31/10/2022
Oyster is as phenomenal as 12-week-old hounds get, but she's not going to set that kind of mood. She's going to set an exciting, life-affirming one that's heavy on oxytocin highs and punctuated with occasional moments of frustration and exhaustion. Even the greatest of the great are a lot of work if they’re puppies. One as pure, eager, loving, and smart as Oyster makes the work easy though if you know what you’re doing. She hoovers up every iota if information you toss her like it’s her job — which it is, she’s a hound, she was literally designed to absorb info and complete tasks. That means she’ll need lots of mental stimulation to keep her growing brain happy. Physical exercise, too. Plan for at least 90 consecutive min of fast paced stuff a day in addition to potty walks. We think this beauty will be around 55 lbs grown, and she’ll need a family with primary care experience, an active lifestyle, and grownups only or kids 12 and up — her teething phase is no joke. Her foster dad says: "Oyster is a super happy, excited, loving, and curious puppy filled to the brim with energy. She loves playing with her toys, snuggling during naptime, and greeting every human she meets. She's definitely in her mouthy phase, so be ready to have a bunch of toys handy. We're working on basic commands, potty training, and leash training, and you can really see she wants to please. She would be perfect in an experienced home ready for the puppy energy and ready to dedicate a bunch of time to training to make her the happiest pup possible. She will also need a TON of stimulation. She loves her food and has no problems with meal time. I've been wrapping her food in a towel for her to seek it out and she seems to really love that. She also loves her crate and hasn't seemed to have much separation anxiety when I leave home. She isn't a fan of elevators and is still figuring out doors opening and closing." Interested in adopting? Submit an application at socialteesnyc.org or email your point person if you’ve already been approved!