Nikko
Age: Young
Gender: Female
Breeds: Retriever, Shepherd
Meet Nikko! The intelligent, curious, snuggly, adventurous and super shy girl looking for her forever home.
We’ve learned that she would LOVE:
A kind and loving pack of pups to explore and play with. She loves playing with little doggos and joins in the big dog fun when she sees several pups at play! At least one other pup in the home is needed for building this girl’s confidence.
Wooded acreage where she can adventure, explore and take potty breaks under the cover and safe haven of trees (‘wide open spaces are scary - who invented suburbia anyway?’ is a direct quote from Nikko) - On leash, she sticks right by her human. Look at this video: https://youtu.be/q00RQiSFLLQ
Preferably no permanent kiddos but visits are just fine :) - she’s not aggressive in the slightest but does find kiddos scary.
This dog is an absolute dreamboat once you get to know her - a process that due to her shyness, takes time. Other dogs bring her out of her shell and once she loves you, she’s oh so snuggly and she’ll be deeply yours for a lifetime. She is the sweetest, mellowest pup looking for an owner with a kind and patient heart.
Breed: Retriever, Shepard Crossbreed
Sex: Female
Age: 1 year 3 months
Weight: 50 pounds
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date - all vaccinations required after adoption are responsibility of adopter.
Heartworm: Negative at time of testing. On monthly preventative
Microchipped: Yes
Good with Children: Teenage dog savvy children maybe okay, due to her shyness
Good with Dogs: Yes, loves them and needs another dog in the home
Good with Cats: According to the southern foster she lived around two cats and never chased or caused trouble.
Location of dog currently: New England
Adoption Fee: $300
Please consider purchasing this book before adopting. Perfect Puppy in 7 Days - How to Start Your Puppy Off Right, Sophia Yin, DVM - it is an amazing book that we recommend very highly and have had amazing feedback on.
https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Puppy-Days-Start-Right/dp/0964151871
IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.
Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.
Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.