- Food$22–38
- 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. This breed typically settles around 35–45 lbs.
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
Meet Dakota Dakota is a mama who deserves a second chance at life, and her story has a beautiful reunion at its heart. Her puppies were found abandoned in Mississippi, left without their mama and facing an uncertain future. A few weeks later, Dakota was found and brought to the very same shelter where her babies were waiting. After weeks apart, this little family was finally reunited. Now Dakota is ready for her own happy ending. She deserves a safe, loving home where she can relax, feel secure, and be cherished for the wonderful girl she is. After everything she has been through, it’s her turn to be cared for. Please consider opening your heart and home to Dakota. Her story brought her back to her babies, and now we hope it leads her to a family who will love her forever. Please remember that adoption bios are only a snapshot of each animal. Please reach out to our Adoption Team for additional information about Dakota and to learn if she may be the right fit for your home. All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Interested in fostering or adopting? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website. Learn about our adoption process, eligibility, and fees: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/adopt Read our fostering FAQs and eligibility requirements: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/foster View available dogs and current adoption promotions: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs Learn more about us and ways to get involved: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org
🧠 Temperament
She deserves a safe, loving home where she can relax, feel secure, and be cherished for the wonderful girl she is. Mixed-breed dogs pull traits from several lines, which often means fewer breed-linked health problems and a temperament best judged by meeting the dog.
🎾 Exercise
Depends on the individual. A daily walk plus play is the baseline; ask the foster how the dog behaves after a quiet day.
✂️ Grooming
Varies with coat type. Short coats need little; longer or double coats need regular brushing.
🏙️ In a NYC apartment
Mixes are often excellent city dogs. Building breed restrictions are usually enforced on what a dog looks like, so ask the rescue how the dog is typically identified.
