SOPHIA

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Small
  • Terrier

SOPHIA

Current Location

New York, NY

Breed

TerrierMix

Physical Traits

Age: Adult, (3-8 years)
Gender: Female
Size: Small, (0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

SOPHIA's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown 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.

Adoption Fee

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SOPHIA's Story

Meet Sophia located in NYC <br/><br/>Sophia may be tiny, but this little girl has already fought harder for her life than most dogs ever will. At approximately 5 years old and just 10 lbs., this sweet Terrier mix has been through so much, and the fact that she’s here today is nothing short of remarkable.<br/><br/>A Good Samaritan found her and brought her to the shelter. By the time she arrived at her foster home, she was suffering from terrible pneumonia, and her lungs were in extremely poor condition. She was so sick that she needed weeks of antibiotics, bottle feeding, and eventually a feeding tube just to make sure she was receiving enough nutrition. There were serious concerns about whether this little girl would survive.<br/><br/>But Sophia wasn’t ready to give up. Through weeks of treatment, constant attention, and round-the-clock care, she kept fighting. Her determination to live was incredible, and slowly, this fragile little girl began getting stronger. After 3 months of love and dedicated care, Sophia has made an amazing recovery and is finally getting the chance to enjoy the life she fought so hard to keep.<br/><br/>Today, Sophia is a lively, curious, and incredibly smart little girl with plenty of energy. She loves going for walks, enjoys the company of other dogs and cats, and is highly food motivated, which makes her a wonderful candidate for reward-based training. She’s also housebroken, microchipped, spayed, and up to date on all her vaccinations. <br/><br/>Understandably, Sophia can be fearful when meeting new people. After everything she’s experienced, she needs a little time to feel safe and comfortable. But beneath that initial uncertainty is a little dog who desperately wants to be loved, cuddled, and reassured that she’s safe. She would do best with an experienced, patient adopter who understands the importance of gentle handling, positive reinforcement, and allowing her to build trust at her own pace.<br/><br/>Sophia fought so hard just to stay alive. Now she deserves the chance to experience everything that makes life worth living. A warm bed, gentle hands and a family who will love her without expecting her to be brave all at once. She’s already overcome so much. All she needs now is someone willing to give her the time, patience, and love she deserves.

Meet Sophia located in NYC

Sophia may be tiny, but this little girl has already fought harder for her life than most dogs ever will. At approximately 5 years old and just 10 lbs., this sweet Terrier mix has been through so much, and the fact that she’s here today is nothing short of remarkable.

A Good Samaritan found her and brought her to the shelter. By the time she arrived at her foster home, she was suffering from terrible pneumonia, and her lungs were in extremely poor condition. She was so sick that she needed weeks of antibiotics, bottle feeding, and eventually a feeding tube just to make sure she was receiving enough nutrition. There were serious concerns about whether this little girl would survive.

But Sophia wasn’t ready to give up. Through weeks of treatment, constant attention, and round-the-clock care, she kept fighting. Her determination to live was incredible, and slowly, this fragile little girl began getting stronger. After 3 months of love and dedicated care, Sophia has made an

Meet Sophia located in NYC

Sophia may be tiny, but this little girl has already fought harder for her life than most dogs ever will. At approximately 5 years old and just 10 lbs., this sweet Terrier mix has been through so much, and the fact that she’s here today is nothing short of remarkable.

A Good Samaritan found her and brought her to the shelter. By the time she arrived at her foster home, she was suffering from terrible pneumonia, and her lungs were in extremely poor condition. She was so sick that she needed weeks of antibiotics, bottle feeding, and eventually a feeding tube just to make sure she was receiving enough nutrition. There were serious concerns about whether this little girl would survive.

But Sophia wasn’t ready to give up. Through weeks of treatment, constant attention, and round-the-clock care, she kept fighting. Her determination to live was incredible, and slowly, this fragile little girl began getting stronger. After 3 months of love and dedicated care, Sophia has made an amazing recovery and is finally getting the chance to enjoy the life she fought so hard to keep.

Today, Sophia is a lively, curious, and incredibly smart little girl with plenty of energy. She loves going for walks, enjoys the company of other dogs and cats, and is highly food motivated, which makes her a wonderful candidate for reward-based training. She’s also housebroken, microchipped

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How To Adopt

SOPHIA was listed as Adoptable by AmsterDog
How can I adopt SOPHIA?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with AmsterDog. 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 SOPHIA 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 AmsterDog for details on the pet.
When can I meet SOPHIA?
If you've submitted an inquiry, AmsterDog will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for SOPHIA, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to AmsterDog, and they'll be happy to help!
AmsterDog's Adoption Policy
AmsterDog helps animals all along the east coast - please don’t be deterred if a dog isn’t being fostered locally. We provide transportation to approved adopters within a reasonable distance. Being based in the city with so many active breeds surrendered on a daily basis, we also promote certain dogs in multiple locations where it may be more suitable for their breed.

SOPHIA is from AmsterDog

[New York, NY]

Our Mission
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