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Buddy

Bichon Frisé · Male · Senior · 10 years

Buddy is a lovely older lad, looking for a home to pamper him in his later years. He is a curious and confident little fella who has been enjoying lots of cuddles and attention. Although he is friendly with other dogs he has met here at the centre, he can get a little over amorous at times so will need to be the only dog at home. Buddy knows a few basic training commands already and will jump straight into the car so he would love a new family who could take him along on trips out. Buddy can live with children of upper primary school age but will need to be the only pet. He is house trained and good when left alone for a couple of hours. Buddy has a mild tracheal collapse which doesn't cause him any significant problems or require treatment, but adopters should be aware that long term management will be required, such as maintaining a healthy weight, using a harness instead of a collar, and monitoring for any changes in breathing or coughing.

Size

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇧Liverpool

Shelter

Dogs Trust Merseyside

Living with Buddy

✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a senior bichon frisé dog waiting at Dogs Trust Merseyside in Liverpool.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Buddy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Buddy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Merseyside handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Buddy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Buddy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Merseyside will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Buddy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Buddy isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Dogs Trust Merseyside early rather than rehoming privately; they know Buddy and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.