KIRK - 8 months & 45lbs (as of 10/11), Lab Mix, Neutered
Expected to be about 50lbs Full Grown
This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program starting that day. 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.
Their Foster Parent Says: "Kirk is a great dog. Very energetic and loves all the people and dogs we have met. He will immediately go up to strangers and loves being pet by everyone. Definitely thinks he is a lap dog which is great because he is super cuddly, but needs to work on not jumping on people. Will play for hours with my dog and loves to roughhouse and tug. Also took him to a backyard area in my building and he was interested in running around and playing fetch. Can play a little mouthy and sometimes he will try and mount but typically takes corrections well from me and my dog. Very enthusiastic walker and definitely could use some leash training (this has been tough for me to do while walking my dog and him together.) Sometimes it takes a little while to settle him down but once he is relaxed he sleeps through the night in my bed. Very easygoing and allows people to pick him up and move him around, also no signs of resource guarding with food or toys. Overall Kirk is a very sweet and energetic dog and will be a great fit for anyone willing to put in a little training and get him the activity he needs."
Level of dog ownership experience needed:
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 under-stimulated.)
Potty Trained:
Yes - might have some transitional accidents as he gets used to a new home but he knows where to do his business.
How is the dog's 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.
Comfortable with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)
Yes for 12 and up -- may be a little energetic or a little skittish, best with older children that can be extra gentle or that are big enough not to get accidentally knocked down
Social with Other Dogs?
Yes -- Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines. LOVES his foster brother. Really good with other dogs.
Respectful of Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.)
Not sure - we are able to cat test for approved adopters. He's in the age range where he can learn to live with a cat.
Mouthy Behavior?
Medium – Is respectful of hands, feet, etc. but does like to chew on things it’s not supposed to like shoes, furniture, etc.
Leash Manners?
WTF is a Leash – Working on his leash skills. New to a leash.
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?
High – Very excited to greet everyone and has no idea how to do so politely. Jumps up on most strangers or other dogs that go by. In puppy phase or wasn’t trained as a young adult.
Separation Anxiety? (Please be sure to leave your foster dog home alone every single day for at least 20 minutes.)
Nope – Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn’t cry or do anything shitty when you leave the apartment or house.
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 and Bordetella vaccines (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), spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon
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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