Age: 9 Weeks (as of 1/27/16)
Weight: 3-7 lbs (as of 1/17/16)

Location: CT
  
This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.

We are talking over-the-top cute!
This cutie-patootie little boy is Nike Newark, one of the five males in the Newark litter! He's mostly white with a black patch over his back across his shoulders, and black patches on his rump. You can also see his Dalmatian spots! He has four brothers, who are also all mostly black and white, to go along with his three sisters! We were told that their mom is a Dalmatian mix and dad is a Border Collie mix, so that makes them a Dalmatian/Border Collie mix mix. And every one of them is just delightful, happy-go-lucky, attentive and affectionate! They went right from where they were born to their southern foster home. As with all puppies, Nike will need an individual or family with the time, patience and energy to train, care for and socialize a puppy. Puppies are a lot of work, but totally worth it! He'll need to be taught to do his business outside, be crate trained and how to walk on a leash. An obedience class is strongly recommended, not only for the bonding aspect of it, but also because it helps with socialization and confidence building. A fenced yard is ideal so that Nike can run and play safely. Nike is your typical active puppy making your typical puppy noises. In Nike's "baby" photos he has an "owwie" on his head - the owners said he tried to nurse mamma one last time and she gave him a "what for." It was treated and is all better now, as you can see from his most recent "big boy" photos. Are you ready to give him the kind of forever home he's looking for? If so fill out an application today for Nike and prepare yourself for sweet puppy kisses and lots of sweet puppy cuddles!

 

Medical Note: Nike is being treated prophylactically for demodectic mange because his littermates showed clinical symptoms and tested positive for localized demodectic manage.  Examination of this dog showed no visual evidence of demodectic mange. Demodex can be hereditary, and flare up in puppies under stress (eg, transport, transition to a new home, etc) and persist even if aggressively treated, though most cases of puppy demodectic mange resolve fully by the time the dog is 18 months old if not before if treated properly. The adopter is advised to discuss this condition and best next steps with their veterinarian. Please see here for more information on demodectic mange: http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/mange-demodectic-in-dogs/741 

Adoption Fee: $470

To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website:  www.sosarl.org/aa/

**Additional info you should know -  For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix.  We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label.   Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption.  There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.