Name: Bernice

Breed: Hound Mix

Age: 4 months

Weight: 25 lbs

Size: Medium

Good with Kids: Yes, she’s a little shy at first but warms up

Good with Dogs: Yes, she loves other dogs.

Good with Cats: No

Energy Level: Medium

House-Trained: Yes, on a schedule

Crate-Trained: Yes. She will even let you know when she needs to potty while she’s in there

Leash Trained: Yes, loves going on walks

Rides well in Car: Yes, is a little excited at first, but calms down

Good with Young Children: Yes

Good with Strangers: She has a little stranger danger at first, but if she is approached calmly she will warm up to new people.

Shy or confident: Shy at first, but once she feels comfortable she couldn’t be more confident

Barks: Only when playing

Apartment Qualified: Yes

Needs a Fence and Required Height: No

She loves loves to play, and when playing is done she will snuggle for hours. She’s very smart and trainable. She knows how to sit and leave it. Would be a great running companion for someone. 

Bernice is a typical puppy that will require ongoing training.

If you are interested in meeting Bernice, 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.

Bernice’s adoption fee is $250.00, 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.