Meet Macerena
Female
DOB: August 19, 2023
Weight: 50 lbs
Breed: Rottweiler Mix
Spayed (Fixed)
Vaccinated
Microchipped
Healthy & Adoption-Ready
Personality, Breed Info & Expectations
Macerena is a loving, loyal girl with a calm confidence and a deeply affectionate personality. She forms strong bonds with her people and thrives on companionship, trust, and connection. Once she feels comfortable, she becomes the kind of dog who wants to stay close by your side and be part of everyday life.
She has matured beautifully beyond the young puppy stage while still keeping a playful spirit and loving energy. Macerena enjoys interaction, companionship, and being included as part of the family. She has a warm, devoted nature and would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a loyal best friend.
As a Rottweiler mix, Macerena may show traits such as intelligence, loyalty, attentiveness, and a strong emotional connection to her people. Rottweiler mixes are often known for being deeply devoted dogs who thrive with structure, consistency, and positive leadership.
Macerena would do best in a home that can provide:
Stability and routine
Daily interaction and companionship
Positive reinforcement training and guidance
Inclusion as part of the family
She is a dog who truly wants to bond and build trust with her people.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
Many rescue dogs come from very different backgrounds. Some may have previously lived in homes, while others may have come from the streets, overcrowded shelters, neglect situations, or environments where they had little structure or guidance.
Because of this, most rescue dogs arrive with only basic training at best, and some may have had no formal training at all. Even dogs who appear well-behaved in foster care or at the rescue are still adjusting and learning.
The rescue environment itself also does not always allow for extensive one-on-one training. While we work hard to provide safety, structure, socialization, and basic guidance, adopters should be prepared to continue training and support after adoption.
Macerena will benefit from:
Positive reinforcement training
Structure and consistency
Continued socialization and engagement
Patience during adjustment periods
Clear boundaries and routine
Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:
3 days to decompress
3 weeks to learn your routine
3 months to fully feel at home
With patience, stability, and commitment, rescue dogs often blossom into deeply loyal lifelong companions.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Owning a dog is a lifelong commitment that includes daily exercise, companionship, routine veterinary care, training, mental stimulation, and financial responsibility.
Macerena will need:
Daily exercise and interaction
Continued training and guidance
Routine wellness exams and preventative veterinary care
A safe, stable, indoor living environment
Consistent veterinary care, proper nutrition, preventative care, and emotional stability are all essential to helping her live a healthy and happy life.
Macerena is an indoor family dog and is not to be chained or left outside.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting this wonderful dog, 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.
