Here’s a sweet, warm, adoptable-style bio for Nikki, written from her perspective with personality and heart:
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🌟 **Hi there… I’m Nikki!** I’m an **8-month-old tricolor shepherd mix**, mostly black with stunning tan and white highlights that make me look extra fancy. But my favorite feature? My adorable **sideways smile**! Yep — I was born with a little birth defect that gives me a unique grin and a one-of-a-kind dental pattern. Don’t worry — it doesn’t cause me any trouble. It just makes me *Nikki*, the girl with the unforgettable smile. 😊
I didn’t get the best socialization when I was a tiny pup, so I can be a little shy when I first meet new people. But give me a little time, a gentle voice, and maybe a yummy snack or two… and suddenly I’m melting right into you. 🍪💛
Once I warm up, I’m a total **cuddle bug** who loves soft pets, warm laps, and feeling safe with my person. I’m a sensitive, sweet soul who just needs patience, kindness, and love — and in return, I promise I’ll be the most loyal little companion you could ask for.
If you’re looking for a gentle, tender-hearted pup who just wants to belong, I think we might be perfect for each other. Come meet me and my sideways smile — I can’t wait to find the human who will love me just the way I am. 🐾💗 **************** All animals at HSO are current on their vaccinations and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. If not already spayed/neutered, there may be a short delay between when you select this pet and when they are ready to go home.
Breed and age are determined based on observable physical traits. Actual lineage and birth date are rarely known.
Adoption Fees: -$60 for cats -$60 for dogs over 6 years -$80 for dogs 6 months old to 6 years -$100 for puppies up to 6 months
Come visit our pets Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-2pm.
Here’s a sweet, warm, adoptable-style bio for Nikki, written from her perspective with personality and heart:
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🌟 **Hi there… I’m Nikki!** I’m an **8-month-old tricolor shepherd mix**, mostly black with stunning tan and white highlights that make me look extra fancy. But my favorite feature? My adorable **sideways smile**! Yep — I was born with a little birth defect that gives me a unique grin and a one-of-a-kind dental pattern. Don’t worry — it doesn’t cause me any trouble. It just makes me *Nikki*, the girl with the unforgettable smile. 😊
I didn’t get the best socialization when I was a tiny pup, so I can be a little shy when I first meet new people. But give me a little time, a gentle voice, and maybe a yummy snack or two… and suddenly I’m melting right into you. 🍪💛
Once I warm up, I’m a total **cuddle bug** who loves soft pets, warm laps, and feeling safe with my person. I’m a sensitive, sweet soul who just needs patience, kindness, and love — and in return, I promise I’ll be the most loyal little companion you could ask for.
If you’re looking for a gentle, tender-hearted pup who just wants to belong, I think we might be perfect for each other. Come meet me and my sideways smile — I can’t wait to find the human who will love me just the way I am. 🐾💗 **************** All animals at HSO are current on their vaccinations and will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. If not already spayed/neutered, there may be a short delay between when you select this pet and when they are ready to go home.
Breed and age are determined based on observable physical traits. Actual lineage and birth date are rarely known.
Adoption Fees: -$60 for cats -$60 for dogs over 6 years -$80 for dogs 6 months old to 6 years -$100 for puppies up to 6 months
When you decide to adopt a pet, we charge a fee to cover some of our costs. (Except for 2 employees, all others are volunteers!) If there is any problem with your adopted pet, call us to work out a solution. Occasionally, we do take adopted pets back, but very seldom. This is why visiting our shelter is so important! We are willing to work with you! And we appreciate referrals!
When you decide to adopt a pet, we charge a fee to cover some of our costs. (Except for 2 employees, all others are volunteers!) If there is any problem with your adopted pet, call us to work out a solution. Occasionally, we do take adopted pets back, but very seldom. This is why visiting our shelter is so important! We are willing to work with you! And we appreciate referrals!
Please visit our shelter, located at 368 Polk County Road 50, just south of Mena, AR on Hwy 71. (look for our sign for the turn... it's on the left going south!)
Please visit our shelter, located at 368 Polk County Road 50, just south of Mena, AR on Hwy 71. (look for our sign for the turn... it's on the left going south!)
More about this shelter
We are the Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO) a non-profit, NO-KILL shelter, and we invite you to browse and get to know us! We also invite you to register with our website and you will have access to more cool stuff, from browsing our pet list, browsing our 'special pets of the week', checking out our events such as our spay/neuter clinics and adoption events, including helpful hints for your pets, and other 'pet-friendly' stuff!
We are the Humane Society of the Ouachitas (HSO) a non-profit, NO-KILL shelter, and we invite you to browse and get to know us! We also invite you to register with our website and you will have access to more cool stuff, from browsing our pet list, browsing our 'special pets of the week', checking out our events such as our spay/neuter clinics and adoption events, including helpful hints for your pets, and other 'pet-friendly' stuff!
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We'll also keep you updated on Dixie's adoption status with email updates.
