Buddy 26-031

Buddy is a playful, exuberant, and extremely loving pup! He came into GRRoIowa care recently after about a year living with his surrendering owner, who runs an in-home doggy day care in Missouri. Buddy was abandoned on her property in August 2025, left extremely underweight with a flea infestation. The SO took him in, nursed him back to health, and helped him socialize with countless other dogs over the past year – you’d have no idea what he’s been through!

Since being transported to Iowa and living with us, Buddy has shown that he is a resilient dog who really just wants to play and be loved. His demeanor is overall very joyful and excited, he acts just like you’d expect a 2-year old puppy to. He loves to be outside and run, play with toys, and hang out with other dogs. 

At first, he was TERRIFIED of our cats. He’d climb on the couch and head toward the corner to get as far away as possible, despite his size making it near impossible to hide. After a few days, all was well and they now coexist together perfectly!

Behavior-wise, he is very gentle and respectful, there is no food guarding or aggression. He has no destructive behaviors, not even shredding toys. All of his vet visits have reported a clean bill of health, he’s still very young and we have not found any concerns. 

Buddy’s most prevalent personality trait is that he really enjoys attention. He will nudge his nose on you to get pets, paw at you to look at him, follow you around the house, etc.  

He’s a big boy who thinks he’s little, if he could cuddle on your lap he would! 

After  a few weeks in foster care, we are happy to report he has been adopted and is now living best life with his new family and their dog.  

We want to thank Buddy’s surrendering owner for trusting GRRoIOWA to find Buddy his perfect forever home.