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Buddy

Senior
Male
Small

Bichon Frise

About Buddy

Jefferson Hills, PA

Breed

Bichon Frise

Physical Traits

Senior

(8+ years)

Male

Small

(0-25 lbs)

White / Cream

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Special Needs:

Yes

Buddy’s Compatibility

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Buddy's Story

Meet Buddy – Your Perfect Gentle Gentleman 12 years old | ~15 lbs | Bichon Frise Buddy is a sweet, happy senior with a heart as soft as his fluffy coat. At around 12 years old, this 15-pound Bichon has mastered the art of being a lovable companion—always pleasant, gentle, and content to simply be near you. Since coming into foster care in late fall, he has never shown an ounce of aggression—just calm, cozy charm. Medical Info: Buddy is thriving on daily medications for hypothyroidism (thyroxine) and Cushing's disease (Vetoryl), and the difference has been amazing! He recently had a dental with several extractions and is healing beautifully (he still has a few teeth left for treats!). Potty Training: He's great about doing his business outside and wears a disposable belly band indoors—he's working on improving his indoor habits and would benefit from a patient routine. Personality + Compatibility: Buddy gets along wonderfully with other small dogs and listens well—he knows his name. Whether he's your one and only or joins another small pup in the home, Buddy will fit in just fine. His compatibility with cats is unknown. What Buddy Needs: Buddy is looking for a calm, loving home with someone experienced in caring for senior dogs and able to afford his daily medication. He still has many good years ahead and is ready to enjoy them with someone who sees the magic in older pups. If you're looking for a loyal, low-key companion who will love you endlessly, Buddy is ready to be your best friend. Apply now at www.animallifelinepgh.org Please review our adoption requirements and be prepared for the long-term love and care a senior dog like Buddy deserves. Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh | All-volunteer 501(c)(3) Rescue PA Rescue Kennel License #16842 | 139 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120

Meet Buddy – Your Perfect Gentle Gentleman

12 years old | ~15 lbs | Bichon Frise

Buddy is a sweet, happy senior with a heart as soft as his fluffy coat. At around 12 years old, this 15-pound Bichon has mastered the art of being a lovable companion—always pleasant, gentle, and content to simply be near you. Since coming into foster care in late fall, he has never shown an ounce of aggression—just calm, cozy charm.

Medical Info:
Buddy is thriving on daily medications for hypothyroidism (thyroxine) and Cushing's disease (Vetoryl), and the difference has been amazing! He recently had a dental with several extractions and is healing beautifully (he still has a few teeth left for treats!).

Potty Training:
He's great about doing his business outside and wears a disposable belly band indoors—he's working on improving his indoor habits and would benefit from a patient routine.

Personality + Compatibility:
Buddy gets along wonderfully with other small dogs and listens well—h

How To Adopt

Buddy was listed as Adoptable by Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh

How can I adopt Buddy?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Lifeline 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 Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh for details on the pet.

When can I meet Buddy?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Lifeline 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 Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh, and they'll be happy to help!

Animal Lifeline Pittsburgh's Adoption Policy

1. You must live within 30 miles of Animal Lifeline’s Thrift Store in Homestead, PA. Because we are an all-volunteer organization and we require a home check before approving an adoption, we limit our radius to 30 miles from our store in Homestead. We realize this will rule out some wonderful dog owners, but our valuable volunteers have families and full-time jobs and we need to set a limit. 2. You must own your home. One of the top reasons dogs are surrendered or abandoned is due to a move. While your current landlord may allow pets, a future landlord may not. We realize this will rule out perfectly good applicants, but in rescue we’ve seen this situation far too many times to take that chance. We will require home ownership verification upon finalizing your adoption. 3. An applicant with a fenced in yard will be given priority to an applicant without. For the safety and health of our dogs, we require an appropriately sized, secure space for them to roam and play and run. We do not consider an electric fence an adequately fenced yard. 4. We will verify employment and income. A sudden illness or injury can incur hefty vet bills. Many people opt to euthanize or surrender an otherwise rehabilitative dog. Too many people gave so much love, sweat, tears, time, and money to get these dogs to you to have them surrendered or euthanized because they become financially burdensome. 5. We will not adopt to a home with very small children. Our top priority is to find the perfect match for your family and our dogs. Far too often we are asked to take in a family pet because a child was injured, whether from an overly rambunctious dog or the child’s interaction with the dog. Your top priority will be to protect your child, ours is to keep your family safe and give our dogs the best chance for a lifelong loving family. We cannot with 100% certainty guarantee the safety of your very young children and we won’t take that risk. 6. You cannot have 5 dogs or cats or combination of dogs and cats in the home*. As this is the guideline for many municipalities, we will not approve an applicant that already has reached this limit of 5. Though your municipality may allow more, we will give preference to another applicant. A home-check will be done before approving an adopter. *If your municipality allows less than 5 we will adhere to the limit your municipality has set. 7. You must be at least 25 years old to apply. A valid license with your current address must be submitted upon finalizing adoption. 8. Vet records must be made available and current and show your dogs and cats (past and present) have been spayed/neutered, are up to date on all their shots and preventative measures, and have regularly been seen for wellness visits. An adoption contract will require continued wellness visits, preventative measures (flea/tick, heartworm, vaccines, etc.), heartworm testing, and a scheduled spay/neuter* before the age of 6 months. *Animal Lifeline will cover the cost of spay/neuter at one of our partnering vets. We know our application guidelines may be strict and you may not agree with them, but our number one priority is a successful lifetime placement of our dogs, many of whom have been wronged in the worst way by humans. We made a promise to find them the best home and life possible. Please respect our process. Thank you!

Our Mission

Animal Lifeline was established as a 501c3 non-profit in 2006 as a way to provide spay and neuter assistance to homeless dogs and cats as well as low income families in the Bucks County, PA area. In 2017, Animal Lifeline expanded the vision to Pittsburgh to develop a transport division that provides a lifesaving link betwe...