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NICK
This beautiful red brushcoat
boy showed up on someone's office doorstep starved and almost
hairless. Nick is young, probably no more than 2 years, and has
a wonderful temperament. He loves everybody and he gets along
with other dogs. Nick is very playful.
Nick is vaccinated, heartworm
negative and on preventive. He is house trained and crate trained.
Nick needs a family to call
his own. Are you it?
UPDATE 4/27/06 Nick has
had one fever episode. He hasn't been diagnosed with FSF, but
that's probably what it is. He is on medication that he will need
to continue with, but it is inexpensive. The medication (colchicine)
reduces the frequency of the fevers and also the severity of the
episode when one does happen. It could be that he never has another
one since we put him on the medication immediately after the first
fever. If you aren't familiar with FSF, you can read about it
on Dr. Vidt's web site at http://www.drjwv.com/article.php?view=0004.php&name=Familial+Shar-Pei+Fever%28FSF%29.
Just copy and paste into your web browser.
8/19/06: It took a long
time, but Nick is finally in the perfect home. He's in Indiana
with Terri and her beloved Sasha, that she also adopted from us.
Sasha lost her playmate, Tai Lee, a couple months back and she
was so lonely. Terri knew she had to find her a playmate. And
that is exactly what she did. Nick and Sasha hit it off from the
minute Nick walked in the house. We are so happy for Nick. He's
a great dog that got a bum rap, but now he's in a great home and
will be loved unconditionally.
925/06 Nick and Sasha
are doing well together. . . with the upcoming election, I don't
have as much time as I would like to train Nick. . . he still
doesn't sit and stay but he is a good, affectionate and loving
boy who roughhouses with his sister who looks like a peanut beside
him. There are times when Sasha is "sad" because Nick pushes
to the front for affection and has to be in the middle all of
the time. I am trying to make time just for her.
Thank you for this wonderful addition
to the family.
8/20/07: My Nickie boy is the best.
He is the most loving animal I've ever had. He sleeps
on his "blankie" at the foot of the bed but only after he cuddles
for a while and I turn out the light. First thing in the
morning, Nick is off the blankie and snuggling with me.
We have the tendency to just look one another in the eye . .
. a little doggy connection that melts my heart. He comes
when he is called but still gets really nervous about sit and
lay down unless we are on the bed. He always sits then
but I fear he had some really negative experiences early on
when he was being trained.
Nick has a doggy valet - a retired
gentleman - Joe - who comes over once a day to play and let
Nick out. There are old friends now. Joe just loves
Nick although Nick was none to eager to warm up.
Love, Terry
10/29/07: Dear Cindy -
Our boy is a treasure! He is the most loving animal
I've ever had. He's at the point now where he prefers
to sleep, not only on the bed, but with his head touching
me. . . that is until I must kick or knock him around.
He then takes his place on "his blankie" at the foot of the
bed.
Cindy, I don't know what I would do without Nick, without
the sweetest memories of my little girl, Sasha, also sent
by you. Terry
12/26/08: Hope you and yours . . .
all of yours . . . had a wonderful holiday season. Nick and
I had a terrific day filled with family and friends! Here
is a photo of Nick sharing the floor in front of the fireplace
with me!
Always -
Terry and Nick
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