Buddy

Buddy is a sweetheart who is welcome in the homes of three of our foster carers because of what a wonderful house guest he is. He settles beautifully into home life, is toilet trained, and is happiest spending time with his people, whether that's snoozing on the sofa, curling up on a duvet, pottering around the garden or having a game with his favourite toys. He generally prefers to stay downstairs and sleeps soundly there through the night. Buddy is a loving, affectionate companion who enjoys calm, polite visitors and has even won over several foster families with his easy-going nature around the house. His hearing isn't the best these days and he may have the occasional woof at the birds in the garden, but his favourite place in the world is simply at home with the people he loves. If you're looking for a dog who'll happily share quiet days, cosy evenings and plenty of affection, Buddy could be the perfect match. Buddy is a 12 year old whippet X looking for a calm home where life revolves more around relaxing together than clocking up miles on walks. He could live with children of secondary school age and older but would like to be the only pet. He is one of the few dogs in our care who really benefits from having his own secure private garden, where he can potter, sunbathe, roll in the grass and spend time with his favourite people. Although Buddy enjoys getting out occasionally, he's very much a homebody and doesn't need daily walks to be happy. He would much rather have the odd peaceful stroll somewhere quiet than busy routes full of dogs, people and traffic, and he may still be vocal if he sees things he finds worrying. He also travels best when he can't see out of the car, as passing traffic can cause him to bark, so his new family will need to be happy using a covered crate or similar setup. Buddy can be unsure on slippery floors after previous slips, so a home with carpets or runners, at least while he settles in, would help him feel confident.