- 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.
- ✓Good with dogs
- ✓Spayed/neutered
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
Meet Nugget. Nugget is an adorable Shih Tzu with the sweetest personality. She was lovingly surrendered when her owner could no longer provide the care she deserved, and now she's searching for a family to call her own. This gentle little girl is friendly, affectionate, and happiest when she's surrounded by people who love her. She's taking all of life's recent changes in stride and is ready to start her next chapter with a family that will cherish her forever. Nugget doesn't need much, just a warm lap, a loving home, and someone who will promise she'll never have to wonder where she belongs again. Could that someone be you? Adopt Nugget and give this precious girl the happy ending she deserves. All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption. Please note that the listed location for this dog may not be accurate due to technical limitations of this database and we have transportation options available within 6 hours of NYC (so don't let location hold you back)! 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. For a full list of our available dogs and current adoption promotions, visit: https://nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs/
🧠 Temperament
This gentle little girl is friendly, affectionate, and happiest when she's surrounded by people who love her. 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.
