Meet Stella
Female
DOB: August 2, 2025
Weight: 50 pounds currently (medium)
Breed: Pit Bull
Spayed (Fixed): Yes
Vaccinated
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready
Personality, Breed Info & Expectations
Stella is a playful, affectionate young Pit Bull with a sweet, gentle personality and a heart full of love. Before coming to rescue, Stella was found wandering the streets hungry and severely underweight, struggling to survive on her own. Thanks to the care she received, she's made an incredible recovery and is now healthy, happy, and ready to find the loving family she has always deserved.
She enjoys toys, walks, and playtime, and she's always excited to spend time with her people. Her curious nature and happy energy make her a fun companion for an active family.
Stella may be a little shy when meeting new people or unfamiliar dogs, but with patience and gentle introductions, she warms up quickly. Once she feels comfortable, she's incredibly affectionate, loves cuddling, and will happily soak up all the attention you have to give.
Pit Bulls are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and people-loving personalities. Stella is eager to learn and will thrive with positive reinforcement training, continued socialization, and a consistent routine. She'll do best with a family that will include her in daily activities, provide regular exercise, and give her the love and guidance she deserves.
She would thrive in a home that can provide:
Daily exercise and interactive play
Continued socialization and training
Structure and routine
Supervision around new people and animals
A lifelong commitment to her emotional and physical well-being
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
Stella, like many rescue dogs, has basic social skills but is still learning about life in a home. She requires continued training, guidance, and supervision to develop confidence, good manners, and proper socialization.
Adopting Stella means being prepared for:
Positive reinforcement training
Guidance in socializing with new people and pets
Managing puppy behavior such as playful jumping or mouthing
Consistent structure and routine
Daily mental and physical enrichment
Routine veterinary care
Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:
3 days to decompress
3 weeks to learn her routine
3 months to fully feel at home
With patience and love, Stella will grow into a confident, loyal, and affectionate companion.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Owning Stella is a lifelong commitment that includes training, exercise, routine veterinary care, and emotional support.
She will need:
Ongoing training and positive reinforcement
Routine veterinary care and wellness exams
Preventative care including flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
Proper nutrition and weight monitoring
Daily companionship, play, and enrichment
A safe, stable, indoor living environment
Stella is an indoor family dog and is not to be chained or left outside.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting Stella, please complete an adoption application by visiting:
Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles–based rescue dedicated to giving dogs a second chance at a loving home. Our team carefully reviews every application and will reach out to help match you with the right dog for your home and lifestyle.
You may be seeing our dogs listed in multiple states because we work hard to give as many of our rescue dogs as possible the opportunity to be seen by loving families beyond our local area. While we are based in Los Angeles, we expand our reach throughout the Western United States and the Midwest to help more dogs find the forever homes they deserve.
We understand that transportation and adoption fees can sometimes feel like a big commitment, and we truly appreciate every person who considers opening their heart and home to a rescue dog. Our goal is simply to give these dogs the best chance at being seen, adopted, and loved.
Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe and reliable transport so adopted dogs can travel to their new homes across the Western United States, Canada, and the Midwest.
We can’t wait to help you meet your next fur-ever best friend.
