Although she's a fresh face at FFAA, Nikita is actually a transfer from Carthage Humane Society where her total number of days equaled over 500! We agreed to take her on during their time of need; we are hopeful that new scenery will give her the visibility needed to find her forever home.
She is a 4-5 year old long-haired stunner, likely a Spitz* mix. Her coloring is reminiscent of many shepherd mixes, but her blocky, rounded facial features and stocky, short frame indicate something closer to a Chow Chow or even a Norwegian Elkhound mix.
As described by a manager at her previous facility, Nikita is a gorgeous girl whose lack of interest is shocking! We were told she walks well on a leash and that she is not only spunky and smart but gentle too. She loves toys and is not opposed to making doggy friends! She prefers a buddy that will chill with her because she doesn't enjoy rough or hyper play.
She tends towards body sensitivity - her beautiful coat is not low-maintenance, so to avoid matting or coat impaction, her future home should be prepared to either regularly employ a professional groomer or to work hard on some co-operative care strategies as well as desensitizing and counterconditioning her discomfited responses to brushing/grooming.
We haven't had the pleasure of knowing Nikita for long, but we're already enchanted by her large, expressive eyes, her quiet, peaceful demeanor, and the playful little mannerisms slipping through her initially stoic front. Nikita's ideal home would be child-free with one-two adults for her to focus on and who will play with her for as long as he wants!
*Spitz is an umbrella category for many dog breeds that share common traits such as pricked ears, a double coat, a tail that curves over their back, almond shaped eyes, and a pointed muzzle. Most are Arctic or Siberian in origin. Examples of more well-known Spitz breeds are Huskies, Malamutes, Samoyeds, Akitas, Shiba Inus, Pomeranians, Shar Peis, Chow Chows, Akitas, Norwegian Elkhounds, Schipperkes, Alaskan Klee Klais - between 50-70+ dog breeds could be placed in the Spitz category.
Say hello to Nikita, new kid on the block!
Although she's a fresh face at FFAA, Nikita is actually a transfer from Carthage Humane Society where her total number of days equaled over 500! We agreed to take her on during their time of need; we are hopeful that new scenery will give her the visibility needed to find her forever home.
She is a 4-5 year old long-haired stunner, likely a Spitz* mix. Her coloring is reminiscent of many shepherd mixes, but her blocky, rounded facial features and stocky, short frame indicate something closer to a Chow Chow or even a Norwegian Elkhound mix.
As described by a manager at her previous facility, Nikita is a gorgeous girl whose lack of interest is shocking! We were told she walks well on a leash and that she is not only spunky and smart but gentle too. She loves toys and is not opposed to making doggy friends! She prefers a buddy that will chill with her because she doesn't enjoy rough or hyper play.
She tends towards body sensitivity - her beautiful coat is not low-maintenance, so to avoid matting or coat impaction, her future home should be prepared to either regularly employ a professional groomer or to work hard on some co-operative care strategies as well as desensitizing and counterconditioning her discomfited responses to brushing/grooming.
We haven't had the pleasure of knowing Nikita for long, but we're already enchanted by her large, expressive eyes, her quiet, peaceful demeanor, and the playful little mannerisms slipping through her initially stoic front. Nikita's ideal home would be child-free with one-two adults for her to focus on and who will play with her for as long as he wants!
*Spitz is an umbrella category for many dog breeds that share common traits such as pricked ears, a double coat, a tail that curves over their back, almond shaped eyes, and a pointed muzzle. Most are Arctic or Siberian in origin. Examples of more well-known Spitz breeds are Huskies, Malamutes, Samoyeds, Akitas, Shiba Inus, Pomeranians, Shar Peis, Chow Chows, Akitas, Norwegian Elkhounds, Schipperkes, Alaskan Klee Klais - between 50-70+ dog breeds could be placed in the Spitz category.
If you are interested in one of our adoptable pets you can come by the Adoption Center and fill out an application, download one from our website, or submit a request to receive one by email. Once your application has been reviewed and approved we will have you and your potential new pet meet and greet. If you would like to adopt a dog we also ask that you bring along your current dogs to meet with them also!
If there are no reservations on either party, the adoption contract will be signed and you will get to take your new family member home.
Email adopt.ffaa@gmail.com for current adoption fees.
All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption, have age appropriate vaccinations, and are microchipped.
If you are interested in one of our adoptable pets you can come by the Adoption Center and fill out an application, download one from our website, or submit a request to receive one by email. Once your application has been reviewed and approved we will have you and your potential new pet meet and greet. If you would like to adopt a dog we also ask that you bring along your current dogs to meet with them also!
If there are no reservations on either party, the adoption contract will be signed and you will get to take your new family member home.
Email adopt.ffaa@gmail.com for current adoption fees.
All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption, have age appropriate vaccinations, and are microchipped.
All of our adoptable animals are available to be seen at the Faithful Friends Adoption Center located in Neosho, MO! We are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12PM-6PM and Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM. We are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday.
Please call in advance if you are driving from a distance to ensure that the animal you would like to adopt is still available!
All of our adoptable animals are available to be seen at the Faithful Friends Adoption Center located in Neosho, MO! We are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12PM-6PM and Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM. We are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday.
Please call in advance if you are driving from a distance to ensure that the animal you would like to adopt is still available!
More about this shelter
Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc is a non-profit organization commited to helping our community become a place where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Further, we want to be a voice for the welfare of animals in our community through various avenues.
People
The organization is comprised of volunteers who meet nearly weekly to organize events in order that we may serve the community successfully. There are many different opportunities to volunteer and donate time or financial gifts. If you are at all interested or know someone who would like to support our efforts, please contact us.
Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc is a non-profit organization commited to helping our community become a place where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Further, we want to be a voice for the welfare of animals in our community through various avenues.
People
The organization is comprised of volunteers who meet nearly weekly to organize events in order that we may serve the community successfully. There are many different opportunities to volunteer and donate time or financial gifts. If you are at all interested or know someone who would like to support our efforts, please contact us.
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