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Phil

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Terrier

About Phil

St. Louis, MO

Breed

Terrier

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Phil’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Phil's Story

Phil<br/><br/>-Pocket Pittie (terrier mix)<br/><br/>-3yrs old 37 lbs<br/><br/>-Black, short haired<br/><br/>-Patio friendly dog<br/><br/>-Great snuggler<br/><br/>-Good with kids and young children(will lick face)<br/><br/>-Still working on basic obedience but will sit like a big boy all day long<br/><br/>-Loves meeting new dogs. Plays great in foster home with other pups.<br/><br/>-Unsure on interactions with cats<br/><br/>-House and crate trained but also occasionally likes to sleep in bed with family<br/><br/>-Loves going on walks/hikes<br/><br/>-Rides quietly in car<br/><br/>-Would prefer a fence in yard for his zoomies<br/><br/>Phil shows a bit of a macho pose in pictures maybe 10% of the time, but the other 90% he’s just goofy, flashing his teefers. His bigger foster sister often lets him win their playful wrestling matches. He enjoys going on walks and hikes, and afterward, on the way home, he likes to rest his head near his humans. He also loves playing catch with his ball in the backyard or down the hallway in house.<br/><br/>If you are interested, complete the<br/>Adoption Application<br/>on our website at<br/>www.NeedyPaws.org<br/>and we will contact you.<br/><br/>Adopters must live within an hour’s drive of St. Louis, MO.<br/><br/>Phil’s adoption fee is $295.00, which includes up-to-date vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, spay/neuter and microchip.<br/><br/>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.

Phil

-Pocket Pittie (terrier mix)

-3yrs old 37 lbs

-Black, short haired

-Patio friendly dog

-Great snuggler

-Good with kids and young children(will lick face)

-Still working on basic obedience but will sit like a big boy all day long

-Loves meeting new dogs. Plays great in foster home with other pups.

-Unsure on interactions with cats

-House and crate trained but also occasionally likes to sleep in bed with family

-Loves going on walks/hikes

-Rides quietly in car

-Would prefer a fence in yard for his zoomies

Phil shows a bit of a macho pose in pictures maybe 10% of the time, but the other 90% he’s just goofy, flashing his teefers. His bigger foster sister often lets him win their playful wrestling matches. He enjoys going on walks and hikes, and afterward, on the way home, he likes to rest his head near his humans. He also loves playing catch with his ball in the backyard or down the hallway in house.

Phil

-Pocket Pittie (terrier mix)

-3yrs old 37 lbs

-Black, short haired

-Patio friendly dog

-Great snuggler

-Good with kids and young children(will lick face)

-Still working on basic obedience but will sit like a big boy all day long

-Loves meeting new dogs. Plays great in foster home with other pups.

-Unsure on interactions with cats

-House and crate trained but also occasionally likes to sleep in bed with family

-Loves going on walks/hikes

-Rides quietly in car

-Would prefer a fence in yard for his zoomies

Phil shows a bit of a macho pose in pictures maybe 10% of the time, but the other 90% he’s just goofy, flashing his teefers. His bigger foster sister often lets him win their playful wrestling matches. He enjoys going on walks and hikes, and afterward, on the way home, he likes to rest his head near his humans. He also loves playing catch with his ball in the backyard or down the hallway in house.

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.

Phil’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

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How To Adopt

Phil was listed as Adoptable by Needy Paws Rescue
How can I adopt Phil?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Needy Paws Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Phil is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Needy Paws Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Phil?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Needy Paws Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Phil, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Needy Paws Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Needy Paws Rescue's Adoption Policy
Adopters will complete an Adoption Application which is sent to the dogs 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.   View our Adoption Events page on our website to find out times & dates for our Adoption Events at www.needypaws.org/events.html You can also find Events & photos of our dogs on our Facebook Page at

Phil is from Needy Paws Rescue

[St. Louis, MO]

Our Mission
    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. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit orga...
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