My name is Artichoke!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Needy Paws Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog

Color

Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

Puppy

Size

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

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20721746-240802-341

My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Hello, hello! It’s me, Artichoke: the most squishable butterball you’ve ever met. Don’t let my physique fool you—when I get the zoomies, you might as well call me The Blur because, man, can I move! I’m just a big (but still totally little) softy who loves cuddles & kisses & all of the back scratches. And my brindle coat is super soft & pretty unique: my entire right side of my body is lighter than my left! I’m a handsome hunk o’ puppy, for sure.

I enjoy romping around with my brother and sisters and can be a bit of a bulldozer, but it’s all in good fun! Chew toys & stuffies are my favorite playthings for the most part, but you’ve gotta watch me at the water dish: I can’t resist a good paw spa every now and again, and I have been known to run off with the bowl, half-filled and splashing all the way! Maybe this means I’ll be a good splash pad buddy in the summer? Only one way to find out!

I dance for dinner & will sleep in my empty food dish if you let me…sometimes, I even doze off with my head in the *not empty* water bowl. It’s a refreshing way to snooze, I suppose. And when I wake up & need to potty, I already alert my foster mom to avoid making a mess in my bed! I’ve pretty well mastered using the puppy pad when I need to, and I think the transition to going outside will be a breeze with a consistent schedule!

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.

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

20721746-240802-341

Contact

—

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