pika

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Name: Pika Size: ~Large range: 61-100 lbs Adoption Donation:  $75 - $25* = $50 (applicable sales tax included). Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check. *A donation of $100 was given by Valley Imports towards Pika's adoption fee. Other:  Neutered Male, Vaccinations current, Microchip, No Other Pets, No Children, Fenced-in yard required.

**Pika has been diagnosed with allergies of unknown origin. He is currently on Apoquel a 16mg tablet once every 24 hours. The cost of this is around $86 per month. The adopter should be aware that allergies can change and changes in the treatment plan/medications may become necessary.

Pika is ready to light up your life!

Foster Home Feedback

** No Other Pets, No Children, Fenced-in yard required

7/13/26 Volunteer Feedback: I found out that Pika loves tug of war! He would say he prefers it over fetch. He also loves to play tag outside as well. He is a handsome boy with a million dollar smile (as shown in pictures!) His fur is very soft and he would sit still for pets anytime! One of Pika’s stand out qualities is his intelligence. He understands and follows commands very well. He doesn’t jump on you when you greet him either.

7/12/26 Volunteer Feedback: Pika and I have had a week full of new and very positive experiences. We started off with a vet visit on Tuesday and he was a very cooperative patient during a blood draw and a painful deep swab, cleaning and treatment of a sore ear.

Early Wednesday morning I picked Pika up from the shelter and he went with me to Corwin to get my car serviced. While there he met many strangers, both employees and other customers. They all were surprised such a friendly and well behaved dog was homeless. I was so proud of him! Before I brought him back to the shelter, I took him for a long sniff walk at Lindenwood Park. Pika knows both how to “heel” and also to walk “loose leash”, and he ignored other dogs and even the squirrels.

We closed out our day at Oak Grove Park for a reactive dog obedience class. Pika was absolutely perfect walking and relaxing very close to the other dogs. Pika is rocking this class and again…I am so proud of him! Right after the class ended we were off to my lake cabin so Pika can get a break from shelter living. As soon as we got there Pika was sooo happy to jump up on his blanket on the couch and promptly fall asleep.

Thursday and Friday we took naps, played short games of fetch, enjoyed playing with his favorite squeaky stuffed toys and took walks. We’ve been spending two days each week at the lake and Pika has impeccable house manners at both the cabin and at my home in Moorhead.
Our last activity yesterday was to meet golfers participating in the Doggy Poo Crew scramble benefitting 4 Luv of Dog. Again, Pika met everyone with tail wags and pure happiness, happy to gently take treats.

I am so glad I’m retired and have extra time to spend with Pika. He is so lovable, well behaved and quiet and I hope you will consider adding this happy dog to your home.

6/19/26 Volunteer Feedback: Pika is a wonderful male dog who has been living at the shelter for several months, waiting for a foster without other pets. He was an owner surrender, an innocent victim of divorce. As a shelter volunteer and since I’m retired, I often take him for extra outings and little trips. I have just had a delightful time with Pika at the lake for a couple of days. He is relaxed, slept quietly in his kennel, does not beg for food or counter surf and is not pushy for attention. When I am busy he just relaxes, is appropriate when I engage playing with toys, and stays on “his” blanket on the couch for the most part. I had to run over to a neighbor’s down the beach for 20 minutes and he just relaxed on his blanket…no barking and didn’t get into anything. I'm thinking he may not need to be kenneled when adopted. Before bringing him back to the shelter I gave him a bath at my home in town and can add he was an angel for that as well. He is 100 percent house trained and a very quiet dog too. Although Pika does not want to live with another animal, he has successfully gone on pack walks with other dogs.
If you are looking for a very human friendly dog as a companion and buddy, please consider Pika. He is not high energy and very well behaved. Please!

5/27/26 Volunteer Feedback: Pika is such a sweet dog with a true go‑with‑the‑flow personality. If you’re ready for a walk, he’s happy to join you, but if it’s a lounge‑around-the-house kind of day, he’s perfectly content to relax by your side. Pika loves his toys, and he’ll toss them in the air and shake them around while he plays. It’s adorable! He’s a great walker, and one of the best parts of being out on a walk with him is watching his ears bounce with every step. Pika would make a wonderful addition to any home where he can be the only pet. He’s sweet, playful, and full of love!

5/11/26 Volunteer Feedback: I get the pleasure to work with Pika at the shelter. He is a fun pup that is a great walker, but also loves to toss a bone, and hang by people and chill. I think he’d be a great companion for someone who wants that fun partner but also can chill and just be together with him.

4/20/26 Temporary Care Feedback: I have taken Pika for two kennel breaks, and both times he has loved to explore outside. Every once in a while he would come over and check in, get some pets, then go back to exploring and listening very alertly to everything outside. Pika was happy to tag along to do some chores in the garden and play a little fetch on the way. His little ears flop up and down when he runs, which is very cute.

We wiped the mud off his paws without any trouble, and Pika settled quietly in the backseat for the drive back. I have not heard him bark and he takes treats very gently. Pika is a very good boy that would love to join your family!