Estrella

Meet Estella! ❤️

A Tiny Little Star Ready to Shine in Her Forever Home!

Breed: Chihuahua Terrier Mix Gender: Female Age: July 30, 2026 (3 Months) Weight: 6.5 lbs Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown Personality: Playful | Curious | Sweet | Typical Puppy Personality Medical: Dewormed ✔️ | 1 Puppy Vaccination Administered ✔️ | Spay Status: Not Confirmed Adoption: Available Through Ozzie and Friends Rescue

❤️ Personality & Breed Information

Meet Estella, an adorable 3-month-old Terrier mix weighing just 6.5 pounds! This precious little girl is at the beginning of her life and searching for a loving family who will help her grow into a happy, confident companion.

Her beautiful name is associated with the stars, and Estella is ready to become the shining star of someone's home!

At three months old, Estella is experiencing the exciting world of puppyhood. Like most puppies her age, she is expected to be curious, playful, and eager to explore her surroundings. Her individual personality is still developing, giving her future family the wonderful opportunity to watch her grow and discover what makes her special.

Currently weighing only 6.6 pounds, Estella is a petite puppy with more growing to do. Her adult size will depend on her genetics and development.

About the Terrier Breed

Terriers are known for their intelligence, lively personalities, curiosity, and determination. Originally developed for various working purposes, many Terriers are energetic little dogs who enjoy exploring, playing, and spending time with their families.

As a Terrier mix, Estella may inherit characteristics such as:

Intelligence: Terriers are often quick learners who enjoy mental challenges and interactive activities.

Playfulness: Many enjoy games, toys, and opportunities to explore.

Affection: Terriers can develop strong bonds with their families and enjoy companionship.

Confidence: Their spirited nature can make them entertaining and engaging companions.

Independence: Some Terriers have a determined personality and benefit from consistent, patient training.

Curiosity: They may enjoy investigating new sights, sounds, and smells.

Because Estella is a mixed breed, her temperament, appearance, adult size, and energy level may vary from these general breed characteristics.

Estella's Ideal Home

Estella would be a wonderful addition to a family prepared for the joys and responsibilities of raising a young puppy.

Her ideal home will provide a safe environment, plenty of companionship, appropriate exercise, and consistent guidance as she grows.

She is considered suitable for homes with other dogs and children, provided introductions are handled carefully and interactions are supervised. Her compatibility with cats has not yet been established.

Because Estella is currently very small, young children should be taught to handle her gently, and playtime with larger dogs should always be supervised.

Estella doesn't need a perfect family. She needs a patient, committed family who will love her through every stage of life.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

At just three months old, Estella is beginning to learn the skills she will need throughout her life.

Puppies are not born knowing household rules, and rescue puppies may arrive with little or no formal training. Her future family should be prepared to teach her through positive reinforcement, patience, and consistency.

Essential Puppy Training

House Training: Establish a regular bathroom schedule, offer frequent potty breaks, and reward successful habits.

Crate Training: Introduce a comfortable, secure resting space using positive experiences.

Basic Commands: Begin teaching sit, come, stay, and leave it through short, engaging training sessions.

Leash Training: Help Estella become comfortable wearing a properly fitted harness and walking safely.

Bite Inhibition: Redirect normal puppy mouthing and nipping toward appropriate toys.

Socialization: Introduce her gradually to people, sounds, environments, and safe interactions with other animals.

Household Manners: Establish consistent expectations for chewing, jumping, and appropriate play.

Understanding Puppy Behavior

At Estella's age, occasional bathroom accidents, chewing, playful nipping, and bursts of energy are normal.

She will also need plenty of sleep, regular meals, and frequent opportunities to rest.

Because Terriers can be intelligent and independent, consistent training will be especially valuable as Estella enters adolescence.

Her family should focus on rewarding good behavior rather than punishing normal puppy mistakes.

Exercise & Enrichment

Estella's exercise should be appropriate for her young age and developing body.

Short play sessions, interactive toys, gentle exploration, and simple training games will help keep her mentally and physically engaged.

Strenuous exercise, repetitive jumping, and long-distance running should be avoided while she is growing.

Since her vaccination series is incomplete, outdoor activities and socialization should follow veterinary guidance. Dog parks and areas frequently used by dogs of unknown vaccination status should be avoided until she is adequately protected.

The 3-3-3 Rule

Bringing a rescue dog home requires patience and understanding.

First 3 Days: Estella may need time to decompress and become familiar with her new surroundings.

First 3 Weeks: She will begin learning household routines, expectations, and daily schedules.

First 3 Months: She may become more confident, comfortable, and bonded with her family.

These are general guidelines, not deadlines. Every dog adjusts differently.

Providing a predictable routine, a comfortable resting space, and gentle encouragement will help Estella feel secure.

With patience and positive experiences, Estella can develop the confidence and good habits needed to become a wonderful family companion.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Estella has received the following early veterinary care:

Deworming treatment administered.

One puppy vaccination administered.

Her veterinary care is still in progress because she is only three months old.

Vaccinations & Preventive Care

Estella will require additional puppy vaccinations and boosters according to her veterinarian's recommended schedule.

Her future family must review her medical records and complete the appropriate vaccination series, including rabies vaccination when required.

Because she has received only one reported vaccine, she should not be considered fully vaccinated.

Her adopter should also continue veterinarian-recommended parasite prevention and follow-up deworming as needed.

Spay Requirements

Estella's spay status has not been confirmed.

If she has not been spayed, her future family must follow veterinary recommendations and Ozzie and Friends Rescue's sterilization requirements.

A refundable spay deposit may apply if she is adopted before the procedure is completed.

Nutrition & Growth

At 6.6 pounds, Estella is a small, growing puppy who needs balanced nutrition appropriate for her age and expected adult size.

Her family should provide:

High-quality puppy food.

An appropriate feeding schedule.

Fresh drinking water.

Regular weight monitoring.

Safe chew toys for teething.

Veterinary examinations to monitor healthy development.

Because small puppies can be vulnerable to injury, her home should be puppy-proofed to prevent falls, access to electrical cords, ingestion of small objects, and other hazards.

Terrier Health Considerations

Depending on her genetics, some Terrier mixes may be predisposed to dental disease, skin sensitivities, ear problems, or orthopedic conditions such as patellar luxation.

These are general breed-related considerations, not diagnosed conditions in Estella.

Regular veterinary care, proper nutrition, dental hygiene, grooming, and healthy weight management will support her long-term well-being.

Lifelong Owner Responsibilities

Adopting Estella means accepting responsibility for her health, safety, and happiness throughout her life.

Her family should be financially and emotionally prepared for routine veterinary visits, unexpected medical expenses, nutritious food, training, grooming, exercise, and daily companionship.

Puppies require considerable time and supervision. As Estella matures, her needs and behavior will change, and her family must be willing to adjust accordingly.

Adoption is a lifelong commitment, not just a commitment to the adorable puppy stage. Estella deserves a family who will care for her through puppyhood, adulthood, and her senior years.

Adoption Information

Interested in giving Estella a loving forever home?

Complete an adoption application: https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

Ozzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs in need and helping them find safe, loving forever homes.

We coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States, subject to age, vaccination status, and veterinary clearance.

Our adoption process helps ensure that each dog is matched with a family prepared to provide appropriate care, training, and lifelong commitment.

Because Estella is still a young puppy, her adopter must be prepared to complete her vaccinations, follow the rescue's spay requirements, and continue her development through responsible puppy care.

Estella is a tiny little star with a beautiful future waiting ahead of her! At just three months old and 6.6 pounds, she has a whole lifetime of adventures, discoveries, and happy memories yet to experience. She needs a family who will guide her through puppyhood, celebrate her milestones, and provide the unconditional love every rescue dog deserves. With the right home, Estella can grow from a precious little puppy into a cherished lifelong companion. Could you be the family who gives this little star her chance to shine? ❤️