Nico aka Furbeast is a 2 year old German Shepherd Mix born on 12/30/2016. He entered our family at 7+ weeks, and immediately got to know the Birdneck Staff REALLY well. He started out a bit anemic and sick, then ate a rock at 4 months and had exploratory stomach surgery, has had a couple cases of giardia, found out he had some food allergies (no chicken or egg for this handsome boy), got attacked by another dog and needed stitches, then ate some laundry, ended up with a blocked large intestine and needed exploratory surgery again. Each time he was enthusiastic and loved the staff, although gets a bit rambunctious after so many visits. He is curious, extremely intelligent, has a high play drive, loves the beach, the ocean and running, and would play fetch for hours if we let him. He is also becoming the best of friends with the newest addition to our family, our son, Miles. As they grow together, we cannot wait to see their bond get stronger. -Erin Jackson