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Meet Chispita Female DOB: February 14, 2026 Weight: 15 lbs current (medium) Breed: Black Labrador Terrier Mix Spayed (Fixed): Pending (age-appropriate) Vaccines: Pending (age-appropriate) Microchipped Healthy & Adoption-Ready Personality, Breed Info & Expectations Chispita is a sweet, calm little puppy with a mellow personality and a gentle spirit. She has a softer energy than many puppies and enjoys affection, companionship, and relaxing close to her people. While she still has playful puppy curiosity, she carries herself with a calmness that makes her especially endearing. She enjoys being cuddled, included in everyday life, and spending time near her humans. Chispita has a loving nature and would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a puppy with both sweetness and a more relaxed temperament. A Black Labrador Retriever / Terrier Mix is typically a friendly, intelligent, and loyal companion with an outgoing personality and a heart full of affection. This breed mix often combines the Labrador's gentle, people-loving nature with the Terrier's confidence, curiosity, and playful spirit. They are eager to please, highly trainable, and enjoy being involved in everyday family life. These dogs thrive with regular exercise, mental stimulation, and positive reinforcement training. Whether it's going for walks, playing fetch, learning new tricks, or simply relaxing with their family, they are happiest when they have both companionship and an active lifestyle. Their adaptable nature makes them wonderful companions for families, couples, or individuals who are ready to provide love, structure, and daily interaction. A Black Labrador Retriever / Terrier Mix would thrive in a home prepared for: Daily exercise and active play Continued positive reinforcement training Mental stimulation and enrichment Structure, consistency, and routine Plenty of companionship and family interaction A lifelong commitment to their emotional and physical well-being With patience, guidance, and plenty of love, a Black Labrador Retriever / Terrier Mix grows into a devoted, well-mannered companion who is eager to please and always ready to share life's adventures with their forever family. 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 time, supervision, and guidance to learn how to properly navigate life in a home environment. Because of this, adopters should be prepared for: Potty training and accidents Teething and chewing stages Crate training and leash training Nighttime wakeups and supervision Ongoing socialization and structure 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 must be prepared to continue training and support after adoption. Chispita will need: Positive reinforcement training Frequent potty breaks and supervision Patience and consistency Continued socialization and exposure Routine and structure as she grows 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, training, and love, puppies like Chispita grow into wonderful lifelong companions. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Owning a puppy is a major lifelong commitment that includes training, daily exercise, routine veterinary care, financial responsibility, and emotional commitment throughout every stage of life. Chispita 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 ongoing veterinary care throughout their first year, including booster vaccines, spay/neuter surgery when age-appropriate, and routine wellness monitoring. Because Chispita is still very small, extra care should be taken around larger animals, rough play, stairs, and unsafe chewing hazards. Chispita 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 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.