Mixed Breed · NYC Second Chance Rescue
4 years · Male · Brooklyn, NY
Meet Kaleb
Some dogs come into rescue with a story that stops you in your tracks. Kaleb is one of them.
An independent rescuer spotted Kaleb alongside a homeless man and immediately knew something was terribly wrong. His body was infested with fleas, weak, uncomfortable, and barely hanging on. Knowing he needed urgent help, she paid out of her own pocket to get him to safety and reached out to us.
What happened next was nothing short of remarkable.
Despite the unimaginable pain he must have endured, Kaleb never stopped fighting. Day by day, he allowed his wounds to heal. His fur slowly began to grow back. His strength returned. And through it all, his gentle spirit never disappeared.
Today, Kaleb is no longer defined by the condition he arrived in. He is defined by his resilience, his courage, and his incredible capacity to trust again.
Kaleb is ready for the chapter he has always deserved: a home where he will never know suffering, uncertainty, or neglect again. A home where his scars are not seen as imperfections, but as proof of just how far he has come.
If you're looking for a dog whose gratitude shines through every wag, every cuddle, and every loving glance, Kaleb is waiting to meet you.
His story began with heartbreak. We hope his ending is filled with love.
All dogs will be altered, microchipped, and receive age-appropriate vaccines prior to adoption.
Please note that the listed location for this dog may not be accurate due to technical limitations of this database and we have transportation options available within 6 hours of NYC (so don't let location hold you back)!
Interested in fostering or adopting? Need more info on this dog? The first step in the process is filling out an application on our website.
For a full list of our available dogs and current adoption promotions, visit https://nycsecondchancerescue.org/adoptable-dogs
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Mixed-breed dogs pull traits from several lines, which often means fewer breed-linked health problems and a temperament best judged by meeting the dog. What the foster or shelter observed day to day is far more predictive than any breed guess.
Depends on the individual. A daily walk plus play is the baseline; ask the foster how the dog behaves after a quiet day.
Mixes are often excellent city dogs. Building breed restrictions are usually enforced on what a dog looks like, so ask the rescue how the dog is typically identified.
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