My name is DREW HAIRYMORE!

Available for foster to adopt. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the subject line DREW HAIRYMORE if you are interested. 

Female, 11 weeks (as of 9/30), 11lbs (Estimated to be about 60lbs Full Grown), Lab & Collie Mix, Spayed 

Please read everything below and submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org if this pup seems like a good fit for your family :)

We cannot guarantee 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!

Home Recommendation

Puppies do best in homes that are ready to commit to their needs. Raising a puppy is lots of fun but we won’t beat around the bush: it’s also a lot of work. Puppies can be raised in the city or out of the city. They are very adaptable. Puppies need adopters that are full of energy themselves and can keep up with their new four legged best friend. 

Level of Dog Ownership Experience Needed DREW HAIRYMORE is an Intermediate level puppy. This means that ideally the adopter has primary dog ownership of a breed or energy level similar to this pup. At a minimum the adopter should have solid experience doing things like dog sitting, or fostering young dogs or dogs of a similar breed. This means that if you've only dog sat, fostered or owned a senior dog or low energy breed then this isn't the right fit for you. Adopters should have some hands-on experience with taking care of puppies and/or teenagers. Adopters should be comfortable around working breed dogs. Adopters should be ready for everything that entails raising a puppy: lots of training, patience and socialization. All puppies have the potential to develop into the goodest boys and girls but it’s in the hands of the adopter. Lastly, adopters should truly understand that a puppy is going to go through many developmental phases.

Her Foster Mom Says: 

Drew is the sweetest puppy! She is a bundle of cuddly, playful puppy joy. She is a super smart fast learner and is well on her way to being fully housebroken! She almost always goes on the wee pads with only a couple accidents. She is still working on how to walk on a leash. She is a social butterfly and mainly likes to sit on the sidewalk and greet any human or dog that walks by. She is very happy to get a belly rub from anyone who is willing to give it to her. She is a great family pet and loves being right in the middle of the action. She is being fostered in a home with two kids and is very happy to be the center of attention all the time. She happily goes into her crate but does not like it when we close the door. At night we bring the crate into the bedroom and leave the crate door open with a wee pad next to it. She stays in her crate all night except for a midnight pee break (or two). Then at about 5:30am she lets us know that is it time for a snuggle. Drew plays hard, naps hard and loves hard. She is curious and not timid around new people or noises on the street. She takes it all in with a wagging tail. She loves her chew toys and is very food motivated so training her will be a breeze. She mainly plays with her toys but shoes have become an item of interest. Mostly she is a major snuggle bug. 

Our Volunteers Say:

If we're being honest our volunteers are split into two teams.. team puppy or team no puppy. Drew is such an amazing little soul that she was able to win over a few members of team no puppy. That's kind of a big deal! She's a puppy for sure but has this old soul vibe about her. We know she'll be an incredible adult dog. 

Energy Level 

High - - As an adult this pup will need a solid continuous 90 minute walk (at a minimum) in addition to potty breaks/relief walks/short walks. Working breed dogs were bred to do jobs so it’s super important to make sure that they get the right level of exercise and stimulation daily. 

Personality       

Life of the Party - - Puppies are sweet, fun and little energizer bunnies. 

Cuddle Factor

High - - High — Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time

Potty Trained

Working On This Skill - - Drew is excellent with her potty pads and is working on learning how to go outside. She nailed potty pads pretty quickly so once she gets the hang of going outdoors we think she'll get an A plus in the potty training department. 

Comfy With Strangers?

Yes - - Puppies are super friendly with new people, they love to make friends. It’s super important to socialize puppies in a safe controlled environment. 

Social With Children? 

Yes - -  Drew LOVES kids. She is currently in a foster home with two children and she is best friends with them. Puppies are okay for homes with respectful kids aged 6 and up. Puppies are not a good match for kids younger than 6 years old as puppies go through teething phases: which can be very intense and result in little kids getting hurt. 

Social With Dogs?

Yes - - Puppies have all the potential to be extremely social with other dogs. Socializing puppies with other puppies and adult dogs is a huge part of raising a puppy. It should be done in a safe and controlled environment: puppy classes and playdates with trusted dogs are a great way to do this. 

Social With Cats?

Yes - - Fun fact all puppies have the potential to be best friends with a cat. It’s on the adopter to help set boundaries with the cat (like not being able to chase the cat). The cat should also be a friendly cat as a puppy is not a great idea for a grumpy cat. 

Mouthy Play  

High - - puppies go through really mouthy phases. The mouthy phase is partly due to “teething” but also a big part of mouthy behavior is the puppy brain developing into an adult dog brain and having a need to play.  Important for adopters to be ready for this can be one of the more challenging parts of puppyhood. Proper training, socialization, stimulation and boundary setting is very important for getting mouthy behavior under control.

Leash Manners

Working on This Skill - - Drew is allowed to have access to the outdoors. She is getting the hang of leash skills. She has an adorable trot! Sometimes she'll take a break during her walk and needs a little bit of encouragement to keep going. 

Jumping Manners

Will Need to Learn This Skill - - Puppies are prone to jumping up on people when they are excited. It’s important to work on this behavior from an early age. It’s cute when they are little but not so much when they are full grown. Good habits start early.

Separation Anxiety

Medium - -  Drew might cry for a few minutes and then she settles down. She is working on her skills of being left home alone. She is on par for her age. Most puppies have to work on this. 

Crate Skills 

Doing Well - - Drew's foster parents do use a crate. She is mostly crate trained. This means that she is comfortable in a crate. She doesn't love having the door shut but is happy when the door is open: she goes there to relax and sleeps in it at night. 

Medical Status

Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella Vaccine. Adopters will need to finish the DHPP vaccine series and administer the Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age. Spayed(females)/Neutered (males) and microchipped. De-wormed upon intake. 

How Did They End Up With Social Tees Animal Rescue?

This pup was originally left anonymously at a high volume shelter in TN where they were at risk of euthanasia. Our rescue partner based down there pulled this dog, had the initial veterinary care done, and transported them to NYC. While in Social Tees care, they are kept in attentive and loving foster homes. Many dogs are rescued from the south because the pet overpopulation problem there is much worse than it is in the northern parts of the country. This seems to be because far fewer people are having their pets spayed/neutered in the south, the climate is warmer so animals are reproducing year round, and the human population in these areas is less dense so there aren't enough people to adopt them. In NYC and the surrounding area, we have a large human population, which in turn means the animals find forever homes at a higher rate up here. :) 

PLEASE NOTE: This animal is not at the Social Tees office — all of our dogs and cats are in foster homes while they wait to find their forever families. :) If you’d like to apply to adopt this pet, please complete an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org. Because we are a small team and receive hundreds of applications each week, we are unable to respond to every application and every inquiry email, but we do our best. Please have patience! If your application is approved, you will for sure hear from us. If you have questions, please take a look at the Adoption and Fostering FAQs etc. on our website as all common questions are answered there. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to save these innocent lives!! 

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