Meet Sunny! ❤️
A Bright Little Kelpie Terrier Mix Ready to Fill Your Life with Love!
Breed: Australian Kelpie Terrier Mix
Gender: Female DOB: 07/01/2026
Age: 4 Months
Weight: 22 lbs — Still Growing
Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown
Personality: Typical Puppy Personality — Curious, Playful, and Learning
Medical: First Combination Puppy Vaccine Administered ✔️ | Dewormed ✔️ | Spay Status: Not Confirmed
❤️ Personality & Breed Information
Meet Sunny, an adorable 4-month-old Australian Kelpie Terrier mix weighing approximately 22 pounds! With a name as cheerful as hers, Sunny is ready to bring a little sunshine into the life of a family who will love and cherish her forever.
At four months old, Sunny is still discovering the world and developing her unique personality. She has plenty of growing to do, and her future family will have the wonderful opportunity to guide her through puppyhood and watch her blossom into a confident adult companion.
About the Kelpie Terrier Mix
Sunny's breed combination brings together two intelligent, active working-dog backgrounds.
Australian Kelpies are known for their athleticism, loyalty, intelligence, and strong herding instincts. Terriers are often curious, spirited, determined, and enthusiastic about exploring their surroundings.
As a Kelpie Terrier mix, Sunny may inherit characteristics such as:
Intelligent and Quick to Learn: Likely to benefit from engaging, reward-based training.
Active and Athletic: May enjoy outdoor adventures, daily walks, and interactive games.
Loyal and Affectionate: Both breed groups can develop strong bonds with their families.
Curious and Alert: May enjoy investigating new environments and interesting scents.
Independent and Determined: Consistent guidance will help channel her natural instincts.
Herding and Chasing Instincts: May show interest in chasing moving objects or animals.
Because Sunny is a mixed breed, her individual temperament, adult size, and energy level may vary.
Sunny's Ideal Home
Sunny would be a promising match for an active family prepared to raise an intelligent, growing puppy.
At 22 pounds already, she may develop into a medium or larger adult dog, although her final size cannot be predicted with certainty.
Her ideal family will enjoy spending time outdoors, providing mental enrichment, and helping her develop good manners.
Sunny is considered suitable for homes with other dogs and children, with proper introductions and supervision. Her compatibility with cats is currently unknown.
Training, Adjustment & What to Expect
Sunny is at an important age for learning household routines, building confidence, and developing positive habits.
Her future family should be prepared to work on house training, leash manners, basic commands, appropriate chewing, and socialization. Rescue puppies may arrive with little or no formal training, so consistent positive reinforcement is essential.
Because of her Kelpie Terrier heritage, Sunny may enjoy activities that challenge both her mind and body. Puzzle toys, scent games, short obedience sessions, and interactive play are excellent ways to keep a growing puppy engaged.
Exercise should remain appropriate for her age and developing joints. Long-distance running and repetitive high-impact activities should wait until she is physically mature.
Since Sunny has received only her first reported combination vaccine, she should avoid dog parks and other high-risk public dog areas until her veterinarian confirms she is adequately protected.
The 3-3-3 Rule
Every rescue dog needs time to adjust:
3 Days: Decompress and begin feeling safe.
3 Weeks: Learn household routines and develop confidence.
3 Months: Build trust and become comfortable with the family.
These are flexible guidelines, not deadlines. Patience, structure, and positive experiences will help Sunny transition into her new home.
Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care
Sunny has received her first combination puppy vaccination and deworming treatment.
Her vaccination series is still in progress. Her adopter must arrange additional puppy vaccinations and boosters, along with routine parasite prevention, according to veterinary recommendations.
Her spay status has not been confirmed. If she has not been spayed, her adopter will need to follow the rescue's sterilization requirements and veterinary guidance.
Kelpie Terrier Health Considerations
Australian Kelpies and some Terrier breeds may have inherited predispositions to conditions such as hip dysplasia, certain eye disorders, and joint problems. These are general breed-related considerations, not diagnosed conditions in Sunny.
A balanced puppy diet, healthy weight management, appropriate exercise, and regular veterinary examinations will help support her development.
Sunny will also need routine grooming, dental care, nail trimming, and a safe, secure environment.
As she matures, her working-breed background may mean she needs substantial daily exercise and mental stimulation. Her family should be prepared to provide an active, enriching lifestyle throughout adulthood.
Adopting Sunny means making a lifelong commitment to her health, training, safety, and happiness.
Adoption Information
Ready to bring a little Sunny sunshine into your life?
Apply to Adopt:
Ozzie and Friends Rescue is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs in need and finding them loving, permanent homes.
We coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States, subject to age, vaccination status, and veterinary clearance.
Because Sunny is still a puppy, her adopter must complete her vaccination schedule and follow the rescue's spay requirements. A refundable spay deposit may apply if she is adopted before sterilization.
Sunny is a beautiful young girl with a bright future waiting ahead of her! At just four months old, she's ready to grow, learn, and discover all the wonderful things life has to offer. With a loving family, patient guidance, and plenty of adventures, Sunny has the potential to become an incredible lifelong companion. Could you be the one to give this little ray of sunshine her forever home? ❤️
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