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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
–
Age
10 years 6 months old, Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
93 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2505217
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Niko! A gentle senior Lab mix with a heart full of love and a spirit that refuses to quit. At a whopping 93lbs, Niko is a big guy—but thankfully he’s as sweet and gentle as they come. Despite a rough past, he is incredibly trusting and kind.
Niko is well-mannered and house-trained—he’ll head to the door and give a polite little whine when he needs to go out. He sleeps peacefully in or out of a crate and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. He’s patient with his energetic foster sister and loves being around his people. Sweet, cuddly, and delightfully talkative, Niko has great energy for his age and still enjoys walks, light activity, and a good game of fetch.
He also happens to love vegetables! 🥦
If you’re looking for a loyal, easygoing companion who brings both calm energy and big-dog love, Niko is your guy. He’s truly such a good boy.Big Paws of the Ozarks is a foster-based dog rescue in Northwest Arkansas. We require an approved adoption application on file before scheduling meets with our dogs. You can find the application here (www.bigpawsozarks.org/adoption-application). Please email info@bigpawsoftheozarks.org if you have specific questions about an available dog.
Meet Niko! A gentle senior Lab mix with a heart full of love and a spirit that refuses to quit. At a whopping 93lbs, Niko is a big guy—but thankfully he’s as sweet and gentle as they come. Despite a rough past, he is incredibly trusting and kind.
Niko is well-mannered and house-trained—he’ll head to the door and give a polite little whine when he needs to go out. He sleeps peacefully in or out of a crate and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. He’s patient with his energetic foster sister and loves being around his people. Sweet, cuddly, and delightfully talkative, Niko has great energy for his age and still enjoys walks, light activity, and a good game of fetch.
He also happens to love vegetables! 🥦
If you’re looking for a loyal, easygoing companion who brings both calm energy and big-dog love, Niko is your guy. He’s truly such a good boy.Big Paws of the Ozarks is a foster-based dog rescue in Northwest Arkansas. We require an approved adoption application on file before scheduling meets with our dogs. You can find the application here (www.bigpawsozarks.org/adoption-application). Please email info@bigpawsoftheozarks.org if you have specific questions about an available dog.
The first step in our adoption process is completing an application. This is required!
2.
Interview
We set up an initial phone interview to talk about the dog, the application process, and answer your questions!
3.
Meet the Pet
We set up a meet and greet for your family (including your current pets) to meet the dog.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
Once we all decid this dog is the right fit, sign the online contract and pay your adoption fee online! Then you've got yourself a dog!
Additional adoption info
Our adoption process is thorough in order to ensure dogs go to the best possible home. We try and make it as streamlined as possible, and are often able to set up meet and greets with approved applications within 2-4 days. We often get multiple applications for each dog, and choose applicants based off the best possible fit for each dog.
Our adoption process is thorough in order to ensure dogs go to the best possible home. We try and make it as streamlined as possible, and are often able to set up meet and greets with approved applications within 2-4 days. We often get multiple applications for each dog, and choose applicants based off the best possible fit for each dog.
Our dogs are all in foster homes. Visits are by appointment only. You get in touch with us, we get in touch with the foster homes, and schedule a time and place to meet.
Our dogs are all in foster homes. Visits are by appointment only. You get in touch with us, we get in touch with the foster homes, and schedule a time and place to meet.
More about this rescue
Big Paws of the Ozarks is a foster-based dog rescue in Northwest Arkansas. We aim to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in our local community. We specialize in large breed dogs (over 40 pounds) but do get the occasional small paw in rescue too! We work closely with shelters and other rescues in our community to target and save dogs who are at risk of euthanasia or have found themselves falling between the cracks of our animal rescue community.
Big Paws of the Ozarks is a foster-based dog rescue in Northwest Arkansas. We aim to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in our local community. We specialize in large breed dogs (over 40 pounds) but do get the occasional small paw in rescue too! We work closely with shelters and other rescues in our community to target and save dogs who are at risk of euthanasia or have found themselves falling between the cracks of our animal rescue community.
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