My name is Alex Bowman!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Cared for by Needy Paws Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Boxer/Australian Shepherd

Color

Brindle - with White

Age

Puppy

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20498333-240522-232

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

This handsome guy is a major love bug who enjoys snuggling, giving kisses, running laps outdoors (he's very fast), and playing with other dogs and kids! He walks pretty well on a leash and is mostly potty trained, but needs to be taken out regularly. He sleeps in his crate at night, but would prefer to snuggle in bed with his humans. He is a bone and toy lover who consistently takes all of the dog toys out of the basket to play when his humans are gone. He's very smart and does amazing with food puzzles! He is an excellent travel companion who does well in vehicles and just returned home from a road trip to a Colorado farm!

He needs a fenced yard and would do really well in a home with another dog.

Alex and his litter mates had a rough start and weren't given much time and attention as puppies. Because of this, he's timid and afraid of new people and things (except other dogs). It took him a few days to warm up to his foster fam, and they had to carry him to the car. He crawled under the driver's seat so they couldn't see or touch him.

He'll need someone who is patient and willing to give him the time and space to get comfortable. When you meet him for the first time, ihe will be shy. He'll hide and probably bark at you. But once he knows you're kind and will give him love, he'll be your favorite snuggler and new 50 pound BFF.

If interested, please complete the Adoption Application on our website at www.NeedyPaws.org and we will contact you. Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Our $275 adoption fee includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

We are a 100% foster-based rescue and all of our dogs live in approved foster homes. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will perform home visits and conduct veterinarian and reference checks for each potential adopter.

Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.

He needs a fenced yard and would do really well in a home with another dog.

If interested, please complete the Adoption Application on our website at www.NeedyPaws.org and we will contact you. Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.

Our $275 adoption fee includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.

Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.

Rescue

Needy Paws Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

20498333-240522-232

Contact

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Phone

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needypawsstl@gmail.com

Website

http://www.needypaws.org

Address

St Louis, MO 63125

Donation

Our PayPal address is donate@needypaws.org or if you'd prefer to donate through a PayPal Donate button, you can find one at Needy Paws Rescue. Thank you!!

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adopters will complete an Adoption Application which is sent to the dog's Foster Parent. Their personal & veterinarian references will be checked, a home visit conducted then the Foster Parent will set up a meeting where the Adopters will meet the dog. If the adoption is approved, the Adopter will then complete an Adoption Contract and the dog is theirs!

Adoption fees vary. Puppies are $250.00 and Adult Dogs range from $125.00 to $250.00.

Go meet their pets

Visit the Events Page on our website to find out times & dates for our Adoption Events. You can also find Events & photos of our dogs on our Facebook Page.

Potential Adopters may also schedule a meeting with the dog's Foster Parents or meet them at an adoption event. Just send in an Adoption Inquiry and the Foster Parent will be in contact with you!

More about this rescue

Needy Paws Rescue, located in St. Louis, MO, is devoted to saving animals in need, whose lives are in danger at high kill animal shelters & animal controls, those who are strays, have been abandoned or whose family has faced an extreme emergency, regardless of their size or breed.

Our organization is made up of Volunteers who have been involved in various animal rescues in the St. Louis area and we plan to use our knowledge & experience to make a difference. We believe spaying & neutering is a very important step in keeping pets healthy & happy, plus it helps decrease overpopulation. All of our rescued animals will be spayed or neutered, they will be microchipped to ensure they are identifiable if lost or stolen and they will be current on all of their vaccinations before going to their Forever Homes.

We are foster-based and all pets stay in approved Foster Homes that have passed inspections, reference checks and are qualified to take care of our rescued animals while they wait for their Forever Family. We are dedicated to finding the best Forever Homes, and will be making home visits and conducting veterinarian checks & reference checks to ensure the pets will have a safe, loving, happy home. Forever Families will be taught how to care for their pet and learn how to get the most out of their relationship with their new family member. We also have an after-care specialist who will be in contact with the families after the adoption to see how well they're doing together