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buddy

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Mixed Breed

About buddy

Hickory, NC

Breed

Mixed Breed

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brindle

Behavior

buddy’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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buddy's Story

Meet Buddy – Your New Best Friend!<br/><br/>? Name: Buddy<br/>? Age: 1 year old<br/>? Breed: Mixed Breed<br/>?? Weight: 50 lbs<br/><br/>Buddy came into the shelter as a stray around Thanksgiving and quickly became an urgent case. After being extended three times, he was finally pulled in February—now he’s looking for his forever home!<br/><br/>???? Energetic & Athletic – Buddy loves to run, play, and explore. If you’re an active person, he’ll make the perfect adventure buddy!<br/>?? Loving & Independent – He enjoys affection but also knows how to entertain himself.<br/>? Dog Friendly – Buddy gets along great with other dogs!<br/>? Not a Fan of Cats – He would do best in a cat-free home.<br/>? Loves Bones & Playtime – Give him a chew toy or a game of fetch, and he’ll be in heaven.<br/>? Curious & Playful – Always ready to explore new sights and smells!<br/><br/>Could Buddy be the missing piece to your family? If you’re ready to give this sweet boy a second chance, come meet him today! ???

Meet Buddy – Your New Best Friend!

? Name: Buddy
? Age: 1 year old
? Breed: Mixed Breed
?? Weight: 50 lbs

Buddy came into the shelter as a stray around Thanksgiving and quickly became an urgent case. After being extended three times, he was finally pulled in February—now he’s looking for his forever home!

???? Energetic & Athletic – Buddy loves to run, play, and explore. If you’re an active person, he’ll make the perfect adventure buddy!
?? Loving & Independent – He enjoys affection but also knows how to entertain himself.
? Dog Friendly – Buddy gets along great with other dogs!
? Not a Fan of Cats – He would do best in a cat-free home.
? Loves Bones & Playtime – Give him a chew toy or a game of fetch, and he’ll be in heaven.
? Curious & Playful – Always ready to explore new sights and smells!

Could Buddy be the missing piece to your family? If you’re ready to give this sweet boy a second chance, come meet him today! ???

Meet Buddy – Your New Best Friend!

? Name: Buddy
? Age: 1 year old
? Breed: Mixed Breed
?? Weight: 50 lbs

Buddy came into the shelter as a stray around Thanksgiving and quickly became an urgent case. After being extended three times, he was finally pulled in February—now he’s looking for his forever home!

???? Energetic & Athletic – Buddy loves to run, play, and explore. If you’re an active person, he’ll make the perfect adventure buddy!
?? Loving & Independent – He enjoys affection but also knows how to entertain himself.
? Dog Friendly – Buddy gets along great with other dogs!
? Not a Fan of Cats – He would do best in a cat-free home.
? Loves Bones & Playtime – Give him a chew toy or a game of fetch, and he’ll be in heaven.
? Curious & Playful – Always ready to explore new sights and smells!

Could Buddy be the missing piece to your family? If you’re ready to give this sweet boy a second chance, come meet him today! ???

How To Adopt

buddy was listed as Adoptable by Big Dawg Ranch and Rescue
How can I adopt buddy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Big Dawg Ranch and Rescue. 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 Big Dawg Ranch and Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet buddy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Big Dawg Ranch and Rescue 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 Big Dawg Ranch and Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Big Dawg Ranch and Rescue's Adoption Policy
We fully vet our potential adopters. We have an application for potential adopters to fill out prior to the adoption process can begin. We will check personal references and veterinarian references. We will conduct meet and greets with all members and other pets of the household prior to finalizing an adoption.

buddy is from Big Dawg Ranch and Rescue

[Hickory, NC]

Our Mission
At Big Dawg Ranch and Rescue we strive to save the lives of large breed dogs from euthanasia throughout the Southeast United States. We provide a safe haven either on our property or through a foster home for these dogs to enjoy life until their forever home is found.
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