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BUDDY

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

BUDDY Male • DOB January 2025 Neutered • Fully vaccinated • Microchipped • Brucella tested Buddy came into our surgery after being hit by a car, arriving with a wound to his back leg and damage to the toes on one back paw. He now has a soft limp — but it doesn’t slow him down or dim his joyful spirit. If anything, it’s part of his charm. From the moment he began to heal, Buddy showed us his true nature: a fun, loving, gentle young dog who adores people and lights up when he feels safe. He can be shy at first, watching quietly until he knows you’re kind, and then he blossoms — tail wagging, eyes bright, leaning in for affection. He loves being petted and melts under gentle attention. Grooming is still something he’s learning to enjoy, and we’re helping him build confidence with it.Buddy is wonderfully social with other dogs. He plays happily, adapts easily to new companions (even big dogs), and brings a playful, easy‑going energy to every interaction. He walks well on a leash and grows

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Nowzad
Living with BUDDY
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Nowzad · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing BUDDY home

What you'll need for BUDDY in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — 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 · 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 — 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 large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Nowzad in United Kingdom.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧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 — 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. Nowzad 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 — Nowzad 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 — 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 Nowzad 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.
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