Buddy 15-302

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Sponsored by:

Susan and Murphy

In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Date Posted	Fence	Kid Friendly	Another Dog	Cat Friendly
12/6/15	Required	Yes	Optional	Yes
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Buddy is a wonderful old man surprisingly full of puppy-like energy. He enjoys making snow-angels outside and playing with soft toys, mostly teddy bears. He seems to enjoy one teddy in particular that he suckles on when he gets sleepy, or is feeling relaxed. He loves to be right next to me and loves to follow me around the house (even though we are no longer tethered together). Also, he is quite photogenic! Handsome boy.

Buddy does have some things we are working on. He is quite overweight, so we have cut back to 3 cups a day (instead of 6). It seems to be helping.

Buddy also needs a bit of guidance with the Gentle Leader. He seems to do best on a short leash (I wrap it around myself because he tends to pull). He does great with other dogs; we met a few on our last walk and he just wants to play with them. Such a friendly boy.

Buddy also has a large hot spot for which I have had him into the vet for treatment. He is on 4 pills a day of antibiotics, and a topical cream that I put on once per day. The skin has made a large improvement in that area and I have faith that it will heal completely in due time. I do have to keep it wrapped so I change his bandage every day because he licks at it. I am considering getting him an E-collar to stop licking and chewing at his bandage.

Buddy does well in a crate while I am working, and I am going to try soon to allow him to have a limited area of the house while we are working instead of being crated. He seems to think he is in trouble when he goes in the crate so we are working on making that fun!

Buddy also enjoys eating grass (like most dogs) so we are attempting to avoid grass currently, as it upsets his tummy.

Buddy is such a wonderful and loving dog. He does fantastic at the grooming salon. I have groomed him myself twice already and he was wonderful for it. I look forward to him finding his forever home!!

At a Glance #15-302

Golden Retriever	Born: August 2006
Male	117 lbs

Status: Adopted

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Sponsored by:

Susan and Murphy

In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Date Posted	Fence	Kid Friendly	Another Dog	Cat Friendly
12/6/15	Required	Yes	Optional	Yes
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Buddy is a wonderful old man surprisingly full of puppy-like energy. He enjoys making snow-angels outside and playing with soft toys, mostly teddy bears. He seems to enjoy one teddy in particular that he suckles on when he gets sleepy, or is feeling relaxed. He loves to be right next to me and loves to follow me around the house (even though we are no longer tethered together). Also, he is quite photogenic! Handsome boy.

Buddy does have some things we are working on. He is quite overweight, so we have cut back to 3 cups a day (instead of 6). It seems to be helping.

Buddy also needs a bit of guidance with the Gentle Leader. He seems to do best on a short leash (I wrap it around myself because he tends to pull). He does great with other dogs; we met a few on our last walk and he just wants to play with them. Such a friendly boy.

Buddy also has a large hot spot for which I have had him into the vet for treatment. He is on 4 pills a day of antibiotics, and a topical cream that I put on once per day. The skin has made a large improvement in that area and I have faith that it will heal completely in due time. I do have to keep it wrapped so I change his bandage every day because he licks at it. I am considering getting him an E-collar to stop licking and chewing at his bandage.

Buddy does well in a crate while I am working, and I am going to try soon to allow him to have a limited area of the house while we are working instead of being crated. He seems to think he is in trouble when he goes in the crate so we are working on making that fun!

Buddy also enjoys eating grass (like most dogs) so we are attempting to avoid grass currently, as it upsets his tummy.

Buddy is such a wonderful and loving dog. He does fantastic at the grooming salon. I have groomed him myself twice already and he was wonderful for it. I look forward to him finding his forever home!!

Updates

Monday, February 1, 2016

Great news, Buddy has been adopted! His new family couldn't have been a better match for him. I know he will do wonderful with his new kids that he will get to take care of! I am so proud of him and so happy to have sent him to such a fantastic home!! Xoxo

Morning Friends! We finalized our adoption of Buddy 15-302, last night! He is a JOY and we are so in love with this sweet, gentle boy. Shout out to Buddy's FM and FD, Laura Ann and Ben M. They loved Buddy so well while he was with them. Laura, you have a heart of gold! We cannot say thank you enough for all of the questions you answered, pics and videos you sent, and keeping us so well informed. We loved working with you and you made this process an absolute breeze!! Xoxooxo

Monday, January 11, 2016

Buddy is posing for the camera. He almost looks like a young pup with his ears perking forward :)

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Good morning from Buddy! It's a sleepy snuggly morning today. Buddy's leg has already started showing signs of healing after two therapeutic laser appointments. So happy for him! He has also lost 12 pounds since coming to live with us. That's a huge step for him when he came in at 117lbs!!

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Buddy just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to Susan and Murphy for his donation! Thank you sponsors!

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Buddy is such a wonderful boy. I came home sick from work two days ago and he never left my side. Normally I don't encourage or allow dogs on the bed (for future adoptive family's sake) however Buddy knew there was something wrong when I came home. Without me even giving him a cue, he snuggled up with me on my bed to make sure I was okay. It was the sweetest thing I have seen from him so far; the type of behavior that would be appropriate for visiting nursing homes or hospitals. I believe Buddy has such a loving energy about him.

Improvement wise, I have noticed he tends to have selective hearing for coming back inside from potty breaks periodically. Sometimes he will come when called, and other times he will not. It tends to be harder when the neighbor's Yorkie is also out to play. We are working on it :) We are still working on his Gentle Leader but he has made huge strides of improvement! I am proud of my first foster boy!

I called MNSNAP about getting his neuter scheduled and they told me that was something RAGOM would schedule. Waiting to get that done soon.