BON IVER - 8 years, 17lbs, Pap/Chi Mix, Neutered
PLEASE NOTE: Grown Ups Only Home - No children!
This 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: "If you're looking for a pint-sized bundle of joy who will fill your life with love and laughter, look no further! Bon Iver may be small in size, but he has a big heart and an even bigger personality! He would thrive in a home with a human that has some experience with confidence building as he can be a little insecure which has typically results in him marking his territory or yapping at bikes and strollers. While some wheels may trigger him, he does love to go on walks around the city, almost as much as he loves curling up next to us on the couch. He gets along with other dogs (his foster home has 2 of them) and can be quite playful if he's in the mood, but he has displayed some resource guarding (one lamb toy) so his new home will need to be able to manage this behavior and positive that their dog will not be reactive as they learn to cohabitate. Fair warning: whoever adopts him is going to get stopped endlessly on the street by admirers, but we think he's worth it ;)"
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
MEDIUM -- Not bouncing off the walls but needs long walks and playtime, likes to be active - for an older pup he LOVES walks and does play with dogs!
Cuddle Bug Level
Medium -- Likes to snuggle when he's in the mood but often stays in his own bed
Potty trained?
Yes - but does have have a transitional phase. His foster would expect him to mark in his new home for the first 24 hours out of insecurity but I think confidence building will drastically reduce any marking, it's become a very rare thing in our house already - he doesn't mark anymore - is doing great now :)
Comfy with strangers?
Yes but not super desperate to be center of attention -- 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.
Good with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)
No - Needs to be in a home with adults only. His humans need to be respectful of a dog's boundaries, he's given us a couple warning growls when he doesn't want to be picked up or moved.
Social with cats?
Probably. Seniors are usually mellow enough that they are able to coexist well with cats.
Good with Other Dogs?
Yes - is currently in a home with two other dogs and is fine with them. Does resource gaurd one of his toys - so if you are wanting to intergrate him into a pack ... you will need to be on top of that.
Mouthy Behavior?
Nope – Past this point in life
Leash Manners?
Getting the Hang of it – He has little leash skills but loves being on walks, we haven't been super successful correcting his behavior yet but he's not difficult to manage!
Okay in the city?
Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, they may as well have been born here. - with the exception of things on wheels like skateboard, bikes (but strangely not all of them?) and strollers. People, other dogs, cars, sirens, etc, totally doesn't faze him
Separation Anxiety?
Nope – Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn’t cry or do anything shitty when you leave the apartment or house.
Crate training?
Yep – he sleeps in the crate with no issues, occasionally he'll put himself in it during the day to rest
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.
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