- Food$38–66
- Insurance$47–85
- 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 15 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 65–75 lbs.
- ✓Good with dogs
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
Meet Jiggy, a sweet boy who was at risk in a municipal shelter in Alabama before we stepped in to give him a second chance. Now, Jiggy is ready to put his shelter days behind him and focus on the important things in life; finding his people, getting plenty of love, and finally having a place to call home. There’s so much potential in every dog who comes through our doors, and Jiggy is no exception. He deserves someone who will give him the patience, consistency, and love every dog deserves while he settles into his new home. An adoption bio is only a snapshot of who an animal is. For more information about Jiggy, including his personality, needs, and what type of home may be the best fit, please reach out to our Adoptions Team. 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 Jiggy, a sweet boy who was at risk in a municipal shelter in Alabama before we stepped in to give him a second chance. Friendly, people-focused and famously food-motivated, which makes training straightforward.
🎾 Exercise
High needs — 60-90 minutes daily. Labs love retrieving and swimming, and an under-exercised Lab tends to get mouthy and destructive.
✂️ Grooming
Short double coat that sheds heavily year-round and more in spring and fall. Weekly brushing helps a lot.
🏙️ In a NYC apartment
Can do well in an apartment if genuinely exercised. Size and shedding are the main constraints; most are elevator- and crowd-tolerant.
