Meet Lia
A Tiny Terrier With a Big Future and So Much Love to Give
Breed: Rat Terrier Mix
Gender: Female | Age: 3 Months
DOB: July 10, 2026 (Estimated)
Weight: 3.75 kg / 8 lbs
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown
Personality: Playful | Curious | Sweet | Lively (Typical Puppy Traits)
Medical: Vaccinations Current | Spay Status: Unknown | Microchip: Not Provided
Location: Los Angeles, California
Transportation: Safe transportation coordinated for approved adopters throughout the United States.
❤️ Personality & Breed Information
Lia is an adorable 3-month-old Rat Terrier mix weighing approximately 8 pounds. This precious little girl is just beginning her journey through life, and she's looking for a loving family to help her grow into a happy, confident companion.
At three months old, Lia is still very much a baby. She's at an important stage of development when everyday experiences, gentle guidance, and positive interactions can help shape her confidence and behavior as she grows.
Rat Terriers are often known for being intelligent, curious, lively, affectionate, and full of personality. Despite their smaller size, they can be energetic little dogs who enjoy exploring, playing, and spending time with their families.
As a Rat Terrier mix, Lia may develop some of these wonderful characteristics as she matures. She would benefit from a family that can provide age-appropriate playtime, gentle exercise, mental enrichment, positive socialization, and plenty of affection.
Because Lia is still growing, her adult size cannot yet be determined from her current weight alone.
With patience, consistency, and love, Lia has the opportunity to grow into a wonderful lifelong companion.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
At only three months old, Lia is still learning about the world. Her future family should be prepared for the normal responsibilities of raising a young puppy.
Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so adopters should be ready to continue working on potty training, crate training if desired, leash walking, basic commands, recall, appropriate chewing, household boundaries, and positive socialization.
Rat Terriers are often clever and eager to explore, so positive reinforcement, patience, repetition, and consistent routines will be especially important.
Short, enjoyable training sessions will help Lia develop confidence while strengthening the bond she builds with her new family.
Her adopter should also understand that puppies require supervision, structure, and time. Accidents, chewing, teething, and occasional mischief are all normal parts of puppyhood.
Lia will need a family willing to invest the time and effort required to guide her through puppyhood and into adulthood.
The 3-3-3 Rule
3 Days: Time to decompress and begin feeling safe.
3 Weeks: Time to understand her new household routine.
3 Months: Time to build trust, settle in, and begin feeling truly at home.
These are guidelines rather than deadlines. Every rescue dog adjusts at their own pace, and Lia should be given the time she needs to feel safe and secure.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Lia's vaccinations are current, and her spay status has not yet been confirmed.
Because she is only three months old, her adopter should review her medical records with a veterinarian to determine whether she needs additional puppy vaccine boosters, deworming, flea and parasite prevention, microchipping, or other preventive care.
If Lia has not yet been spayed, her future family should discuss age-appropriate spaying with a veterinarian.
As a growing puppy, Lia will need quality puppy nutrition, regular veterinary examinations, appropriate exercise, dental care, grooming, nail care, and continued preventive healthcare.
Because she is still small and developing, her family should also provide safe play areas, gentle handling, and supervision around larger dogs or young children.
Adopting a puppy is a long-term commitment that includes the time, financial responsibility, training, and care necessary throughout her life.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting Lia, 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 she will be loved and cared for throughout her life.
Adopting Lia means committing to her training, veterinary care, exercise, safety, companionship, and happiness throughout her life.
Lia may be tiny today, but she has a whole lifetime of love, adventures, and wonderful memories waiting ahead of her. At just three months old, she's looking for someone who will be there for every milestone, every new discovery, and every little victory. This sweet little Terrier deserves a family who will love her as she grows and give her the happy ending every puppy deserves.
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