Sex: Male
Breed: Chihuahua x
Estimated Date of Birth : 09/18/2015
Trust is the corner stone in all relationships and with a shy dog that trust is everything!!! Buddy wants to be your buddy so so bad but he’s scared. He’s scared of this new world he’s not familiar with and he’s scared of all the change he’s currently experiencing after only knowing one home for many years. There’s one thing he’s not scared of and that’s other dogs. He’s absolutely a pack kinda dog and has done great in foster care with his canine friends. We are slowly building on his trust and he’s so patient. He allows all handling and we go slow. There isn’t a mean bone in this little guys body he just needs patient humans who will continue to go slow until he trusts.
Buddy was part of a group of 13 senior pups who lost their long time rescuer when she went on hospice. She was no longer able to care for her animals and they all needed a soft place to land. All 13 are now in foster care with us and waiting for loving forever homes. Buddy is part of this crew and while we work to gain his trust we hope to find an equally patient adopter willing to give a shy sweet boy his forever home.
Buddy gives the sweetest feather kisses and looks up at you with big round unsure eyes that are begging to be understood. While he is very nervous he absolutely wants to be in the rooms the humans are in and is starting to open up more in foster care even initiating play with some of the younger dogs. We know with time this little boy is going to trust completely and when he does he’s going to be completely devoted to the humans who gave him the time he needed. We feel Buddy would do best in a quiet and calm adoptive home with no small children. If you’re looking for a forever companion and willing to give a sweet dog a chance to trust and adjust please consider giving Buddy the chance to be your buddy.
Here’s what you need to know about adopting a cat or dog from Marley's Mutts:
Each adoptable pet will be introduced on Facebook
Each pet will have its own profile here on the website
All pets will be spayed or neutered
All pets will be micro-chipped and shots will be up-to-date
Each pet has their own application to complete—make sure you use the right one (linked from their bio)
It’s important to us that each pet goes not just to a great home but to the “right” home. Our foster parents work with each pet to get to know them and their needs.
We try hard to list all of the pertinent info about each pet on the site so you can choose the pet that will fit with your family/lifestyle. If you don’t see a specific pet on the site, he/she is not ready for adoption. Please be patient and wait until the bio is listed. We don’t decide on a “first come, first served” basis but rather on a “who’s the very best fit.” So, don’t panic.
It’s not a quick process. We receive dozens of applications for each pet so please be patient. If you’re shortlisted you’ll be contacted as soon as possible.
If selected to meet one of our pets and you currently have pets, you’ll be asked to do an in-person pet intro; we don’t do the long-distance adoption thing. If you live out of town, plan a fun road trip to meet the pet in person.
Don’t be discouraged if your application is not selected. Remember, we get a lot of them! Trust us, the best fit for you is coming.
If you’re lucky and you do adopt a super amazing pet from Marley’s Mutts, don’t ever hesitate to reach out to us for training, medication, or behavior questions. We’re here for you, and your pet.
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