Butternut is a five-month-old chi and Jack Russell mix. He gets along with cats ,kids ,dogs. He is 95% house broke he is also crate trained but prefers to sleep under the blankets with you cuddled up. He is a snuggle bug and a bundle of energy.he is really smart and only wants to please.

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 $250 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.

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Does Good in the Car, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Likes to be in your lap, Playful, Affectionate

Butternut's sister, Squash (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Butternut's sister, Squash (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Butternut's mother, Nakoma (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Butternut's mother, Nakoma (adopted) can also be seen on our website.