- Food$28–49
- 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 52 lbs.
We picked Stella up from the ASPCA and all of the staff there were so sad to see her go. They called her auntie Stella because she loved playing with a litter of puppies who happened to look just like her 🥹 Now Stella has been in Brooklyn for less than 24 hours and has been a dream. First of all she is so unique and gorgeous, we call her a cow pig bunny, and utterly sweet. She loves squeaky toys and tough toys she can gnaw on, peanut butter and cheese, and most of all snuggles. She let us give her a bath right away and has the softest white coat with a perfect baby pink belly, paws, nose, eye and ear. She loves to sniff everything outside but hasn’t tried to eat stuff. It takes her a little time to go to the bathroom but that’s probably just because she needs to sniff this new place out first (priorities!). No accidents yet too! She slept peacefully in her crate. She’s an incredibly special girl. Stella is approximately 5y 0m 10d old and is fully grown at 52 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
Every dog is an individual — temperament depends far more on this dog's history and personality than on breed. The rescue's write-up is the best guide.
🎾 Exercise
She loves to sniff everything outside but hasn’t tried to eat stuff. Most adult dogs do well with 30-60 minutes of walking a day plus play and sniffing time.
✂️ Grooming
She let us give her a bath right away and has the softest white coat with a perfect baby pink belly, paws, nose, eye and ear. 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.
