Budd

Found dumped in various rural fields in Ontario, this good dog was part of the rescue efforts by many to bring them all to safety into their local shelters and then they were transferred to rescue.<br/><br/>Mattie's Place welcomed 15 of the 25 rescued June 21<br/><br/>I have completed Embark DNA testing on a couple of them, hoping to be able to connect to buyers of other puppies from the breeder, and ultimately be able to connect authorities to the dumper.<br/><br/>These dogs were dumped with a horrific case of sarcoptic mange, that they have been inflicted with for a long time, since their skin was inflamed, raw, infected and many are mostly hairless from the mite trauma.<br/><br/>They have all been treated and are no longer contagious. Their foster homes are heroes for seeing these dogs through this very difficult time and giving them a safe place to land.<br/><br/>They have now all been spayed and neutered and are up to date medically and beginning to even grow their fur back!! Though some many never grow a full coat back due to the damage to the hair follicle, but we'll have to see.<br/><br/>They are all eating Carna 4 dog nuggets, which is an exceptional food for healthy skin and coats, so we're giving them the very best chance possible to recover hair growth from the inside out.<br/><br/>None of these dogs have aggression and have very darling personalities, but they are flight risks and have a very nervous energy as they learn to be companions vs. breeding stock for profit. They will flight long before they ever fight.<br/><br/>They all seem very good natured with children and other pets. If they still have love to give after the horrendous horrors they've faced in life, imagine how sweet they could have been, if only they had been treated kindly from the start.<br/><br/>Please stop buying puppies from backyard breeders. Only you can stop the horrific lives these adults and puppies live to line the pockets of breeders.<br/><br/>An adopter willing to work with a professional trainer to help them become more trusting and confident is a preference, unless you bring years of dog experience to the table. An adopter, home most often, so the work can be put in now, to expedite their human/animal bonding experiences and fast track them to be amazing companions. Preference will be given to those with a secured backyard, as the big world outside is a super scary place for them and walks are not yet something that would bring them joy as they still navigate day to day living in a home. All their foster homes have yards and the dogs love spending their time outside, in the calmness that brings them, without the stress of bikes, cars, busses, people, dogs and more on the sidewalks.<br/><br/>All the dogs are now housetrained, but an occasional pee pad use may be required. And for sure, the 1st week post adoption, there will be potty accidents until your new dog can figure out where "outside" is in your home and you both can read one another's signals to potty. Expect accidents. They will happen.<br/><br/>Budd is a young dog, approximately 2 years old . He weighs in at 8.00 KG / 18 pounds as of 07-18-26 and presumably will stay in that weight range.<br/><br/>He is very, very sweet and just a great little guy. Budd did come to Mattie's Place after having a grand mal seizure in the shelter he was staying at. He was in and out of emergency care for the first 2 weeks he arrived, to get his seizures (focal) and Idiopathic head tremors (IHT) managed. He has not had a grand mal seizure since being in our care, June 21.<br/><br/>Budd is on phenobarbital (30 mg) which costs less than $50/month (cost could fluctuate from vet to vet). Since we upped the dose to the 30 mg he has not had any seizure activity, for weeks. We did do an MRI July 28th, just to ensure we weren't missing any other brain abnormality and there is no secondary neurological concerns.<br/><br/>His average seizure rate is 1 per month as of September and they last about 20 seconds and he recovers from it quickly. This is considered Budd's "norm"<br/><br/>Budd is a bit of an "odd duck" in his behaviour and it's presumed he's had seizures for likely most of his life without treatment until now, and that may has caused him some deeper neurological issues. Budd is very sweet and gentle and super friendly but there is some lack of critical thinking skills, more in line with a puppy than an adult dog. Some slight mobility deficits and just an over-all cognizant deficiency, though he is fully functioning and an equally amazing canine companion. <br/><br/>Budd is not yet neutered, but this will be completed, post adoption, at a Mattie's Place veterinarian, dependant on where the adopter lives, at the cost of Mattie's Place. I just want to give him some months between seizures to ensure we are continuing on the right path with him and his epilepsy is being managed appropriately on his current medication dose before we introduce anesthesia again.<br/><br/>If you have a heart full of kindness, compassion and patience, this may be the dog you've been searching for.<br/><br/><br/>FROM THE FOSTER:<br/><br/>Budd is such a good boy and sweet cuddly dog. He will cuddle up in your arms for a snooze and snore away when he's ready for a nap. He loves to spend time outside and run around from one side of the yard to the other. Budd loves to lay on a cooling mat while he is spending time outside. He gets along well with other dogs and loves to play with them. He's still learning social cues such as knowing when the other dog is done playing or when to take a break. <br/><br/>Budd is working on his mouthing and loves to chew on bully sticks - he has shown improvement in this area during his time here. <br/><br/>Budd sleeps in his crate in the bedroom every night from about 10pm until 8am and he wakes up once in the night to go out to pee, he will bark until he is brought out. Budd sleeps best with a noise machine/sounds otherwise he tends to bark and whine as he wakes easily and abruptly to noises in the house. <br/><br/>He is not affected by loud noises like thunderstorms, fire works and vacuums. <br/><br/>He gets fed 1 cup of food twice a day at 8:30am and 8:30pm; with his meds in his food, he takes his meds no problem. Budd does not show any resource guarding during meal times; nor for food or people. <br/><br/>After breakfast, Budd goes outside to use the washroom and then he loves to come inside to spend his morning playing and running around the house before he likes to nap around 11:30am. While he plays his way of showing excitement is barking. <br/><br/>Budd is working on pee pad training, it is easy to identify when he needs to go out. He will walk in small circles when he needs to use the washroom and needs to be brought outside.<br/><br/>He can go up and down 3-4 stairs with ease but cannot do a full flight of stairs due to instability. <br/><br/>Budd is a smart boy - he knows his name and can respond to simple commands such as out and come here. With a little more training Budd will be a very well behaved dog and a lovely companion. <br/><br/>---------------------------------------<br/><br/>$99 ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES: spay/neuter, deworming, flea/tick prevention, vaccinations, dentals if needed or any added surgical needed surgical care, food, nose to tail health exam, toys, leash/collar, winter coat (seasonal), poop bags, dishes and 30 days of Trupanion pet insurance with immediate coverage on adoption day for any illness or injury not pre-existing.<br/><br/>----------------------------------------<br/><br/>To note: the above description is relevant to this dog in it's current & previous setting. Home changes & adopter personalities can bring out different behaviours not previously seen.<br/><br/>----------------------------------------<br/><br/>Mattie's Place does not deem any dog in our care hypoallergenic, allergy-free or non-allergenic. Unless you are willing to take daily medication to manage dog allergies, please do not apply to adopt because I can't risk a dog being returned due to allergic reactions.

Found dumped in various rural fields in Ontario, this good dog was part of the rescue efforts by many to bring them all to safety into their local shelters and then they were transferred to rescue.

Mattie's Place welcomed 15 of the 25 rescued June 21

I have completed Embark DNA testing on a couple of them, hoping to be able to connect to buyers of other puppies from the breeder, and ultimately be able to connect authorities to the dumper.

These dogs were dumped with a horrific case of sarcoptic mange, that they have been inflicted with for a long time, since their skin was inflamed, raw, infected and many are mostly hairless from the mite trauma.

They have all been treated and are no longer contagious. Their foster homes are heroes for seeing these dogs through this very difficult time and giving them a safe place to land.

They have now all been spayed and neutered and are up to date medically and beginning to even grow their fur back!! Though some many never grow a full coat back

Found dumped in various rural fields in Ontario, this good dog was part of the rescue efforts by many to bring them all to safety into their local shelters and then they were transferred to rescue.

Mattie's Place welcomed 15 of the 25 rescued June 21

I have completed Embark DNA testing on a couple of them, hoping to be able to connect to buyers of other puppies from the breeder, and ultimately be able to connect authorities to the dumper.

These dogs were dumped with a horrific case of sarcoptic mange, that they have been inflicted with for a long time, since their skin was inflamed, raw, infected and many are mostly hairless from the mite trauma.

They have all been treated and are no longer contagious. Their foster homes are heroes for seeing these dogs through this very difficult time and giving them a safe place to land.

They have now all been spayed and neutered and are up to date medically and beginning to even grow their fur back!! Though some many never grow a full coat back due to the damage to the hair follicle, but we'll have to see.

They are all eating Carna 4 dog nuggets, which is an exceptional food for healthy skin and coats, so we're giving them the very best chance possible to recover hair growth from the inside out.

None of these dogs have aggression and have very darling personalities, but they are flight risks and have a very nervous ene