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Buddy

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

About Buddy

Springdale, PA

Breed

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Buddy’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Buddy's Story

Meet Buddy – Your Future Shadow & Sunshine Seeker<br/><br/>Buddy is a 2-year-old neutered beagle mix with the cutest short stack, lowrider build and big, floppy ears (mostly decorative... for now ). He's still learning that the world is a safe place, so what he really needs is a patient, understanding family who will give him the time and space to come out of his shell.<br/><br/>Buddy may be shy at first, but once he trusts you, he'll greet you with a wagging tail like you've been gone forever—even if it's only been a few minutes. He didn't know much at first about the joys of being a happy indoor dog, but now he is following around his adult foster dog sister - looking to her for guidance and learning from her. Watching him slowly open up has been incredibly rewarding for his foster pawrents.<br/><br/>About Buddy:<br/><br/> • 2-year-old male beagle mix (neutered)<br/><br/> • Loves tossing his toys and playing outside. Evening zoomies become a normal part of the routine once he settles in. <br/><br/> • Professional sunbather—will follow the sunshine around the house<br/><br/> • Walks well on a leash<br/><br/> • Excellent squirrel alert system (he takes this job very seriously)<br/><br/> • Enjoys running around the yard and playing chase with his foster sister <br/><br/>Training & Progress:<br/><br/> • Crate trained overnight (sleeps ~8 hours with no accidents!)<br/><br/> • Still building confidence going into the crate independently. He will let you know that he does not enjoy the crate, but after some vocal protesting, he settles down. <br/><br/> • Learning house training—does best with a consistent routine. Like any young pup, he will need a family committed to furthering his training to work on reducing accidents.<br/><br/> • Making great progress warming up slowly to his environment and eager to keep learning at his own pace<br/><br/>Personality & Needs:<br/><br/>Buddy is a sensitive soul who startles easily, especially with anything new, loud noises or thunderstorms. Because of this, he would do best in a calm home without children. He thrives with routine and gentle guidance.<br/><br/>He would do well in a home with another patient canine companion to keep teaching Buddy “how to dog”. He enjoys high energy, playful, rough-and-tumble play (lots of open-mouth wrestling!), but he takes corrections well and reads other dogs appropriately.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Buddy's Ideal Home:<br/><br/> • Patient, calm adopters willing to move at his pace and dedicate time to working with him on house training and basic commands<br/><br/> • A predictable routine to help him feel secure<br/><br/> • A home without children<br/><br/> • Another friendly dog would be a huge bonus (Because he takes time to trust, a slow introduction and allowing Buddy to have his own separate space at first is highly recommended)<br/><br/>Buddy isn't the kind of dog who will be instantly outgoing—but if you're willing to give him the time he needs, you'll gain a deeply loyal companion who will quietly steal your heart.<br/><br/>If you're looking for a sweet, sensitive pup to grow with, Buddy might just be your guy

Meet Buddy – Your Future Shadow & Sunshine Seeker

Buddy is a 2-year-old neutered beagle mix with the cutest short stack, lowrider build and big, floppy ears (mostly decorative... for now ). He's still learning that the world is a safe place, so what he really needs is a patient, understanding family who will give him the time and space to come out of his shell.

Buddy may be shy at first, but once he trusts you, he'll greet you with a wagging tail like you've been gone forever—even if it's only been a few minutes. He didn't know much at first about the joys of being a happy indoor dog, but now he is following around his adult foster dog sister - looking to her for guidance and learning from her. Watching him slowly open up has been incredibly rewarding for his foster pawrents.

About Buddy:

• 2-year-old male beagle mix (neutered)

• Loves tossing his toys and playing outside. Evening zoomies become a normal part of the routine once he settles in.

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Meet Buddy – Your Future Shadow & Sunshine Seeker

Buddy is a 2-year-old neutered beagle mix with the cutest short stack, lowrider build and big, floppy ears (mostly decorative... for now ). He's still learning that the world is a safe place, so what he really needs is a patient, understanding family who will give him the time and space to come out of his shell.

Buddy may be shy at first, but once he trusts you, he'll greet you with a wagging tail like you've been gone forever—even if it's only been a few minutes. He didn't know much at first about the joys of being a happy indoor dog, but now he is following around his adult foster dog sister - looking to her for guidance and learning from her. Watching him slowly open up has been incredibly rewarding for his foster pawrents.

About Buddy:

• 2-year-old male beagle mix (neutered)

• Loves tossing his toys and playing outside. Evening zoomies become a normal part of the routine once he settles in.

• Professional sunbather—will follow the sunshine around the house

• Walks well on a leash

• Excellent squirrel alert system (he takes this job very seriously)

• Enjoys running around the yard and playing chase with his foster sister

Training & Progress:

• Crate trained overnight (sleeps ~8 hours with no accidents!)

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How To Adopt

Buddy was listed as Adoptable by Paws Across Pittsburgh
How can I adopt Buddy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Paws Across Pittsburgh. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Buddy is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Paws Across Pittsburgh for details on the pet.
When can I meet Buddy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Paws Across Pittsburgh will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Buddy, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Paws Across Pittsburgh, and they'll be happy to help!
Paws Across Pittsburgh's Adoption Policy
If you see a dog or cat you think would be a great addition to your family, and you live in Pennsylvania, please fill out an application at www.pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/adopt We do not adopt out of state. Adoption fees: Puppies -- $325 Dogs: 6 months and over - $250 Seniors - $175 Cats: $75 over 3 months Kittens: $100 under 3 months Senior Cats $50 Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, routine vaccinations and tests, deworming and flea treatment, as well a microchip. We require 3 personal references and a home visit prior to setting up the meet & greet and finalizing any adoptions. We would love for you to meet our adoptable dogs and cats. Since our animals are in private homes, we do not have regular hours. Please feel out an application on www.pawsacrosspittsburgh.com. Upon completion of the application, the foster will receive that application and contact you. Meet & Greet are only established after applications are approved.

Buddy is from Paws Across Pittsburgh

[Springdale, PA]

Our Mission
Please note, we are a foster based organization and we do not have a central building. The first step in the adoption process is to complete an application and it will be sent to that animals foster who will contact you. *Please note, we adopt only to families local to the Pittsburgh, PA area. For the Meows and Bark...
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