Bowman

Bowman - 5 years, 12lbs, Chiweenie, Neutered This dog is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal’s name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org Our Team Says: "This pup was rescued from a hoarding situation in PR - involving about 40 dogs. Due to this these pups are on the shyer side and need patient people who will give them time to get used to normal life. They are very sweet dogs: just need more time and patience. We love these dogs - we've rescued about 15 of them and they have all been a joy." Their Foster Parent Says: "Bo is a 12-pound, 5-year-old sweetheart who spent his early life in a hoarding situation in Puerto Rico, and every day with him feels like watching a little guy discover that the world can be soft. On his very first night he ate, picked out his own patch of rug, and fell fast asleep, and he’s been quietly claiming his space ever since. He’s a shy, gentle soul who comes to you on his own terms. He’ll wander over to the bedroom doorway just to be near you, and those small moments of trust are the best part of my day. Everyday he becomes more trusting, for example he gets zoomies when I get home, he loves dinner time, and let's you give him kisses and hugs. He shares our home with my beagle, Watson, and they go on walks and sleep next to one another in side by side beds. His days are simple and predictable: breakfast, rest, low-key outings, dinner, and an early night in his bed, which is just how he likes it.; we often go to the coffee shop and take a nice walk in the park and he does great, he loves going on walks while equally just lounging in bed. He’s still learning house life. He uses pee pads indoors and is working up to going outside, and the leash is a work in progress, once he is on the leash he will walk forever, but sometimes wants you to chase him to put the leash on. So we celebrate every small step with lots of treats, he loves cheese and freeze dried liver. Bo doesn’t need a big yard or long runs. He needs a patient, calm person who will let him set the pace, and in return they’ll get a loyal little shadow who is learning, one day at a time, what it means to be loved." Level of dog ownership experience required: BEGINNER – “Beginner” doesn’t necessarily mean easy as all dogs will require time, work, and patience, but we predict this dog will be low on the challenge scale because of their breed/age combo. Potentially a good fit for someone who has relevant dog care experience (fostering, dog sitting) and is looking to adopt their first pup. Adjusting to the city Adjusting to the city pretty well. Okay to live in the city. POTTY TRAINING Adjusting — uses pads and goes outside COMFORT LEVEL WITH STRANGERS In between bean – Fine with meeting new people but not particularly interested, kind of shy in busy social situations like a gathering or a packed day in the park. BEHAVIOR WITH CHILDREN (always requires adult supervision) Yes for most ages – very confident, gentle, low energy, tolerant, not mouthy SOCIAL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER DOGS Yes – Good with most other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR WITH OTHER ANIMALS (cats, small pets, etc.) Yes – Seems to get along with cats etc., either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested MOUTHY BEHAVIOR Past this stage– Little to no interest in chewing on stuff or putting things in their mouth that aren’t food. Doesn’t try to chew on hands, feet, etc. during playtime - he loves bully sticks SEPARATION ANXIETY (Please leave your foster dog home alone every day for at least 20 minutes.) Past this stage – Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn’t cry or exhibit destructive behavior when you leave the apartment or house. LEASH MANNERS Getting the hang of it – Probably hasn’t been on a leash much in their life but figurin