Calypso

Calypso - 12 weeks & 17lbs (as of 1/10/26), Beagle/Aussie Mix, Neutered <br/>Estimated full grown size about 50lbs <br/><br/>If you want to see videos and more information on this dog please click here <br/><br/>Their Foster Parent Says: "Calypso is an incredibly sweet, gentle soul who is calm, affectionate, and happy to go with the flow. He walks PERFECT on leash and enjoys a relaxed daily routine—one nice hour-long walk each day is perfect for him, and he's content to spend the rest of his time resting or quietly playing at home. He has a very soft, easygoing nature and would do well in a peaceful household, including one with small animals like bunnies, as he's naturally gentle and respectful. Calypso is still figuring out how to play with other dogs and doesn't quite know the rules yet, but he's curious and kind. One challenge we're working on is potty training—he's not fully comfortable going outside yet, but he does reliably use pee pads indoors. Overall, Calypso is a calm, loving companion who would thrive with a patient family ready to help him continue building confidence while enjoying his sweet, laid-back personality."<br/><br/>Level of dog ownership experience needed:<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/>POTTY TRAINED?<br/>Working on this skill. Puppies under 12 weeks old are often on track with their wee pad skills, but they're too young to walk outside in public NYC areas yet because they haven't finished their puppy vaccine series. Puppies older than 12 weeks are usually learning to do their business outside. Potty training takes a lot of patience, consistency, and clean up. <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/>Yes... but 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. Almost all 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/>Past this stage– Little to no interest in chewing on stuff or putting things in their mouth that aren't food. Doesn't try to chew on hands, feet, etc. during playtime <br/><br/>SEPARATION ANXIETY (Please leave your foster dog home alone every day for at least 20 minutes.) <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. —— better and better everyday, will cry but settles down in half hour<br/><br/>LEASH MANNERS<br/>Old Pro – Doesn't pull hard or need much direction. ——— ANGEL to walk, walks perfect wherever you go and stays very close to me. <br/><br/>CUDDLE BUG LEVEL<br/>Medium – Likes to snuggle when he's in the mood but often stays in his own bed —— comes when he wants but good with cuddling when I want to too <br/><br/>JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLO<br/>Calm Greetings – Doesn't jump up on people or dogs. Always all four on the floor. <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. ——— I dont use crate, but I have area with gate for him. <br/><br/>MEDICAL STATUS:<br/>Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella vaccines (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), spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon<br/><br/>HOW DID THIS DOG END UP WITH US?<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 though! <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

Calypso - 12 weeks & 17lbs (as of 1/10/26), Beagle/Aussie Mix, Neutered
Estimated full grown size about 50lbs

If you want to see videos and more information on this dog please click here

Their Foster Parent Says: "Calypso is an incredibly sweet, gentle soul who is calm, affectionate, and happy to go with the flow. He walks PERFECT on leash and enjoys a relaxed daily routine—one nice hour-long walk each day is perfect for him, and he's content to spend the rest of his time resting or quietly playing at home. He has a very soft, easygoing nature and would do well in a peaceful household, including one with small animals like bunnies, as he's naturally gentle and respectful. Calypso is still figuring out how to play with other dogs and doesn't quite know the rules yet, but he's curious and kind. One challenge we're working on is potty training—he's not fully comfortable going outside yet, but he does reliably use pee pads indoors. Overall, Calypso is a calm, loving companion who would thrive with a pati

Calypso - 12 weeks & 17lbs (as of 1/10/26), Beagle/Aussie Mix, Neutered
Estimated full grown size about 50lbs

If you want to see videos and more information on this dog please click here

Their Foster Parent Says: "Calypso is an incredibly sweet, gentle soul who is calm, affectionate, and happy to go with the flow. He walks PERFECT on leash and enjoys a relaxed daily routine—one nice hour-long walk each day is perfect for him, and he's content to spend the rest of his time resting or quietly playing at home. He has a very soft, easygoing nature and would do well in a peaceful household, including one with small animals like bunnies, as he's naturally gentle and respectful. Calypso is still figuring out how to play with other dogs and doesn't quite know the rules yet, but he's curious and kind. One challenge we're working on is potty training—he's not fully comfortable going outside yet, but he does reliably use pee pads indoors. Overall, Calypso is a calm, loving companion who would thrive with a patient family ready to help him continue building confidence while enjoying his sweet, laid-back personality."

Level of dog ownership experience needed:
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