Meet Moonstone
A Cancer Survivor with a Heart Full of Love—Moonstone Is Ready for Her Forever Home ❤️
Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Mix
Gender: Female | DOB: August 7, 2023 | Weight/Size: 60 lbs (Large)
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Cats: Unknown | Kids ✔️
Medical: ✔️ Spayed | ✔️ Vaccinated | ✔️ Microchipped | ✔️ Healthy & Adoption-Ready | ️ Cancer Survivor
Location: Los Angeles, California
Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.
❤️ Personality, Breed Information & Moonstone's Story
Moonstone is more than a beautiful dog—she's a survivor.
This incredible girl has already faced one of the biggest challenges of her life: cancer. Moonstone received the care she needed, fought her way through it, and came out on the other side ready for a fresh start. Today, she is healthy, adoption-ready, and waiting for a family who will see the wonderful dog beyond her medical history.
Moonstone's past is part of her story, but it doesn't define her. What defines her is the life she has ahead of her.
At three years old, Moonstone is at a wonderful age. She's past the earliest puppy stage but still young enough to enjoy plenty of walks, playtime, adventures, and years of companionship with her future family. She deserves the chance to experience all the ordinary things that make a dog's life extraordinary—a favorite spot on the couch, walks with her person, toys scattered around the house, and the security of knowing she finally belongs.
As a Portuguese Water Dog Mix, Moonstone may have many of the qualities associated with this intelligent, energetic, and people-oriented breed. Portuguese Water Dogs were developed as working dogs and are known for being bright, athletic, trainable, and deeply connected to their families. They generally thrive when given opportunities for both physical exercise and mental stimulation.
Moonstone would thrive in a home that provides:
Plenty of love and companionship
Daily walks and regular exercise
Positive reinforcement training
Interactive toys and mental enrichment
A consistent daily routine
Continued socialization
Regular grooming and coat maintenance
A safe indoor home where she's treated as family
Regular veterinary care and appropriate follow-up given her medical history
A lifelong commitment through every stage of her life
Moonstone fought hard for her second chance. Now she needs someone to make that second chance count.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
Like every rescue dog, Moonstone will need time to adjust to a new family, environment, and routine. Even confident dogs can feel uncertain during the first few days in an unfamiliar home.
Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:
3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe
3 Weeks to understand her new household routine
3 Months to settle in, build trust, and truly feel at home
Her new family should be prepared to continue working on any household manners, leash skills, boundaries, or other training she may need. Rescue environments are very different from permanent homes, so patience and positive reinforcement are important during the transition.
As an intelligent and active dog, Moonstone will benefit from a combination of physical exercise and activities that challenge her mind. Training sessions, interactive toys, games, and new experiences can all help keep her engaged and happy.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Because Moonstone is a cancer survivor, her future family should understand the importance of maintaining a relationship with a veterinarian and sharing her complete medical history with them.
Her ongoing care should include:
Regular veterinary wellness examinations
Any cancer-related monitoring or follow-up recommended by her veterinarian
Routine vaccinations as recommended
Flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention
Routine dental care
Regular brushing and professional grooming as needed
A nutritious diet and healthy weight management
Daily physical exercise appropriate for her health
Mental stimulation and enrichment
Continued positive reinforcement training
Prompt veterinary attention if any health concerns arise
A safe, comfortable indoor home
Moonstone is currently healthy and adoption-ready, but responsible adopters should understand that continued veterinary monitoring is particularly important for a dog with a significant previous medical condition.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting Moonstone, please complete an adoption application at:
Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to giving deserving dogs another chance at safe, loving, permanent homes.
Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we proudly coordinate safe and reliable transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.
Moonstone fought cancer and came out the other side with an entire life still waiting for her. She doesn't need anyone to feel sorry for her—she needs someone ready to love her, make memories with her, and give this survivor the beautiful future she fought so hard to have. ️❤️
