**  NO KIDS **  CAN BE ONLY DOG or SMALL FEMALE DOGS ** 

Meet SKIPPER!  He's an 8 yr old, 6.6 lb, Male, Long Hair Chihuahua.

_________________________   Skipper had a horrible beginning.  Someone used a SHOCK COLLAR on this 6 lb dog and burned his neck and also damaged his vocal chords . See photo of neck area.    ________ ______

Skipper is your TYPICAL Chihuahua so if you have Chi Experience, it's a plus!  He doesn't always like being picked up and lets you know.

He can be the Only Dog or prefers calm small female dogs his size in the home.

Skipper has turned into a Snuggle Boy! He seems to be relaxing every day and trusting more and more. He'll jump in your lap when he wants attention and sits in your lap begging for scratches and belly rubs.

He walks on a leash but does like to wander around a fenced yard. He's housebroken.

He rides well in a car, usually on a bed/blanket on passenger seat or even be your navigator sitting on the center console!

He is food motivated and food aggressive which means if he's eating, he does not like being bothered.

Skipper is his own man, so he lets you know what he likes and doesn't like.

Skipper's Perfect Family will understand him as a Chi, no kids in home and give him the love he never received before and in return, he becomes your one and only!

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.

Skipper’s adoption fee is $275.00, 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.