





- Food$18–30
- Insurance$35–60
- Routine vet$25–45
- Supplies$15–30
- Grooming$10–30
A NYC estimate for a dog this size and coat. Excludes the adoption fee and anything unexpected.
Fully grown at about 25 lbs.
Meet Dottie! This sweet girl from Puerto Rico is gentle and loving with so much affection to give. The hustle and bustle of city life can still be a little overwhelming and scary at times, but Dottie is taking it all in at her own pace and settling into foster life more and more each day. Dottie absolutely loves getting pets and affection, and when you start showing her some love, she’ll lean her whole body right into you as if to say, “Please don’t stop!” She has such a sweet and affectionate nature and loves soaking up all the attention she can get. She’s been doing a great job adjusting to her new surroundings and is slowly becoming more comfortable with all the changes around her. She’s even starting to warm up to her foster brother, who has been patiently waiting for her to decide she’s ready to play! Dottie is a sweet, loving girl who just needs a little patience and reassurance as she continues to find her confidence. Give her some time to feel safe and comfortable, and you’ll quickly see just how much love this special girl has to give. Dottie (Bonded with Draco) is approximately 1y 8m 23d old and is fully grown at 25 pounds. They are microchipped and up to date on all age-appropriate medical care. Their breed is unknown as we have not had a DNA test done. Although our dogs are listed as unknown breed, buildings with specific dog restrictions typically enforce their rules based on what breeds a dog appears to resemble. It's always important to keep that in mind and know your building's policies before adopting a dog. This dog is available for adoption through Muddy Paws Rescue. If you're interested in adopting, the first thing you should do is begin the registration process at www.muddypawsrescue.org. If you are already a registered adopter with Muddy Paws Rescue, please email us at adoptionmeetings@muddypawsrescue.org.
This dog's breed isn't known, so here's general guidance for mixes.
🧠 Temperament
This sweet girl from Puerto Rico is gentle and loving with so much affection to give. Every dog is an individual — temperament depends far more on this dog's history and personality than on breed.
🎾 Exercise
Most adult dogs do well with 30-60 minutes of walking a day plus play and sniffing time.
✂️ Grooming
Brush regularly, bathe as needed, keep nails trimmed and ears clean.
🏙️ In a NYC apartment
The hustle and bustle of city life can still be a little overwhelming and scary at times, but Dottie is taking it all in at her own pace and settling…. Ask the rescue about leash manners, elevator and stair comfort, alone-time tolerance, and whether the dog settles in a small space.




