Meet Calico
Happy-Go-Lucky, Full of Personality, and Ready for His Forever Family
Breed: Pug
Gender: Male | Age: 09/20/2025 Weight: 18.5 lbs (small)
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown
Personality: ☀️ Happy-Go-Lucky | ❤️ Loving | Playful | Cheerful
Medical: Vaccines up to date.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.
❤️ Personality & Breed Information
Calico is an adorable 1-year-old Pug weighing 18.5 pounds with a wonderfully happy-go-lucky personality. He's a cheerful young dog ready to bring plenty of smiles, companionship, and classic Pug personality to a family of his own.
Calico is good with other dogs and children, while his compatibility with cats is currently unknown.
At only one year old, Calico is still a young dog. He's moved beyond the tiniest puppy stage, but he still has plenty of youthful energy, curiosity, and learning ahead of him. He's at a great age for a family that wants a playful young companion they can continue training and build a life with.
Pugs are companion dogs through and through. They may be affectionate, playful, charming, social, funny, and deeply attached to their people. Many would rather be right in the middle of family life than left on the sidelines.
Calico's happy-go-lucky nature fits right in. He would benefit from:
Daily walks and appropriate exercise
Playtime and interactive toys
Mental enrichment
Positive-reinforcement training
Continued socialization
Consistent household routines
Plenty of affection and family time
Calico isn't looking for a complicated life. He wants people to love, things to do, and a home where he gets to be part of the family.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
At one year old, Calico will benefit from continued training and clear, consistent household routines.
Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so his adopter should be prepared to continue working on house training as needed, leash manners, basic commands, recall, calm greetings, and household boundaries.
Training should always use positive reinforcement, patience, and consistency. Short, enjoyable training sessions can provide both mental stimulation and an opportunity for Calico to strengthen his relationship with his new family.
The 3-3-3 Rule
3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe
3 Weeks to understand his new household routine
3 Months to fully settle in, build trust, and feel at home
Even a happy, outgoing dog needs time to adjust. Calico should be allowed to settle into his new life at his own pace.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Calico's neuter, vaccination, and microchip status have not been provided. His complete medical history should be reviewed with his future veterinarian.
As a Pug, Calico also has some important breed-specific needs. Pugs are a brachycephalic, or short-nosed, breed, which can make them less tolerant of heat and strenuous exercise.
His family should:
Avoid strenuous activity during hot or humid weather
Provide plenty of fresh water and access to cool indoor areas
Never leave him unattended in a hot car or other warm enclosed space
Watch for excessive panting or difficulty breathing
Keep him at a healthy weight to reduce unnecessary strain on his breathing and joints
Discuss any breathing, eye, skin-fold, or mobility concerns with his veterinarian
His ongoing care should also include routine wellness examinations, vaccinations and boosters as recommended, neutering if not already completed, parasite prevention, dental care, quality nutrition, nail care, and veterinary treatment whenever necessary.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting Calico, please complete an adoption application at:
Ozzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs in need and helping them find safe, loving forever homes. We expand our adoption efforts throughout the Western United States, Midwest, and Canada, and coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters.
Adoption and transportation fees vary depending on the individual dog and destination. Our goal is to give every dog the best possible chance of finding the right family, no matter where that family may live.
Adopting Calico means committing to his health, training, safety, companionship, and happiness throughout his life.
Calico is young, cheerful, and ready to enjoy life with his people. He's the kind of happy-go-lucky little guy who can make an ordinary day feel a little more fun simply by being there. At just one year old, he has a whole lifetime of walks, playtime, cuddles, and memories still ahead of him. Now he just needs the family who gets to share them with him.
