Gigi

Gigi - 13 weeks & 9lbs (as of 4/17), Beagle/Terrier Mix, Spayed <br/>Estimated around 30lbs full grown <br/>Gigi is a very lucky parvo survivor!!! <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/>Thier Foster Parent Says:"Gigi is the warmest, most cuddly sweetheart. She has a very calm, gentle temperament. But like most puppies, she has the cutest bursts of energy where she loves fetching and chewing on her toys and also enjoys playing with other small dogs. She's impressively confident for her age — unfazed by loud noises, passing dogs/people, or busy surroundings. We took Gigi to a café, where she proved to be the perfect lap dog as she was content to relax and soak in the cozy atmosphere. Gigi is making great progress with pee pad training and is about ~75% accurate. I'm confident that Gigi has great potential to be well-trained, as she already shows early signs of being eager to please and is highly motivated by food and treats. Lastly, Gigi is also a little fighter as she bravely overcame parvo after a three day hospitalization stay, and her resilience only adds to how special she is. Gigi will bring so much love and companionship to her forever home."<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/>TOLERANCE TO CITY<br/>City pup – Gigi is still finishing her vaccination schedule so she is not leash-trained nor has she been walked on the city sidewalks. However, from our balcony experience as well as being held in a dog bag during walks, Gigi is unfzed (not scared nor reactive) to the loud noises or passing people/dogs.<br/><br/>POTTY TRAINING<br/>Sort of -- On the way and learning! I would say 75% accuracy on pee pad training. Gigi relieves herself quickly in the morning when taken outside to our private balcony. <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/>Needs training – Is either still in the puppy stage or was never trained. Tries to put their mouth on your hands when playing or needs attention, grabs leash, chews on your personal belongings <br/><br/>SEPARATION ANXIETY<br/>Needs training – Freaks out when left alone. Gigi will barks and cry for about 45 minutes before settling down in her crate. <br/><br/>LEASH MANNERS<br/>WTF is a leash – Gigi does not have outside privileges yet because she is too young, so she has never used a leash.<br/><br/>CUDDLE BUG LEVEL<br/>High – Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time. Gigi loves to nuzzle and cuddle at all times. <br/><br/>JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLO<br/>Needs training – Very excited to greet everyone. Gigi is in the puppy phase. <br/><br/>CRATE TRAINING<br/>Not at all – We have a crate and Gigi will explore it. However, she will freak out when left alone/closed in the crate for about 45 minutes before settling down. <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

Gigi - 13 weeks & 9lbs (as of 4/17), Beagle/Terrier Mix, Spayed
Estimated around 30lbs full grown
Gigi is a very lucky parvo survivor!!!

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

Thier Foster Parent Says:"Gigi is the warmest, most cuddly sweetheart. She has a very calm, gentle temperament. But like most puppies, she has the cutest bursts of energy where she loves fetching and chewing on her toys and also enjoys playing with other small dogs. She's impressively confident for her age — unfazed by loud noises, passing dogs/people, or busy surroundings. We took Gigi to a café, where she proved to be the perfect lap dog as she was content to relax and soak in the cozy atmosphere. Gigi is making great progress with pee pad training and is about ~75% accurate. I'm confident that Gigi has great pote

Gigi - 13 weeks & 9lbs (as of 4/17), Beagle/Terrier Mix, Spayed
Estimated around 30lbs full grown
Gigi is a very lucky parvo survivor!!!

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

Thier Foster Parent Says:"Gigi is the warmest, most cuddly sweetheart. She has a very calm, gentle temperament. But like most puppies, she has the cutest bursts of energy where she loves fetching and chewing on her toys and also enjoys playing with other small dogs. She's impressively confident for her age — unfazed by loud noises, passing dogs/people, or busy surroundings. We took Gigi to a café, where she proved to be the perfect lap dog as she was content to relax and soak in the cozy atmosphere. Gigi is making great progress with pee pad training and is about ~75% accurate. I'm confident that Gigi has great potential to be well-trained, as she already shows early signs of being eager to please and is highly motivated by food and treats. Lastly, Gigi is also a little fighter as she bravely overcame parvo after a three day hospitalization stay, and her resilience only adds to how special she is. Gigi will bring so much love and companionship to her forever home."

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