Rusty Wallace, a Adoptable Dachshund in St. Louis, MO image 1/3
Rusty Wallace, a Adoptable Dachshund in St. Louis, MO image 2/3
Rusty Wallace, a Adoptable Dachshund in St. Louis, MO image 3/3

Rusty Wallace

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Small

About Rusty Wallace

St. Louis, MO

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Rusty Wallace’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

Please contact the shelter about adoption fee

Petfinder recommends that you should always take reasonable security steps before making online payments.

Rusty Wallace's Story

Rusty Wallace is a 4 year old dauchshund mix.<br/><br/>Rusty is house trained, cat and dog friendly, and enjoys human companions of all ages. If in a home with children, they need to be older children that understand Rusty's needs noted below.<br/><br/>He loves car rides. He sleeps in bed with his human but will also sleep in a kennel. He loves to burrow so blankets are a must!<br/><br/>Rusty came back into rescue severally overweight. You can see that in his before and after photo in his bio. He worked hard and is now back to a healthy weight and just needs to maintain.<br/><br/>Rusty requires a home with no steps or minimal steps. He is currently in a home that has mostly single steps and where there are two steps, he has a ramp. He had to have spinal surgery so limited steps are a must. Steps are also needed for him to get on and off the couch and bed.<br/><br/>Rusty has seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy. He is taking meds three times a day to prevent them. The meds do cause him to be extremely needy. He is very vocal until his needs are met.<br/><br/>Rusty would not be a good fit for an apartment.<br/><br/>He is good with dogs his size or smaller.<br/><br/>He can't be with a bigger dog that is playful or has a lot of energy.<br/><br/>f 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/>Rusty Wallace’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.

Rusty Wallace is a 4 year old dauchshund mix.

Rusty is house trained, cat and dog friendly, and enjoys human companions of all ages. If in a home with children, they need to be older children that understand Rusty's needs noted below.

He loves car rides. He sleeps in bed with his human but will also sleep in a kennel. He loves to burrow so blankets are a must!

Rusty came back into rescue severally overweight. You can see that in his before and after photo in his bio. He worked hard and is now back to a healthy weight and just needs to maintain.

Rusty requires a home with no steps or minimal steps. He is currently in a home that has mostly single steps and where there are two steps, he has a ramp. He had to have spinal surgery so limited steps are a must. Steps are also needed for him to get on and off the couch and bed.

Rusty has seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy. He is taking meds three times a day to prevent them. The meds do cause him to be extremely needy. He is very

Rusty Wallace is a 4 year old dauchshund mix.

Rusty is house trained, cat and dog friendly, and enjoys human companions of all ages. If in a home with children, they need to be older children that understand Rusty's needs noted below.

He loves car rides. He sleeps in bed with his human but will also sleep in a kennel. He loves to burrow so blankets are a must!

Rusty came back into rescue severally overweight. You can see that in his before and after photo in his bio. He worked hard and is now back to a healthy weight and just needs to maintain.

Rusty requires a home with no steps or minimal steps. He is currently in a home that has mostly single steps and where there are two steps, he has a ramp. He had to have spinal surgery so limited steps are a must. Steps are also needed for him to get on and off the couch and bed.

Rusty has seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy. He is taking meds three times a day to prevent them. The meds do cause him to be extremely needy. He is very vocal until his needs are met.

Rusty would not be a good fit for an apartment.

He is good with dogs his size or smaller.

He can't be with a bigger dog that is playful or has a lot of energy.

f you are interested, complete the
Adoption Application
on our website at
www.NeedyPaws.org
and we will contact you.

Adopters must live within an h

Consider Rusty Wallace for adoption?

How To Adopt

Rusty Wallac... was listed as Adoptable by Needy Paws Rescue
How can I adopt Rusty Wallac...?
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 Rusty Wallac... 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 Rusty Wallac...?
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 Rusty Wallac..., 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

Rusty Wallace 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...
Read more on our profile page

Consider Rusty Wallace for adoption?