Hawthorne is 6 months old. He comes when called and goes right to his kennel for meals and bedtime. He had a rough start surviving the winter months without a home. His mom did a great job getting her puppies through the winter. Hawthorne was the last of the litter to be picked up, so he is still apprehensive with people, but he's getting better. Hawthorne has all his vaccinations, is neutered, is house broken and looks like a beautiful black shepherd. He is not quite ready for adoption, but is working hard so he can find his forever home. 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 $295 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.