breed Information & Spotty's Story

Spotty is a happy little guy who seems determined to make a friend everywhere he goes.

At only five months old, Spotty is still discovering the world, and he approaches it with an incredibly social and friendly personality. He enjoys being around people, interacting with other dogs, playing, exploring, and getting plenty of attention.

Spotty is super sociable, which is one of the first things you'll notice about him. Rather than sitting on the sidelines, he wants to be part of whatever is happening. He loves companionship and would be a wonderful match for someone looking for a young dog to include in everyday family life.

He's still very much a puppy, so expect plenty of curiosity, playful energy, and enthusiasm. Toys, walks, games, training sessions, and new adventures will all help keep his growing mind and body busy.

After the fun is over, Spotty is ready for affection and time with his people. His friendly nature makes him the kind of puppy who can quickly become an important part of the family.

Because Spotty's specific breed mix is unknown, his adult size and breed characteristics cannot be predicted with certainty. What we do know is that this little boy has a big personality packed into his 11-pound body and plenty of love to give.

Spotty would thrive in a home that provides:

Plenty of companionship and affection

Daily age-appropriate exercise

Interactive play and toys

Positive reinforcement puppy training

Patient and consistent house-training

Continued socialization

Mental enrichment and training games

A predictable household routine

A safe indoor home where he's included as part of the family

A lifelong commitment as he grows from puppy to adult

Spotty is ready for someone who doesn't just want a puppy-they want a best friend to grow up alongside them.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

At five months old, Spotty is at an important stage for learning and socialization. His outgoing personality gives him a wonderful foundation, but continued training will help turn that friendly puppy enthusiasm into good adult manners.

His adopter should expect normal puppy behaviors such as chewing, teething, occasional house-training accidents, energetic play, and lots of curiosity.

Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:

3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe

3 Weeks to start understanding his new household routine

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

Spotty will benefit from:

Positive reinforcement training

Consistent house-training

Basic obedience and leash training

Safe socialization with people and other dogs

Interactive toys and enrichment

Age-appropriate walks and play

Clear, consistent household boundaries

Plenty of affection and encouragement

Even though Spotty is naturally social, continued positive experiences with different people, places, sounds, and environments will be important as he matures.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Spotty has already received an excellent start on his veterinary care. He is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, and has received NexGard parasite protection.

His future family should continue providing:

Routine veterinary wellness examinations

Vaccines and boosters as recommended by his veterinarian

Ongoing flea and tick prevention

Heartworm and parasite prevention as recommended

A nutritionally complete diet appropriate for a growing puppy

Routine dental care

Healthy weight management

Daily physical exercise

Mental stimulation and enrichment

Continued training and socialization

Prompt veterinary care whenever illness or injury occurs

A safe, comfortable indoor home

Because Spotty is still growing, his nutritional and exercise needs will change as he matures. Regular veterinary care will help ensure he develops into a healthy adult dog.

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting Spotty, 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 giving deserving dogs the opportunity to 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.

Spotty is young, healthy, super social, and ready for his next big adventure. He has an entire lifetime ahead of him and would love nothing more than to spend it playing, exploring, learning, and growing up beside a family he can finally call his own. ❤️