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My name is Miles!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated over 6 months ago

Cared for by Needy Paws Rescue

My basic info

Breed
Black Mouth Cur/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
21260509-250204-068

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Miles is a complete love bug! He lives for affection and positive reinforcement. He currently shares his home with two tiny senior female Chihuahuas and is always willing to wait patiently while they get the first treats and dinner. He also has a foster mom who works from home.

Miles is an extremely happy and sensitive soul. He absorbs the feelings of his person and environment and works very hard to make sure his foster mom is always happy and protected. Due to his protective nature, he is enrolled in specialized training to assist him in overcoming some of this drive. Miles will shut down if voices are raised or he thinks he’s done something wrong.

Miles is true to his breed. He’s always watchful, will try to “herd” his chihuahua lady friends, incredibly smart, and as mentioned, is protective. The ideal home for Miles would be a family without children (as his drive to protect will likely heighten if he has young children around and he’s a big goofy boy that doesn’t realize how strong he is), with someone who works from home or is only gone a few hours a day as he can exhibit signs of separation anxiety, and someone who can be gently consistent with enforcing manners and positive behaviors. Miles is not crate trained as his anxiety skyrockets if crated; however, if left free in the home he will not damage anything. He will sleep peacefully or monitor the comings and goings of the neighborhood through the window. He also requires a home with a fenced yard so he can lay in the sun and play.

Miles is 100% a loving, loyal companion. He loves attention, treats, snuggles and walks. He has learned sit, down, wait, gentle, go potty, and walks well on a leash. He is learning to handle his big emotions around protecting “his” family and yard, and improving his consistency with commands, patience and not reacting to external stimulation. He is the smartest dog his foster mom has had in 3 decades of foster and rescue and he will use his intelligence to get what he wants. 

In the right scenario, Miles will be an incredible addition to your family!

If you are interested, 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.

Miles’s adoption fee is $295.00, which 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.



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July 1, 2025, 2:47 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21260509-250204-068
Contact
Phone
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

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