Egbert

Meet Egbert

Male
DOB: April 15, 2025
Weight: 30 pounds
Breed: Terrier Mix
Neutered (Fixed): Yes
Vaccines: Up to Date
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready

Personality, Breed Info & Expectations

Egbert is a sweet, loving young dog with a friendly personality and a heart full of affection. At just over a year old, he has the perfect balance of playful energy and growing maturity. He enjoys spending time with people, receiving attention, and being included in everyday family life.

Egbert is eager to bond with his family and would thrive in a home that can provide companionship, structure, and continued guidance as he continues to mature. His affectionate nature and happy spirit make him a wonderful companion for an individual, couple, or family looking for a loyal best friend.

As a Terrier Mix, Egbert is likely to be intelligent, curious, and eager to learn. Terrier mixes are often adaptable, people-oriented dogs that enjoy being involved in activities and spending time with their families. They thrive with positive reinforcement, consistency, and opportunities for both physical and mental enrichment.

Egbert would thrive in a home prepared for:

Daily exercise and walks

Continued training and guidance

Mental stimulation and enrichment

Positive socialization experiences

Structure, consistency, and routine

A lifelong commitment to his emotional and physical well-being

Young dogs require time, patience, training, supervision, and financial commitment as they continue developing into well-balanced adult companions.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Many rescue dogs come from uncertain beginnings and may not have had structure, socialization, or training before arriving at rescue.

Because of this, most rescue dogs arrive with only basic training at best, and some may have had no formal training at all. The rescue environment itself also does not always allow for extensive one-on-one training. While we work hard to provide safety, structure, socialization, and basic guidance, adopters should expect to continue training and support after adoption.

Egbert will benefit from:

Positive reinforcement training

Daily structure and routine

Continued socialization and exposure

Exercise and mental stimulation

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, dogs like Egbert blossom into deeply loyal lifelong companions.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

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

Egbert will need:

Daily walks, exercise, and interaction

Continued training and guidance

Routine veterinary care and wellness exams

Preventative care including flea, tick, and heartworm prevention

Proper nutrition and weight management

Mental stimulation and enrichment

A safe, stable, indoor living environment

Consistent veterinary care, emotional stability, proper nutrition, and daily companionship are all essential to helping Egbert thrive in his future home.

Egbert 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.