- 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
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
Meet Shirley Shirley may be little, but she has already faced a big challenge. She and her sister, Laverne, were dropped off at a shelter in Georgia while fighting parvo, an illness no puppy should ever have to face so early in life. Thankfully, Shirley now has the chance to leave that difficult beginning behind and look forward to a brighter future. She deserves all the things every puppy should know: a safe place to call home, a family to guide her, and people who will love her unconditionally. There is so much life waiting for this sweet girl. From growing up and discovering the world to finding her favorite toys and curling up beside her favorite people, Shirley deserves to experience it all. Her past does not have to define her future. All she needs now is a family willing to make her part of theirs forever. Please remember that adoption bios are only a snapshot of each animal. Reach out to our Adoption Team for additional in 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
There is so much life waiting for this sweet girl. 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.
