Collie puppies and dogs in New York

 BLUES TRAVELER - 8 months, 42lbs, Collie/Shep Mix, Neutered Expected to be about 45lbs full grown  PLEASE NOTE: This dog does best in calm parts of the city and beyond. Would love a home in the burbs or in a calm neighborhood with access to greenspace.  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. Their Foster Says: "Blues Traveler is a big, sweet lovebug! He’s still getting used to the sights and sounds of the city, so can be a bit spooked on walks, but he’s slowly gaining confidence! He loves kisses, belly rubs, greenies, and especially loves his big foster-sister Ella (he lights up every time she comes in the room and loves to kiss her face/play with her!) Based on his interactions with humans, it seems he may be more drawn to women and trusts them a little more easily, as opposed to men. He responds well to commands, is super intelligent (we potty trained him in about 5 days!) He still likes to get into a bit of mischief with chewing, but is learning quickly. Our daily routine consists of a 60 minute walk in the morning, or a 45 min walk first thing followed by another 30 ish minute lunch walk shortly thereafter. Around dinner we go out again for another leisurely 30 ish minutes, depending on how long the earlier walks were. And we always make sure we take him out right before bed! He does better walking with our senior pup, Ella, than he does on his own (confidence in a pack!) He’s inquisitive, a bit shy, especially when meeting new people or new dogs, but ultimately the sweetest dog in the world! He sleeps through the night, and has only ever made one mess in our house (first day we had him! We believe this was due to nerves/high stress from the travel). He’s a big fan of his cong. We’re working on crate training him, but can tell crates really freak him out, so it’s going to be a slow process. He does well when left alone (a few minutes of whining, but after that just sleeps while we’re gone! We have a furbo so we can watch him and Ella together. Should note that we leave them out together now, with no issues). We truly believe he is made of special stuff. He’d do particularly well in the suburbs, or with a backyard, but he’s also learning to enjoy and love the city. Just going to take a bit more time to fully adjust to the noises and activity!" 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 understimulated.)  Energy Level Medium — Not bouncing off the walls but needs long walks and playtime, likes to be active 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? Quite the wallflower -  very shy with new people and takes a while to warm up.  Good 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 Good with Other Dogs? Yes — Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines Good with Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.) Yes — Seems to get along with other animals, either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested. We are able to cat test for approved adopters. We suspect he would be fine with cats based on his temperment.  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? 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? Sort of — Spooked easily by loud noises and bustling areas but walks pretty well and probably just needs more time to adjust (may be a puppy or a brand new rescue) Jumping on People to Say Hi? Medium – Jumps up only on people the dog knows when really excited. Stops with correction. Separation Anxiety? (Please be sure to leave your foster dog home alone every single day for at least 20 minutes.) Low  – Might cry for a few minutes when you first leave the house but settles pretty quickly and has no problem being left alone. Crate training? Working on it – We set one up and leave the door open but rarely close it because the dog freaks out when we do. 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 uponHow 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 ##2206327##

A fabulous personality, with looks to match! Say hello to Rookie, a sweet and stunning 8-month old, 70-ish pound Collie/Husky mix who will steal your heart the second you lay eyes on him. Fully housebroken, crate-trained, and leash-trained, Rookie comes pre-loaded with a lotta good stuff! He loves going for walks and is well-behaved while out and about. If you give Rookie a little extra time to stop and smell the roses, he’s beyond thrilled. When other dogs pass by, Rookie is friendly, playful, and respectful. In open spaces where Rookie can run freely, he loves to romp around and play with humans, dogs, balls, frisbees, you name it. No matter what, this dapper dude knows how to have fun! At home, Rookie enjoys his toys and seems grateful for every object he gets to play with. He also loves trying to find treats hidden inside his toys. Searching for peanut butter is one of Rookie’s favorite forms of mental stimulation. Another thing Rookie loves is affection. Belly rubs, head pets, ear scratches, chin massages, you can pet this fluffer from top to bottom and he’s in total ecstasy. Super smart and eager to please, responds to several commands, including sit, come, stay, down, no, leave it, and lay down. He also comes when you call his name and makes great eye contact. If you want to teach Rookie a few new tricks or additional commands, all you need is a treat and some time. Rookie is ALL in, and he wants to keep learning. Rookie is energetic without being hyper, he’s loving without being clingy, and he’s alert without being barky. He’s simply sensational and will make an ideal pet/best friend for whoever is lucky enough to bring this fella home. If you would like to adopt this wonderful dog, please email rescue@pupstarzrescue.org or visit www.pupstarzrescue.org for an application! www.pupstarzrescue.org Please Follow us on Instagram: @pupstarzrescue Like us on FaceBook! www.facebook.com/PupStarzRescue PupStarz rescue cannot guarantee the breed, size, temperament, or age of any dog.

Marley is a sweetheart. He is very shy. He will be one the end of December. A lot of energy for me. He needs someone to play with him. He is great with my other dog as he knows her but afraid of other dogs. He is not good with other dogs as he has to get use to them. It would take him time to feel comfortable with other dogs. He is good with my 5 cats and he plays with them. I walk him and he is good. Cars scare him though. Who ever would want to have Marley will need patients. I would want you to meet him first and see how it goes. Maybe twice.

 BON JOVI - 8 months, 38lbs, Collie/Shep Mix, Neutered Expected to be about 40lbs full grown  PLEASE NOTE: This dogs needs to be in calm part of the city or beyond (burbs,etc). Does not do well in highly populated parts of the city.  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 His Foster Parents Say: "Bon Jovi is shy at first, but can be quick to warm up if introduced in a calm and quiet setting. He’s very sweet, looks for human approval and attention once he is comfortable with someone. Lots and lots of tail wags every time I make eye contact with him! He needs extra patience and love as he is pretty scared of most new things — especially outside. Strangers, scooters / skateboards, and loud noises make him nervous and he will need a lot of positive reinforcement to help build his confidence. Indoors, he is calm, affectionate and gaining his confidence slowly, but surely. He’s doing a great job sticking to his bones and chew toys - but will test boundaries if he doesn’t have enough to play with. He seems to enjoy having a variety of toy textures to play with - soft toys, nylabones and bully sticks. I have not heard him bark or make much noise at all - even in his kennel. He does wonderful overnight in his kennel and doesn’t seem to have any separation issues at all. When he’s whined, it’s only lasted a few minutes before he settles down. He mostly just wags his tail and waits to be let out to say hello. He’s been wonderful with my older resident dog and gives her all the space she needs. He seems friendly and interested in her, but is not seeking too much attention from her. I think he would do great with any other dogs or animals in a home. He would probably thrive with a younger resident dog who wants to play too - I think it would help him build confidence. We’re slowly working on basic commands, but I think he’s a bit too nervous to focus at the moment. He is definitely housebroken and has done great in that regard. He’s going outside consistently even though he’s clearly frightened of all that’s happening outside. He does well on leash objectively, but associates it with going outside so it does make him nervous when he sees it’s coming his way. Overall, Bon Jovi is an extremely sweet puppy with loads of potential - he just needs a family who can give him the training, socialization and attention he needs to gain his confidence in the world."How is the dog's cuddle bug levelMedium -- Likes to snuggle when he's inthe mood but often stays in his own bedIs the dog potty trained? (Indoors, if the dog cannot go outdoors)Yes -- Few or no accidents insideComfy with strangers?Sort of -- Fine with meeting new peoplebut not particularly interested, kind ofshy in busy social situations like agathering or a packed day in the park.Comfortable with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision) Teen and Up--  Bon Jovi is a sensitive pup so not a great fit for young kids, okay with calm kids Social with Other Dogs? Yes -- Good with all other dogs (sizes,breeds, etc.) as far as we know andenjoys socializing with other canines. Currently in a foster home with a dog. Respectful of Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.) Yes -- Seems to get along with otheranimals, either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested. We are able to cat test for approved adopters. We think he would be okay in a home with cats. 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? Getting the Hang of it – Probably hasn’tbeen on a leash much in its life but he/she is figuring it out. Might be a mild puller but responds to correctionOkay in the city? Needs Home In Calm Area - not a fit for the busy city life. Would do best out of the city or in a truly calm part of the city that has access to greenspace Jumping on People to Say Hi? Low – Doesn’t jump up on people ordogs. Always all four on the floor.Separation Anxiety? (Please be sure to leave your foster dog home alone every single day for at least 20 minutes.) Lower – Cries for a few minutes and then settles down Crate training? Yep/mostly – Seems comfortable in thecrate, may whine a little at first butsettles pretty quickly. We use the cratewhen we leave the pup alone and/or atnight.  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 uponHow 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 ##2206328##

BLONDIE - 8 months, 32lbs, Collie/Shep Mix, Spayed  Expected to be about 35lbs full grown  This puppy is joining Social Tees on 10/26 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. 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 understimulated.)  Potty trained?Working on this skill. Puppies under 12 weeks old are often on track with their wee pad skills, but they’re too young to walk outside in public NYC areas yet because they haven’t finished their puppy vaccine series. Puppies older than 12 weeks are usually learning to do their business outside. Potty training takes a lot of patience, consistency, and clean up.   Crate trained?Nope. None of our new puppies have been formally trained, but many of our foster parents/adopters choose to crate train. It can be a great way to keep puppies safe and teach them independence.  Social with dogs?Yes. Some puppies are shy, others are bold, but all have the potential to be taught healthy socializing skills. It’s a huge part of raising a puppy and must be done carefully. How they interact with other dogs depends largely on how their humans help them learn to.  Social with children?  (ALWAYS requires adult supervision)Yes… but most puppies are not a great match for a home with kids under age 8 because they go through intense mouthy play and rambunctious phases and often accidentally hurt young kids while playing. Children must always be monitored and taught to interact with dogs of any age respectfully.   Social with cats?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 play:  High! All puppies go through phases where they chew your stuff and grab your hands, arms, feet… puppies naturally explore the world, play, and test boundaries with their mouths. (It also happens when they’re teething.) Their teeth are super sharp though, so it can be a very painful phase for humans and other animals in the home. Proper training, outlets, and socialization are key. Leash manners:None. :) Will need to learn this skill.   Separation anxiety:MEDIUM: Most puppies have some level of separation anxiety as they learn to self soothe. Often they cry the first 10+ minutes when they are left home alone or in a crate. Consistent training and alone time is crucial.  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 uponHow 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  ##2206325##

2 Year Old Rough Coated Collie Fini is a handsome boy! This 70lb dude has been settling into his foster home really well! Fini is a bright and eager pup who's been making fantastic progress in his training! He's smart, responsive, and eager to learn, making him a great companion for someone who loves an active and engaged dog. Recently, with the help of his trainer Lindsey from Dream Come True K9, Fini has been learning how to walk with better control, following his human's lead, and thriving with the proper training tools. He’s also adjusting to a new routine that includes more structured crate time, which is helping him feel secure and confident. Fini is already showing improvements in his behavior, especially on walks where he’s learning to listen and follow commands. He’s a quick learner, and with his newfound confidence, he's on the path to becoming an even better companion! With the support of the Rescue City team, training and foster mom, Fini’s future is looking bright! He's well on his way to finding his forever home, and his potential to be a loyal and loving companion is clear. If you're looking for a smart, energetic, and trainable dog, Fini could be the perfect match for you! He is fully vetted and neutered. Apply to adopt him at rescuecity.nyc/adopt, or email inquries@rescuecity.nyc with any questions! ##2129172##