Fidel T

Meet Fidel

Male
DOB: December 27, 2025
Weight: 8 pounds currently (small)
Breed: Pug
Neutered (Fixed): Pending (age-appropriate)
Vaccinated
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready

Personality, Breed Info & Expectations

Fidel is an adorable little Pug puppy with a loving personality, playful charm, and sweet companion-oriented nature. At only 5 months old, he is still learning about the world around him and enjoys affection, companionship, toys, cuddles, and playful interaction with his people.

He has the happy, silly puppy energy Pugs are known for while also loving closeness and attention from his humans. Fidel would thrive in a home excited to guide him through all the important puppy stages with patience, structure, and love.

As a growing Pug puppy, Fidel may show traits such as:

A loving, people-oriented personality

Playful but companion-focused energy

Strong emotional bonds with family

Social and affectionate behavior

A desire to stay close to his humans

Pugs are often deeply loving companions who thrive when they are included as part of the family and given plenty of affection and companionship.

Fidel 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 his 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.

Because Pugs are a brachycephalic (short-nosed) breed, extra care should also be taken with overheating, overexertion, and hot weather.

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

Because Fidel is still very young and small, extra care should also be taken around:

Larger animals

Rough play

Stairs and jumping

Unsafe chewing hazards

Open doors or unsecured outdoor spaces

Fidel 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 Fidel 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.

Fidel 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

Because Fidel is a Pug, adopters should also be prepared for:

Monitoring breathing and overheating

Maintaining a healthy weight

Skin fold and dental care

Avoiding excessive heat and strenuous activity

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

Because Fidel 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.

Fidel 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<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.