Eli - 10 months & 13lbs (as of 5/7), Chi/Min Pin Mix, Neutered 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 Thier Foster Parent Says: "Eli is super smart, eager to learn, and full of curiosity about the world around him. He thrives on an active lifestyle with plenty of exercise and mental stimulation, whether that's exploring all the sights and smells on walks or proudly picking up sticks he spots along the way. He's a natural-born city pup — loud sounds don't faze him one bit, and he clearly enjoys all the attention he gets from admirers who stop to say hello. Speaking of hello — Eli is a true social butterfly. He greets every new person with enthusiasm and has never met a stranger he didn't love. He's wonderful with other animals too. In his current foster home, he gets along great with his foster siblings Addy, a 50-pound dog, and Socks, a 12-pound cat, and loves to play and wrestle with both of them. Whether it's a big dog or a curious cat, Eli is always up for making a new friend. Like any puppy, Eli is still learning the ropes — and he's a quick study. He may jump up to say hi or offer a few playful nibbles during a game, and he has a keen eye for shoelaces, eyeglasses, and anything else he can get his paws on — but he's picking up boundaries fast. On leash, he walks well and has the most adorable little strut — full of confidence and an energetic pep in every step. He's making great progress with potty training and mostly goes outside, but he knows to use a pee pad when he does need to go indoors. He does wonderfully being left alone and rarely fusses — and if he does, it's only for a few seconds before he settles right in for a nap.Above all, Eli is a love bug. Any chance he gets, he'll snuggle up beside you and remind you just how lucky you'd be to make him part of your family. If you're looking for a fun, affectionate, and spirited little companion, Eli is your guy. Don't miss your chance to give this wonderful boy his forever home!" Level of dog ownership experience required: 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 level: MEDIUM – 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.) TOLERANCE TO CITY City pup – Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, may as well have been born here. POTTY TRAINING Yes - doing great COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERS Social 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) Maybe for age 12 and up 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.) Yes - currently in a home with a cat MOUTHY BEHAVIOR Working on it – Is respectful of hands, feet, etc. but likes to chew on things they're not supposed to like shoes, furniture, etc. He will stop if you say "No bite" 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 High – Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time JUMPING ON PEOPLE TO SAY HELLO Listens to correction CRATE TRAINING Not at all Medical status: Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella vaccines, spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake. (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.) 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