- 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 Story! Story is a sweet Alabama girl who is ready to leave her difficult beginnings behind and start the happy chapter she has always deserved. Story and her siblings, Palmer, Booker, and Major, were found wandering the streets of Alabama without their mom. At such a young age, they should have been safe beside her, learning about the world from the comfort of a loving family. Instead, they were left to fend for themselves. Thankfully, their story changed when they were rescued and given the care and protection they needed. Now Story is ready to discover just how wonderful life can be. She is looking forward to a home where she can feel safe, loved, and spoiled, with a family who will help her grow into the amazing dog she is meant to be. Her past may be sad, but Story's future is wide open, and we cannot wait to see where her story takes her. Could you be the family who gives Story the happily-ever-after she deserves? Apply to adopt this sweet girl today! Please remember that adoption bios are only snapshots of who an animal is. For more information about Story, including her 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 fostering or adopting? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website. Learn about our adoption process, eligibility, and fees: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/adopt Read our fostering FAQs and eligibility requirements: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/foster View available dogs and current adoption promotions: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs Learn more about us and ways to get involved: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org
🧠 Temperament
Story is a sweet Alabama girl who is ready to leave her difficult beginnings behind and start the happy chapter she has always deserved. 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.
