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Baby - 6 months, 33lbs, Lab/Shep Mix, Spayed <br/>Expected Full Grown Size Around 50lbs <br/><br/>This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal's name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org<br/><br/>Our Team Says: We aren't exactly sure of her breed - she was rescued from Kosovo. She has this amazing soft fur - right now she's shaved down but she's actually got double coated fur. <br/><br/>Thier Foster Parent Says: "Baby is an absolutely sweetie lovebug. She's so friendly, mostly calm (gets excited in the evenings and at the park with other dogs, but calms down once back at home), and is a fast learner. Everyone that sees her loves her. Her biggest issue is she's unsure of where to use the bathroom. She doesn't go on walks. She gets scared outside at night but is comfortable at the dog park and will eventually go there. .She loves her crate and has no problem chilling in there. She chews on things when she's frisky, but otherwise is a total chiller. Shes a classic puppy on a leash, but I've been working with her using treats to keep her attention and walk better. Overall she needs classic puppy training. Shes learned to sit before her food! Shes a wonderful puppy, so cuddly and affectionate, super playful and great with other dogs. People love her!"<br/><br/>Level of dog ownership experience required:<br/>INTERMEDIATE – As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day. The adopter must have relevant primary care experience with a similar breed, temperament, and/or energy level. (Primary care experience includes ownership, fostering, or dog sitting as an adult, not a dog you grew up with.) Relevant puppy care experience is a huge plus, but bare minimum the adopter must have TONS of time and patience. Raising a puppy can be a lot of fun, but it's also tremendous work. Puppies' personalities and exercise/stimulation requirements change dramatically between now and when they're a year old as their bodies and brains develop, so an active lifestyle and the ability to adapt to a pup's evolving needs are a must. We strongly urge professional dog training with a rewards based trainer from the get go. Adults only or kids ages 8 and up – all puppies go through a mouthy, rambunctious phase and often accidentally hurt children when playing. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN BREED RESEARCH to make sure you have a better understanding of the kind of temperament and exercise requirements this dog may have as an adult.<br/><br/>Energy level:<br/>MEDIUM – Very young puppies sleep and nap a lot, but their energy level skyrockets when they become teens (4 months to around a year). As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day at a minimum. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they're understimulated.) <br/><br/>TOLERANCE TO CITY<br/>Adjusting to the city – Spooked easily by loud noises and bustling areas but walks pretty well in quiet areas and probably just needs more time to adjust (may be a puppy or a brand new rescue). Would prefer a home in a calmer part of the city or the suburbs. <br/><br/>POTTY TRAINING<br/>Working on it - she has no accidents when she can be in a private area off leash, like a yard. Of course transitional accidents can happen as she gets used to a new routine, enviroment and schedule.<br/><br/>COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERS<br/>Social butterfly – Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, loves anyone who will stop to say hello. <br/><br/>Social with dogs?<br/>Yes. Some puppies are shy, others are bold, but all have the potential to be taught healthy socializing skills. It's a huge part of raising a puppy and must be done carefully. How they interact with other dogs depends largely on how their humans help them learn to. <br/><br/>Social with children? (ALWAYS requires adult supervision)<br/>Sort of – some puppies enjoy interacting with children, others get easily overwhelmed by their energy and attention. Regardless, most puppies are not a great match for a home with kids under age 8 because they go through intense mouthy play and rambunctious phases and often accidentally hurt young kids while playing. Children must always be monitored and taught to interact with dogs of any age respectfully. <br/><br/>Social with cats?<br/>Yes. Most puppies have the potential to be friends with a cat. It's on the adopter to know their cat's temperament and preferences and to teach their puppy respectful manners. <br/><br/>MOUTHY BEHAVIOR<br/>Working on it – Is respectful of hands, feet, etc. but likes to chew on things they're not supposed to like shoes, furniture, etc. <br/><br/>SEPARATION ANXIETY<br/>Adjusting – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles pretty quickly and has no problem being left alone otherwise. <br/><br/>LEASH MANNERS<br/>WTF is a leash – Pulls hard. Zig zags like crazy. Has no idea how to walk on a leash or doesn't have outside privileges yet (too young)<br/><br/>CUDDLE BUG LEVEL<br/>Medium – Likes to snuggle when he's in the mood but often stays in his own bed <br/><br/>JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLO<br/>Listens to correction – Only jumps on people they know when really excited, stops with correction.<br/><br/>CRATE TRAINING<br/>Yep/mostly – Seems comfortable in the crate, may whine a little at first but settles pretty quickly. We use the crate when we leave the pup alone and/or at night. <br/><br/>Medical status:<br/>Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella vaccines, spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake. (For dogs under 4 months old, adopters will need to finish the DHPP vaccine series and administer the Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age.)<br/><br/>How did this dog end up with Social Tees?<br/>Most of our dogs come via partner groups who help us save them from shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia in Tennessee, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico. There are very few spay/neuter resources there and many more animals in those areas than there are people to adopt them. Rescue groups like ours bring them to the northeast where the desire for pets like these allows us to save their lives. <br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee any breed mix, exact age, or full grown size (if the dog is under a year old). We do our best with very educated guesses. <br/><br/>This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes.<br/><br/>LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc

Baby - 6 months, 33lbs, Lab/Shep Mix, Spayed
Expected Full Grown Size Around 50lbs

This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal's name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org

Our Team Says: We aren't exactly sure of her breed - she was rescued from Kosovo. She has this amazing soft fur - right now she's shaved down but she's actually got double coated fur.

Thier Foster Parent Says: "Baby is an absolutely sweetie lovebug. She's so friendly, mostly calm (gets excited in the evenings and at the park with other dogs, but calms down once back at home), and is a fast learner. Everyone that sees her loves her. Her biggest issue is she's unsure of where to use the bathroom. She doesn't go on walks. She gets scared outside at night but is comfortable at the dog park and will eventually go there. .She loves her crate and has no problem chilling i

Baby - 6 months, 33lbs, Lab/Shep Mix, Spayed
Expected Full Grown Size Around 50lbs

This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal's name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org

Our Team Says: We aren't exactly sure of her breed - she was rescued from Kosovo. She has this amazing soft fur - right now she's shaved down but she's actually got double coated fur.

Thier Foster Parent Says: "Baby is an absolutely sweetie lovebug. She's so friendly, mostly calm (gets excited in the evenings and at the park with other dogs, but calms down once back at home), and is a fast learner. Everyone that sees her loves her. Her biggest issue is she's unsure of where to use the bathroom. She doesn't go on walks. She gets scared outside at night but is comfortable at the dog park and will eventually go there. .She loves her crate and has no problem chilling in there. She chews on things when she's frisky, but otherwise is a total chiller. Shes a classic puppy on a leash, but I've been working with her using treats to keep her attention and walk better. Overall she needs classic puppy training. Shes learned to sit before her food! Shes a wonderful puppy, so cuddly and affectionate, super playful and great with other dogs. People love her!"

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