Meet Gorda ❤️

Sweet, Social, and Ready for Her Forever Family

❤️ Personality & Breed Information

Gorda is an adorable 10-month-old Miniature Schnauzer/Terrier mix weighing approximately 13 pounds. She's a young, social little girl who is ready to find a family to love for the rest of her life.

One of the wonderful things about Gorda is that she gets along with both dogs and cats, making her a great candidate for a home that already has furry family members. As always, proper introductions and supervision are important when bringing any new pet into the household.

At only 10 months old, Gorda is still young and will continue learning and developing as she moves into adulthood. She'll enjoy having people who include her in their daily lives and give her plenty of opportunities to play, explore, learn, and relax with the family.

As a Miniature Schnauzer/Terrier mix, Gorda may share traits commonly associated with these breeds, including intelligence, curiosity, playfulness, alertness, and strong bonds with their people. Terrier mixes can be energetic and clever, so mental enrichment is just as important as physical exercise.

Her future family should be ready to provide daily walks, playtime, interactive toys, continued training, socialization, and plenty of affection.

Her Schnauzer-type coat may also require regular brushing and professional grooming to help prevent tangles and keep her coat comfortable and healthy.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

At 10 months old, Gorda is still a young dog. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so her adopter should be prepared to continue working on house training, leash manners, basic commands, boundaries, and household routines as needed.

Positive reinforcement, patience, and consistency will help her succeed.

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 fully settle in, build trust, and feel at home

Even a confident and social dog can need time to adjust after adoption. Giving Gorda structure while allowing her to settle at her own pace will help her build a strong relationship with her new family.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Gorda is already spayed and has received one Bordetella vaccine and one rabies vaccine.

Her adopter should establish care with a veterinarian and provide:

Routine wellness examinations

Review of her vaccination records and any additional vaccines or boosters recommended by the veterinarian

Flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention

Routine dental care

Quality nutrition appropriate for her age

Healthy weight management

Regular grooming and coat maintenance

Daily exercise and mental enrichment

Continued positive-reinforcement training

Veterinary treatment whenever illness or injury occurs

A safe, comfortable indoor home

Because only the Bordetella and rabies vaccines were provided in her current information, her adopter should have a veterinarian review her records to determine whether she needs any additional vaccinations.

Adoption Information

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

Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to helping deserving dogs find safe, loving, permanent homes.

Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.

Gorda is young, petite, social, and already comfortable around both dogs and cats. At only 10 months old, she has a whole lifetime ahead of her—and she's ready to spend it with a family who will love her, care for her, and make sure she never has to wonder where she belongs. ❤️