Buddy

Here is another one of our shelter dogs. Buddy was surrendered because his leg was hurt and his owners couldn't afford to get it taken care of. Paw Pals sponsored him and made an appointment at the vet for him. My wife told me to pick him up because we were going to foster him while he healed. I had never seen him before. I told the receptionist that I was there to pick up Buddy, and someone went back to get him. He came trotting out as happy as could be with a look on his face like "I'm ready! Where are we going?". He hopped in the car and thoroughly enjoyed the ride home.

Buddy was our first failure as fosters (we had found homes for quite a few prior to him), and totally my fault. I told my wife he was sure he was heading to his new home, and I couldn't put him through going somewhere else. He would have easily found a home as soon as he healed. We've had him about 3 years now. He's kind of a stinker sometimes, but overall a good boy. One grooming session for him costs as much as I spend in a year for my haircuts. He loves to strut around afterward and have people compliment him. Buddy is just another example of the many wonderful pets that are waiting for you at our shelter. If you have room for a dog or cat, please come see us. I'm sure you can find a friend!