Niko

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large

About Niko

Florence, AZ

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Niko’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Niko's Story

Hi there, I'm Niko!<br/><br/>My favorite thing to do is... Spend time with my family. My foster mom gives me lots of snuggles and my foster dad takes me for walks, almost every day.<br/><br/>What makes me special is... That even though I'm already 9 years old, I am super playful! I sometimes forget my size and think that I'm an 80 pound lap dog.<br/><br/>I want my new owner to know... that I have some anxiety and do much better when I get my walks. I also do better on my walks when it's 1:1. I also have a funny way of greeting people. Foster mom calls it "goosing", whatever that means. I just like to tuck my nose between legs to say hi. I am overall just such a sweet boy and love everyone.<br/><br/>When I am feeling playful I like to.. (favorite toys): play with my foster siblings, even though they are much smaller than me. We have a variety of toys. I have to keep my stuffies from the other pups, so they don't tear them up, but I love to snuggle with my stuffies.<br/><br/>Where do I sleep? in my kennel or on my doggie bed.<br/><br/>I am good with: Dogs and Kids<br/><br/>It is unknown if I am good with: Cats<br/><br/>By nature I am... Affectionate, Playful, and Cuddly 12/6/25 2:13 PM

Hi there, I'm Niko!

My favorite thing to do is... Spend time with my family. My foster mom gives me lots of snuggles and my foster dad takes me for walks, almost every day.

What makes me special is... That even though I'm already 9 years old, I am super playful! I sometimes forget my size and think that I'm an 80 pound lap dog.

I want my new owner to know... that I have some anxiety and do much better when I get my walks. I also do better on my walks when it's 1:1. I also have a funny way of greeting people. Foster mom calls it "goosing", whatever that means. I just like to tuck my nose between legs to say hi. I am overall just such a sweet boy and love everyone.

When I am feeling playful I like to.. (favorite toys): play with my foster siblings, even though they are much smaller than me. We have a variety of toys. I have to keep my stuffies from the other pups, so they don't tear them up, but I love to snuggle with my stuffies.

Where do I sleep? in my kennel or on my doggie bed.<

Hi there, I'm Niko!

My favorite thing to do is... Spend time with my family. My foster mom gives me lots of snuggles and my foster dad takes me for walks, almost every day.

What makes me special is... That even though I'm already 9 years old, I am super playful! I sometimes forget my size and think that I'm an 80 pound lap dog.

I want my new owner to know... that I have some anxiety and do much better when I get my walks. I also do better on my walks when it's 1:1. I also have a funny way of greeting people. Foster mom calls it "goosing", whatever that means. I just like to tuck my nose between legs to say hi. I am overall just such a sweet boy and love everyone.

When I am feeling playful I like to.. (favorite toys): play with my foster siblings, even though they are much smaller than me. We have a variety of toys. I have to keep my stuffies from the other pups, so they don't tear them up, but I love to snuggle with my stuffies.

Where do I sleep? in my kennel or on my doggie bed.

I am good with: Dogs and Kids

It is unknown if I am good with: Cats

By nature I am... Affectionate, Playful, and Cuddly 12/6/25 2:13 PM

How To Adopt

Niko was listed as Adoptable by AZ CARE
How can I adopt Niko?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with AZ CARE. 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 Niko 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 AZ CARE for details on the pet.
When can I meet Niko?
If you've submitted an inquiry, AZ CARE will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Niko, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to AZ CARE, and they'll be happy to help!
AZ CARE's Adoption Policy
1) Schedule a Meet and Greet to view the cat or dog you are interested in (meet and greets are on a first come first serve basis). https://azcarerescue.org/meet-and-greets/ 2) Do the meet and greet. (For dogs, if you have other animals the initial meeting is done on a neutral ground like a park/PetSmart away from the home.) 3) Fill out the adoption contract 4) Pay the adoption fee: ~Donations for Dogs: $200 over 12 months & Puppies: $350 ~Donations for Cats: $150 over 12 months; Kittens under 12 months: $175 We take cash, checks, Venmo, PayPal and credit cards for adoption fees. Credit Cards, PayPal, and Venmo will be subjected to a $5 processing fee in addition to the adoption fee (April 12, 2016) 5) After a few weeks AZ CARE will send the microchip transfer from Found Animals to the adopter’s email address on file. 6) Adoption is finalized!

Niko is from AZ CARE

[Florence, AZ]

Our Mission
AZ Center for Animal Rescue and Education (AZ CARE) is a non-profit all breed dog and cat rescue in Arizona. We are dedicated to reducing the euthanasia rate in our state through education, spay/neuter programs and adoption events. Our network of foster homes provide a safe haven for dogs/cats while they wait for their fore...
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