BILLY

10 years, 49lbs, Terrier/Lab Mix, Spayed Is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program starting that day. Please email [email protected] 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. Her Foster Mom Says: "Billy is very easy to fall in love with. She's charming and a big old HAM. It takes her .2 seconds to flop on her side and ask for some Belly rubs. In addition she'll make very intense eye contact with you and lure you in - she's a big hit at my local coffee shops. She's extremely chill at home. Honestly the ideal work from home buddy. Don't let her old age fool you - she loves to go for walks and keeps up with the younger dogs in my crew. She'll never say no to a good walk. There's two very funny things about her: 1) when you come home from being out of the house she feels pure joy and grabs something within her reach and runs around with it. Doesn't destroy it, just runs around with it. 2) she's got strong Terrier instincts so when walking around she'll point out places that rats live and will dig: seeing her breed instincts kick in is pretty cool. She's housetrained but does have an annoying habit of wanting to mark something once - when she's in a new home. It's a one and done situation. She's good with other chill dogs. Gentle with kids. Best in a home without cats. Overall she's a "low lift" dog and kind of gem for a Senior lady." 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 usually come with expensive veterinary bills and time in vet offices. 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 LOWER: Pretty chill indoors and won't demand endless amounts of stimulation and exercise but still needs a few good walks a day (25-30 min each) for potty breaks and to stretch their legs Potty trained? Yes! Seniors usually are, but all will have transitional accidents for the first week or so. Seniors tend to need potty breaks more often than younger dogs though, and they can lose their ability to fully control their potty habits as they continue to age, so willingness to be flexible with cleanup and wee pads if necessary is important. Cuddle Bug Level High Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time Comfy with strangers? Yep Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello. Social with other dogs? Yes!! Billy is REALLY good with other dogs. Social with cats? Not a match for a home with cats. Good with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision) Yes for all ages very gentle, low energy, tolerant, not mouthy Comfy with strangers? Yep Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello. Mouthy Behavior? Past This Point In Life Little to no interest in chewing on stuff or putting things in its mouth that aren't food. Doesn't try to chew on hands, feet, etc. during playtime, doesn't wreck your stuff only chews on appropriate things like dog toys and bones. Leash Manners? Getting the Hang of it Probably hasn't been on a leash much in its life but he/she is figuring it out. Might be a mild puller but responds to correction. Okay in the city? Yes Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, they may as well have been born here. Medical status Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines; heartworm negative; 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 this dog ended 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 or St. Thomas. 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 though! This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes. LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc