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Niko  

 

ADOPTED 7/24/04

7/24/04 Niko was adopted today by a really great family (friends of Will and Amy who adopted Bounce).  Below is Lorraine's email on how things went.

Hi All,
Niko's adoption went very well!   First he got to run around the backyard by himself.   Then he got to meet Annie, who mothered him.   He had all his little furs up down his back.   After a few minutes he got comfortable with Annie and jumped on her back, which she pretty well ignored.   Once they were both comfortable, we brought Perry, the Rottie mix out who is toy possessive.   Well, no problems in the back yard, they just smelled all around, then Perry decided he wasn't that interesting and got attention from everyone else.  Momma Annie monitored everything and made sure Niko was safe.   After the 3 of them were comfortable, Blue got to come out.   Blue was very excited and ran right up to Niko, scaring him a bit.   Momma Annie stepped in and headed Blue off.   Once Niko was comfortable with Blue (another couple of minutes) he engaged everyone in a "chase me" game, hiding behind every obstacle he could find!
 
When Blue and Niko first started playing, Momma Annie drove Blue away from Niko using several growls.   After a while, she figured out no one was getting hurt and they chased each other around a bit.
Eventually, Niko and Blue were playing, and the "old folks", Annie and Perry laid down on the porch.   Janine and Matt say Niko tired Blue out, as he was panting and not wanting to run for the ball anymore. 
 
Then we all went in to sign paperwork.   Janine and Matt had bought several new toys and Blue and Niko had fun tugging toys together.   Momma Annie had enough and retreated to her kennel!   Perry did get toy possessive, as Niko was trying to tug on the toy Perry had in his mouth.  A few growls and a snap were issued (and Momma Annie came back in the room), Niko yelped and ran and hid.   When he came back out, he decided to play with Blue and avoided Perry with his toy!  Got lots of pix and Matt and Janine got some nice ones too.   Attaching pix, quite a few, so at least 3-4 mails to send them all!  
 
They are very happy with Niko and pleased that it appears he and Blue will be friends and match each other's energy level.  Kelly will call later to see how things are going and update us!  Lorraine & the Gang

Here are some pics for you to enjoy.  First pictures are of Niko's new family! 

These are of Niko...intros to the rest of the crew to follow:

Okay, now meet Blue (and Niko)

And now meet Blue, Niko's best bud!

   

Meet Annie & Perry

 

6/23/04 Niko is a Blue Merle Lethal White male, just 8 weeks old.  He was born to a litter of eight that is currently in H.A.L.O. rescue.  Since he is deaf and slightly vision impaired, H.A.L.O contacted us to help find him the right home.  Kelly and Paula (Aussielads partners) picked him up today and he is being fostered at Kelly's home until a new foster home can be secured.

     

Niko received his first booster on 6/11/04 and is due for his 2nd on 7/2/04.  He is settling in just fine at Kelly's and is busy playing with Fresno and Orson.  Niko will be neutered before going to his forever home.  Please check back for updates and pictures.

6/24/04 Some new pics of Niko and Orson (notice the difference in size and paws)

      

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