Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Sparkle ⨠Sweet, Loving, and Ready to Shine in a Forever Home â¤ï¸ Breed: Carolina Dog / Terrier Mix Gender: Female | DOB: 01/18/2026 | Weight/Size: 29 lbs (Currently Medium) Good With: Dogs âï¸ | Kids âï¸ | Cats: Unknown Personality: â¤ï¸ Sweet | Loving | Friendly | ⨠Affectionate Medical: âï¸ Spayed | âï¸ Vaccinated | Microchip Status: Not Provided Location: Los Angeles, California Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. â¤ï¸ Personality, Breed Information & Sparkle's Story Sparkle is a beautiful young girl with a gentle heart and so much love waiting for the right family. At only seven months old, Sparkle is still a young dog with an entire lifetime ahead of her. She is sweet, loving, and affectionate, and she enjoys the simple things that make dogs happiest—spending time with people, receiving attention, playing, exploring, and feeling like she's part of the family. Sparkle has a warm personality that makes her easy to love. She's at a wonderful age where her personality is beginning to blossom, but she's still young enough for her future family to play an important role in helping her develop into a confident, well-mannered adult. As a Carolina Dog / Terrier Mix, Sparkle may combine the intelligence, loyalty, and athletic nature of the Carolina Dog with the Terrier's curiosity, confidence, and playful spirit. These traits can make for a wonderful companion who enjoys being active but also forms a strong bond with her people. At approximately 29 pounds currently, Sparkle is a medium-sized young dog who may still have some growing to do. Sparkle would thrive with a family that provides: Plenty of affection and companionship Daily walks and age-appropriate exercise Interactive toys and playtime Positive reinforcement training Continued socialization Mental enrichment and training games A consistent household routine Plenty of opportunities to be included in family activities A safe indoor home where she's treated as a cherished member of the family A lifelong commitment Sparkle has all the ingredients of a wonderful companion. She just needs someone ready to give her the love and stability she deserves. Training, Adjustment & What to Expect At seven months old, Sparkle is entering an important stage of adolescence. She's still learning, developing, and figuring out what is expected of her. Her future family should be prepared to continue working on basic obedience, leash skills, household manners, and any house-training she may need. Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule: 3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe 3 Weeks to start understanding her new household routine 3 Months to settle in, build trust, and truly feel at home Sparkle will benefit from positive reinforcement training, consistent boundaries, and plenty of encouragement. Short training sessions, interactive toys, sniffing walks, and games are great ways to keep a young dog physically and mentally engaged. Like any rescue dog, Sparkle should be given time to adjust at her own pace. Her loving nature may appear quickly, but developing complete trust and understanding a new routine can take time. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Sparkle is already spayed and vaccinated, giving her a great start toward a healthy future. Her adopter should continue providing: Routine veterinary wellness examinations Vaccinations and boosters as recommended by a veterinarian Flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention Routine dental care A nutritious diet appropriate for a growing young dog Healthy weight management Daily physical exercise Mental stimulation and enrichment Continued positive reinforcement training Continued socialization Veterinary care whenever illness or injury occurs A safe and comfortable indoor home Because Sparkle is still growing, her nutritional and exercise needs will continue to change as she reaches adulthood. Regular veterinary care will help keep her healthy throughout every stage of her life. Adoption Information If you are interested in adopting Sparkle, please complete an adoption application at: https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to giving deserving dogs the opportunity to find safe, loving, permanent homes. Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we proudly coordinate safe and reliable transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. Sparkle is sweet, loving, young, and ready to give her whole heart to someone. She's waiting for the family who will give her the adventures, affection, security, and forever home she deserves—and let this special girl truly shine. â¨â¤ï¸August 31, 2026, 9:12 pm
