Octa
Outta the Cage
- Food$38–66
- Insurance$47–85
- Routine vet$25–45
- Supplies$15–30
- Grooming$10–30
A LA estimate for a dog this size and coat. Excludes the adoption fee and anything unexpected.
About 8 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 65–75 lbs.
Meet Octa from the Land Rover litter, one of six puppies who came to us with their mom, Honor, after a family in El Cajon who couldn't keep them. Thanks to fosters, we were able to step in to help. He's about 12 weeks old now and weighs 8 pounds, and we're estimating he'll grow into somewhere around 25 to 30 pounds as an adult, though that's an estimate. He's possibly a lab / cocker spaniel mix, black under a splash of white that covers his chest, his face, and all the way down onto his paws, like he got into the paint can before anyone could stop him, and he's currently living in a foster home with another dog and a cat without any problem. Octa is snuggly and playful in equal measure, the kind of puppy who wants to be wherever you are and doesn't mind admitting it, and he's already sleeping through the night without a fuss. If you think Octa sounds like the right fit for your family, head to hitlivingfoundation.org/adopt to apply. :sparkles: Est DOB: 05/17/2026 Adoption Fee: $800
🧠 Temperament
Friendly, people-focused and famously food-motivated, which makes training straightforward. Labs stay adolescent longer than many breeds and are often goofy well past their second birthday.
🎾 Exercise
High needs — 60-90 minutes daily. Labs love retrieving and swimming, and an under-exercised Lab tends to get mouthy and destructive.
✂️ Grooming
Short double coat that sheds heavily year-round and more in spring and fall. Weekly brushing helps a lot.
🏙️ In an LA apartment
Can do well in an apartment if genuinely exercised. Size and shedding are the main constraints; most are elevator- and crowd-tolerant.
