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NIKKO

LOCATION

In foster family

GENDER

Male

AGE

4 months

WEIGHT

13.7 kg

DETAILS

Cat-friendly • Dog-friendly • For intermediate owner • High energy • In foster family • Not kid-friendly

Meet Nikko!

Nikko is a gorgeous 4-month-old Husky mix puppy who will charm everyone with his stunning blue eyes and endearing gaze. Rescued from a MAPAQ seizure, he is now looking for a family ready to offer him the stability, love, and guidance he needs to thrive.

Like any young Husky mix, Nikko is bursting with energy! He loves to run, play, and explore everything around him. That’s why we’re looking for an active and engaged family for him. He will need an environment where he can expend his energy daily.

Nikko is an extremely affectionate, sensitive, and playful puppy. He loves cuddles as much as playtime! He’s also very food-motivated, which makes food an excellent training tool. Positive reinforcement methods will be ideal for him. Because he gets excited easily, he will benefit from a calm, patient, and consistent family who can help him channel his enthusiasm and develop his focus.

He gets along very well with other dogs. He has also lived with a cat and can coexist very well with a feline companion if the introductions are made gradually.

Like many young puppies, Nikko will need to continue his training. When left alone, he may experience anxiety, which sometimes manifests as small accidents in the house. With time, patience, a stable routine, and plenty of reassurance, he will quickly gain confidence.

Nikko is a true ray of sunshine: a funny, endearing puppy, full of life and love to give. If you are ready to guide this wonderful companion through his training, Nikko will reward you with boundless loyalty and affection.

Apply for the adoption of this dog

1. Fill out an application form on our website according to the type of animal you would like to adopt.

2. Our team will contact you to make an appointment

A member of our adoption team will contact you as soon as possible to follow up on your request. You will be advised according to your profile.

Adoption hours:
Monday to Friday – 12pm to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 5pm

*We receive a very large amount of requests. They will be answered based on the order of receipt and the quality of the responses. You will be contacted if your application is approved.

*No animal reservation is possible until the adoption is confirmed in order to maximize the chances of placing our animals in good families.

3. Visit at the shelter

The visit is a time for you to meet our animals, and for our team to go more in depth with certain aspects of your adoption request in order to ensure that the adoption is a success. If the visit is positive, we will proceed with the adoption at the shelter and you will go home with your new companion!

Signing of the adoption contract

Payment of adoption fees (cards preferred)

Purchase of a food bag (mandatory for cats and dogs)

Safe departure of the animal in a carrier (cat, exotic) or on a leash (dog)

Possibility of purchasing certain basic items in our store (litter, transporter, etc.)

CATS

  • Kittens 6 months old and less: $300
  • Cats over 6 months old: $250
  • Senior cats 7+ years old (Grey Muzzle Mission): $172
  • Compassionate adoption and cats aged 12 and over: no adoption fee

The fees include: Veterinary examination | Sterilization | Basic vaccines and dewormers (preventive) | Microchip | 30 Day Limited Health Guarantee | Trupanion Insurance (4 weeks).

EXOTIC ANIMALS

  • Rabbit: $113
  • Guinea pig (female): $16
  • Guinea pig (male – neutered): $54
  • Rat: $11
  • Compassionate adoption for a rabbit: $54
  • Others: contact us for the adoption fees for other species of exotic animals

The fees include: Veterinary examination | Sterilization (male and female rabbits AND male guinea pigs) | Preventive deworming | Preventive vaccine against Hemorrhagic disease (rabbits) | Microchip (rabbits)

DOGS

  • Puppy 6 months old and less: $560
  • Dog more than 6 months old: $445
  • Senior dog 7+ years old (Grey Muzzle Mission): $230
    *Except dogs from the Northern Paw program*
  • Compassionate adoption and dogs aged 12 and over: no adoption fee

The fees include: Veterinary examination | Sterilization | Basic vaccines and dewormer (preventive) | Microchip | 30 Day Limited Health Guarantee | Trupanion Insurance (4 weeks).