Buddy

Buddy, age 5

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Update 10/12/12:

“He has a very serious face, but he is so loving.  Just seems to appreciate every kindness, no matter how small—a pat, a treat… everything is the best!”

Buddy began his heartworm treatment on October 1, and so far, so good. If all goes according to plan, this sweet boy will be ready for his new home right around Thanksgiving. He may have been an escape artist in his original home, but now that he’s GRR dog, he is clearly happy as a clam to be an indoor pet! He’s completely housebroken, and crate-trained, too (though he’s also fine loose in the house). Buddy counter surfs sometimes (“the other dogs put him up to it!” says foster mom), but overall he is very calm and well-behaved.

Though he’s a somewhat shy fellow, Buddy will play sometimes with his canine housemates. The felines he mostly ignores: “if cats are in the living area, he doesn’t mess with them.”

Buddy arrived in GRR care with runny eyes, a rough coat, and intestinal worms. The worms are gone, his eyes are clear, and his coat is improving with good-quality food and vitamin supplements. He’s handsomer by the day!

Buddy’s good on lead, good in the car, a good sleeper through the night… are you getting the idea that this is a very good dog? “He is so sweet, I know he is going to find a home quickly and be a great member of that family.”

Update 8/30/12:

 In his original home, five-year-old Buddy had made a habit of jumping the fence and going exploring, to the point where his frustrated owners finally surrendered the adventurous fellow to the pound. One look at this lean & lanky boy makes it easy to believe the “escape artist” story – those long, long legs probably make it pretty easy to leap fences. (He has a long, long tail, too.)

The volunteer who transported him commented that he’s a sweetheart. Unfortunately, he does have heartworms, so he’ll be in foster care for a while. We’re hoping for some updated information on Buddy from the foster family soon. Stay tuned…