- 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.
About 45 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 35–45 lbs.
- ✓Good with dogs
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
Xena Bloom is a true survivor with a warrior’s heart. This sweet girl was found as a stray in North Carolina after being hit by a car and left for dead. Against all odds, Xena held on, and through it all, she was never alone. Her sister, Ivy, stayed faithfully by her side, guarding her and refusing to leave. Despite everything she’s endured, Xena Bloom is gentle, loving, and full of quiet strength. All she wants now is safety, kindness, and a family who will love her the way she’s always deserved. Xena is ready for a home where she never has to fear being hurt again; where meals are guaranteed, beds are soft, and love is unconditional. She’s done surviving. Now it’s time for her to live. 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
Despite everything she’s endured, Xena Bloom is gentle, loving, and full of quiet strength. 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
Against all odds, Xena held on, and through it all, she was never alone. Mixes are often excellent city dogs.
