Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Brazos - 5 yrs, 27lbs, Boston Terrier Mix, Neutered
This dog 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: "Brazos is such a good boy! He was definitely a little freaked out by the city for the first few days and was too nervous to go to the bathroom outside. He would hold his bladder for hours and hours before having an accident inside, but after just a week and a half now, he's exclusively going potty outside without a problem! Brazos does well on the leash but can sometimes be stubborn with where he wants to go. We do one big walk in the morning (about an hour), a medium walk after work (around 30 mins) and then 2-3 potty walks in addition. He loves to go to the park and is very interested in squirrels, but is easily directed away from them. Brazos LOVES bones and bully sticks and will play fetch in the apartment with his plushies, but spends most of his day sleeping. He takes most of his naps laying belly up on the couch and he often does the cutest little barks in his sleep. Other than that, I've never heard him bark! Brazos initially had some playful curiosity about our cat, but responded well to correction from me and to hissing from the cat. He now mostly ignores and avoids her in the apartment. Brazos would make a wonderful companion to someone looking for a lowkey cuddle bug!"
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 levelMEDIUM: 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 LevelHigh — Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time
Potty TrainedYes — Few or no accidents - He's definitely potty trained, but was very nervous going to the bathroom outside for the first few days. I would definitely expect a few accidents during the initial transition phase but he quickly relaxed and now goes outside no problem!
Jumping on People to Say Hi?Medium – Jumps up only on people the dog knows when really excited. Stops with correction.
Separation Anxiety?Lower - No crying or whining, but he has chewed a few things he wasn't supposed to.
Crate training?Not at all – Don’t even have one, I’ve puppy proofed and we free range.
Medical statusHealthy 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, Puerto Rico or Southern California. 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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