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Although she's a fresh face at FFAA, Nikita is actually a transfer from Carthage Humane Society where her total number of days equaled over 500! We agreed to take her on during their time of need; we are hopeful that new scenery will give her the visibility needed to find her forever home.
She is a 4-5 year old long-haired stunner, likely a Spitz* mix. Her coloring is reminiscent of many shepherd mixes, but her blocky, rounded facial features and stocky, short frame indicate something closer to a Chow Chow or even a Norwegian Elkhound mix.
As described by a manager at her previous facility, Nikita is a gorgeous girl whose lack of interest is shocking! We were told she walks well on a leash and that she is not only spunky and smart but gentle too.
She is clearly passionate about playing with toys; if left to it, she will self-entertain, but she's equally as happy for a human to jump right in and join her. She gets so excited when she plays; she boings into the air, pounces with fervor, and narrates exactly how much fun she's having the whole time.
We were told that she doesn't like dogs that are too rowdy, but at Faithful Friends, we have multiple large yards that allow dogs to play freely and naturally - here, we've found that she matches the energy and has a ton of fun with some of our rowdier young males. You'd never guess it, but her round fluffy body seems to be MADE for speed! She's shockingly agile for both her age and build, and she's always enthusiastic to go on walks or keep the game going with either a human or canine companion.
She tends towards body sensitivity - her beautiful coat is not low-maintenance, so to avoid matting or coat impaction, her future home should be prepared to either regularly employ a professional groomer or to work hard on some co-operative care strategies as well as desensitizing and counterconditioning her discomfited responses to brushing/grooming.
We haven't had the pleasure of knowing Nikita for long, but we're already enchanted by her large, expressive eyes, her initially quiet, peaceful demeanor, and then how sassy and silly she is after just a few minutes of getting to know you.
Nikita's ideal home would be child-free with one-two adults for her to focus on and who will play with her for as long as she wants!
*Spitz is an umbrella category for many dog breeds that share common traits such as pricked ears, a double coat, a tail that curves over their back, almond shaped eyes, and a pointed muzzle. Most are Arctic or Siberian in origin. Examples of more well-known Spitz breeds are Huskies, Malamutes, Samoyeds, Akitas, Shiba Inus, Pomeranians, Shar Peis, Chow Chows, Akitas, Norwegian Elkhounds, Schipperkes, Alaskan Klee Klais - between 50-70+ dog breeds could be placed in the Spitz category.
Say hello to Nikita, new kid on the block!
Although she's a fresh face at FFAA, Nikita is actually a transfer from Carthage Humane Society where her total number of days equaled over 500! We agreed to take her on during their time of need; we are hopeful that new scenery will give her the visibility needed to find her forever home.
She is a 4-5 year old long-haired stunner, likely a Spitz* mix. Her coloring is reminiscent of many shepherd mixes, but her blocky, rounded facial features and stocky, short frame indicate something closer to a Chow Chow or even a Norwegian Elkhound mix.
As described by a manager at her previous facility, Nikita is a gorgeous girl whose lack of interest is shocking! We were told she walks well on a leash and that she is not only spunky and smart but gentle too.
She is clearly passionate about playing with toys; if left to it, she will self-entertain, but she's equally as happy for a human to jump right in and join her. She gets so excited when she plays; she boings into the air, pounces with fervor, and narrates exactly how much fun she's having the whole time.
We were told that she doesn't like dogs that are too rowdy, but at Faithful Friends, we have multiple large yards that allow dogs to play freely and naturally - here, we've found that she matches the energy and has a ton of fun with some of our rowdier young males. You'd never guess it, but her round fluffy body seems to be MADE for speed! She's shockingly agile for both her age and build, and she's always enthusiastic to go on walks or keep the game going with either a human or canine companion.
She tends towards body sensitivity - her beautiful coat is not low-maintenance, so to avoid matting or coat impaction, her future home should be prepared to either regularly employ a professional groomer or to work hard on some co-operative care strategies as well as desensitizing and counterconditioning her discomfited responses to brushing/grooming.
We haven't had the pleasure of knowing Nikita for long, but we're already enchanted by her large, expressive eyes, her initially quiet, peaceful demeanor, and then how sassy and silly she is after just a few minutes of getting to know you.
Nikita's ideal home would be child-free with one-two adults for her to focus on and who will play with her for as long as she wants!
*Spitz is an umbrella category for many dog breeds that share common traits such as pricked ears, a double coat, a tail that curves over their back, almond shaped eyes, and a pointed muzzle. Most are Arctic or Siberian in origin. Examples of more well-known Spitz breeds are Huskies, Malamutes, Samoyeds, Akitas, Shiba Inus, Pomeranians, Shar Peis, Chow Chows, Akitas, Norwegian Elkhounds, Schipperkes, Alaskan Klee Klais - between 50-70+ dog breeds could be placed in the Spitz category.
This can be done online through our website or in person at the shelter on paper!
2.
Interview
If you submitted an online app, staff will contact you for a phone or email conversation or to schedule an in-person convo at the shelter.
3.
Meet the Pet
During our m&g's, we ensure that any questions are answered and that the animal of interest matches what the applicant is looking for.
4.
Approve Application
Assuming all goes well during the m&g phase, your application will be approved and you will be cleared to adopt!
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
7.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
If you are interested in one of our adoptable pets, you can visit the the Adoption Center and fill out a paper application, fill out our application online from our website, or submit a request to receive one by email. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you are welcome to come by the center during our open hours for a meet-and-greet! We also ask that our dog applicants who have dogs of their own bring their current dog/s for a meet-and-greet with the potential new family member as well.
If the animal you are interested in has no other applications in and FFAA staff feel that you are a good fit, approved applicants may finalize the adoption the same day!
Email adopt.ffaa@gmail.com for any questions!
All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption, are up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations, and are microchipped.
Our website: https://www.ffaaneosho.org/
If you choose to fill out an application online, click on the link to our website, hover over "Adopt," and then select either "Cat" or "Dog" to fill out the application that matches the species of the animal you are interested in - our dog and cat applications have different questions!
If you are interested in one of our adoptable pets, you can visit the the Adoption Center and fill out a paper application, fill out our application online from our website, or submit a request to receive one by email. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you are welcome to come by the center during our open hours for a meet-and-greet! We also ask that our dog applicants who have dogs of their own bring their current dog/s for a meet-and-greet with the potential new family member as well.
If the animal you are interested in has no other applications in and FFAA staff feel that you are a good fit, approved applicants may finalize the adoption the same day!
Email adopt.ffaa@gmail.com for any questions!
All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption, are up-to-date on age appropriate vaccinations, and are microchipped.
Our website: https://www.ffaaneosho.org/
If you choose to fill out an application online, click on the link to our website, hover over "Adopt," and then select either "Cat" or "Dog" to fill out the application that matches the species of the animal you are interested in - our dog and cat applications have different questions!
All of our adoptable animals are available to be seen at the Faithful Friends Adoption Center located in Neosho, MO! We are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12PM-7PM and Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM. We are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday.
Please call in advance if you are driving from a distance to ensure that the animal you would like to adopt is still available!
All of our adoptable animals are available to be seen at the Faithful Friends Adoption Center located in Neosho, MO! We are open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12PM-7PM and Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM. We are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday.
Please call in advance if you are driving from a distance to ensure that the animal you would like to adopt is still available!
More about this shelter
Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc is a non-profit organization committed to helping our community become a place where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Further, we want to be a voice for the welfare of animals in our community through various avenues.
We fulfill these goals by taking in homeless and vulnerable animals, rehabilitating, vetting, and preparing them for their future home, and ensuring that they are a good fit for those interested. Our goal is longevity - we are thorough when approving applications because we want their next home to be forever.
Our pledge to the animals under our charge knows no time limits. Our no-kill mission means that as long as it takes, we will keep searching for their perfect home. And if during that search, they need to rejoin our care, we welcome them with open arms no matter how long it has been.
People
From our paid staff to volunteers that support us at events and throughout the week, the dedicated and passionate community members that are involved in FFAA's mission are what keep us going. We always welcome new faces! If you are interested or know someone who would like to support our efforts, please contact us. We could not do it without our foster families, dog walkers, kennel cleaners, puppy and kitten socializers, event organizers, artists, chefs - everything we do is a group effort and thanks to the time and effort given freely and faithfully year after year.
Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc is a non-profit organization committed to helping our community become a place where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Further, we want to be a voice for the welfare of animals in our community through various avenues.
We fulfill these goals by taking in homeless and vulnerable animals, rehabilitating, vetting, and preparing them for their future home, and ensuring that they are a good fit for those interested. Our goal is longevity - we are thorough when approving applications because we want their next home to be forever.
Our pledge to the animals under our charge knows no time limits. Our no-kill mission means that as long as it takes, we will keep searching for their perfect home. And if during that search, they need to rejoin our care, we welcome them with open arms no matter how long it has been.
People
From our paid staff to volunteers that support us at events and throughout the week, the dedicated and passionate community members that are involved in FFAA's mission are what keep us going. We always welcome new faces! If you are interested or know someone who would like to support our efforts, please contact us. We could not do it without our foster families, dog walkers, kennel cleaners, puppy and kitten socializers, event organizers, artists, chefs - everything we do is a group effort and thanks to the time and effort given freely and faithfully year after year.
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We'll also keep you updated on Kalie's adoption status with email updates.
