- Food$18–30
- 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 24 lbs.
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
- !Not house-trained
- !Special needs
Meet Einstein Einstein is a sweet senior who has already been through more than any dog should. He was surrendered to a Georgia shelter at a time when he needed help the most. He was dealing with a medical condition that needed attention, and being blind made an already frightening situation even harder. He was scared. He was sad. And we can only imagine how confusing it must have been for him to find himself in a shelter, wondering what had happened and whether he had done something wrong to deserve being left behind. But Einstein did absolutely nothing wrong. He did not deserve to be abandoned. He did not deserve to face his senior years without the care and comfort he needed. And he certainly did not deserve to feel forgotten. So we made him a promise. We would do everything we could to right the wrongs he had experienced and help erase some of the heartache. We would make sure he knew he was safe, loved, and worthy of being cared for. Now, we are looking for someone who will help us keep that promise. Einstein deserves a soft place to land, a patient and loving family, and a home where he can spend his golden years feeling secure and cherished. Being blind does not mean he has any less love to give. He simply needs someone willing to see him for the wonderful dog he is. Please consider opening your heart and home to this special senior. He has already been through so much, and he deserves better. He deserves love, comfort, and a family who will never make him question whether he matters. Please remember that adoption bios are only a snapshot of each animal. They are meant to give you a glimpse into their personality and story, but there is so much more to learn. Please reach out to our Adoption Team for additional information about Einstein and to learn if he 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
Meet Einstein Einstein is a sweet senior who has already been through more than any dog should. 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.
