Yam Yam
AGE / WEIGHT: 2 years old / 55 lbs
GENDER: Male
ENERGY: Active
GOOD WITH: Dogs - Yes, Kids - Yes, Cats - TBD
BIO: Enthusiastic about literally everything — that’s kind of my thing. Toys? Yes. Fetch? Obviously. You sitting down for one second? Perfect, I’ll be in your lap. I greet life (and humans) with full wiggle, big energy, and zero chill. I’m playful, affectionate, and just strategic enough to win hearts fast. If the game is getting your attention? Trust me… I came to play.
HIS FOSTER SAYS: "He warmed up to me the second I met him. He jumped on me to say hi and immediately wanted to cuddle."
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Rescued from a shelter in Texas; Yam Yam arrived in Brooklyn in mid-February 2026.
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Some dogs ease into a room. Yam Yam enters it. From the moment he arrived in Brooklyn, this big, goofy, high-energy guy has been turning heads, charming fosters, and reminding everyone around him that life is more fun with a little chaos in it — the good kind.
Named after a winner of Survivor, Yam Yam the dog shares his namesake's most defining traits: infectious energy, a magnetic social game, and an uncanny ability to make everyone feel like his favorite person within seconds of meeting him. He is enthusiastic, affectionate, and deeply committed to being wherever you are — preferably on top of you.
That said, Yam Yam is looking for a home that's ready to meet him where he is. He's smart — genuinely, impressively smart — but he's also persistent when bored, and boredom tends to express itself in creative ways (shoes, countertops, and the occasional sink have all been involved). He needs a combination of physical activity and mental stimulation to thrive, and an adopter who sees his energy as a feature, not a bug.
He does well with other dogs who can match his play style — he's enthusiastic and physical, and tends to overwhelm calmer canine companions. He's been noted as cat-friendly from his time in Texas, though this hasn't been tested locally. Kids are TBD, but his jumpiness means management would be important with younger children.
Yam Yam knows some basics and is still working on leash manners and house training. An adopter with experience, structure, and a good sense of humor will find in him an endlessly rewarding companion. He's ready to be someone's Sole Survivor. -
Yam Yam is up-to-date on required vaccinations, neutered, microchipped, and tested negative for heartworm.
He has received a full health check and is currently in good health. However, we cannot make any guarantees regarding his 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.