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Nick (Buddy)

  • Young
  • Male
  • Large

About Nick (Buddy)

Grand Rapids, MI

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Loyal, Loves Kisses, Velcro Dog, Friendly
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Nick (Buddy)'s Compatibility

  • This pet has good 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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Nick (Buddy)'s Story

Meet Nick (aka Buddy)<br/><br/>ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS<br/><br/>Adopters must live in Michigan. A fenced-in backyard is required.<br/><br/>Nick is a handsome 73 lb, 3-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever with a huge heart. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and ready for his forever home.<br/><br/>Nick is a loving, affectionate Velcro dog who enjoys being with his people. He has a great balance of playful energy and calm companionship and does well with dogs, cats, and children.<br/><br/>Nick is not crate trained but does well loose in the house and has not been destructive. He is still working on basic manners and would benefit from continued positive-reinforcement training. He also gets anxious and barks during car rides.<br/><br/>Nick at a Glance<br/><br/> 3-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever<br/><br/> Great with dogs, cats and children<br/><br/> Fenced yard required<br/><br/> Mild case of hip dysplasia<br/><br/><br/><br/>Nick has a mild case of hip dysplasia. He can live a happy, comfortable life with proper care, but his adopters will need to manage his activity and weight.<br/><br/> No dog parks or intense/high-impact exercise<br/><br/> Regular low-impact exercises<br/><br/> Maintain a lean, healthy weight with a Healthy, nutritious diet (food recommended is Hills Science Diet)<br/><br/> Joint supplements for life<br/><br/>Nick is a wonderful, loving dog who is ready to find a family that will include him in their everyday life and give him the care and companionship he deserves.<br/><br/>He is neutered, microchipped, housebroken, up to date on vaccines and his adoption fee is $300.00. If you have any questions not answered in this bio, email us at projecthoperescue@gmail.com or to fill out an app to apply for adoption, please visit our website at www.projecthoperescue.org.

Meet Nick (aka Buddy)

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS

Adopters must live in Michigan. A fenced-in backyard is required.

Nick is a handsome 73 lb, 3-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever with a huge heart. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and ready for his forever home.

Nick is a loving, affectionate Velcro dog who enjoys being with his people. He has a great balance of playful energy and calm companionship and does well with dogs, cats, and children.

Nick is not crate trained but does well loose in the house and has not been destructive. He is still working on basic manners and would benefit from continued positive-reinforcement training. He also gets anxious and barks during car rides.

Nick at a Glance

3-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever

Great with dogs, cats and children

Fenced yard required

Mild case of hip dysplasia



Nick has a mild case of hip dysplasia. He can live a happy, comfortable life with prop

Meet Nick (aka Buddy)

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS

Adopters must live in Michigan. A fenced-in backyard is required.

Nick is a handsome 73 lb, 3-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever with a huge heart. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and ready for his forever home.

Nick is a loving, affectionate Velcro dog who enjoys being with his people. He has a great balance of playful energy and calm companionship and does well with dogs, cats, and children.

Nick is not crate trained but does well loose in the house and has not been destructive. He is still working on basic manners and would benefit from continued positive-reinforcement training. He also gets anxious and barks during car rides.

Nick at a Glance

3-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever

Great with dogs, cats and children

Fenced yard required

Mild case of hip dysplasia



Nick has a mild case of hip dysplasia. He can live a happy, comfortable life with proper care, but his adopters will need to manage his activity and weight.

No dog parks or intense/high-impact exercise

Regular low-impact exercises

Maintain a lean, healthy weight with a Healthy, nutritious diet (food recommended is Hills Science Diet)

Joint supplements for life

Nick is a wonderful, loving dog who is ready to find a family that wil

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How To Adopt

Nick (Buddy) was listed as Adoptable by Project Hope Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Nick (Buddy)?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Project Hope Animal 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 Nick (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 Project Hope Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Nick (Buddy)?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Project Hope Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Nick (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 Project Hope Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Project Hope Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
All of our dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption and up to date on all vaccinations.  Please email us at projecthoperescue@gmail.com if you are interested in adopting one of our dogs and we will forward an adoption placement form to you. Because we take the special needs and seniors, our veterinary costs are higher than average.  Please consider a donation to help us offset these costs and continue our mission to rescue these unwanted and often overlooked dogs.  Donations can be mailed to: Project Hope Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 382, Coldwater, MI  49036.  Thank you!  

Nick (Buddy) is from Project Hope Animal Rescue

[Coldwater, MI]

Our Mission
We need foster homes!!  Because we rescue seniors and special needs dogs, it is hard to find foster homes.  The more foster homes we have, the more dogs we can save!  Please contact us at projecthoperescue@gmail.com if you would like to foster for us.  Our mission at Project Hope Animal Rescue is twofold: to promote the...
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