Pico

Meet Pico! He is an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix and weighs 13 lbs. Pico was adopted from Needy Paws several years ago but sadly his owner passed away and he needed to come back to us. Pico was an incredibly loyal companion to his owner and stayed with him until the end. We would love to get him placed in a home soon and have no doubt that he will be just as loyal to his new family! Pico is a sweet, snuggly boy who just wants to be cuddled and loved. He enjoys hanging out on the couch, giving kisses, getting belly rubs, and sleeping in bed with his humans, preferably under the covers. He is a little shy at first and may bark to greet you, but quickly warms up and becomes a lovebug. He enjoys playing with toys and running around the yard, but he also loves to snooze the day away. He gets along fine with other small and medium dogs and would probably be fine with cats. Pico would do best in a home where someone is home a lot. He stays in a puppy pen when his foster mom has to leave him alone, but he doesn't fully relax in there and you can tell he is counting down the minutes until someone comes home. Like many small dogs, he does bark hello in response to any people or noises outside, so he may not be a good fit for an apartment or condo. He will walk on a leash but is used to having a fenced backyard, where he enjoys sunbathing. Pico has attempted to "mark" a few things in his foster home, so he is working on that with his foster mom. Frequent potty breaks in the backyard seem to help. If Pico sounds like your new best friend, apply to meet him today! 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. Pico'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.