Meet Arya SM

Meet Arya Happy, Bright, and Ready to Grow Up With Her Forever Family Breed: Belgian Shepherd Mix Gender: Female | Age: 3/26/2026 Weight: 20 lbs currently (large) Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Kids ✔️ | Cats: Unknown Personality: ☀️ Happy | Playful | Curious | ❤️ Sweet Puppy Medical: ✔️ Spayed | ✔️ Vaccinated | ✔️ Dewormed | ✔️ NexGard Location: Los Angeles, California Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue coordinates safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States. ❤️ Personality & Breed Information Arya is a beautiful 6-month-old Belgian Shepherd mix weighing approximately 20 pounds. She's a happy young puppy with a playful spirit, plenty of curiosity, and almost her entire life still ahead of her. Arya is good with other dogs and children, while her compatibility with cats is currently unknown. At six months old, Arya is moving into the adolescent stage of puppyhood. She's still learning about the world, developing her personality, and figuring out what is expected of her. This is a wonderful age for a family willing to put time into training, socialization, and building a strong relationship with their new dog. As a Belgian Shepherd mix, Arya may share traits commonly associated with shepherd breeds, including being intelligent, active, attentive, loyal, athletic, and eager to learn. These dogs often thrive when they're given both physical exercise and something to keep their minds busy. Arya would benefit from daily age-appropriate exercise, interactive toys, training games, positive socialization, and plenty of time with her people. As she grows, she'll likely enjoy having a family that includes her in walks, adventures, and everyday activities. She's a happy puppy now, and with consistent guidance, she has wonderful potential to grow into a confident and well-rounded adult companion. Puppy Training, Adjustment & What to Expect Arya is still a puppy, which means her new family should expect some puppy work. Rescue dogs may arrive with basic training at best. Her adopter should be prepared to continue working on house training as needed, leash manners, basic commands, recall, appropriate chewing, calm greetings, household boundaries, and positive socialization. Because shepherd-type dogs can be intelligent and quick learners, Arya will benefit from training that keeps her engaged rather than simply tiring her out physically. Positive reinforcement, consistency, patience, and mental enrichment will help her learn what is expected of her. The 3-3-3 Rule 3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe 3 Weeks to understand her household routine 3 Months to fully settle in, build trust, and feel at home These are guidelines rather than deadlines. Arya should be allowed to adjust to her new family at her own pace. Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care Arya has already received a great start with her medical care. She is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, and has received NexGard. Her adopter will be responsible for continuing routine veterinary care, including wellness examinations, recommended vaccine boosters, ongoing flea/tick and parasite prevention, dental care, quality nutrition, nail care, and veterinary treatment whenever needed. Because Arya is only six months old and still developing physically, exercise should remain appropriate for her age and growth. Avoid excessive repetitive jumping, forced long-distance running, or other strenuous repetitive exercise while her body is still maturing. Her veterinarian can also review her vaccination records to determine whether any additional puppy boosters are needed. Adoption Information If you are interested in adopting Arya, please complete an adoption application: 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. 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 Arya means committing to the puppy she is today and the adult dog she will become. She'll need continued training, exercise, veterinary care, patience, companionship, and a family willing to make her part of their lives for good. Arya is only six months old. She's happy, playful, and just beginning to discover what life has to offer. She has adventures to take, lessons to learn, and years of memories waiting to be made. Now she just needs the family she'll get to grow up beside.