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My name is Buddster!

Posted 20 hours ago

Cared for by Needy Paws Rescue

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu/Chihuahua
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22053305-251102-414

My details

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

My story

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

Buddster, a fun, active, curious chihuahua/shih tzu mix, weighs about 16 pounds and is around 4 years old. He’s house trained and crate trained but loves spending time on the sofa cuddling or playing fetch with his squeaky toys or ball.

He’s wary of strangers especially men.  He needs very slow introductions to new people. A little patience and treats will be rewarded with a loving lapdog. He can be anxious and nervous and will bark if feeling threatened.

He was surrendered by a loving owner who went into assisted living. He has no history with dogs or children. He would likely do best in household with one or 2 adults. Since he likes exploring, a fenced yard would be preferred.

Size: 16 pounds
Color: tan/white
Age: 4 years
Has basic commands
Moderate exercise
Wary of new people
Fence preferred

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.

Buddster’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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December 15, 2025, 8:55 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22053305-251102-414
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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