Nicko

About Nicko (Shih Tzu) in Canton, CT 06019

Nicko is waiting for you at Dog Star Rescue in Canton, CT 06019. There is no way to look into the eyes of Nicko and say no to anything he would like. He is the boss or he likes to play the boss on television. His forever family will need to decide that outcome. We do know without a shadow of a doubt Nicko is simply adorable. Mr. Nicko is a 3-and-a-half-year-old Shih Tzu mix and weighs a mere 10 pounds. His small frame works in his favor because Nicko loves to be held or on a lap. Nicko has proven to be quite adaptable and super friendly dog. He enjoys interacting with other dogs, children and adults. He has a reputation of a player. A player of toys and player with the game of fetch. His lively and easygoing personality is what brings this boy lots of attention and he eats it up. Nicko has not had the opportunity to meet a cat since coming into rescue so it is unknown how his relationship would be with cats. He is doing well on his house, crate and leash training. He really enjoys his walks and would benefit from daily walks to learn and grow with ongoing outdoor experiences. Nicko is a people dog and enjoys spending time with everyone. He just wants to be a member of the pack. A fun-loving little guy like Nicko will brighten days and spreading smiles. Fill out an application today because Nicko is waiting for you.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Nicko is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.