Carib Grackle
AGE / WEIGHT: 1.5 years old / 26 lbs
GENDER: Female
ENERGY: Moderate to active
GOOD WITH: Dogs - Yes, Kids - TBD, Cats - TBD
ABOUT ME: A few scars, and I still strut around like I own the place. New folks get a quick once-over, then I'm all wacky zoomies and, once I've settled in with you, a squirmy pile of belly rubs. I'm bold, goofy, and up for a game of fetch or a chew. I'm food motivated (chicken treats, please), still learning to take them politely. Pet my sides while I'm standing and I'll melt over for you.
MY FOSTER SAYS: "She's such a cuddler, heart stealer, sandwich stealer. Our first day together, I must not have closed the refrigerator completely. She came bounding into the living room with a cooked chicken breast like she'd just won the lottery."
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Carib Grackle was found as a stray in Dominica after being hit by a car, arriving in rescue care with injuries that initially left her unable to walk. She recovered from those injuries and traveled to Brooklyn in late-June 2026.
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Carib Grackle carries herself like she owns the room, and a few old scars do nothing to slow her down. She's a bold, goofy, high-spirited girl who greets the world with big excited energy and a set of genuinely wacky zoomies, then folds into a squirmy pile of belly rubs the moment she's settled in with someone. Pet her sides while she's standing and she melts right over.
She's very food-motivated, so a pocket of chicken treats goes a long way, and she's still learning to take them gently instead of grabbing. With other dogs she tends to move from cautious to curious to full-on playful, and she does best with a well-matched canine friend who enjoys her energetic, rowdy style. She can miss the cues when another dog wants a break, so she'll benefit from an adopter who helps her read those signals. She's been neutral and easy around kids met out and about, and cats are still an unknown.
Her training is headed in the right direction. House training has come a long way and she's grown more comfortable in her crate. She's still working on puppy mouthiness and jumping and she has a keen interest in whatever's on the counter. On leash she brings plenty of energy and a strong urge to chase birds and squirrels, so she needs an attentive handler.
She's an active, enthusiastic dog who has already decided that walks end in playtime, and she'll thrive with a person ready to match her pace and keep the training going. -
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 will be addressed prior to adoption.
A medical history can be sent to applicants and approved adopters.
Complete vet records will be sent shortly after adoption but can also be sent pre-adoption, upon request.