Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lil Bit - 8 years, 11lbs, Chiweenie, Neutered - Our vet estimates him to be anywhere between 5 to 7 and possibly even 8.
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His Foster Family Says: "Lil Bit has been the sweetest foster dog we could have asked for. From the moment we picked him up, he has been incredibly sweet, calm, trusting, and well behaved. He gets along wonderfully with our dogs and has such a kind, gentle soul. At home, Lil Bit is calm and affectionate. He loves snuggling with us on the couch and being near his people, but in a gentle, independent way that is never overly needy. He is very quiet and is happy relaxing, sleeping, or watching the world go by from our window sill, one of his favorite spots. His sweet little face and adorable snaggle tooth are just as charming as his affectionate personality! Lil Bit is also incredibly easy to care for. He is fully house trained and enjoys one longer walk each day along with a couple of shorter walks. He is not reactive on walks. He approaches the world with a wonderful sense of curiously and trust, and really enjoys meeting other dogs and people he passes on walks."
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 means frequent vet visits and very expensive veterinary bills. (An annual senior blood panel alone costs around $500 in NYC.) 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 (10-30 min each) for potty breaks and to stretch their legs
TOLERANCE TO CITYAdjusting to the city – Spooked easily by loud noises and bustling areas but walks pretty well in quiet areas and probably just needs more time to adjust (may be a puppy or a brand new rescue). He is sometimes startled by random loud noises but has been able to get around the city, even louder parts, fine. We do live in a more calm part of Brooklyn but he did go on the Subway for the first time yesterday and was totally fine and not scared at all.
POTTY TRAININGYes – Few or no accidents
COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERSSocial butterfly – Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN (always requires adult supervision)Yes for most ages – very confident, gentle, low energy, tolerant, not mouthy
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER DOGSYes – Good with most other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines
RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER ANIMALS (cats, small pets, etc.)Yes – Seems to get along with cats etc., either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested
MOUTHY BEHAVIORPast this stage– Little to no interest in chewing on stuff or putting things in their mouth that aren’t food. Doesn’t try to chew on hands, feet, etc. during playtime
SEPARATION ANXIETYAdjusting – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles pretty quickly and has no problem being left alone otherwise.
LEASH MANNERSOld Pro – Doesn’t pull hard or need much direction.
CUDDLE BUG LEVELMedium – Likes to snuggle when he's in the mood but often stays in his own bed
JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLOCalm Greetings – Doesn’t jump up on people or dogs. Always all four on the floor.
CRATE TRAININGDon't use it - We only tried crating him once and he was whimpering a lot so we let him out. We didn't find the need to keep him in there because he has been very well behaved.
Medical status:Healthy for their age as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines; heartworm tested if coming from Tennessee or Puerto Rico; 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 did this dog end 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, 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.
This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes.
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