- Food$21–36
- 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.
About 16 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 32–45 lbs.
- ✓Spayed/neutered
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
Meet Sora Sora is a precious little girl whose story is only just beginning, and we hope her next chapter leads her straight to a family of her own. Sora and her four siblings, Apex, Breaker, Calyx, and Nyx, were dropped off by the police at a shelter in Mississippi. Their mama was not found, leaving these little puppies without the comfort and protection they should have had at such a young age. Their story began with uncertainty, but Sora still has her whole life ahead of her. We want her future to look very different from her beginning: full of gentle hands, warm beds, playful afternoons, and people who will never stop showing her how much she matters. As she grows, Sora will need a family ready for all the wonderful and sometimes messy parts of raising a puppy. She will need guidance, patience, training, and plenty of opportunities to explore the world around her. In return, her family will get to watch her personality blossom and build a bond that will last a lifetime. Every puppy deserves the chance to grow up feeling safe and loved. Sora is no exception. Please consider opening your heart and home to this little girl. She deserves a beautiful life, and we hope you might be the one to give it to her. Please remember that adoption bios are only a snapshot of each animal. They are meant to give you a glimpse into their personality and story, but there is so much more to learn. Please reach out to our Adoption Team for additional information about Sora 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
We want her future to look very different from her beginning: full of gentle hands, warm beds, playful afternoons, and people who will never stop…. Widely considered the most intelligent breed, and that is a demand rather than a convenience.
🎾 Exercise
Very high — 90+ minutes plus daily mental work or a dog sport.
✂️ Grooming
Medium double coat, brush a few times a week.
🏙️ In a NYC apartment
A difficult apartment fit unless you are committed to serious daily activity.
