- Food$36–63
- 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 66 lbs.
- !Adult home preferred
If you're looking for a dog who wants to be your best friend, meet Vivi. She's happiest just being with her human. Second to that is saying hi to every person she sees on the street. She wiggles her entire body when she's happy! She loves walking and going outside and is very curious about everything she sees. She has come so far & is a quick learner. When we started together, she was very scared of bicycles, skateboards, scooters & even birds. She's learned they are not something to be afraid of & basically ignores them most of the time now. She also used to bark & pull if someone was bouncing a ball near her. She has learned to stop this behavior as she has her own balls at home. She has even learned the water from the sky is not something she needs to fear and goes for walks in the rain now. However, she's still not a fan of actual baths or showers! She will get the zoomies every so often and loves to run around and then will settle next to you on the couch & fall asleep. It's so sweet to watch her crinkle her forehead when she sees something and you can tell she's processing it. Everyone in my building loves her and I have to add time to any walk with a destination as she wants to say hi to everyone & everyone wants to say hi to her. She will be your very best friend & go on adventures with you or snuggle with you on the couch. Vivi is approximately 2y 7m 23d old and is fully grown at 66.8 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
It's so sweet to watch her crinkle her forehead when she sees something and you can tell she's processing it. Every dog is an individual — temperament depends far more on this dog's history and personality than on breed.
🎾 Exercise
She will get the zoomies every so often and loves to run around and then will settle next to you on the couch & fall asleep. 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
Second to that is saying hi to every person she sees on the street. Ask the rescue about leash manners, elevator and stair comfort, alone-time tolerance, and whether the dog settles in a small space.
