Buddy

Are you ready for the best BUDDY you will ever have? Buddy is a 26 pound, 4 year old, long hair dachshund mix who is looking for someone to love him! Buddy is a sweet boy who has been neglected and we suspect, abused, in his past. He is very skittish and needs a home that will understand that each and every new thing is scary for him, and that he needs time and patience to become used to each new exposure. Buddy is looking for a FEMALE ONLY home, as he is very fearful of men. Buddy would do very well in a home with another dog who is confident but friendly, and would help Buddy become more comfortable in his surroundings. Buddy is very loving. He will take time to trust, but once he does, he is loving and cuddly. He squirms and wiggles on his back for belly rubs in his foster home in Florida, and will cautiously engage in play with other dogs once he feels confident with them. Buddy is nervous around children, and for this reason we are recommending a home with children over the age of 13 and only female. He has not been cat tested. Buddy gets along well with other dogs. Buddy is very submissive and fearful, and must be treated calmly, with kindness and compassion. Buddy is house trained and doggy door trained, but not crate trained. Like all rescue dogs he will need to be confident in his new home to have good potty habits. All rescue dogs go through a period of adjustment, so understanding and patience is important. Buddy is leash trained, but because he is very nervous he can be skittish on walks. Buddy is looking for a home where he can sleep in the big bed. Buddy needs his new family to give him time and let him come to them when he first comes home and when he is experiencing something new. This sweet boy is a bit of a fussy eater. We believe it is because he has been so abused. He is scared to eat if someone is watching him. If he is scared or upset, he will not eat. For all of his nervousness, Buddy is a fabulously loving guy. He can be funny - he will gather treasures and take them outside to a safe spot that he considers his own. We would like a home with a very secure fenced yard and doggy door for Buddy. Buddy needs love. He needs compassion. He needs someone with a calm and loving heart who will give him all the love he so deserves! Are you the one that will show Buddy that the world is a safe and wonderful place? Apply to adopt this loving sweet boy today!