Joey

Joey - 8 years & 11.4lbs. Chi MIx, Neutered <br/><br/>This senior angel 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/>Their foster says: "If Joey could have it his way, he'd spend most of the day nuzzled under your chin, curled in your lap, or stretched out in the crook of your arm, with the rest of the time for big walks and saying hi to dogs. He can't always have it his way, so he's happy to wait patiently for you to come do one of those things. Joey is a total cuddlebug sweetheart who loves his person and wants to be close. He loves saying hi to other dogs and is polite, if a little awkward, and I think will be eager to play with the right dog friend. Don't be fooled by his age! He has wonderful puppy-like energy and has not yet met a hike that has bested him, and loves to get his zoomies out playing with his people. He is readily gaining confidence in the city but is still pretty spooked by cars, so would really shine in a more suburban area. He can be slow to warm up to some men. Joey really is a spunky little lovebug."<br/><br/>Level of dog ownership experience needed:<br/>FLEXIBLE – We predict this dog will be low on the challenge scale with regard to exercise and mental stimulation requirements, but seniors tend to need a lot of help and understanding when it comes to lifestyle and veterinary issues. Seniors usually need quiet, calm environments and routines and do not do well with a lot of bustle, change, and rambunctious movement (kids and young playful dogs, for instance). This dog's adopter will need to be prepared for senior health challenges, which means frequent vet visits and very expensive veterinary bills. (An annual senior blood panel alone costs around $500 in NYC.) Senior care can also take an emotional toll on their humans. Adopting a mature pup is a wonderful thing to do, but it can also be difficult.<br/><br/>Energy level:<br/>LOWER – Pretty chill indoors and won't demand endless amounts of stimulation and exercise but still needs a few short walks a day (10-30 min each) for potty breaks and to stretch their legs. His foster said, "He is totally up for higher-intensity adventures but doesn't need it. We went for a long steep hike and he loved it."<br/><br/>Okay in the city?<br/>Adjusting – 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 trained? Yes – Few or no accidents - he can hold it while home alone but doesn't cue to go out when you're home and can have accidents.<br/><br/>Social with other dogs? Yes – Good with most other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines - wants to say hi to every dog but is pretty awkward/shy when he does<br/><br/>Comfort level with strangers: Social butterfly! Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, loves anyone who will stop to say hello. Doesn't like some men, barks and growls, but gets used to them eventually<br/><br/>Social with cats? Yes – Seems to get along with cats etc., either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested - more scared than anything, in a respectful and curious way.<br/><br/>Comfortable with children? (ALWAYS requires adult supervision): Yes for most ages – very confident, gentle, low energy, tolerant, not mouthy. HIs foster reports, "I have not spent a lot of time with a kid but he has met toddlers in the park and been very gentle."<br/><br/>Mouthy behavior? Working on it – Is respectful of hands, feet, etc. but likes to chew on things they're not supposed to like shoes, furniture, etc. - will eat underwear and grab chicken bones off the street. can be very gently mouthy while playing.<br/><br/>Leash manners: <br/>Old Pro – Doesn't pull hard or need much direction.<br/><br/>Separation anxiety? 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/>Cuddle bug level: <br/>High – Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time<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/>Medical status:<br/>Healthy for their age as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines; heartworm tested if coming from Tennessee or Puerto Rico; spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake. Adopters will need to be ready for senior care – at a minimum, that will be annual checkups including senior bloodwork and a dental post adoption (most senior rescues need one).<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

Joey - 8 years & 11.4lbs. Chi MIx, Neutered

This senior angel 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

Their foster says: "If Joey could have it his way, he'd spend most of the day nuzzled under your chin, curled in your lap, or stretched out in the crook of your arm, with the rest of the time for big walks and saying hi to dogs. He can't always have it his way, so he's happy to wait patiently for you to come do one of those things. Joey is a total cuddlebug sweetheart who loves his person and wants to be close. He loves saying hi to other dogs and is polite, if a little awkward, and I think will be eager to play with the right dog friend. Don't be fooled by his age! He has wonderful puppy-like energy and has not yet met a hike that has bested him, and loves to get his zoomies out playing with his people. He is

Joey - 8 years & 11.4lbs. Chi MIx, Neutered

This senior angel 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

Their foster says: "If Joey could have it his way, he'd spend most of the day nuzzled under your chin, curled in your lap, or stretched out in the crook of your arm, with the rest of the time for big walks and saying hi to dogs. He can't always have it his way, so he's happy to wait patiently for you to come do one of those things. Joey is a total cuddlebug sweetheart who loves his person and wants to be close. He loves saying hi to other dogs and is polite, if a little awkward, and I think will be eager to play with the right dog friend. Don't be fooled by his age! He has wonderful puppy-like energy and has not yet met a hike that has bested him, and loves to get his zoomies out playing with his people. He is readily gaining confidence in the city but is still pretty spooked by cars, so would really shine in a more suburban area. He can be slow to warm up to some men. Joey really is a spunky little lovebug."

Level of dog ownership experience needed:
FLEXIBLE – We predict this dog will be low on the challenge scale with regard to exercise and mental stimulation requirements, but seniors ten