Meet Goyo
Chill, Loving, and Friendly With Everyone—Even Cats!
Breed: Pug Chi Mix
Gender: Male | Age: 9/28/2024 Weight: 21 lbs (small)
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats ✔️
Personality: ❤️ Loving | Very Chill | Affectionate | Friendly
Medical: ✔️ Neutered | ✔️ Vaccinations 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
Goyo is an adorable Chug mix weighing approximately 21 pounds, and his personality is just as lovable as his little face. He's a very chill, loving boy who is friendly with everyone—including dogs, children, and cats.
Goyo has an easygoing nature and enjoys companionship without needing to make everything complicated. He's the kind of little guy who can happily be part of everyday family life—hanging out with his people, enjoying a leisurely walk, getting some affection, and then settling in nearby to relax.
As a Chug mix, Goyo may share some of the breed's typical qualities. Chugs are often affectionate, social, playful, charming, and strongly attached to their people. Many are happiest simply being included in whatever their family is doing.
Goyo's naturally relaxed personality makes him especially endearing. He doesn't need nonstop excitement to be happy. Love, companionship, comfortable places to relax, and people who enjoy having him around are much more his style.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
Although Goyo is already an adult, every dog needs time to understand a new home and routine.
Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so his adopter should be prepared to continue reinforcing house manners, leash skills, basic commands, recall, and household boundaries as needed.
His naturally friendly personality is a wonderful foundation, but consistency and positive-reinforcement training will still help him understand what his new family expects from him.
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
These are guidelines rather than deadlines. Even a friendly, easygoing dog like Goyo deserves time to settle in at his own pace.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Goyo is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.
His future family should continue routine veterinary examinations, recommended vaccine boosters, parasite prevention, dental care, nail care, quality nutrition, healthy weight management, appropriate exercise, and veterinary treatment whenever necessary.
Because Goyo is a French Bulldog mix, his family should also be mindful of possible brachycephalic, or short-nosed, characteristics. Dogs with shorter airways can be more sensitive to heat, humidity, and strenuous exercise.
Goyo should have access to cool indoor spaces and fresh water during warm weather, and his family should watch for excessive panting, overheating, or breathing difficulties. Keeping him at a healthy weight is also particularly important.
Adoption Information
If you are interested in adopting Goyo, please complete an adoption application:
Ozzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs in need and helping them find safe, loving forever homes. While based in Southern California, we coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.
Our goal is to give every dog the best possible chance of finding the right family and a home where they will be loved and cared for throughout their life.
Adopting Goyo means committing to his veterinary care, safety, companionship, training, and happiness for the rest of his life.
Goyo is friendly with dogs, kids, and cats, but what he really seems to love is simply being close to his people. He's chill, affectionate, and ready for a comfortable life filled with love. Give Goyo a cozy place beside you, and he may decide that's exactly where he belongs.
