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Is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program starting that day. 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 Parent Says: "Meet Billy, the sweetest girl you’ll ever encounter. Don’t let her grey hair fool you; she’s still young at heart! Despite being 10 years old, her energy level matches that of a puppy when she receives love and goes out for walks. However, she’s also an excellent companion for quiet moments, content to lie beside you. Billy adores affection and appreciates boundaries when you indicate “enough.” She loves cuddles, gets excited around other dogs with her zooms, and enjoys interacting with both canines and humans. While she’s still learning to walk on a leash, she’s a quick learner! Billy would be a wonderful addition to any household, whether with or without other pets or children, as she effortlessly adjusts to any environment."
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 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 usually come with expensive veterinary bills and time in vet offices. 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.
Energy level
LOWER: Pretty chill indoors and won’t demand endless amounts of stimulation and exercise but still needs a few short walks a day (25-30 min each) for potty breaks and to stretch their legs
Potty trained?
Yes! Seniors usually are, but all will have transitional accidents for the first week or so. Seniors tend to need potty breaks more often than younger dogs though, and they can lose their ability to fully control their potty habits as they continue to age, so willingness to be flexible with cleanup and wee pads if necessary is important.
Cuddle Bug Level
High — Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time
Comfy with strangers?
Yep — Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
Social with other dogs?
Yes!! Billy is REALLY good with other dogs. Her first foster home had another dog in it and she did really great with the other dog.
Social with cats?
Probably. Seniors are usually mellow enough that they are able to coexist well with cats.
Good with Children?
(ALWAYS requires supervision) Yes for all ages — very gentle, low energy, tolerant, not mouthy
Comfy with strangers? Yep — Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
Mouthy Behavior?
Past This Point In Life – Little to no interest in chewing on stuff or putting things in its mouth that aren’t food. Doesn’t try to chew on hands, feet, etc. during playtime, doesn’t wreck your stuff — only chews on appropriate things like dog toys and bones.
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? Yes — Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, they may as well have been born here.
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. 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).
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
10 years, 49lbs, Terrier/Lab Mix, Spayed
Is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program starting that day. 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 Parent Says: "Meet Billy, the sweetest girl you’ll ever encounter. Don’t let her grey hair fool you; she’s still young at heart! Despite being 10 years old, her energy level matches that of a puppy when she receives love and goes out for walks. However, she’s also an excellent companion for quiet moments, content to lie beside you. Billy adores affection and appreciates boundaries when you indicate “enough.” She loves cuddles, gets excited around other dogs with her zooms, and enjoys interacting with both canines and humans. While she’s still learning to walk on a leash, she’s a quick learner! Billy would be a wonderful addition to any household, whether with or without other pets or children, as she effortlessly adjusts to any environment."
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 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 usually come with expensive veterinary bills and time in vet offices. 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.
Energy level
LOWER: Pretty chill indoors and won’t demand endless amounts of stimulation and exercise but still needs a few short walks a day (25-30 min each) for potty breaks and to stretch their legs
Potty trained?
Yes! Seniors usually are, but all will have transitional accidents for the first week or so. Seniors tend to need potty breaks more often than younger dogs though, and they can lose their ability to fully control their potty habits as they continue to age, so willingness to be flexible with cleanup and wee pads if necessary is important.
Cuddle Bug Level
High — Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time
Comfy with strangers?
Yep — Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
Social with other dogs?
Yes!! Billy is REALLY good with other dogs. Her first foster home had another dog in it and she did really great with the other dog.
Social with cats?
Probably. Seniors are usually mellow enough that they are able to coexist well with cats.
Good with Children?
(ALWAYS requires supervision) Yes for all ages — very gentle, low energy, tolerant, not mouthy
Comfy with strangers? Yep — Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
Mouthy Behavior?
Past This Point In Life – Little to no interest in chewing on stuff or putting things in its mouth that aren’t food. Doesn’t try to chew on hands, feet, etc. during playtime, doesn’t wreck your stuff — only chews on appropriate things like dog toys and bones.
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? Yes — Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, they may as well have been born here.
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. 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).
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.
