Elizabeth - 2 years, 76lbs, PYR & Retriever Mix, Spayed Our Team Says: The sweetest girl ever! Elizabeth came to use in rough shape - underweight thinning coat and had clearly been used for a lot of puppies. Now it's her time! She prefers a home out of the city or in a really calm area. 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: "Elizabeth is a gentle giant with a sweet demeanour. Not petting her is NOT an option. If you are in range of a nudge she will most certainly use her nose to boop you and ask why you've stopped. She loves a good nap and can lounge around with everyone but when she's up and about she's medium/high energy. Shes so curious about what the world is all about and has to offer. Elizabeth could spend all day running around the park and chasing squirrels. Very smart and will nudge the leash and/or scratch the door to let us know she needs to go potty. Although she's acclimating to the city, it's ultimately not her forever home and would be best in the suburbs with a big yard to wander around, lay in the grass, and smell the flowers. She LOVES dogs and people and tries to say hi to everyone we see on a walk. Her zoomie side comes out when she interacts with other dogs. A puppy or another dog in her forever home would be the ultimate gift to her. Good with children, no mouthy behaviour, big cuddle bug. Her only naughty trait is that she loves a good vintage of toilet water and knows how to enjoy it with garbage if left out :) To say that any family who adopted Elizabeth would have their lives enriched 10x would be an understatement. Elizabeth is everything thats pure and sweet in the world and deserves to have a family that wants her to experience all that life has to offer." Level of dog ownership experience required: 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 level: MEDIUM – 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.) TOLERANCE TO CITY Country mouse. She's getting used to the city but it's not the place for her to spend the rest of her life. POTTY TRAINING Yes – No accidents COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERS Social butterfly – Wants to be friends with everyone including all dogs who walk by and 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 DOGS Yes – 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.) Not sure – Wants to chase squirrels and birds so may not be a good match for a home with cats, rabbits, etc. MOUTHY BEHAVIOR Past 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 ANXIETY Adjusting – 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 MANNERS Getting the hang of it – Probably hasn't been on a leash much in their life but figuring it out. Might be a mild puller but responds to correction. CUDDLE BUG LEVEL Medium – Likes to snuggle when he's in the mood but often stays in his own bed JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLO Calm Greetings – Doesn't jump up on people or dogs. Always all four on the floor. CRATE TRAINING Not at all – Don't even have one, I've puppy proofed and we free range. Medical status: Healthy 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 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. LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc