Cleopatra
AGE / WEIGHT: 4 years old / 53 lbs
GENDER: Female
ENERGY: Moderate
GOOD WITH: Dogs - Yes, Kids - TBD, Cats - TBD
BIO: Patience is a virtue, and I've got it down. I'm not the type to rush up and demand your attention — I'd rather wait for you to come to me, and trust me, you will. Once you do, I'll lean right in and make it worth your while. I'm just as happy on a long walk as I am curled up somewhere sunny, watching the world go by. I've got a little silly side that comes out when the moment's right. Low maintenance, high reward — that's my whole thing.
HER FOSTER SAYS: "She loves to go on walks and LOVES to cuddle now. Any time I stop petting her she boops me with her snout until I start again. She is seriously so chill!"
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Surrendered by her owner in the USVI along with another dog (believed to be her son). Cleopatra traveled to Brooklyn in late April and is currently in a local foster home.
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Cleopatra isn't the type to walk into a room demanding attention — she earns it. Patient, observant, and quietly charming, she takes her time reading a new situation before she commits. But once she's in, she's all in: leaning into you for pets, nudging your hand when you stop, content to stay close wherever you land.
She's a genuinely easy dog to live with. Calm indoors, she's happiest tucked into a sunny spot or stretched out on a cozy bed — though she'll spring to life at the sight of a leash. Walks are her thing. She gets visibly, hilariously excited to head outside, and after a morning walk, she's been known to come back inside and immediately launch into a full living room zoomie session before returning to her preferred state of graceful calm.
Cleo is doing great with the two large dogs in her foster home and has been comfortable around kids in past environments. Cat compatibility is still an open question. She's house trained and crate trained, walks beautifully on leash, and is notably obedient — the kind of dog who will sit two feet away while you cook dinner, look at a piece of dropped food, and then look back at you like "did you mean that for me?" without making a move.
Cleo came to Brooklyn from the U.S. Virgin Islands and is still finding her footing in the city. She's not nervous so much as thoughtful — she takes a beat, figures out what's being asked of her, and then relaxes into it. She thrives on routine and responds beautifully to consistency and a calm environment. She doesn't need an experienced dog owner, just a patient one who will give her a little grace while she settles in and shows them exactly who she is. -
Cleopatra is up-to-date on required vaccinations, spayed, and microchipped. She tested positive for heartworm and has completed treatment.
She has received a full health check and is currently in good health. However, we cannot make any guarantees regarding her future health or medical needs.
Complete veterinary records, dating back to the time of rescue, are typically sent via email after an adoption. They can also be sent in advance of an adoption, upon request.