- 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 21 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 30–45 lbs.
Mossie is a sweet and quirky pup who loves nothing more than a good cuddle! She was found as a stray in New York, and has been absolutely loving her new luxurious life as a couch potato. Even though she was nervous and shy when we picked her up, just a few hours later she was passed out on my shoulder, snoring loudly with her tongue hanging out. She knows how to get comfortable and is adapting so well to apartment living. She's still learning how to get comfortable with eating regular meals, going down the stairs, and peeing outside, but we have no doubt she'll figure it all out in no time. She loves to play with toys and get up to your typical puppy mischief. She is eager to befriend our resident dog (who is still deciding how she feels about a bouncy puppy) but respects her space pretty well! Give this beautiful girl a chance and you'll have a best friend for life. Mossie is approximately 0y 4m 23d old and may be 45 to 55 pounds when fully grown. 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
Even though she was nervous and shy when we picked her up, just a few hours later she was passed out on my shoulder, snoring loudly with her tongue…. Every dog is an individual — temperament depends far more on this dog's history and personality than on breed.
🎾 Exercise
She was found as a stray in New York, and has been absolutely loving her new luxurious life as a couch potato. 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
She knows how to get comfortable and is adapting so well to apartment living. Ask the rescue about leash manners, elevator and stair comfort, alone-time tolerance, and whether the dog settles in a small space.
