πΎ NIKITA πΎ
Today, April 8th, 2025, marks 7 years since MRK9 Inc. rescued sweet Nikita from Antietam Humane Society on June 23rd, 2017. She was a stray, estimated to be 2β4 years old, and came to us with a lot of fear, nervous around people, protective of her food, scared of loud noises and storms, and showing signs of past trauma. π
With time, love, structure, and play, Nikita began to heal. She became a happy, thriving dog who loved her days at MRK9. On June 8th, 2018, she received her required 3-year rabies vaccine and was given a perfect bill of health. Strong heart, clear lungs, great weight, and a beautiful smile. πΆππͺ
Tragically, the very next morning, Nikita was found peacefully passed in her kennel. π A necropsy revealed hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, possibly triggered by stress, anxiety, or a reaction to the rabies vaccine. She had received four in her short life. We followed the law, as always. Unfortunately we lost her too soon. She is missed deeply and loved forever. ππποΈ