Neeko6-15-08


	Age & Sex: 5 1/2 yr old Male


UTD: Yes


	Weight: 50 lbs.


Other Dogs: Yes


	Color: Brindle


Cats: No


	Ears: Natural


Children: Under 6: No Over 6: Yes


	Tail: Docked


Professional Training Required: No


	Neutered: Yes


Microchipped: Yes


	Owner Surrender


Location: Rochester, NY

Adoption Donation $250

1/31/09 - Neeko has finally left for his forever home. We never expected to have Neeko for as long as we did but we enjoyed every minute with him. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. We wish him and his new family the best and look forward to hearing how he is doing every now and then.

Be Good Neek-a-leek. We miss you already!!!!

1/19/09 - Neeko is pending adoption

1/4/09 - Neeko had a great Holiday!! He loved all the people that came to the house. Everyone who meets him just loves him, he is always so good when guests are here. Of course he's good when we don't have guests too.

This weekend we took in another foster a four month old boxer puppy named Deacon. (check out his page too) Neeko just loves him. They were instant buddies and would play nonstop if we let them. It is so much fun to watch them bounce around together. I didn't think Neeko was ever gonna catch his breath he was panting so hard playing with him. Finally I separated them so that everyone could rest and recoup for round two.

Last weekend we gave Neeko a bath and he did great. We even used the blow dryer to get him dry and he was fine with it. He is now super soft. We have always been able to groom (nails, ear cleaning, teeth brushing) him with no problems. Neeks really just seems to go with the flow.

Check back to see pics of Neeko playing with Deacon.

12/23/08 - Hi everyone my name is Neeko. Sometime called Neeks, Neek-a-leek, Little Neek whatever you call me is fine. But I do know my name and respond when called. I'm still waiting here at my foster home for the right family to come along and adopt me. My foster family loves me lots but they know I really want a family of my own. I'm excited for Christmas though because one of my favorite humans is coming to visit and stay for a few days. He always rubs my ears and plays with me too. It has been very sad here in my foster home. My foster brother (Homes) went to the bridge this weekend and everyone misses him. I have been being a good boy and comforting my foster parents by giving them kisses and curling up next to them though. I have been playing with my best buddy named Neeko too. He's a big goofy Akita that loves all the snow we have gotten here. Sunday we played outside together and had lots of fun. He was rolling around in the snow but all I did was eat it. We had a good time. I guess I am suppose to tell you all about my good qualities. So, lets see.... I never chew on anything but my toys, I know how to sit, come when called, never jump on anyone, love to curl up nearby, give kisses when asked, know how shake, take treats gently, love to ride in the car, have lots of boxer wiggles. The things that aren’t the best about me are as follows… I don’t walk great on leash, bark when I hear you come home and you haven’t let me out yet, and I’m not a big fan of the vacuum. Not really too many bad qualities if I do say so myself. All in all I would say that I am a great boxer boy that will love you and will be the best companion and friend you could ask for. Happy Holidays!!! Love, Neeks!!!

12/15/08 - Neeko is still doing great. This weekend we took him to meet some of my students. I am always talking about my dogs so I thought it might be nice for them to meet Neeko. The kids ranged in age from 4-16 and Neeko loved everyone. He went and greeted each and every kid. Some he even gave kisses too but he didn't jump up on any of them. They all commented on how cute he is and what a good boy. I love introducing this guy to new situations because he always impresses us.

12/3/08 - Neeko has really taken to toys since that little boy played with him. He now has a favorite stuffed Santa that he carries around. He has even carried it outside with him to go to the bathroom. It is very cute, seeing up til now he has rarely played with any of the toys for more than a minute. When he goes to my sisters to play with her dog they both manage to empty out the toy basket and of course leave them all over the room. With the cold and rainy weather Neeko has been spending more time at my sisters playing with her dog. They get along so good and we both have tired pups. He knows when we are going too because I will open the garage door and he goes right for the car door. One day when we didn't go to her house he kept sniffing along the garage door hoping it would open.

Neeko has also become a cuddle bug, which I love. Sometimes he does like to get right up in your face but once you start petting the ears he melts back. I can not say even wonderful things about this boxer boy

11/16/08 - Neeko has had a fabulous week here. This week we got a treadmill and we have Neeko walking daily on it already. He seems to really enjoy it too. Just for about 20 minutes right now as we don't want to overwhelm him. With the approaching bad weather we knew we would need to keep the dogs active and seeing the sidewalks aren't plowed we figured this was the best way. Of course, we were pleasantly surprised by how well he took to it the first day. He is such a good boy!

We also had friends over this weekend and they brought there 6 year old nephew and Neeko was great with everyone. He really loved the little boy. The little boy kept throwing different toys from the toy basket and Neeko would run after each one. He would chew on it for a minute or two and then the little boy would throw another and Neeko would go after the next one. If Neeko did bring the toy back and the little boy said "Drop it" Neeko would right away. It was great to watch. Neeko has never played with toys with us like that and has never played with toys for that long. It really put a smile on our face to see him have so much fun. He was a tired boy by the time they left.

Neeko continues to prove to us what a great boxer he is. He learned something new this week and showed us how good he would be with kids.

11/8/08 - We have great news to report. We have been watching the area where the bump was removed on Neeko's ear and everything looks wonderful. It's been almost three months now. The vet had mentioned to watch the area for regrowth but so far so good.

Neeko has been having fun in the yard this week with the nice weather we have been having. He of course loved running through the piles of leaves as I raked but oh well. I just wouldn't suggest playing in those leaves. He gets so excited to go outside and play. He runs to the kitchen and slides around the corner to get outside. Sometimes he slides right into the wall but he doesn't even notice just gets to back door as fast as he can and sits to wait for his leash. Even when we come back inside Neeko knows to sit and wait for his leash to be removed.

I don't think that I have ever mentioned how well Neeko rides in the car. I took him to my sisters to play indoors when it was raining one day and he jumped right into the car and sat in the passenger seat ready to go. Of course he was so tired when we left that he jumped in and went and layed down in the back on the way home. I wish I had my camera with me that day he was just too cute. She lives two blocks over so he got to sit there that day but for longer distances he is crated and he jumps right in the car then too.

Neeko is still his super sweet self just waiting for his forever home to come along.

11/1/08 - Neeko is still waiting for his forever home. He is such a good boy with us though that it will be hard to see him finally go but that is what he deserves a family to call his own. For the last few weeks he has become more of a cuddle bug. He is laying down with us more than ever. He makes some funny noises with his nose sometimes that just make you laugh. It's like his nostrils are too small and if he breaths in too deep he makes interesting noises. We cleaned his ears this week as he has been playing more outside and he just stood there while we did it. A couple weeks ago he got a cut on his foot too and while we cleaned it off and applied antibiotic he just waited for us to finish. He just seems to take things as they come.
Last night we had treat or trickers and while Neeko initially started barking at each person that approached he did calm down. We even had him sitting outside with us for a little while and he was a good boy. We just put him in a sit and he sat and watched the kids his little nub going a million miles an hour.
Neeko is just waiting for the angel that he deserves. I can not say enough good things about this boxer boy!!

10/19/08 - Our little Neeko has been really enjoying our house guest. My husband's brother has been staying us and Neeko just loves him. Especially because he will rub Neeko's ears whenever he is sitting on the couch. That is Neeko's favorite, he will melt right into you when you do. If he wasn't in the process of moving he said he would take Neeko with him. We have also had other new people over and Neeko has been wonderful with everyone. He is really a sweet boy.

Recently, we have had to separate Neeko from my female. Our male has been having some health issues and so the dynamic of the pack has changed and my female is trying to assert power over Neeko. Neeko continues to spend time with my male with no problems but my female is unpredictable lately. Neeko is handling everything fine. Even when we have had him upstairs by himself he is being great.

Neeko continues to have playdates with his Akita friend and it is very funny to watch them play. The Akita lives with four cats and will swat at Neeko like a cat when they are playing. Also, Neeko has finally become interested in the toys in the yard and we can get him running around now by himself with the toys. Our walk schedule has finally been reestablished and we have been working on his walk manners. He does best after he has played. If you take him without getting him alittle tired he is a puller for the first half of the walk though.

Oh, one more thing Neeko knows release. My husband has been working on it with him and he has done great. He is a smart boxer boy!!!

10/7/08 - Neeko is doing well here in our home. We have found that he really loves to get his ears rubbed and will melt into you every time to scratch them. I don't have much more to say about him so I thought I would update on this daily routine here in our home. He gets up at 6am goes out to do his business and has breakfast around 6:30am. Then it is back to bed for him. Once everyone has slept a little longer it's time to play, play, play. After I take everyone out again I usually leave for a few hours and he spends his time in the crate. He goes in the crate with no problem anymore but he does get a treat so that helps. Once I come home it is more playtime with our two boxers or a walk. Around 3pm everyone gets fed again and naptime begins. In the evening they all like to occasionally play and sit down to watch TV with us. At night, they all sleep in our bedroom. Since I have found out that I am pregnant they all sleep in the bed curled all around me now. It is very cute. Every Sunday, Neeko goes on a playdate with our boxers to play with another boxer and everyone does great. Check back for new pictures of Neeko on his playdate.

9/19/08 - Neeko has been doing outstanding. He now goes with us on our weekly playdate with a boxer friend. All four dogs get along great and run and run. It makes for a nice and quiet Sunday afternoon.
Neeko is truly part of the pack here and everyone knows when to leave one another alone and when it is time to play. Our schedule just changed so walking hasn't been as consistent as it was but they don't seem to mind. We hope to get back into a routine soon though. As I write this Neeko and my female are bouncing around on the rug behind me. Doing a little boxer face fighting and grabbing a toy every now and then. They will take a break for a minute or two but then someone gets up and they are back to playing.
I really don't know what else I can say about this great boxer. He loves playing with other dogs but enjoys his rest, he listens well to commands, he's not a picky eater, and he loves to be near you.

9/4/08 - Neeko went on a playdate with our two boxers this weekend to play with another male boxer. All four of them did wonderful together. Neeko did tire out the fastest and decided to mount the other boxer when he kept trying to get him to play. That boxer didn't appreciate that so we just put Neeko on a leash while the others played and he just laid down next to us. He was exhausted the rest of the day.

Neeko has really come far since the day we picked him up. He was so stressed out and would whine, bark and drool everytime he had to go in the crate. But now he goes in the crate with no problem and never whines, barks or drools as we are leaving. He does occasionally bark when we get home but then settles down to wait for us to let him out. He also comes over and lays down with us more and more. He's not a lap dog like ours that will stay there till you move but he will come get his attention and then go to his dog bed. At night, he could sleep in the bed with everyone but chooses the dog bed. Sometimes he will come lay down beside us for a little bit but never all night.

While we have been walking him, he is still not the best walker. We have to use a pinch collar because he pulls really hard at the beginning. He does end up settling into the walk but he is just too excited at first. I have been letting him play outside before we start the walk and that has helped.

Neeko has really shown us that with patience, love, exercise, discipline, and a positive environment a dog can come out of their shell.

8/26/08 - Neeko is still his spunky fun self. He recently had a small bump removed from under his ear and it did end up being a Grade 2 Mass Cell Tumor. While it sounds bad he is doing fine. The ear is a tricky spot to remove a bump from and while they hope that it is all gone that can not be guaranteed. So for now all we can do is watch to make sure that it doesn't grow back. Like with all boxers any lump should be checked. Neeko is still a wonderful boxer that deserves a forever family to call his own. He loves to play with other dogs, go for walks, and be near his humans.

8/16/08 - Neeko has been doing great. He definitely loves being part of the pack and everyone gets along wonderful. Of course, Neeko and my female have had cranky moments but they give each other kisses minutes later. The only thing they don't do together is eat but that is because we keep them separated afterward so there bellies can rest. They would want to start playing especially in the morning.
Neeko is now being crated in the same room as ours when we leave. He had been being left downstairs by himself because he stressed himself in the crate so much. But now he is stressed about being separated from them and was having accidents while we were gone. Everything is much better now. He gets crated with them and no more accidents and he is not stressing in the crate as much either.
Neeko is a sweetheart and everyone that has met him just adores him. He likes to play with other dogs, he listens to commands, and he loves to be with his family.

8/4/08 - Neeko is still a wonderful house guest. We had friends over this weekend and they brought there 6 year old nephew with them. Neeko was wonderful with everyone. The little boy piled a bunch of the dog toys all over and around Neeko and he just laid there. He never jumped on anyone and was calm the entire time. He ended up curling up next to my friend on the couch and falling asleep after awhile. They wanted to take him home he was so good.
Neeko has done outstanding with everyone we have introduced him to whether it be people or dogs.

7/22/08 - Neeko is now truly part of the pack. All three hang out when we are home and everyone sleeps in our bedroom together at night. They started off playing non stop but have calmed down and now leave each other alone when one goes off to lay down. At first it started off with just my female and Neeko playing while my male commentated (aka barked at them). Now though, they each play together at different times. My favorite is when one of them is on their back. Feet straight up in the air and the other two are chewing on the one on the ground. Proves they trust one another which is wonderful to watch. We haven't been walking as much due to the 90 degree weather and random downpours but they exhaust each other from all the playing together.
Neeko does seem to bark and occasionally growl at whatever is outside. With the warm weather curtains and windows have been closed so we haven't noticed it as much but when we have opened them he really notices everything. He even barks when we come home. He is wonderful with everyone that we have brought into our home though. Just a protective habit I think.
Neeko started off so stressed and to watch that tension leave him has been so rewarding to watch. We love having him around and will definitely miss him when he leaves for his forever home.
Oh one more thing- Neeko knows Shake. My husband was about to work on it with him but he seemed to already know it and would give you his paw everytime. What a smart boy he is!!!!

7/12/08 - Neeko went to the vet the other day for a wellness check. He's a little guy weighing only 48 lbs but he loves meal time and always eats everything up right away. (He's just a small boxer.) He gave the vet hugs while he was there and even met one of our former fosters. Her mom works there and she had brought Jazz with her that day so Neeko got to meet Jazz. Her mom said that Neeko is much cuter in person than in the pictures and we totally agree.
Neeko seems to have a calming affect on our female. When they were together the other day Neeko just ignored her efforts to get him to play with her. She finally just went and played by herself which was great to see. We had to do our dogs nails the other day and we use a dremel to grind them down instead of clippers. So, we decided to see how Neeko would do as we find it to be easier. Well, he was nervous at first so we started off slow and did it lightly the first time. But the other day we tried again and he was great. We were able to file them down nicely.
Neeko takes everything in stride!!!

7/9/08 - Well, Neeko has been busy meeting new people. On the Fourth of July we had friends over and he just hung outside with us as we barbequed and played games. My parents stopped by this weekend as well and Neeko just loved my dad. He sat right next to him to be petted the whole time he was here. Neeko seems to have no problems with anyone.
Today a friend brought over her kids (3 year old boy and 5 year old girl) to meet Neeko. He was wonderful with them. We made him sit and calm down before they came close because he was so excited to see them coming down the driveway. He had the boxer wiggles but it only took a minute for him to calm down. Neeko allowed them to pet and hug him and never once tried to jump on them. The little boy would come up and then run away fast and Neeko just watched him. The little girl was throwing toys for him in the yard and Neeko would run after them for a second but then go back to see them. When we came inside Neeko went and sat down next to their mom and got some attention and gave her lots of kisses.
Neeko does really well with commands. He is quick to sit when asked and always comes when you call for him. He walks great on the leash and hardly ever pulls. He will play with toys in the yard when you play with him but not in the house. He continues to have playdates with his Akita friend they tire each other out quickly.
I can not say enough good things about Neeko he is a sweetheart!!!!

7/4/08 - Neeko continues to be a wonderful house guest and seems to be more comfortable here. He comes over to us more often for some attention and is not whining as much when we go upstairs and leave him downstairs. This past weekend Neeko went on a long walk with our male boxer and they had no issues. They walked side by side with no problems. He also met my female and he did get a little cranky with her but they both were just too excited to see one another. Throughout the week we have been bringing them together separately as well. Everyone is doing great. Neeko sometimes is a little overwhelmed with ours as they have a lot of energy and just want to play, play, play. He still has daily playdates with his Akita friend and they are great together. Neeko and the Akita know how to take breaks when playing and will leave the other alone so there energy is a good match.
Neeko is truly a great boxer that just wants some attention, a nice walk and some playtime with a friend.

6/27/08 - Neeko is doing wonderful. He has been going on daily walks and is doing good on the leash. He has also had daily playdates with his Akita friend and they play great together. He does sometimes try to mount the Akita but he is quickly corrected and he doesn't try again. It is rather comical when we try to get one of their attention as they have the same name. Our Neeko definitely knows his name though.
He is starting to calm down a little more when he is left by himself but he really doesn't like the crate but goes in willingly for a cookie. He also sits for his food and every time we come in the house. He is not a snuggle bug yet but he does enjoy being petted. But when he is done he goes and lays down on his dog bed to rest.
This weekend we plan on doing intros with our two boxers and I will update on how he does with them.

6/20/08 - Neeko got to play with another Neeko today. My sister has a six month old Akita named Neeko too and they got to meet and play together. They did wonderful- they both were rolling onto their backs doing the boxer face fighting, running after one another, and laying down side by side. They tired each other out!! We already have another playdate set up for tomorrow.
I can't believe that Neeko has only been here six days. He has adjusted great to our schedule and everyday he is relaxing more and more when he is left by himself. Neeko has not met our two boxers as my husband is out of town. But next week when they do meet I will update on how he does with them as well.
Neeko is one great boxer!!!!

6/18/06 - Neeko is doing wonderful. He seems to be catching up on some sleep after having been at the shelter for five weeks. We are very excited to report that after applying bag balm to his nose a few times a day the growth has flaked off and is gone. We will see if by keeping his nose moist it will also prevent it from growing back. Now he is super handsome!!!
Neeko has been going on daily walks and while he pulls at first he settles into the walk nicely as you keep going. He will pee on every tree if allowed but he is not allowed to mark everything when we walk. He has played with the toys a few times but we think that he is just worn out. He does not like the crate and will whine and bark while he is in there. So, we have allowed him to sleep downstairs at night in the living room and he is much more content there. When we leave the house he is still being crated until we know him a little better. It is usually only for a few hours though and he is crated when we have our two downstairs as well. When he has been left downstairs by himself he has been very good.
On the paperwork that we have for him it was reported that he was scared of loud noises. But the past few days we have had thunder and lightening on and off and he didn't get scared by that. Last night I had to vacuum and I left him in the crate while I did and he was not bothered by that either. I went right around the crate with the vacuum too.
Neeko enjoys being petted. We allow the dogs on the furniture and Neeko must not have been allowed because he will put his feet in your lap to be petted and make no attempt to climb up to be next to you. Right now he does like to be where you are and will follow me from room to room.
Neeko is a sweet boxer that has been stressed out lately but we can see that he is coming out of his shell. He is going to make his forever family very happy.

6/15/08 - We picked up Neeko today from Lollypop Farms. He was an owner surrender to the shelter and he was stressed in the kennel which caused people to overlook him. It has been reported that he lived with cats and children and was great with both. He was already neutered and is up to date on all his shots. Neeko is a small boxer weighing in at 50 lbs and he is 5 years old. If you look at the pictures you will notice that there is something on his nose. The way it was described to us was new skin growing that will flake off at times and regrow. (I have to get the exact name.) But it is nothing to be concerned about. He is still a beautiful boy.
We took Neeko for a long walk before coming home and while he pulled at first he calmed down as we kept going. Once home we gave him a bath outside and he was great while we sprayed him down and worked in the soap. He is now super soft!! When we brought him inside he was ready to explore everything but we directed where he could go first. He heard our two boxers upstairs and was ready to go see them but that is a little too soon. He is currently crated downstairs and our two are in the next room. He is whining to see them but no barking or growling and he is beginning to calm down as I type this.
So far, Neeko has enjoyed being petted, going for a walk, getting a bath, playing with toys and definitely being out of the kennel.