Wendy

Wendy - 7 months & 11lbs, JRT Mix, Spayed Expected to be about 23lbs full grow Please click here to see videos of Wendy! 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 Their foster says: "She is a very sweet, gentle, and affectionate girl who is still learning to feel confident in the city. She is naturally shy, and new environments, loud noises, and unfamiliar situations can make her nervous, but she does well on walks in quieter areas and is gradually becoming more comfortable. At home, she is incredibly calm and has a low-to-medium energy level. She loves to sleep, relax, and sit right next to people, and she seems happiest simply being near someone she trusts. She is very gentle with people of all ages and is especially wonderful with children. She isn't mouthy, doesn't nip or bite, and isn't interested in rough play. She is also gentle with other dogs and animals. Overall, she is a quiet, gentle, low-to-medium energy dog who would thrive with a patient family that can give her time to come out of her shell and feel safe." 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 – She is pretty chill indoors, sleeps a lot, and doesn't demand constant stimulation. She enjoys walks but is not extremely high-energy. Tolerance to the city: She is easily spooked by loud noises, bustling areas, and new things. She does much better in quieter areas or places she's been to a lot. She needs time to build confidence. A calmer part of the city or suburbs would probably be ideal. Potty trained? Very few accidents. She always pees outside and consistently poops outside on walks. She has never peed in the house and has only pooped inside twice. She will chew through pee pads. Comfort level with strangers: She is shy and timid with unfamiliar people who come with a lot of energy. But in seconds, if a person is calm with her, she's immediately comfortable and seeks their affection. She jumps on people she knows when saying hello, but not strangers. Social with dogs?She is gentle with other animals and does well around them. She is not interested in rough play. Overly excited animals will scare her. Social with children? (ALWAYS requires adult supervision)She is extremely gentle and calm with children and is not mouthy. She does not nip or bite. Adult supervision is, of course, still required. Social with cats?She is gentle with other animals and does not display aggressive or overly excitable behavior around them. Mouthy play: One of her funniest quirks is that