Meet Rubi

Female
Weight: 28 pounds current
Breed: Chi / Terrier Mix
Expected Size: Medium when fully grown
Spayed (Fixed):
Vaccines: In Progress
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready

Personality, Breed Info & Expectations

Rubi is a sweet, affectionate puppy with a loving personality and playful spirit. She enjoys spending time with her people, exploring her surroundings, and soaking up all the attention and affection she can get. Like many puppies, she is curious about the world and excited to learn new things every day.

Rubi has intelligence, loyalty, athleticism, and a strong desire to bond with her family. Black Mouth Cur mixes are often known for their devotion and eagerness to please, while Terriers bring curiosity, confidence, and playful energy.

Rubi is expected to mature into a small adult dog.

Rubi would thrive in a home prepared for:

Ongoing puppy training and supervision

Daily exercise, playtime, and enrichment

Positive socialization experiences

Structure, consistency, and routine

A lifelong commitment to her physical and emotional well-being

Puppies are adorable, but they are also a major responsibility that requires patience, training, supervision, and long-term commitment.

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 guidance and supervision to learn how to become confident, well-mannered adult dogs.

Puppies are not automatically trained simply because they are young. While we work hard to provide safety, care, and basic 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 and playful puppy behavior

Continued socialization and confidence-building

Daily exercise and enrichment

Routine veterinary visits and vaccine boosters

Financial commitment throughout the dog's lifetime

Rubi 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 Rubi 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.

Rubi 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 Rubi is still young and growing, adopters should be prepared for the normal puppy stages that include chewing, teething, accidents, testing boundaries, and continued social development.

Rubi 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.