Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Roxy One Eye, One Big Heart, and So Much Love to Give Breed: Chihuahua Gender: Female | Age: 09/09/2025 | Weight/Size: 12 lbs (Small) Good With: Dogs âï¸ | Kids âï¸ | Cats: Unknown Personality: â¤ï¸ Loving | Affectionate | Friendly | Sweet-Natured Special Note: ï¸ Roxy is missing one eye Medical: Spayed and vaccinations up to date Location: Los Angeles, California Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. â¤ï¸ Personality, Breed Information & Roxy’s Story Roxy is a beautiful 1-year-old Chihuahua weighing approximately 12 pounds. This loving little girl has already been through enough to make her special—but she hasn't let her past take away her ability to love. Roxy was rescued and is missing one eye. While we don't have the details of how she lost it, what matters most is the dog she is today: a loving girl who is ready to move forward and find a family of her own. Dogs with one eye can typically adapt extremely well. Roxy may have reduced depth perception or a smaller field of vision on one side, but with a safe environment and a little consideration from her family, having one eye doesn't have to stop her from enjoying a happy, active life. Roxy is friendly with other dogs and good with children. Her compatibility with cats is currently unknown. As a Chihuahua, Roxy may share many of the traits associated with the breed. Chihuahuas are often affectionate, intelligent, alert, devoted, and deeply attached to their people. They may be little dogs, but they can have enormous personalities and form incredibly strong bonds with their families. Roxy would benefit from: Plenty of love and companionship Daily walks and appropriate exercise Positive-reinforcement training Mental stimulation and enrichment Consistent household routines Gentle handling A secure home and careful leash use Comfortable places to rest Continued veterinary care A lifelong commitment Roxy doesn't need someone to feel sorry for her. She needs someone to see the loving little dog standing in front of them and give her the life she deserves. Training, Adjustment & What to Expect At only one year old, Roxy is a young adult with plenty of life ahead of her. Moving into a new home will still be a big adjustment, and she should be given time to become comfortable with her new surroundings and routine. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best. Her adopter should be prepared to continue working on: House training as needed Leash manners Basic commands Household boundaries Recall Comfortable handling Continued socialization Because Roxy has vision on only one side, approaching her calmly and allowing her to realize someone is there before touching her—particularly from her blind side—can help prevent startling her. Please remember 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 Patience, consistency, affection, and positive reinforcement will help Roxy understand that she's safe and that her new family isn't going anywhere. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Roxy's spay and vaccination status were not provided, so her complete medical records should be reviewed with her veterinarian. Because she has one eye, her remaining eye is especially important. Her family should make routine eye care part of her overall veterinary care and contact a veterinarian if they notice redness, squinting, discharge, cloudiness, injury, or changes in vision. Her future family should provide: Routine veterinary wellness examinations Vaccinations and boosters as recommended Spaying if not already completed Routine monitoring of her remaining eye Flea, tick, heartworm, and parasite prevention Routine dental care Quality nutrition and healthy weight management Daily appropriate exercise Mental stimulation and enrichment Continued positive-reinforcement training Veterinary treatment whenever illness or injury occurs A safe and comfortable indoor home For a small dog like Roxy, secure doors, gates, harnesses, and leashes are especially important. Her family should also supervise interactions and protect her from unsafe jumps or overly rough play. Adoption Information If you are interested in adopting Roxy, 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 helping deserving dogs find safe, loving, permanent homes. Although we are based in Los Angeles, California, we coordinate safe and reliable transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. Roxy may see the world a little differently, but she loves with her whole heart. She's only one year old, and the best part of her life can still be ahead of her. She doesn't need a perfect home—just a loving, committed one that will choose her exactly as she is.September 10, 2026, 11:37 am
