NIKKI

My story

Meet NIKKI: At 13 years old and just 10 pounds, Nikki the Maltipoo is the definition of a little lap dog. She spent her whole life very loved, but sadly her mom became very sick and can no longer care for her. Now Nikki is hoping someone will open their heart and give her a soft, loving place to land for her golden years. Nikki is being fostered in Toronto. Nikki is the sweetest girl and a true companion. She’s friendly, though it can take her a little time to fully trust new people. Once she feels safe, she bonds very deeply and will happily curl up beside you — or better yet, on your lap — whenever she gets the chance. Because Nikki loves her people so much, she does have separation anxiety and will cry when you leave. She truly just wants to be near her people and doesn’t enjoy being alone for long. Nikki does get stressed when in new environments or places like the vet so our vets have recommended use of a mild anti-anxiety meds for those kind of occasions. For a senior, Nikki is in good health with no red flags. She will be having a dental soon and we anticipate she may need several teeth removed, which is very common for little dogs her age. Like many white fluffy pups, she will also need regular grooming and a bit of care to keep her face free of tear stains. Nikki walks nicely on leash and enjoys short strolls, but she’s also perfectly happy being a homebody. Nikki is housetrained and also pee pad trained. She previously lived in a condo and did well there, though she will bark if she hears noises. Nikki is good with other dogs but isn’t interested in playing with them — she’d much rather spend her time with her people. She would likely also be fine with a dog-savvy cat. What Nikki wants most is simple: a warm lap, and people who will spend lots of time with her and who will love her as much as she will love them. After 13 years of being someone’s cherished companion, she deserves a gentle, loving place to call home again. ••••••••• As my foster family gets to know me my profile can change and will be updated accordingly. Check back often for details! An application for me can be found at www.justpaws.ca. Just Paws is located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. We do not adopt out of province or country. Please note that although many of our dogs get along with children, we are not able to adopt to any household with kids under the age of 8 years old. This is a stipulation of our insurance and is not a reflection on suitability of the potential adopter.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt NIKKI, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.