Currant

Currant - 15 years, 10lbs, Rat Terrier Mix, Spayed Our Team Says: "Currant needs a home in the burbs, she prefers the calm life over the city life." 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. Thier Foster Parent Says: "Currant is a timid, gentle, and incredibly sweet senior dog. During her first few days, she preferred to stay in her crate, quietly observing her new surroundings. With patience, time and some treats, she is trusting and approaching. She enjoys her meal time, hops and follows around while we are preparing her meals. She enjoys short breaks and is looking to run back into her crate once she is done exploring. She did fine when interacting with our two dogs both indoor and outdoor. She’s calm, quiet, and happiest in a peaceful home with minimal disturbances." Level of dog ownership experience needed: FLEXIBLE: We predict this dog will be low on the challenge scale with regard to exercise and mental stimulation requirements, but seniors tend to need a lot of help and understanding when it comes to lifestyle and veterinary issues. Seniors usually need quiet, calm environments and routines and do not do well with a lot of bustle, change, and rambunctious movement (kids and young playful dogs, for instance). This dog’s adopter will need to be prepared for senior health challenges, which usually come with expensive veterinary bills and time in vet offices. Senior care can also take an emotional toll on their humans. Adopting a mature pup is a wonderful thing to do, but it can also be difficult. Energy level LOWER: Pretty chill indoors and won’t demand endless amounts of stimulation and exercise but still needs a few short walks a day (10-30 min each) for potty breaks and to stretch their legs City Suitability: Would not do well in a busy city. She’s easily spooked by noises and prefers a calm, slow-paced environment. She’d be perfect for someone in the suburbs or countryside. Potty Training: She’s potty trained to go outside during yard breaks but also uses wee pads inside her playpen if needed. Strangers: Shy at first, but very food motivated. Positive reinforcement goes a long way with her — treats help her open up quickly. Other Dogs: She’s okay with calm dogs who keep to themselves after the initial sniff. She’s not playful or social with other dogs and generally prefers her own space. Kids: Okay with respectful adults. Young kids could scare her. Cats: Yes. Seniors are usually mellow enough that they are able to coexist well with cats. Mouthy Behavior: None. She has no interest in chewing or grabbing anything she’s not supposed to. Separation: Fine being left alone. She mostly naps or relaxes quietly. Leash Skills: Not good on leash. She prefers being off-leash in a secure yard and doesn’t enjoy going for walks on a leash. Cuddles: She’s not clingy, but she likes being around people she trusts. Not a lap dog, but will lie nearby. Crate: She uses her crate when she wants quiet time. No issues with crating when needed. Medical status Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines; heartworm negative; spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake. Adopters will need to be ready for senior care – at a minimum, that will be annual checkups including senior bloodwork and a dental post adoption (most senior rescues need one). How this dog ended up with Social Tees: Most of our dogs come via partner groups who help us save them from shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia in Tennessee or St. Thomas. There are very few spay/neuter resources there and many more animals in those areas than there are people to adopt them. Rescue groups like ours bring them to the northeast where the desire for pets like these allows us to save their lives.