Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Are you looking for a handsome, gentle, dignified older man to add some meaning to your life? Would you like someone to accompany you on long walks and snuggle with at night in front of the TV? If you're missing these things in your life, then you have to meet BUDDY!! Buddy is a dashing senior gentleman that is still very full of life and love. He is finally figuring out what this life is all about and is thoroughly enjoying his life as a foster dog inside a home. Until recently, Buddy lived his life as an outside dog in the country in a small Mississippi town. He was content to lay on the carport or in the lush grass during the day, chase an occasional rabbit as it ran by, and receive a pat on the head from his human family as they passed by. This past spring, his human parents, an elderly couple, moved into a nursing home. Unfortunately, Buddy was left at the empty home alone. Neighbors would come by and provide food and water for Buddy, but that was the extent of his life. Buddy began to get depressed.One of our southern partners in Mississippi is a nurse at the nursing home where Buddy's family was admitted. She overheard them talking one day about Buddy being left at home, and she immediately sprung into action. She started going to visit Buddy daily and earning his trust. Finally, after a few visits, Buddy loved her. She scooped him up and brought him home, and the rest is old news. Buddy was born that day. His eyes were opened to a new life of living inside a home and having a family that loves him and spends time with him.Buddy adjusted to his new life very quickly. He gets along perfectly with all of his foster siblings, including large young dogs, small dogs, and puppies. He even loves and enjoys snuggling with the cats! His favorite spot is on his humans' bed, watching TV with them and getting all the belly rubs that he can stand. He is completely house-trained and lets you know every time he needs to go out. Buddy isn't fond of a leash, but we're working on that. He is getting acquainted with it and doesn't fear the leash anymore. Buddy doesn't like a crate, but he does go into his own room at night and quietly goes to sleep without a fuss. He enjoys car rides and long walks off the leash and stays right beside his foster mom on their walks. Buddy is ready to find his forever family. He's had a taste of the good life now, and he's decided that he wants to live inside and feel loved and valued for the rest of his life. Could you be his forever?Name: BuddyBreed: Beagle/CrossbreedSex: MaleAge: 8 years (estimated)Weight: 36lbsSpayed/Neutered: YesVaccinations: Up to dateHeartworm: Positive on recent testing. PAWS covers entire heartworm treatment to its conclusion (at one of our partner vets)Microchipped: YesBASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS: Good with Children: UnknownGood with Dogs: YesGood with Cats: YesAdoption Fee: $500.00 (includes transport fee when applicable)Location of dog currently: Mississippi IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPaws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.
