Snowflake

Meet Snowflake ❄️

Happy, Friendly, and Ready to Make Friends Everywhere He Goes

Breed: Terrier Mix
Gender: Male | Age: 4/2/2026 Weight: 18.3 lbs currently (medium)
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown
Personality: Happy | ❤️ Friendly | Outgoing | Playful
Medical: ✔️ Vaccinations Current | Neuter Status: Unknown
Location: Los Angeles, California
Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.

❤️ Personality & Breed Information

Snowflake is a happy, friendly, and outgoing Terrier mix currently weighing 18.3 pounds. He's a social young pup with a cheerful personality and plenty of enthusiasm for the world around him.

Snowflake is at a wonderful age where he's still very much a puppy-curious, playful, and learning about life. His outgoing nature makes him eager to interact and be part of what's happening around him. He'll thrive with a family that wants to include him in their daily routine and give him plenty of opportunities to play, explore, learn, and receive affection.

Terrier mixes may share traits such as being bright, curious, energetic, playful, and full of personality. They often enjoy staying busy and can benefit from activities that challenge both their bodies and their minds.

For Snowflake, that could mean daily walks, interactive toys, sniffing games, playtime, short training sessions, and plenty of positive social experiences as he grows.

Most importantly, Snowflake needs a family ready to guide a young dog through puppyhood and help him become a confident, well-mannered adult.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

At six months old, Snowflake is still learning. His adopter should be prepared for all the normal parts of raising a young dog.

Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so Snowflake may need continued work with house training, leash walking, basic commands, recall, appropriate chewing, calm greetings, household boundaries, and socialization.

Consistency is especially important during adolescence. Positive-reinforcement training, patience, clear routines, and plenty of appropriate outlets for his energy will help Snowflake understand what is expected of him.

The 3-3-3 Rule

3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe
3 Weeks to understand his new household routine
3 Months to fully settle in, build trust, and feel at home

These are guidelines rather than deadlines. Every rescue dog adjusts differently, and Snowflake should be given the time he needs to become comfortable.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Snowflake's vaccinations are current. His neuter status is currently unknown.

His adopter should review his medical records with a veterinarian to confirm his neuter status and determine what additional preventive or veterinary care he may need as he continues growing.

His ongoing care should include routine veterinary examinations, recommended vaccine boosters, flea and parasite prevention, dental care, quality puppy nutrition, healthy weight management, grooming, nail care, and veterinary treatment whenever necessary.

Because Snowflake is still growing, his exercise should remain appropriate for his age and physical development. His family should avoid excessive repetitive jumping or strenuous forced exercise while his body continues to mature.

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting Snowflake, please complete an adoption application:

https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

Ozzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs in need and helping them find safe, loving forever homes. While based in Southern California, we coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.

Our goal is to give every dog the best possible chance of finding the right family and a home where they will be loved and cared for throughout their life.

Adopting Snowflake means committing to his training, veterinary care, exercise, safety, companionship, and happiness throughout his life.

Snowflake is happy, outgoing, and ready to experience everything life has to offer. He's still just a puppy with so much growing and learning ahead of him-and he's looking for the family who will be there for every adventure, every lesson, and every cuddle along the way. ❄️