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Grinch

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

About Grinch

New York, NY

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Brave, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Loves, Quiet
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Grinch’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Grinch's Story

Meet Grinch!<br/><br/>Grinch is a sweet, resilient 4-year-old, 40-lb boy with a calm spirit and a deeply kind heart. He has a gentle, thoughtful nature and approaches the world with quiet curiosity. Grinch loves companionship and the simple comfort of feeling safe. He is the kind of dog who bonds deeply and becomes a loyal, devoted friend for life.<br/><br/>His story<br/><br/>Grinch was surrendered by an owner who could no longer afford to care for him and three other dogs. She made the difficult but loving decision to seek help so they could have a better future. She brought them to our rescue partner, SOS el Arca Animal Rescue, where Grinch received shelter, care, and stability.<br/><br/>Despite the uncertainty in his early life, Grinch has remained gentle, trusting, and incredibly appreciative of kindness. With love and consistency, he truly blossoms.<br/><br/>His personality<br/><br/>Grinch does wonderfully with other dogs and loves to play. When volunteers take him on a 15-minute walk outside the shelter, he literally wiggles his hips side to side with joy. He’s simply happy to explore the world.<br/><br/>He would make a perfect companion for someone who enjoys going for walks or has a fenced-in yard (a dream for every dog!). Grinch also knows how to relax and is a wonderful cuddler.<br/><br/>He is truly a special companion. Whoever gives him the chance to have a home of his own will be rewarded with unwavering loyalty and endless love.<br/><br/>A chance for a new beginning<br/><br/>We would love to bring Grinch to New York on our March transport — but he can only make the journey if a committed adopter or foster-to-adopt home is waiting for him. Grinch has already experienced too much uncertainty. His next chapter should be filled with security, love, and belonging.<br/><br/>Health and training<br/><br/>Neutered<br/>Microchipped<br/>Fully vaccinated<br/>Heartworm tested (negative)<br/>Dewormed<br/>On flea, tick, and heartworm prevention<br/>Crate trained<br/><br/>If you’re looking for a gentle soul who will truly appreciate the home you give him, Grinch may be your perfect match.<br/><br/>Please fill out our adoption application at sosanimalwelfare.org and email it to sosanimalwelfare@gmail.com with any questions.<br/><br/>Grinch is ready for his fresh start — and for a family who will never let him feel abandoned again.

Meet Grinch!

Grinch is a sweet, resilient 4-year-old, 40-lb boy with a calm spirit and a deeply kind heart. He has a gentle, thoughtful nature and approaches the world with quiet curiosity. Grinch loves companionship and the simple comfort of feeling safe. He is the kind of dog who bonds deeply and becomes a loyal, devoted friend for life.

His story

Grinch was surrendered by an owner who could no longer afford to care for him and three other dogs. She made the difficult but loving decision to seek help so they could have a better future. She brought them to our rescue partner, SOS el Arca Animal Rescue, where Grinch received shelter, care, and stability.

Despite the uncertainty in his early life, Grinch has remained gentle, trusting, and incredibly appreciative of kindness. With love and consistency, he truly blossoms.

His personality

Grinch does wonderfully with other dogs and loves to play. When volunteers take him on a 15-minute walk outside the shelter, he literally w

Meet Grinch!

Grinch is a sweet, resilient 4-year-old, 40-lb boy with a calm spirit and a deeply kind heart. He has a gentle, thoughtful nature and approaches the world with quiet curiosity. Grinch loves companionship and the simple comfort of feeling safe. He is the kind of dog who bonds deeply and becomes a loyal, devoted friend for life.

His story

Grinch was surrendered by an owner who could no longer afford to care for him and three other dogs. She made the difficult but loving decision to seek help so they could have a better future. She brought them to our rescue partner, SOS el Arca Animal Rescue, where Grinch received shelter, care, and stability.

Despite the uncertainty in his early life, Grinch has remained gentle, trusting, and incredibly appreciative of kindness. With love and consistency, he truly blossoms.

His personality

Grinch does wonderfully with other dogs and loves to play. When volunteers take him on a 15-minute walk outside the shelter, he literally wiggles his hips side to side with joy. He’s simply happy to explore the world.

He would make a perfect companion for someone who enjoys going for walks or has a fenced-in yard (a dream for every dog!). Grinch also knows how to relax and is a wonderful cuddler.

He is truly a special companion. Whoever gives him the chance to have a home of his own will be rewarded with unwavering

How To Adopt

Grinch was listed as ADOPTABLE by SOS Animal Welfare
How can I adopt Grinch?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with SOS Animal Welfare. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Grinch is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to SOS Animal Welfare for details on the pet.
When can I meet Grinch?
If you've submitted an inquiry, SOS Animal Welfare will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Grinch, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to SOS Animal Welfare, and they'll be happy to help!
SOS Animal Welfare's Adoption Policy
Potential adopters fill out an adoption application. We call adopters to discuss their needs and expectations for a dog they are looking for. If we believe that we have the right match, we call their references and arrange the meet&greet. Afterwards, we do home visit to see home settings in person. If both sides, the adopters and our rescue, agrees on the adoption, the adopters sign the adoption contract and pay adoption fee.

Grinch is from SOS Animal Welfare

[New York, NY]

Our Mission
Our mission is to help neglected and abandoned animals and find them loving forever homes.

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