Mixed Breed · NYC Second Chance Rescue
1 year · Male · 45 lbs · Brooklyn, NY
Listed 164 days
Oriole’s past was not a kind one. He comes from a severe neglect and abuse situation, and while he carries some shyness from that experience, his gentle spirit still shines through.
He’s incredibly sweet and, once he feels safe, wonderfully goofy. Oriole just needs a little time to warm up to new people and unfamiliar environments. With patience and reassurance, his playful personality begins to peek out.
Oriole would thrive in a calm, understanding home that will let him build trust at his own pace. Beneath his shy exterior is a loving, loyal companion just waiting to feel secure enough to be himself.
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/
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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