November - 9 years, 49lbs, Husky Mix, Spayed This senior angel 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: "November is doing quite well! She's settled in nicely and seems very content and comfortable - lots of deep sleeping naps happening. She's an extremely smart, sweet girl. Definitely has some of the husky goofiness going on, in the best way :) She knows all her basic commands, listens really well with a firm tone and loves giving kisses. Really just wants attention and love. She's been perfectly fine at home alone, and is generally very quiet. She hasn't barked at all. She does a bit of the classic "husky" talking when she's feeling big emotions! It's very cute. She was a perfect, patient angel during bathtime. She's doing really well in the city and on walks - not impacted at all by busy and loud NYC environments. Just likes sniffing and going on walks! She's got pretty good leash manners too - seems like she would learn to heel really quickly with a bit of reinforcement. She also does really well in the car - hopped right into the trunk when we picked her up and sat quietly in the back looking out the window. The only "issues" we've had so far is that she seems to not love to greet dogs face to face. She's doing great with my resident dog - the first meeting was a bit bumpy but they are fine together - again we think she doesn't like a face to face greeting. We're walking them together, watching them closely inside, separating them when we leave and overnight and have taken away all high value items. No other issues since then between the two since meeting. I'm sure she was also just stressed about her long night in the van and everything she's been through so it was pretty understandable. She had a similar moment with a dog on the street that tried to approach her nose-to-nose to say hello. We backed off right away so nothing happened / no contact was made, but she just doesn't seem to like to say hello when on leash. To be clear - she hasn't lunged / barked / reacted at all with dogs passing by - she just dislikes the actual greeting / "saying hello" if a dog approaches her directly. She really minds her business unless they get in her face. Seems like she would be OK with another submissive resident dog - she is definitely an "alpha" female. Overall she is a wonderful dog - she will make a great NY apartment dog with a lucky family!! :)' 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 Medium – Needs a daily 60-90 minute morning walk or window of quick paced exercise in addition to potty break strolls (10-30 min each). Also needs significant opportunities to socialize 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 City pup – Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, may as well have been born here. POTTY TRAINING Yes – Few or no accidents COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERS In between bean – Fine with meeting new people but not particularly interested, kind of shy in busy social situations like a gathering or a packed day in the park. BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN (always requires adult supervision) Maybe for age 12 and up – Is either big and energetic (okay with kids big enough not to get knocked down) or a little skittish (could be comfortable with older children that can be extra gentle) SOCIAL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER DOGS Mostly – Generally good with other dogs but may be selective (scared of big dogs or plays too rough for small dogs, for example) RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER ANIMALS (cats, small pets, etc.) Good with Cats - okay to live with cats 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 Past this stage – Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn't cry or exhibit destructive behavior when you leave the apartment or house. LEASH MANNERS Old Pro – Doesn't pull hard or need much direction. 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 SURE / HAVEN'T TRIED 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. LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc