Lola O’s Pawsport

About Lola O

Meet Lola Happy, Outgoing, and Ready to Make Every Day an Adventure Breed: Australian Kelpie Mix Gender: Female | DOB: October 26, 2024 | Weight/Size: 45 lbs (Medium) Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown Personality: Happy | Outgoing | ❤️ Friendly | Playful Medical: ✔️ Spayed | ✔️ 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 Lola is a beautiful Australian Kelpie mix weighing approximately 45 pounds. She's a happy, outgoing young dog with a bright personality and plenty of enthusiasm for life. Lola is good with other dogs and children, while her compatibility with cats is currently unknown. Her social, upbeat personality makes her a great candidate for a family looking for a dog who can truly become part of their everyday life. As an Australian Kelpie mix, Lola may share many of the qualities associated with the breed. Kelpies are often intelligent, athletic, alert, loyal, energetic, and highly trainable. They tend to thrive when they have opportunities to exercise both their bodies and their minds. Lola would benefit from: Daily walks and regular exercise Playtime and outdoor adventures Mental stimulation and enrichment Interactive toys and games Positive-reinforcement training Continued socialization Consistent routines and boundaries Plenty of companionship and affection At just one year old, Lola is still a young dog. She's past the tiny puppy stage, but continued training and structure will be important as she matures. Lola would be a wonderful match for a family excited to include their dog in an active, engaged lifestyle. Training, Adjustment & What to Expect Lola's intelligence and young age make continued training especially valuable. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best, so her adopter should be prepared to continue working on: House training as needed Leash manners Basic commands Recall Calm greetings Household boundaries Continued positive socialization For an intelligent working-breed mix like Lola, training isn't only about manners—it can also be an important form of mental enrichment. The 3-3-3 Rule 3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe 3 Weeks to understand her new household routine 3 Months to fully settle in, build trust, and feel at home Even an outgoing dog needs time to adjust. Patience, consistency, structure, and affection will help Lola settle comfortably into her new family. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Lola is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations. Her future family should continue providing routine veterinary wellness examinations, recommended vaccine boosters, flea/tick/heartworm and parasite prevention, dental care, quality nutrition, healthy weight management, regular grooming, appropriate daily exercise, and veterinary treatment whenever needed. Because Lola is an active young dog, a good balance of physical exercise, mental stimulation, training, and downtime will help keep her healthy and happy. Adoption Information If you are interested in adopting Lola, please complete an adoption application at: https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions 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. Adopting Lola means committing to her training, veterinary care, exercise, safety, companionship, and happiness throughout her life. Lola is young, happy, outgoing, and ready to experience everything life has to offer. She's looking for a family who will give her adventures, guidance, affection, and a place where she truly belongs. If you're looking for a bright, joyful companion to share your days with, Lola may be your girl.