Charlie - 16 weeks & 14lbs (as of 8/17), Collie/Terrier, Neutered
Estimated to be about 35lbs full grown
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
His Foster Says: "Charlie is the sweetest little guy with the cutest personality. He loves giving kisses, playing with his foster dog sister, going for walks and then curling up next to you for a nap.He's doing great with potty training, is adjusting well to crate training, sleeps through the night no accidents, gets along with cats, and is learning his puppy manners every day. Like any puppy, he can be a little mouthy during play, but he's easily redirected with a toy. Charlie is going to make one lucky family very happy!"
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. ***not in the city but he is unfazed by sights and sounds **
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
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)
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.)
Yes – Seems to get along with cats etc., either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested
MOUTHY BEHAVIOR
Needs training – Is either still in the puppy stage or was never trained. Tries to put their mouth on your hands when playing or needs attention, grabs leash, chews on your personal belongings
SEPARATION ANXIETY (Please leave your foster dog home alone every day for at least 20 minutes.)
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
Calm Greetings – Doesn't jump up on people or dogs. Always all four on the floor.
CRATE TRAINING
Yep/mostly – Seems comfortable in the crate, may whine a little at first but settles pretty quickly. We use the crate when we leave the pup alone and/or at night
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.
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