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December 21, 2010

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Nisga, the Dog of the Day
Name: Nisga
Age: Nine years old
Gender: Female Breed: Golden Retriever, Husky
Home: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
 
   Hi, my name is Nisga and I am a Beach Dog! My love of water is insatiable. NO beach? The bathtub will do. I am a Siberian Husky - Golden Retriever cross. I got the best of both breeds. Coming in at a hefty 90 pounds. I am a light golden color that glistens in the sunlight. My white undercoat glistens throughout the house. With a good brushing or a professional groom I can shed four pounds. My mom is quite jealous!!!

    As a puppy I was a runner beside my aunt on long runs. One day while running on a hiking trail (when I was two) - I became lame, tore my ACL - requiring knee surgery. I handled the recovery period quite well - but have not been a runner since. My love of water allows me to get all the exercise I need. When I was four the other back knee also required surgery. Another six months of recovery and I was fine. I hike, swim and love the long walks on the beach.

    For the last eight years I have been a blood donor for my local vet hospital. I have given blood on six occasions and have saved the lives of other precious friends. I felt the need to give back after my hospital stays and being a blood donor was my way of helping. I have many doggy friends but really prefers the human friends with treats in their pockets. I can sniff them out anywhere.

    My mom, aunt and grandma are there to ensure all my wishes are fulfilled. My beautiful eyes and smiling face cannot be denied - and I know it. I have made my annual visit with Santa and he has my secret wish!!

   Happy Holidays to all!!

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