Buddy needs a foster carer
About Buddy
Buddy - male
Ridgeback x
Age: approx 1 year
Vaccinated: Yes
Desexed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Worm/heartworm/flea treated: Yes
Location: Toowoomba, Qld
Adoption fee: $595
Meet Buddy!
Buddy came into rescue straight off death row with his siblings, who we named Honey and Stanley. They were abandoned in terrible condition, very underweight and with fleas and worms. They were in great need of that 'OTC TLC' so we stepped up and got to work. We brought the trio into our care, and they're all on their feet now and ready to find their forever homes!
Buddy is a gentle, affectionate boy who can be a little shy at first, but once he knows he’s safe, he bonds deeply with his people. He’s loyal, soft natured, and a great companion. He currently lives with three other dogs in a busy household and fits in beautifully. Buddy is very social with other dogs and thrives with canine companionship. His ideal home must have another friendly, playful dog to help him feel secure and confident. This isn’t optional as Buddy does not cope well as an only dog.
Buddy does pretty well out in public too. He can look to his humans for reassurance initially, but with encouragement and calm guidance, he happily takes your lead and settles in nicely. Some consistent, short outings will see his confidence bloom. He’s a sensitive soul who really wants to please. He’s currently crate training and doing really well, using his crate as a calm, safe place to rest and decompress while everyone has some quiet time.
At home, Buddy enjoys pottering around the yard, relaxing with his dog friends, and spending evenings inside with the family, usually stretched out on the rug in front of the TV. He’s affectionate without being demanding, gentle without being timid, and incredibly easy to love. He loves his toys and chewing on a deer antler.
Buddy would suit a home that understands sensitive dogs and can offer routine, reassurance, secure fencing, and plenty of companionship, both human and canine. He hasn't met cats yet, so if you have cats you need to be experienced and able to introduce them safely and slowly, and provide ongoing training. We don't recommend Buddy be rehomed with cats that stray/are allowed to roam outside.
If you’re looking for a friendly companion with lovely manners, a sweet temperament, and a huge heart, Buddy might just be the missing piece your family has been waiting for!
Medical notes
Buddy is currently on 30mg fluoxetine daily to help him ease through the transitions between being staved and dumped, then impounded, moved to foster carers and eventually moved to an adopting home. These are both very affordable medication commonly prescribed for dogs with his history and temperament.
The intention is he be adopted while medicated, with this treatment continuing by the adopter until he has settled in and the adopter and their vet think he can be weaned off. We will send him off with a few weeks' supply and the vet history so you can ask your clinic for repeat scripts.
Adoption details
Before applying, please consider and finalise the following:
- Real estate approval
- Fence requirements
- Outside shelter areas
- Other resident pets fully vaccinated and preferably desexed
- The rescue pet's dietary requirements eg large breed vs medium breed, age
- Enrichment, exercise and training needs of pet you are applying for
- If you have not read our adoption process below in full, please do not apply until you have.
Once you are ready to adopt, please complete the OTC Adoption Application questionnaire below. This is not a contract or agreement of any kind, just an expression of interest in the animal. We will not authorise meets unless this has been completed and only approved applicants may meet the animal. Once you are approved and have submitted all relevant information, we will organise for you to meet the pet. We will not contact you if you do not complete the form in full AND provided the required photos of yard/fencing within 48hrs. Photos may be sent to our facebook page, or email offthechaink9rescue@outlook.com
DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OTCadoptionapp
If you apply to adopt but require us to hold the pet more than 3 days before meeting, we will ask you for a non-refundable holding deposit of $100. If you are unwilling to put a deposit on the pet, we will continue to advertise and speak with other potential adopters. This holding deposit will be subtracted from the adoption fee should you adopt the animal on hold for you.
Ready to roll? Then fill out the application form, and we will be in contact to successful applicants asap. Feel free to follow us up via Facebook page inbox. (www.facebook.com/offthechaink9)