Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
LUDACRIS - 4 months, 27lbs, BC Mix, Neutered Expected Full Grown Size About 45lbs
This puppy is joining Social Tees on 1/11 and 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.
His Foster Parent Says: "Ludacris, or as I like to call him 'Louie', is such an amazing companion to have at your side. He is full of energy and love and is always excited to share that with you and others. Louie loves to spend his day on long walks, meeting other people and dogs, playing fetch or chewing on toys, and being pet and cuddling. He is very respectful in the house, not prone to gnawing at household objects and is generally house and crate trained! He is apt to learn new things but is still learning the basics! He is a high energy dog with multiple long walks needed each day but will make you the most popular person in the neighborhood since everyone wants to stop and say hi to him! Louie loves to lay at the foot of your bed or at the tail end of a comfy blanket that you are using on the couch. Given his high energy level, he is very prone to pulling consistently on the leash and should have plenty of toys and mental stimulation available to him in the home to keep him from getting bored!"
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 levelMEDIUM: 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.)
Cuddle Bug LevelMedium — Loves human attention but usually has too much energy to cuddle. Moreso wants to play.
Potty TrainedYes — Few accidents, but will not let you know if he needs to go out. Need to take him out every few hours to avoid an accident.
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 — very energetic, best with older children that are big enough not to get accidentally knocked down. Occasionally barks at loud kids on the street
Social with Other Dogs?Yes — Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines
Respectful of Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.)Yes. Almost all puppies have the potential to be friends with a cat. It’s on the adopter to know their cat’s temperament and preferences and to teach their puppy respectful manners.
Mouthy Behavior?Medium – Is usually respectful but occasionally gets mouthy when playing. Is not destructive of anything in the home.
Leash Manners?WTF is a Leash – Pulls hard.
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?Low – Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn’t cry but is left in the crate.
Crate training?Yep – 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 (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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