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- Food$31–54
- 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 26 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 50–65 lbs.
- ✓Good with dogs
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
Meet Gobi! Gobi’s story began in the most heartbreaking way; she, along with her mom and two siblings, was found discarded near a dumpster in Mississippi. Left behind as if they didn’t matter. But Gobi’s spirit tells a very different story. Despite her rough start, Gobi is incredibly sweet and tender-hearted. She seeks connection, comfort, and the reassurance that she is safe. She is the kind of dog who quietly leans in when she trusts you, as if she’s beginning to believe that love might actually stay this time. Gobi is now looking for a home that will show her, every single day, that she was never “trash” or forgotten, only waiting for the right people to see her worth. She doesn’t need perfection, just patience, kindness, and a steady hand to help her blossom into the confident, joyful dog she is meant to be. She has already survived the worst kind of start. What she deserves next is simple: dignity, safety, and a family who will never give up on her again. If you’re looking for a dog who will quietly change your heart, Gobi is ready to meet you. All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Interested in adopting or fostering? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website. Apply to adopt: nycsecondchancerescue.org/dog-adoption-application Apply to foster: nycsecondchancerescue.org/dog-foster-application Learn about our adoption process: nycsecondchancerescue.org/adopt Read our fostering FAQs: nycsecondchancerescue.org/foster View available dogs and current adoption promotions: nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs View upcoming adoption events: nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoption-events Learn about us and ways to get involved: nycsecondchancerescue.org
🧠 Temperament
Despite her rough start, Gobi is incredibly sweet and tender-hearted. Confident, loyal and very people-focused, with the same goofy streak as other bully breeds.
🎾 Exercise
High — 60+ minutes daily plus mental work.
✂️ Grooming
Minimal. Short coat, occasional brushing, needs a coat in winter.
🏙️ In a NYC apartment
Frequently caught by building breed restrictions. Check your lease. Otherwise a clean, adaptable and affectionate city dog.




