Elburn, IL - American Bulldog. Meet Niko a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

American Bulldog

Color

White - with Black

Age

Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

60 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Not good with cats

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My health

Shots current

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Niko – Your New Best Friend!

Hi, I’m Niko! I’m a 60-pound bully mix with a heart as big as my paws. Making friends is my specialty—I absolutely adore people and other dogs (cats, not so much, but hey, nobody’s perfect!).

Whether you’re looking for a walking buddy or a snuggle partner, I’ve got you covered. I’m as active or as chill as you need me to be. Long walks? Count me in (I’m great on a leash)! Couch cuddles? Say no more.

My foster family says I’m the best hugger they’ve ever met, and my big, goofy smiles make everyone’s day brighter. I’m potty-trained, and I’ve nailed commands like sit, stay, no, and potty outside. I also know my name really well and have amazing recall—even if a squirrel catches my eye, one call of my name and I’m right back at your side.

I’m a survivor with a story. I was rescued from Texas by a local doggy daycare/boarding facility and brought here to find my forever home. Since then, I’ve been recovering like a champ from being neutered and treated for heartworms. My foster mom has been sneaking me back to her house a bunch though (shhh!), where I’ve been spoiled with love, belly rubs, and lots of time with her three other dogs.

The vet staff adores me—they’ve even posted about me, and said I'm the “sweetest, silliest, most patient boy” and confessed they’re all a little in love with me (blushing!)

I’m a big fan of toys and can keep myself entertained for hours. While my foster mom works in her office, I’m perfectly content chewing on a bone or playing with my favorite toys by her side.

I love to play, especially with other bigger dogs I will probably do best with bigger dogs, because I am a moose 😂. Smaller animals, like cats, aren’t my vibe, so I’d do best in a home without them.

I’m looking for my forever family—one that will cherish my sweet, calming presence and appreciate my hugs and snuggles as much as my foster family does. They keep saying how special I am, and while they’d love to keep me, I know there’s a perfect family out there waiting just for me. Could it be you?

Our standard adoption fee is $375 cash or check and $385 credit card ($10 processing fee). . It includes spay/neuter when age appropriate at our participating vets, age appropriate core vaccinations, fecal testing, deworming, flea and tick preventative,1st vet visit at one of our participating vets, and micro-chipping.

We must have an application, conduct a phone interview, and meet your entire family to approve an adoption. Applications will not be reviewed unless fully completed. An application does not commit you to adopting and does not guarantee adoption but does allow us to begin the review process.

Please email adopt@safehavendogsIL.org for an application or additional details.

Please note that the breeds and sizes posted in this biography are educated best guesses and are not guaranteed.

Safe Haven Dog Rescue reserves the right to refuse adoption of any dog or puppy to any applicant (adopter) for any reason.