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Noah

Australian Kelpie / Manchester Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · Young (5 months 27 days) · Female · Medium · Inglewood, CA

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Notes from Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc

Meet Noah

Found Wandering the Streets—Now Ready to Grow Up Surrounded by Love ❤️

Breed: Australian Kelpie / Manchester Terrier Mix

Gender: Female | DOB: May 01, 2026 | Weight/Expected Size: 32 lb (Expected Medium)

Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Cats: Unknown | Kids ✔️

Medical: ✔️ Spayed ✔️ Current for Age Vaccinations | ✔️ Microchipped

Location: Los Angeles, California

Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue provides safe transportation to approved adopters throughout the United States.

https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

❤️ Personality, Breed Information & Noah's Story

No puppy should have to grow up alone.

At only a few months old, Noah was found wandering the streets with no one looking after her. Too young to be fending for herself, she spent her days searching for food, safety, and someone who would stop to help. Thankfully, kind rescuers brought her to safety before life on the streets could take away the carefree puppyhood she deserved.

Today, Noah is healthy, happy, and ready to leave her difficult beginning behind. She has a bright, loving personality and greets every new day with excitement. Her tail is almost always wagging, and she's happiest when she's playing, exploring, or spending time with the people around her.

Noah is an affectionate little girl who loves making new friends. She enjoys chasing toys, investigating everything with puppy curiosity, and soaking up every bit of love and attention she receives. After playtime, she's more than happy to curl up beside you for a cozy nap and some well-earned cuddles.

As an Australian Kelpie / Manchester Terrier Mix, Noah is expected to grow into an intelligent, loyal, and energetic companion. Australian Kelpies are known for their eagerness to learn and athletic nature, while Manchester Terriers are playful, alert, and devoted to their families. With positive guidance, Noah has all the qualities to become a wonderful lifelong companion.

Noah would thrive in a home that offers:

Plenty of love and companionship

Daily walks and supervised puppy playtime

Positive reinforcement training

Interactive toys and mental enrichment

Continued socialization with people and other dogs

A consistent daily routine

A safe indoor home where she's treated as part of the family

A lifetime of love, patience, and commitment

Noah has already overcome more than any puppy should have to face. Now she's simply hoping for a family that will love her forever and give her the happy life she's always deserved.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Like all puppies, Noah is still learning about the world around her. Her new family should expect normal puppy behaviors, including chewing, teething, house-training, and lots of curiosity as she explores everything around her.

Starting training early will help Noah grow into a confident, well-mannered adult dog. She is eager to learn and will thrive with patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement.

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

Noah will benefit from:

Positive reinforcement training

House-training and consistent routines

Daily exercise appropriate for her age

Continued socialization with people, dogs, and new environments

Mental stimulation through enrichment toys and interactive games

Plenty of patience, encouragement, and affection

With love and guidance, Noah will blossom into a confident, loyal companion who will bring happiness to her family for years to come.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Bringing home a puppy is a lifelong commitment that includes training, veterinary care, exercise, and companionship.

As part of responsible pet ownership, Noah will need:

Completion of her puppy vaccination schedule and routine wellness examinations

Spaying when age-appropriate, following her veterinarian's recommendation

Monthly flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention

A nutritious diet that supports healthy growth and development

Daily physical exercise appropriate for her age

Continued obedience training and socialization

A safe, loving indoor home where she is treated as a cherished member of the family

Because Noah is still growing, strenuous repetitive exercise and excessive jumping should be limited until her joints have fully developed. We recommend scheduling a wellness examination with your veterinarian shortly after adoption to establish care and ensure she continues to thrive.

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting Noah, please complete an adoption application by visiting:

https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

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 Noah find loving homes no matter where they live.

Noah's story could have ended very differently. Instead, it became the beginning of a beautiful second chance. Now all she needs is a forever family to help her write the rest of her story—one filled with love, adventure, and a lifetime of happy memories. ❤️

About Noah

Gets along with

Kids
Yes
Dogs
Yes

Home and care

House-trained
Yes
Indoor or outdoor
Indoor and Outdoor
Needs a yard
No
Fence
Not Required
Energy
Moderate
Exercise needs
Moderate
Grooming needs
Low
Shedding
Moderate
How vocal
Quiet
With new people
Friendly
Training
Needs Training
Owner experience
First-timers OK
Coat
Short

Health

Special needs
No

AffectionateEager to pleaseEven-temperedIntelligentPlays with toys

As listed by Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.

What happens next

  1. Contact Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
  2. They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
  3. Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Ozzie and Friends Rescue Inc, never to AdoptNearby.
  4. Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.
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