Ozzie the Chihuahua Mix Was Dumped in a Field—Now This Playful 1-Year-Old Is Discovering What Safety Feels Like
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: seattle WA, 98125
- Pet's Age: 1 Year 3 Months
- Pet's Size: small
- Pet's Gender: male
- Pet's Color: tricolor (tan/brown & black & white)
- Pet's Breed: Chihuahua / Mixed
- Pet good with dogs? no
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? no
Organization:
- Name: dog gone seattle rescue
- Address: Seattle, WA 98125
- Site: http://www.doggoneseattle.org
Ozzie’s story begins in a place no dog should have to be—found abandoned in a field outside Yorba Linda, a known dumping ground for unwanted animals. Thankfully, one of our rescue partners stepped in, giving this 1-year-old Chihuahua mix his first real chance at safety and stability.
Now weighing about 14 lbs and settling into foster care in the greater Seattle area, Ozzie is slowly learning that people, routines, and soft places to land are something he can trust.
💛 Who Ozzie Is Becoming
🐾 Age: ~1 year old
⚖️ Weight: ~14 lbs
🐕 Breed: Chihuahua mix
💖 Personality: Social, friendly, affectionate
🐶 Dog-friendly: Yes, enjoys play and wrestling with resident dogs
👨👩👧 People-friendly: Warm and engaging once comfortable
Ozzie is still young enough that his personality is unfolding in real time—but what’s already clear is that he’s a happy, social little dog who enjoys companionship and interaction.
🌿 Foster Update: The Real Ozzie Comes Out to Play
In foster care, Ozzie is showing his true personality: a playful, affectionate pup who loves being part of the action.
- 🛋️ Loves laps, petting, and winding down with his people
- 🎾 Toy-motivated and enjoys fetch
- 🏃♂️ Runs backyard laps like it’s his personal racetrack
- 🐕 Plays and wrestles happily with other dogs
- 💤 Crate-trained for bedtime and sleeps quietly through the night
- 🚶♂️ Walks fairly well on leash for a young dog
Once he feels safe, Ozzie settles in beautifully—balancing playful energy with a strong desire to just be near his person.
🏡 What Ozzie Needs Next
Ozzie would thrive in a home that can:
- Continue building his confidence with patience and consistency
- Provide structure and gentle training as he grows
- Offer regular playtime and social interaction
- Appreciate a young dog still learning the ropes of home life
He’s not fully finished—he’s a work in progress in the best possible way.
📩 Adoption Info
Adoption fee: $575 (includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm test, microchip, and veterinary care)
Apply here:
👉 www.doggoneseattle.org/adoption-application
Transferred from Animals of Rawley (CA) via Wiggle Butt Transport, Ozzie arrived in foster care on 02/08/2026 and will be available for adoption in the greater Seattle area after evaluation.
Ozzie didn’t start his life in the safest place—but he’s clearly the kind of dog who’s ready to turn that story around, one walk, one toy, and one trusted human at a time.
