- 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.
Still growing. This breed usually reaches 35–45 lbs.
- ✓Good with dogs
- ✓Spayed/neutered
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
Meet Hope (Hopey Dopey) Hope, affectionately known as Hopey Dopey, is a goofy, playful girl with a big smile and a forever-puppy personality! She loves people, making new friends, playing with other dogs, and soaking up the sunshine in her favorite sunny spot. Hope knows some basic commands, including sit, down, place, and come. She's comfortable with baths, nail trims, and vet visits, and does well in her crate. She's still learning her manners and can get a little mouthy when excited, so she'd do best with a patient family and a home with older children. Hope is looking for someone who will embrace her silly personality, continue guiding her as she grows, and give her the forever home she's been waiting for. If you're ready for plenty of smiles, sunshine, and puppy antics, Hope may be your girl! Please remember that adoption bios are only a snapshot of each animal. Reach out to our Adoption Team for additional information about Hope 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 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
Meet Hope (Hopey Dopey) Hope, affectionately known as Hopey Dopey, is a goofy, playful girl with a big smile and a forever-puppy personality!. 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
She's comfortable with baths, nail trims, and vet visits, and does well in her crate. Varies with coat type.
🏙️ 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.
