Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jonie - 4 months & 16lbs (as of 2/3), Border Collie Mx, SpayedExpected around 40lbs full grown
This puppy 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
Thier Foster Parent Says: "I couldn't be more in love with Miss Jonie. Beyond being ridiculously cute, she is one sweet puppy! She loves humans -- no stranger danger here -- and will snuggle with just about anyone she encounters. Jonie is a very smart dog and it shows: she's quickly become a pro at going potty outside and she's become accustomed to the leash quite quickly as well. She has typical puppy energy, but it comes in small spurts. Her favorite thing to do in play time is to use chew toys and play fetch. Our day to day has consisted of SO many cuddles, good walks (though it's been difficult with this recent weather!), saying hi to ALL the neighbors, and mastering some basic commands. Our girl can sit! Overall: she is simply darling, and anyone would be lucky to have her join their family."
Level of dog ownership experience needed:INTERMEDIATE: As an adult, 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.) Relevant puppy care experience is a huge plus, but bare minimum the adopter must have TONS of time and patience. Raising a puppy can be a lot of fun, but it’s also tremendous work. Puppies’ personalities and exercise/stimulation requirements change dramatically between now and when they’re a year old as their bodies and brains develop, so an active lifestyle and the ability to adapt to a pup’s evolving needs are a must. We strongly urge professional dog training with a rewards based trainer from the get go. Adults only or kids ages 8 and up – all puppies go through a mouthy, rambunctious phase and often accidentally hurt children when playing. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN BREED RESEARCH to make sure you have a better understanding of the kind of temperament and exercise requirements this dog may have as an adult.
Energy levelMEDIUM: Very young puppies sleep and nap a lot, but their energy level skyrockets when they become teens (4 months to around a year). As an adult, 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 at a minimum. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they’re understimulated.)
TOLERANCE TO CITYCity pup – She is shockingly unfazed by almost everything -- cars, other dogs, people walking.POTTY TRAININGYes – Few or no accidents She is a nearly a master at the potty already! The first few days, she definitely used her wee pads, but now knows to go outside and is doing so regularly / communicating if / when she needs to go out. If she ever goes inside (rare), she knows to go on her wee pads.COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERSSocial butterfly – Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, loves anyone who will stop to say hello. Literally could not be more of a people person.BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN Maybe for age 12 and up – Is either big and energetic (okay with kids big enough not to get knocked down) or a little skittish (could be comfortable with older children that can be extra gentle) Only say this because she is definitely teething (though I know she will grow out of this) -- she occasionally / playfully will bite clothingSOCIAL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER DOGSYes – Good with most other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines Based on what I have seen, she has not been scared of any dog / enjoys socializingSocial with cats?Yes. Most puppies have the potential to be friends with a cat. It’s on the adopter to know their cat’s temperament and preferences and to teach their puppy respectful manners.MOUTHY BEHAVIORWorking on it – Little bit of chewing on shoes / etc., but minor and will stop when told.SEPARATION ANXIETY (Please leave your foster dog home alone every day for at least 20 minutes.)Past this stage – She is an independent queen, does not whimper or whine and knows how to entertain herself with toys (or honestly just naps) when I'm gone.LEASH MANNERSGetting the hang of it CUDDLE BUG LEVELHigh – Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time BIG CUDDLER!JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLOListens to correction – Only jumps on people they know when really excited, stops with correction.
CRATE TRAININGNot at all – Don’t even have one, I’ve puppy proofed and we free range. I do have one and she will sometime freely enter and chill, but I haven't attempted to leave her in as it hasn't been necessary
MEDICAL STATUS:Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella vaccines (for dogs under 4 months old, adopters will need to finish the DHPP vaccine series and administer the Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age), spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon
HOW DID THIS DOG END UP WITH US?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.
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.
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