Nik Bonnito, a Adoptable Belgian Shepherd / Malinois in Lakewood, CO image 1/3

Nik Bonnito

Young
Male
Medium

Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

About Nik Bonnito

Lakewood, CO

Breed

Belgian Shepherd / Malinois

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

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Nik Bonnito's Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. AdoptaGSD.org Please consider that some of these dogs have been abandoned or ignored by their previous owners, having little interaction with someone who cares about them. When adopted, they will need time to adjust to the changes in their life. Meet the real MVP: Nik Bonnito (No, not the Denver Bronco — but yes, he is named after him ) Nik is a 5-month-old, handsome, fearless, and incredibly smart pup who already thinks he’s the biggest guy in the room. Spoiler alert: he’s still small... for now. âœ ̈ Why Nik is a standout: Knows basic commands: sit, stay, down, lay down, leave it, shake, go, potty & more (needs continued practice — he’s still a pup!) Very smart & observant — watches his people closely Food motivated and eager to work for treats Playful and toy-loving (not much of a cuddler) Independent with a confident personality Typical puppy mouthy/bitey, but redirects easily with toys Crate trained and can hold potty for 4–6+ hours Walks nicely on leash, though his nose sometimes leads the way Loves people Does well with other dogs Unsure with cats Nik is confident, bold, and protective of his space — the kind of pup who doesn’t realize he’s small and is clearly destined to grow into a strong, loyal companion. Best fit: A home ready to continue training, provide structure, and appreciate an independent, intelligent pup with big-dog energy. Think Nik could be your MVP? Approximately 6 months old. Adoption fee $550 Although we do our best to keep our adoptable animals page as current as possible,the animals you see may already be in an adoption process.

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

AdoptaGSD.org

Please consider that some of these dogs have been abandoned or ignored by their previous owners, having little interaction with someone who cares about them.

When adopted, they will need time to adjust to the changes in their life.

Meet the real MVP: Nik Bonnito

(No, not the Denver Bronco — but yes, he is named after him )

Nik is a 5-month-old, handsome, fearless, and incredibly smart pup who already thinks he’s the biggest guy in the room. Spoiler alert: he’s still small... for now.

âœ ̈ Why Nik is a standout:

Knows basic commands: sit, stay, down, lay down, leave it, shake, go, potty & more

(needs continued practice — he’s still a pup!)

Very smart & observant — watches his people closely

Food motivated and eager to work for treats

Playful and toy-loving (not much of a cuddler)

Independent with a confident personality

How To Adopt

Nik Bonnito was listed as Adoptable by Front Range German Shepherd Rescue

How can I adopt Nik Bonnito?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Front Range German Shepherd Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Nik Bonnito is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Front Range German Shepherd Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Nik Bonnito?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Front Range German Shepherd Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Nik Bonnito, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Front Range German Shepherd Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Front Range German Shepherd Rescue's Adoption Policy

Application at https://frgsr.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=3027 Foster based rescue. Approved Applicants will receive detailed info on how to meet select dogs. Our entire adoption process typically takes no more than 2-4 weeks from your submitting the application until you have a dog in your home. We rely solely on volunteers to place our dogs. Our volunteers have busy lives with their own families, jobs, school, pets, etc., so your patience as we work through this process is greatly appreciated. We DO NOT discuss individual dogs with applicants until the adoption process has been completed because there is often more than one applicant interested in a particular dog, and we do not want to promise the same dog to more than one applicant. If you have to have a dog “now”, please consider a dog from a shelter. You can take home a shelter dog the same day. 1. The first step is to submit a completed application. Your application does not obligate you to adopt, nor does accepting an application represent approval of that application. You do not apply to adopt a particular dog. You are applying to adopt “a dog” from us. The more open you are to gender, color and age, the more likely you are to find a dog with us. 2. Next, we call your vet and your references. We are looking for people with a history of good pet care. Ideal applicants have lots of experience working with GSDs or large breed dogs. Even if you haven’t had a large dog before, we are happy to work with you to find a good match, it just may take some time. We want homes that accept that they are rescuing a dog and are willing to work with the dog to make him a good citizen. Yes, you will have to do some work. 3. We will schedule a home visit. We aren’t looking for wonderful housekeeping, or fancy living spaces, we are looking at fence height, stability, places where the dog can get hurt, including anything stacked near the fence the dog could climb on to get out, etc 4. We will put you in contact with the dog’s foster parents. Once you have been approved to adopt from us we will contact you about suitable dogs and put you in contact with the foster parents. Since the foster parents know the dog the best, they are a key part of the process in determining which home and family is best suited for their foster dog. We get dogs into rescue on a regular basis and they are placed with previously approved adopters who have been waiting for their forever dog. It is best not to focus on any specific dog until you have been approved. We welcome your interest in a dog that may steal your heart but please remember that the dogs posted on our site today will most likely go to homes of applicants that applied weeks ago. This isn’t always the case, but it happens often. We are not “first-come, first-served” but rather we match the needs of the dog with the handling ability and lifestyle of the family. Once dogs are available, we work with our current, approved applications until we find the right family for the dog. Once you are ready to adopt, we will give you all the information we have on the dogs for which you may be a good match.

Our Mission

Colorado Front Range German Shepherd Rescue is a small group of German Shepherd lovers in the Denver area who volunteer our time and talents to help homeless pets find new families. We are always looking for new volunteers – providing temporary foster homes for these dogs is the big need, but there are many more opportuniti...