My Story
This 2-year-old mutt brightens every room he enters! Nitro is all about his humans, offering endless loyalty, snuggles, and wet kisses. At 55 pounds, he's still a true lap dog at heart, and will always find a way to settle in close and rest his head in your hands.
Even though he spent six long months at the shelter, Nitro has an unwavering trust in people. He is house-trained and quick to pick up on rules, so he settled into his foster home with ease. For future training, he's still working on his manners around counters, blankets, and crate training. While he does well when crated if his family is out of the house, he needs time and reassurance to settle in at night. He's making great progress on his confidence and his attachment, so his future family just needs to have patience and consistency in mind. Nitro can be noisy, so he will also require a home without shared walls (no apartments/townhomes).
Originally believed to be a Shepherd/Cattle Dog mix, Nitro has traits of Black Mouth Cur as well. He's high-energy and thrives on long daily walks and plenty of activity, but he's equally content to relax indoors as long as he's near his people. Nitro will require an active home with a securely fenced yard (minimum of 4 feet tall), as his strong nose and curious nature make him prone to wander.
He's proven to be a social and playful dog, doing well with dogs of all sizes. Nitro's playful side comes alive when he's chasing toys or playing games of keep-away with his foster brother, always with a big smile on his face. While he hasn't been around cats or children yet, his gentle demeanor suggests he could adjust with proper introductions.
Whether you're heading out for a walk or curling up on the couch, Nitro is ready to be your loyal and loving friend!
If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/
The adoption fee is $450. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional's recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal's history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.
