My name is Rutabaga!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Needy Paws Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog

Color

Black - with White

Age

Puppy

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20721744-240802-340

My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Rutabaga!
Often and lovingly referred to as “Bagel” by his fosters, this pup really is the whole package:
smart, snuggly, sweet, and cute as can be.

He is fully crate-trained (no accidents overnight or while the family is out!), and like 98% house-trained. The last 2% in progress is rain-related, as peeing on soggy grass is simply not his
favorite, ha! But a little encouragement goes a long way with this guy, and foster mom is
confident he’ll get it down in no time.

When it comes to new places/people/experiences, Rutabaga can be timid at first—he puts all of
his trust in “his” people, so confident leadership & slow introductions are a must! Once he
warms up, though, you can bet he will make himself right at home. He loves playing fetch,
chasing crickets, and chomping on leaves & sticks in the yard. He’s never met a chew toy he didn’t bite, and he’ll lounge next to you for hours with his favorite bone of the day.
Rutabaga is good with the other dogs in his foster home, and would probably do well with cats
with proper introductions— this hasn’t been tested, but he tends to take his foster mom’s cues
with anything new & does well with redirection when needed!

There is so much more that could be said about this guy, he’s got a big personality & an ever bigger heart! Truly, a total catch.

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.

Meet Rutabaga!
Often and lovingly referred to as “Bagel” by his fosters, this pup really is the whole package:
smart, snuggly, sweet, and cute as can be.

There is so much more that could be said about this guy, he’s got a big personality & an ever bigger heart! Truly, a total catch.

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

20721744-240802-340

Contact

—

Phone

—

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