Niko was our second foster failure from Coastal German Shepherd Rescue way back in 2013. As just a 12 week old puppy, Niko had been turned in to a southern California shelter for being aggressive with other dogs in the household. Coastal stepped up to pull him from the shelter and we offered to foster. He quickly become a permanent member of our household. When we founded Blue Roan Ranch Sanctuary many years later, Niko was the perfect sanctuary ambassador. He loved ranch life and we miss him every day.