Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
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.
Our Team Says: " This pup needs a grownups only home please! He's a small dog who doesn't like his space invaded and gets really attached to his person and might try to guard them. He's great with strangers on the street, does this in hi shome. This behaviour has gottten much better as he's gotten more secure in his home! But, this does take time!"
Thier Foster Parent Says: "Bon Iver may be a small dog approaching his senior years, but he has a BIG personality and bursts of puppy-like energy. He is a ray of sunshine to have at home - highly food-motivated, always happy to see you, and shows off his quirky/playful side often... we've learned that he likes doing "trust falls" where he flops over on you and loves being cuddled/belly-rubbed after. He also loves sitting by our windows and watching the world go by. Bon Iver is a great companion when my husband and I work at home - he often burrows under the blankets next to us on the couch, and is also happy to independently play with his toys when we are busy. He is potty-trained and great about being left at home alone. Bon Iver does need a bit more attention when going on walks outside; he LOVES running around and going on longer walks but still needs a bit more getting used to his leash as he is a puller. In particular, he is reactive to runners and bikers, and very eager to greet other dogs. However, he is a sweetheart with strangers on the street - has loved saying hello to our doormen and fellow neighbors in the building. He does not seem to show any signs of fear against the noisy chaos of the city. The only minor challenge we noted with Bon is that he does occasionally exhibit some resource guarding of people (specifically me). This is something that also happened with our previous dog (also a chihuahua mix) where he would "guard" me against my husband or other strangers. Bon does stop when corrected and shows signs that he knows what he did was "wrong" but for this reason I think it would be better for Bon to be either in an adults-only home or with kids who know how to respect his space/be cautious with him. I have not seen any signs of resource guarding his food or his toys. Separately, as mentioned above - he is VERY eager on walks and is a puller, so while he is not fearful of the city streets/noises, he may be happier in a home with a yard where he can run freely."
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 levelMEDIUM -- 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 LevelMedium -- 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 statusHealthy 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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