- Food$20–35
- 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.
About 42 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 30–45 lbs.
Gloria, or Gigi as we call her, is pretty much perfect. A Native New Yorker, Gigi was found as a stray in Brooklyn and made her way to the ACC before coming into foster care with Muddy Paws. You would never know she had a rough start though. She is sweet, affectionate, cuddly, silly, playful, tolerant, and curious, and she genuinely loves everyone she meets. She has never met a stranger and seems to assume that every new person is just another friend she hasn’t gotten to know yet. And somehow, everyone who meets Gigi, loves her right back. She is always excited to head outside and explore and is ready to be part of whatever adventure comes her way. But as much as she loves getting out and about, her absolute favorite place is curled up on the couch next to her person. Gigi is one of those dogs who is really easy to fall for. She has such a sweet, happy personality and just wants to be around her people. After starting out as a Brooklyn stray, she has definitely earned her happily ever after. We have a feeling whoever gets to take her home is going to feel pretty lucky! Gloria is approximately 0y 7m 19d old and is fully grown at 42 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
She is sweet, affectionate, cuddly, silly, playful, tolerant, and curious, and she genuinely loves everyone she meets. 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
It's always important to keep that in mind and know your building's policies before adopting a dog. Ask the rescue about leash manners, elevator and stair comfort, alone-time tolerance, and whether the dog settles in a small space.
