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
Envy - 4 months & 14lbs (as of 5/23), Aussie/Husky Mix, Spayed Estimated Full Grown Size Around 50lbs
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.
Their Foster Parent Says: "Meet Envy, a sweet and energetic puppy who is sure to steal your heart! With a medium to high activity level, she loves to play with her toys, engage in tug-of-war, and go on long walks. While she may not always sit on your lap, she always wants you in her line of vision, showcasing her affectionate nature. Envy is currently working on her potty training. She has learned to use a pee pad and is making great strides toward going outside. Friendly and social, she welcomes strangers with open paws and enjoys meeting other dogs during her walks. We believe that having another dog in her forever home would help her learn even faster. As a teething puppy, Envy needs plenty of chew toys to keep her occupied. Providing her with toys will help protect your furniture from her curious chewing! She thrives in the city and loves the attention she receives from passersby. While she experiences a bit of separation anxiety, we are crate training her and gradually helping her become more independent by leaving her alone for short periods. Envy is a quick learner and has a gentle approach when interacting with people—she may give a gentle jump or climb, but she’s not a jumper. On the leash, she can be a bit of a zig-zagger, often tugging, but she walks just fine overall. One of her favorite treats is ice cubes, and when playing with her toys, she sometimes throws them herself and does a little hop when retrieving them. Overall, Envy is a loving pup who is eager to learn and grow. Anyone who adopts her will undoubtedly fall in love with her charming personality!"
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.)
Cuddle Bug Level Medium -- Likes to snuggle when he's in the mood but often stays in his own bed
Potty TrainedWorking on this skill -- Needs some time and training, goes to the bathroom all over (is a puppy or a brand new rescue)
Comfy with strangers? Yep -- Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
Comfortable with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision) N/A - has not socialized with children
Social with Other Dogs? Yes -- Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines
Respectful of Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.) N/A - no interactions to date
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? Yes -- Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, they may as well have been born here.
Jumping on People to Say Hi? Medium – Jumps up only on people the dog knows when really excited. Stops with correction.
Separation Anxiety? (Please be sure to leave your foster dog home alone every single day for at least 20 minutes.) Lower – 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? Working on it – We set one up and leave the door open but rarely close it because the dog freaks out when we do.
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 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.
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