- 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 Snickers There’s nothing sweeter than a second chance, and Snickers is ready for his! Rescued from a difficult situation in the Bronx, this sweet boy is getting the opportunity to leave his uncertain past behind and begin a much brighter chapter. Snickers has a loving nature and deserves a home where he can feel safe, adored, and completely at ease. He’s looking for someone who will show him the joys of being part of a family and promise to love him through every stage of life. All Snickers needs now is a person to call his own and a place where he’ll never have to wonder if he belongs. Let's help this sweet boy find his forever! Please remember that adoption bios are only a snapshot of each animal. Reach out to our Adoption Team for additional information about Snickers and to learn if he 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
Rescued from a difficult situation in the Bronx, this sweet boy is getting the opportunity to leave his uncertain past behind and begin a much…. 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.
