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Buddy

Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Young Β· 1 year

🐾 Buddy – 1 Year Old Crossbreed Name: Buddy Age: 1 year Breed: Crossbreed Sex: Male Size: Small–Medium Temperament & Personality Buddy is a friendly, happy little chap with a lovely nature. ❀️ At just one year old, he’s still a young boy with plenty of enthusiasm for life. He enjoys attention, loves being around people and is a really sociable, affectionate boy. Buddy is also dog friendly and enjoys the company of other dogs. Behaviour & Suitability 🐾 Dog friendly: Yes 🐱 Cat tested: No πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family friendly: Yes Buddy could make a wonderful addition to a family looking for a young, friendly and affectionate companion. As with all young dogs, he will benefit from his new family continuing with his training, boundaries and socialisation as he settles into his new home. Health & Exercise Notes πŸ’‰ Vaccinated πŸͺͺ Microchipped πŸͺ± Parasite treated βœ‚οΈ Neutered: No – Buddy is still intact Buddy is a young boy and will need appropriate daily exercise, enrichment and plenty of opportunities to play and explore. Buddy is looking for a loving, committed home where he can become a proper part of the family. He’s a happy, friendly and sociable young boy with lots of love to give. We think Buddy has all the ingredients to become a fantastic family companion. 🐾❀️

Size
Small
Age
Young Β· 1 year
Location
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United Kingdom
Shelter
Midlands Dog Rescue
Living with Buddy
  • βœ“Vaccinated
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ“Microchipped
  • βœ“Good with dogs
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Midlands Dog RescueΒ Β· United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed β†’

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Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal Β· EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade β€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Midlands Dog Rescue in United Kingdom.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§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.

United Kingdom, United Kingdom β€” browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

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. Midlands Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” 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 β€” Midlands Dog Rescue 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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 β€” 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 β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Midlands Dog Rescue 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 β€” 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.
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