Blackberry

Blackberry was found as a stray in Georgia, underweight, pregnant, and dealing with mange and skin infections; three weeks after entering the shelter, she gave birth to a litter of 11 puppies, one of several litters she has had. Her owners were known locally; they declined to reclaim her. She is in a foster home in Georgia and will travel to Brooklyn in mid-October 2026.

Blackberry’s approach to meeting people is simple: find the nearest lap and climb in. When the rescue team visited her in Georgia, that’s exactly what she did, settling in for pets like she’d known everyone for years. She’s sweet, soft, and gentle, the kind of dog who says hello quietly and then makes herself very comfortable.

Early impressions point to a low-to-moderate energy girl who ranks a cushy bed and a good squeaky toy above most things in life. She’s an adult with a mellow streak, and she seems happiest when the pace is easy and the pets are plentiful.

She’s been living comfortably with multiple dogs in her foster home, and she coexisted easily with two dogs she’d just met during the rescue team’s visit. The cats in that home? She hasn’t shown any interest. Her experience with kids is still unknown.

The leash is her big project. She’s improving, but her adopter should plan on patient, ongoing leash work, especially as she meets city sidewalks for the first time. Her crate and house training are still to be determined, and since Brooklyn will be brand new to her, some adjustment time comes with the package.

Blackberry has already raised more than her share of puppies. This next stretch is all about her: a soft bed, a squeaker or two, and a lap she can call her own.

The dogs in our care are up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered (when old enough), microchipped, and given a general health check. Immediate medical needs and medical history will be addressed with the adopter prior to adoption. Complete vet records will be sent shortly after adoption.