| NICO Nico is a purebred male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. His estimated DOB is 3/08 Nico was rescued from an abusive situation. Below is some information from his savior: A friend (whom I no longer speak with) bought this dog. I watched them cage him up all day, not let him go outside to use the bathroom (when he was released from his cage he would immediately go to the bathroom on the floor), hit him, yell at him, go without food and water, and when he was let out to play he would immediately hide, go to the bathroom on the floor, or urinate when someone came near him. He also was so matted that he had to be shaved. At one point I asked if I could take him to play in my fenced yard with my dog (a lab mix) and they agreed. He stayed at my house several times over the next year with no serious problems. He was allowed space to play, preferred to stay outside most of the day barking and running around, and playing with my lab. However, when he was inside he would always cower and hide under my bed. A short time ago, when things hadn't gotten any better with the present owner, I convinced them he would be better off at my house, or I would place him with a new family. In a sense acting like a foster parent I suppose. It has been a couple of months now, I had no intention of keeping him, only adopting him out (The owners were about to give him to the shelter, which, with his disposition I felt would just result in him getting put down). However, because of his upkeep and demeanor there hasn't been a serious inquiry. Not one that I would feel comfortable with anyway. I have been trying to work with him as much as possible to undue some of the damage, but feel the best place is with someone who has every intention of keeping him with their loving family. I feel any progress we make with him will be in vain if he stays with us too long and then moves again. Admittedly, I don't know anything about abused dogs, but am afraid he will regress. At this point he will come out from under my bed most days. However he does hide under my glass topped coffee table :) (not sure that he realizes me can still see him) If we move too quickly around him he bolts upstairs to hide under my bed. He also is very skiddish when someone raises their voice or there are a lot of people around. Having two very active children who constantly have their friends over, I feel that it is not in his best interest to be here and always be scared. I want him to be a happy, healthy pup, and feel comfortable in his environment. We give him the love and attention, but can not give him the permanent home he deserves. We are placing NIco in a foster home to work with him. We will get him groomed and get some better pics. Nico has the characteristics of a dog rescued from a puppymill. To read more about dogs like this please click HERE Nico will be neutered and brought up to date on shots prior to adoption. He is located in Manhattan, KS |
| Markus & Ilka with Oscar & Tessa |
| Leslie Steis |
| Karen Gravatt |
| MAY 2010 - A FOREVER HOME Nico has been adopted by the Franz Family of Kansas CONGRATULATIONS! |