Buddy

Buddy is a Courtesy Post and the following was written by the good Samaritan who rescued him. Buddy is a true gentleman. He is lovable as can be and has proven to have excellent manners. He doesn't jump or bark and takes treats gently. Whether in the home or in the garden, he hasn't displayed any destructive behavior. He is great on car rides both near and far and is wildly adaptable. Four days a week he accompanies me to work where patiently spends the day in my office and occasionally accompanies me around the nursery. He calmly welcomes each guest into the office and then settles back onto his bed. He is crate trained, but we've never bothered because there's never been a real need. When not serving as my most adorable officemate, Buddy loves long walks both on trail and in local neighborhoods. He is very manageable on his lead and very responsive to vocal ques. Buddy arrived with some commands in Spanish and has picked up a few new ones in English. This gentle genius is bilingual. Buddy is a fantastic swimmer and loves hanging out at the river where he'll spend hours fetching his stick from the water. Buddy is about 80lbs. He is a grazer but he does have a healthy appetite. His age is estimated to be about 6 years old. He is healthy, perky and lively. Buddy has been vaccinated and was recently neutered. Buddy's left hind leg drags a bit and was seen by an orthopedic surgeon, who did leg, hip and spine xrays. His knees and hips are in good shape, but he does have a couple of fused discs in his spine. He shows signs of arthritis due to his back, but it certainly hasn't kept him from being active. Buddy his happy to venture out on 3 to 5 mile hikes, and averages 2 hours of walks each day. He loves playing with his deflated basketball, chasing a Frisbee (returning a Frisbee is another matter), and playing hide n go seek with his Kong. Buddy is currently taking an inexpensive, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine to help manage his arthritis. All and all, this guy is fun, fit and ready to get after it. Buddy is eager to meet animals big and small. He loves his small kitty cousin enough to share his food with her. He enjoys watching cows and wild turkeys when hiking and hasn't shown any aggression. He's always excited to see dogs, but doesn't appear to have been socialized. While not aggressive, he shows some domineering behavior (accompanied by a wagging tail), and can be overly enthusiastic for most dogs' liking. Buddy is always happy to give a polite hello to people both big and small. He has met small kiddos and was nothing short of a gentleman. Buddy is an absolute delight. While he is a strikingly handsome chap, he is alternately a silly little goofball with a smile that will melt your heart. I can't imagine an easier dog to love. Buddy will be waiting in Santa Rosa. You like this dog...now what? Please take 3-4 minutes and complete our application form at: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/42179/generic Our adoption team will spring into action to help you adopt this dog. If you have already completed the application and are approved, please phone or text your adoption counselor and we will set up a meeting. Not sure, foster first and adopt later! SponsorBuddy by clicking here. Your name will appear on this page as Buddy's sponsor and your donation will help pay for nutritious food and supplements and medical expenses. Buddy thanks you! BAGSR is always in need of fosters. There is an overwhelming number of dogs who need our help and the more fosters we have, the more dogs we can save. BAGSR covers expenses, including food. Fosters provide the love and a soft place to crash. https://petstablished.com/foster_form/42405/generic