Snug

Snug - 10 months (as of 8/31) and 15lbs, Beagle Mix, Spayed Mostly full grown - might gain a tiny bit more weight - 1lb to 2lbs Want to see a video of this Snug please click here! This puppy 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: "Snug takes a little bit of time to warm up to new people. But she's a sweet girl and so fun. She prefers a home in a calmer area. She's just a more sensitve girl. But once she's had time to settle in - there's NO stopping her - she's cuddly and the most fun." Thier Foster Parent Says: "At 10 months, a whopping 15 pounds, and the longest limbs and tiniest head, Snug is the silliest proportioned puppy I've ever had the honor of meeting. Her personality aligns with that silliness too. From collecting (but not chewing!) my shoes to build a fort to using her paws like a human to smack me for attention, Snug is one odd ball. She's super easily entertained by cardboard and plays well alone if given a bouncy ball or just a great view out the window. That girl could people watch for days. But that's not to say she doesn't absolutely love her daily playdates with her doggy friends in the building. Snug can be a little overwhelming for smaller more timid dogs because of her lanky arms that are always flailing around, but she never becomes aggressive. She also loves her human (and humans in general). Sometimes she can be a little hesitant to meet men for the first time, but that goes away as soon as you have a treat in hand. She is a snuggle bug to any and all people who walk through my door. She loves to get really comfortable on you, laying her head right below yours and it's just the sweetest thing. Snug listens well and learns quickly, knowing to sit to wait for her food and rarely missing the peed pad these days. Regarding city life, she's not quite there yet. She's getting used to outside walks, but would prefer a quieter neighborhood without bikers riding around playing pink pony club and heavy foot traffic. She really needs a home that loves to play, cuddle, and bonus! has a yard for her to dig in (right now she digs my pillow and couch, but that just doesn't hit the same you know?)" Level of dog ownership experience required: INTERMEDIATE – As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day. The adopter must have relevant primary care experience with a similar breed, temperament, and/or energy level. (Primary care experience includes ownership, fostering, or dog sitting as an adult, not a dog you grew up with.) Relevant puppy care experience is a huge plus, but bare minimum the adopter must have TONS of time and patience. Raising a puppy can be a lot of fun, but it’s also tremendous work. Puppies’ personalities and exercise/stimulation requirements change dramatically between now and when they’re a year old as their bodies and brains develop, so an active lifestyle and the ability to adapt to a pup’s evolving needs are a must. We strongly urge professional dog training with a rewards based trainer from the get go. Adults only or kids ages 8 and up – all puppies go through a mouthy, rambunctious phase and often accidentally hurt children when playing. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN BREED RESEARCH to make sure you have a better understanding of the kind of temperament and exercise requirements this dog may have as an adult. Energy level: MEDIUM – Very young puppies sleep and nap a lot, but their energy level skyrockets when they become teens (4 months to around a year). As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in