Buddy Labrador Retriever Barrington Hills, IL

Meet Buddy

Buddy is a very handsome Black Lab, who was thought to be a senior, when he was pulled from a high-kill shelter in Kentucky. We are not so sure he’s that 10+ year-old as we were told. Sure, Buddy has that frosted face typical of a senior but most likely because he’s had a very tough neglectful life.

After just a few days of realizing he’s safe, in a foster home with many canine friends, Buddy has proven to be playful, very sociable, and up for any adventure that comes his way!! He loves to give kisses to his new human as well as canine friends, chewing on chewy bones, barking at annoying people and things (and also when he’s anticipating breakfast or dinner!) and relaxing in the sun. He also likes to play outside with a couple of the younger dogs he has befriended.

An ideal family and home for Buddy is one willing to commit to ensuring Buddy receives a good balance of activities, socializing, cuddling and napping. He’d really enjoy the company of one or two other mature adult dogs in the family; he’s good with female and other male dogs!! (We do not know how he is with cats). At times Buddy can be very enthusiastic, jumping up and down (but NOT jumping on people!!); this could be a bit much for smaller children. However he would enjoy the companionship of older kids in the family. A secure fenced yard would also be ideal for Buddy, since he enjoys hanging out in the sun.

Overall, Buddy is an absolutely perfect boy….friendly, sociable, well behaved, a quick learner and of course very handsome.

Buddy is fully vetted. He is up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and on heartworm prevention, neutered and microchipped. He weighs about 60 lbs, a perfect weight for him! In his foster home, Buddy has proven himself to be fully housebroken. But….it is important to recognize that no dog should be forced to “hold it” for more than six hours at any time.

If you might be interested in adding Buddy to your family, please contact BAARKDogRescue@gmail.com or 847-852-0895 to obtain an adoption application.

Note that Buddy is currently being fostered in Barrington IL; we adopt only local to the area.