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NEEDS HOME OUTSIDE OF THE CITY. Can NOT be adopted in the city. Suburbs and beyond only for this sweet girl!
Iis 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: Zia is a truly incredible dog! She's super eager to please and food driven so she's been a dream to train. She's an absolute snuggle bug who always wants to have her head in your lap on the couch. She loooooves long walks and seeing other dogs/humans, though she cowers a bit around large men. She's an angel in the car, she's super gentle with kids, and is incredibly respectful of the cats and parrot! She's had a few playdates with another Social Tees foster, Nougat, and they are best friends! They love to run laps around the yard and wrestle gently. She has leash trained in a matter of 2 days (with lots of treats) and she's already so much better about staying on the sidewalk and not pulling! I know she'll be perfect in no time.
Level of dog ownership experience needed:
INTERMEDIATE: 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.)
Energy level
MEDIUM: Needs a daily 60-90 minute walk or window of quick paced exercise (minimum) in addition to potty break strolls (10-30 min each). Also needs significant socializing opportunities outside the home and mental stimulation at home like tricks training practice, chew items, and puzzle toys. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they’re understimulated.)
Cuddle Bug Level
High — Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time
Potty Trained
Yes — Few or no accidents
Comfy with strangers?
Yep — Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello. **She cowers in front of large men, but comes around!
Good with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)
Yes for all ages — very gentle, low energy, tolerant, not mouthy
Good with Other Dogs?
Yes — Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines
Good with Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.)
Yes — Seems to get along with other animals, either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested
Mouthy Behavior?
Medium – Is respectful of hands, feet, etc. but does like to chew on things it’s not supposed to like shoes, furniture, etc.
Leash Manners?
Getting the Hang of it – Probably hasn’t been on a leash much in its life but he/she is figuring it out. Might be a mild puller but responds to correction.
Okay in the city?
Nope but - She's thriving in the suburbs!!
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
Low – Doesn’t jump up on people or dogs. Always all four on the floor.
Separation Anxiety?
Medium – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles pretty quickly and has no problem being left alone.
Crate training?
Not at all – Don’t even have one, I’ve puppy proofed and we free range.
Medical status
Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines; heartworm negative; spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake
How this dog ended up with Social Tees:
Most of our dogs come via partner groups who help us save them from shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia in Tennessee or St. Thomas. 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.
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 though!
This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes.
LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc
1 year, 57lbs, GSD Mix, Spayed
NEEDS HOME OUTSIDE OF THE CITY. Can NOT be adopted in the city. Suburbs and beyond only for this sweet girl!
Iis 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: Zia is a truly incredible dog! She's super eager to please and food driven so she's been a dream to train. She's an absolute snuggle bug who always wants to have her head in your lap on the couch. She loooooves long walks and seeing other dogs/humans, though she cowers a bit around large men. She's an angel in the car, she's super gentle with kids, and is incredibly respectful of the cats and parrot! She's had a few playdates with another Social Tees foster, Nougat, and they are best friends! They love to run laps around the yard and wrestle gently. She has leash trained in a matter of 2 days (with lots of treats) and she's already so much better about staying on the sidewalk and not pulling! I know she'll be perfect in no time.
Level of dog ownership experience needed:
INTERMEDIATE: 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.)
Energy level
MEDIUM: Needs a daily 60-90 minute walk or window of quick paced exercise (minimum) in addition to potty break strolls (10-30 min each). Also needs significant socializing opportunities outside the home and mental stimulation at home like tricks training practice, chew items, and puzzle toys. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they’re understimulated.)
Cuddle Bug Level
High — Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time
Potty Trained
Yes — Few or no accidents
Comfy with strangers?
Yep — Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello. **She cowers in front of large men, but comes around!
Good with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)
Yes for all ages — very gentle, low energy, tolerant, not mouthy
Good with Other Dogs?
Yes — Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines
Good with Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.)
Yes — Seems to get along with other animals, either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested
Mouthy Behavior?
Medium – Is respectful of hands, feet, etc. but does like to chew on things it’s not supposed to like shoes, furniture, etc.
Leash Manners?
Getting the Hang of it – Probably hasn’t been on a leash much in its life but he/she is figuring it out. Might be a mild puller but responds to correction.
Okay in the city?
Nope but - She's thriving in the suburbs!!
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
Low – Doesn’t jump up on people or dogs. Always all four on the floor.
Separation Anxiety?
Medium – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles pretty quickly and has no problem being left alone.
Crate training?
Not at all – Don’t even have one, I’ve puppy proofed and we free range.
Medical status
Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines; heartworm negative; spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake
How this dog ended up with Social Tees:
Most of our dogs come via partner groups who help us save them from shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia in Tennessee or St. Thomas. 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.
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 though!
This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes.
LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc
Our animals are NOT at our office, we are a foster based rescue group. If you'd like to meet one, please submit an adoption application on our website so we can get you approved or visit one of our upcoming NYC adoption events! Details are on our website.
Our animals are NOT at our office, we are a foster based rescue group. If you'd like to meet one, please submit an adoption application on our website so we can get you approved or visit one of our upcoming NYC adoption events! Details are on our website.
More about this rescue
Social Tees Animal Rescue is a non-profit (501c3 ) no-kill rescue in NYC finding forever homes for abandoned dogs and cats. We are a foster-based, community oriented organization founded on the principles of responsible pet ownership and creating a supportive environment for our staff and volunteers. Ensuring access to thorough veterinary treatment and the wellbeing of our animals are our highest priorities, and we pride ourselves in matching each animal with the family best able to meet its needs for life.
All dogs and cats for adoption are spayed/neutered; up to date on core vaccines at the time of adoption; microchipped, treated with defleaing, deworming, and demiting medication as necessary; and more.
Social Tees Animal Rescue is a non-profit (501c3 ) no-kill rescue in NYC finding forever homes for abandoned dogs and cats. We are a foster-based, community oriented organization founded on the principles of responsible pet ownership and creating a supportive environment for our staff and volunteers. Ensuring access to thorough veterinary treatment and the wellbeing of our animals are our highest priorities, and we pride ourselves in matching each animal with the family best able to meet its needs for life.
All dogs and cats for adoption are spayed/neutered; up to date on core vaccines at the time of adoption; microchipped, treated with defleaing, deworming, and demiting medication as necessary; and more.
