Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier
Tan/Yellow/Fawn with White
Each organization sets the adoption fee for their animals. Adoption fees help cover the cost of this animal’s care as well as allowing the organization to help more animals.
Pepino would thrive in a home that offers:
Plenty of love and companionship
Daily walks and playtime
Positive reinforcement training
Interactive toys and mental enrichment
Continued socialization with people and other pets
A consistent daily routine
A safe indoor home where he's treated as a cherished member of the family
A lifetime of love, patience, and commitment
Pepino has already overcome a difficult beginning. Now all he wants is a family that will love him unconditionally and give him the happy future every dog deserves.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
Although Pepino is still young, he's at a wonderful age to continue learning and developing into a confident adult dog. Like all rescue dogs, he'll need a little time to adjust to his new home and routine.
Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:
3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe
3 Weeks to learn your household routine
3 Months to fully settle into family life
Pepino is intelligent, eager to please, and responds well to positive reinforcement. Continued training and socialization will help him build confidence and strengthen the bond with his new family.
His new family should continue providing:
Positive reinforcement training
Daily exercise and interactive play
Consistent routines and gentle guidance
Continued socialization with people and other animals
Mental enrichment through toys and games
Plenty of love, patience, and encouragement
With kindness and consistency, Pepino will grow into a loyal, well-mannered companion who will bring years of happiness to his forever family.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Adopting Pepino is a lifelong commitment that includes providing excellent veterinary care, exercise, companionship, and a loving home.
As part of responsible pet ownership, Pepino will need:
Annual veterinary wellness examinations
Routine vaccinations as recommended by your veterinarian
Monthly flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
A nutritious diet to maintain a healthy weight
Daily physical exercise and mental enrichment
Continued training and socialization
A safe, loving indoor home where he is treated as a cherished member of the family
We recommend scheduling a wellness examination with your veterinarian shortly after adoption to establish care and ensure Pepino continues to live a long, healthy, and happy life.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting Pepino, please complete an adoption application by visiting:
Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to giving dogs a second chance at a loving home. Every application is carefully reviewed to help ensure the best possible match between each dog and their future family.
Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we proudly coordinate safe and reliable transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States, helping deserving dogs like Pepino find loving homes no matter where they live.
Pepino survived being abandoned as a tiny puppy, but he never lost his joyful spirit. Now he's ready to trade his difficult beginning for a lifetime of love, adventures, and a forever family who will never let him down. ❤️
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