Cecilia - 2 years & 13lbs, Chi Mix, Spayed Our Team Says: Cecilia was rescued from a pretty grim hoarding case alonside a bunch of other dogs. 10 of them are in our care. These pups need patient adopters who can go at the dogs pace as they are learning what it's like to be a dog for the first time. Their Foster Parent Says: "Cecilia is slowly adjusting to her new life and making sweet progress every day. When she first arrived, she was very scared and spent most of her time tucked away in her little corner, but even then, she showed her brave side, she would quietly come out for pieces of fresh chicken (her absolute favorite!) before retreating back to her safe spot. Now, she's starting to open up more, and we just went on our very first walk together yesterday, which felt like a big milestone. She especially enjoys gentle chin and chest scratches and is beginning to seek out affection in her own cautious, tender way. Cecilia is still a bit unsure about the busy city and all its new sights and sounds, but she's incredibly observant and loves watching the world go by from the window—it's one of her favorite pastimes. Her daily routine is pretty calm: she eats well, uses her pee pads reliably, and spends time resting, watching the street, and slowly building confidence. She's the kind of dog who just needs a little patience and a lot of kindness." TOLERANCE TO CITY Adjusting 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). Would prefer a home in a calmer part of the city or the suburbs. POTTY TRAINING Sort of -- On the way and learning! May be using wee pads (is a puppy or a brand new rescue) COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERS Wallflower – Very shy with new people and takes a while to warm up. Afraid when unfamiliar people try to say hi on the street, hides or shrinks back when new people visit the home. BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN (always requires adult supervision): Still unknown, but Cecilia is very timid and easily startled by sudden movements or loud noises. Because of this, she would likely do best with calm, gentle children who can respect her space and move slowly around her. Quick or rough approaches can scare her, so she needs a patient and quiet introduction to feel safe. SOCIAL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER DOGS: Still a bit unsure, but showing gentle and appropriate curiosity. During walks, Cecilia has had a few opportunities to greet other dogs and typically approaches calmly for a polite sniff. She does best with other dogs who are similarly calm and respectful. If a dog is too energetic, jumpy, or comes on too strong, Cecilia can get overwhelmed quickly and will try to run away in fear. She's not reactive or aggressive—just sensitive and easily startled. Would do fine in a home with a that is her size or smaller. LEASH MANNERS: Getting the hang of it – Cecilia is still learning the ropes when it comes to walking on a leash and likely hasn't had much prior experience, but she's making steady progress. When she feels safe and comfortable, she does a great job following along and staying close. She's not much of a puller and is generally easy to guide, though she may hesitate or stop when something startles her. CUDDLE BUG LEVEL: Lower – Independent, mostly keeps to themself (may be a new rescue or shy, this could change) JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLO: No, she is pretty calm. Would just look and observe. 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