Muskingum County K-9 Adoption Center Dog of the Week; Meet Nigel, Again!

ZANESVILLE, OH – This Week’s Dog of the Week may seem familiar, that’s because he’s still searching for his forever family!

Let’s re-introduce you to Nigel! He’s a two-year-old German Shepard mix who’s been at the Adoption Center since February.

Robin McQuaid, a Volunteer at the K-9 Adoption Center, says Nigel has done well with older kids and has never met a stranger since coming to them.

“He walks pretty good on a leash and he loves the play yard, loves his squeaky toys so he’s all around just a good dog.” McQuaid said. “This dog with his size would need to be walked every single day but outside of that he is just an amazing dog and he’s just looking for his forever home.”

McQuaid also wanted to remind the community to keep their furry friends in mind as the colder temperatures begin to creep in.

She says there are some essential things you need to keep in mind if your pup is spending an extended amount of time out in the cold.

“All dogs, including dogs with a lot of fur, need to have the proper insulation in a box, they need straw, no blankets, blankets will freeze.” McQuaid explained. “We also need to have a covering over an insulated box, would even be better. It just gives them a place to go to stay warm, if there’s a way that you could put a flap on the door, the front of the dog box, that would be amazing too.”

If you’re interested in adopting Nigel or for more information, you can reach out to the K-9 Adoption Center at (740)-453-0273.