Hi, I’m Nicot. I’m a 2-year-old black and tan Shepherd mix who is looking for a very special home. I’m what you might call borderline feral. I’m extremely scared of people I don’t know and I spook easily. Trust doesn’t come quickly for me, but once I bond with another dog, I feel safer and more confident. Dogs are my comfort zone. People… I need time. I also get along well with cats. I was found as a severely malnourished stray when I was about six months old, and even though I’m healthier and stronger now, the fear from those early months never fully left me. I’m happiest when I’m with my dog friends — Mimi, Fiona, Loki, and Lexi are my pack in foster care, and being with them helps me feel secure. I love other dogs and would do best in a home with at least one stable, confident dog who can help guide me. I’m not comfortable on a leash, and new environments overwhelm me. I’m a flight risk, so I need someone who understands containment, decompression, and slow introductions. I will crate well at night, and if you’re gentle and patient, I’ll take treats from your hand. But I need someone who truly understands that I am not a typical pet — I’m a working-minded dog who needs a job, structure, and real mental engagement. Walks alone won’t be enough for me. Without proper stimulation, I can become extremely destructive. Because I scare easily, I cannot live with small children. Older, dog-savvy teens who understand my need for space may be okay, but little kids are simply too unpredictable for me. I’m neutered, vaccinated, and heartworm negative. I weigh about 35 pounds, and even though I’m still learning how to trust people, I’m a handsome boy with so much potential in the right hands.
Ideal Home
A home that understands dogs like Nicot, with at least one stable, confident resident dog. A home with older, dog-savvy teens may be okay, but no small children. Must understand containment, decompression, and slow introductions.
Ongoing Health
Neutered, vaccinated, and heartworm negative.
Training & Support
Nicot is not comfortable on a leash and new environments overwhelm him. He is a flight risk and needs stimulation to prevent destructive behavior. He will take treats gently from your hand with patience.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Applicants must be 21 or older.
- Must be willing to be patient, experienced, and fully committed to helping a fearful dog learn to feel safe.
Transporation
Nicot is currently being fostered in Hampton, VA, but can be transported to an approved adoptive home.
