Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Nellie is currently enrolled in the 12 week Puppies 4 Parole program through the Mo Department of Corrections. She will graduate around January 15th and will be available for adoption at that time. If you are interested in adopting Nellie, please complete an application and the foster parent will contact you. Meet Nellie! This sweet little lady is around 12 pounds of pure love! Nellie is believed to be a long-haired Chihuahua mix and came to us from a hoarding situation in rural Missouri. Despite her rough start, she’s full of wiggles and joy—always ready to greet you with a happy dance! Nellie is learning all about the big, wide world for the first time. She had never been outside before coming to her foster home, but she’s making great progress with potty training—she’s learning that outside is the place to go, though she’s still okay using puppy pads if needed. She’s not used to walking on a leash just yet, so she’ll need a fenced yard to safely explore and continue her outdoor adventures. When she first arrived, Nellie was suffering from severe hair loss due to a flea infestation, but with care and love, her coat is coming back beautifully! Nellie is great with dogs, cats, and gentle kiddos—she’s truly a little sweetheart looking for a home where she can continue to blossom. Could you be the one to show Nellie what a forever home feels like? 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. Nellie'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. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 14, 2025, 2:34 pm