Meet Leia
A Sweet Little Border Terrier Mix Ready to Be Someone’s Beloved Companion
Breed: Border Terrier Mix
Gender: Female | Age: 9/28/2025 Weight: 12 lbs
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown
Personality: ❤️ Sweet | Loving | Playful | Affectionate
Medical: Spayed and vaccines up to date
Location: Los Angeles, California
Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.
❤️ Personality & Breed Information
Leia is an adorable Border Terrier mix weighing approximately 12 pounds. She's a sweet young girl with a lovable personality, a playful spirit, and plenty of affection waiting for the family lucky enough to call her their own.
Leia is good with other dogs and children, while her compatibility with cats is currently unknown.
At only one year old, Leia is still a young dog with plenty of energy and curiosity, but she's beginning to move beyond the puppy stage. She's at a wonderful age for a family looking for a little companion they can continue training, exploring with, and building a lifelong bond with.
❤️ Personality & Breed Information
Border Terriers are known for being friendly, affectionate, curious, and full of personality. They often have a wonderful combination of playful Terrier energy and a loving, people-oriented nature, making them fun little companions who enjoy being part of everyday family life.
As a Terrier, they may also be bright, confident, adventurous, and eager to explore. They benefit from daily walks, playtime, mental enrichment, and positive-reinforcement training to keep both their body and mind engaged.
With plenty of affection, consistency, and opportunities to have fun, a Border Terrier can make a loving, entertaining, and devoted little companion
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
At one year old, Leia is still learning and maturing. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so her adopter should be prepared to continue working on house training as needed, leash manners, basic commands, recall, household boundaries, and positive socialization.
Small dogs need training and structure just as much as larger dogs. Positive reinforcement, patience, and consistency will help Leia understand what is expected of her while strengthening the bond she shares with her new family.
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
These are guidelines rather than deadlines. Leia should be given the time she needs to adjust comfortably to her new life.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Leia's spay, vaccination, and microchip status have not been provided.
Her adopter should review her medical records with a veterinarian and continue routine wellness examinations, recommended vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental care, quality nutrition, grooming, nail care, healthy weight management, and veterinary treatment whenever necessary.
Dental care is especially important for small dogs, so Leia's teeth and gums should be monitored throughout her life.
Her coat may also require routine professional grooming depending on its length and texture.
If Leia has inherited the shorter facial structure sometimes seen in Shih Tzus, her family should be mindful of heat and strenuous exercise, especially during hot or humid weather.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting Leia, please complete an adoption application:
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 Leia means committing to her veterinary care, grooming, training, safety, companionship, and happiness for the rest of her life.
Leia may be only 12 pounds, but she has a whole lot of love waiting to be given. She's young, sweet, and ready for walks, cuddles, adventures, and all those ordinary little moments that turn a dog into family. Now Leia just needs someone to choose her—and keep choosing her for all the years ahead.
