GOBLIN - 10 years, 14lbs, Jrt/Chi Mix, Neutered
This dog 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.
GOBLIN - 10 years, 14lbs, Jrt/Chi Mix, Neutered
This dog is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program.nPlease 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.
Their Foster Parent Says: "I feel like I lucked out fostering Goblin; he’s a perfect little city dog. Goblin is a couch potato and loves to sleep, but he can also be playful. He LOVES going outside, and my favorite thing about him is his little happy dance when he’s ready to go. He’s completely potty trained and good with strangers. He loves to say hi to other dogs on the street, but he’s great on a leash and won’t pull you in any direction. I haven’t heard Goblin bark once in the time we’ve been together. There’s been no chewing. I haven’t put him in a crate, but he’s usually asleep on the same spot on the couch when I get home. We haven’t interacted with kids, so I’m not sure how he feels about them. And everywhere we go, people love his ears."
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 walks a day (10-30 min each) for potty breaks and to stretch their legs.
Cuddle Bug Level
Medium — Likes to snuggle when he's in the mood but often stays in his own bed
Potty Trained
Yes — Few or no accidents
Comfy with strangers?
Yep — Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
Comfortable with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)
We haven’t been around kids, so I don’t know
Social with Other Dogs?
Mostly — Generally good with other dogs but may be picky (scared of big dogs or plays too rough for small dogs, for example)
Respectful of Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.)
Not Sure - We are able to cat test for approved adopters. Due to age/breed should be an okay fit for a home with cat(s).
Mouthy Behavior?
Nope – Past this stage of his life. Respectful with his mouth.
Leash Manners?
Old Pro – Seems like a dog that has been on leash before. Doesn’t pull hard or need much direction.
Okay in the city?
Yes — Seems unfazed by the sights and sounds, they may as well have been born here.
Jumping on People to Say Hi?
Medium – Jumps up only on people the dog knows when really excited. Stops with correction.
Separation Anxiety?
Nope– Fine being home alone, no issue
Crate training?
Not at all – Don’t even have one, I’ve puppy proofed and we free range.
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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