Mallow

Beagle · Location not listed

Mallow - 8 years, 34lbs, Beagle, Neutered This senior angel 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 a t socialteesnyc.org Their foster says: "Mallow is an absolute joy—a sweet, affectionate beagle who loves walks, sniffing, meeting new people, receiving belly rubs, cuddling in your arms, and eating his favorite high-value treat: boiled chicken. Prince Mallow is a true extrovert, and everyone who meets him quickly falls in love with him. He enjoys independent time and handles being left alone for a few hours quite well. He is also very interested in mirrors and loves to stare out the window and watch the people outside! When he comes home, he quickly falls asleep and snores like a good pup! Indoors, Mallow finds chew toys comforting, but his absolute favorite inside activity is his snuffle mat; I would recommend incorporating more scent games and enrichment activities for him." 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 means frequent vet visits and very expensive veterinary bills. (An annual senior blood panel alone costs around $500 in NYC.) 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: Medium – Mallow loves to walk and needs a home where he has plenty of opportunities to sniff. He is big on "beagling"--catching scents and forgetting everything else. We are currently working on his pulling, so he will need someone patient who takes him on sniff walks. He needs a good balance of mental stimulation and a solid 60 min walk in the morning. Taking Mallow out for a longer morning walk is really helpful so he can get his sniffs in first thing, but since he loves being outside, we try to take him on any other short neighborhood walks too. He's not hyper when he's inside though and settles into napping and snuggling, but if there's an opportuntiy for him to go out and sniff anything, even if it's just for a block, he wants to join! Okay in the city? Adjusting to the city – This is Mallow's first time in the city. When Mallow first arrived in the city, everything was new and overwhelming. He took some time to adjust to loud noises and stairs, but he is a resilient learner. He is currently making great progress on elevator practice, fully walking inside on his own! He's not completely unfazed, but generally does very well. He's been on the subway (during off peak hours) and did great. Potty trained? Yes – No accidents so far! His foster has a backyard that they let him explore, but he seems to prefer going potty on a walk/leash. Comfort level with strangers: Social butterfly – Mallow loves meeting new people. He loves saying hello to everyone he meets, so we are currently working on recall during walks so he isn't so distracted. Social with other dogs? He is definitely more focused on sniffing, but always wants to say hi to other dogs. His foster notes, "He loves to say hi to all dogs on the street of all sizes and ages and gets along with our senior dog." Social with cats? Probably. Seniors are usually mellow enough that they are able to coexist well with cats. Respectful behavior with other animals (cats, small pets, etc.): Not sure – Wants to chase squirrels and birds so may not be a good match for a home with cats, rabbits, etc. Comfortable with children? (ALWAYS requires adult supervision) Yes for most ages – Mallow is incredibly tolerant and has not been mouthy at all since his foster has been with him. He has been very good with kids who want to say hi and pet him on the street. His foster thinks Mallow would make a fantastic family dog, perhaps for age 12 and up. His foster notes he has been a cuddly guy so far, but he hasn't been exposed to younger kids so they don't want to say he's good with them at this point. Mouthy behavior? His forster reports he's not completely past this stage, but it's not a frequent behavior. He loves a bully stick! Separation anxiety? Adjusting – His foster says "He is mostly fine when you leave, he just tries to get out the door when you're going bc I think he has FOMO of not being outside with the sniffs. He has no barking or howling issues so far though." Leash behavior: "He seems to have done leash work before since he prefers to go outside and potty on a leash but he's a puller and zig zagger for the smells. He responds well to pulling correction when you stop and wait until he stops pulling. He seems to understand that not pulling anymore = more walking/sniffs but it is definitely an ongoing work in progress. We're going to work on incorporating some name recall training as well with treats. Because he can pull when following a track, he needs a patient walker who is willing to continue his lead-training." Cuddle bug level: Medium to high: He loves to snuggle in bed and on the couch, but isn't demanding to be in your lap when you're working and is content laying down close by. Jumping on people to say hello? Listens to correction – his foster has only seem him jump when they're getting the leash and he's excited to go outside. Medical status: Healthy for their age as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccines; heartworm tested if coming from Tennessee or Puerto Rico; 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 did this dog end 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, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico. 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. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee any breed mix, exact age, or full grown size (if the dog is under a year old). We do our best with very educated guesses. This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes. LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc

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