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My name is SNICKERS & BUDDY!

Posted over 3 months ago

Adoption fee: $250

This helps Underdog Rescue of Arizona with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
German Pinscher/Rhodesian Ridgeback
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Pet ID
21652237-D250253

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

MEET SNICKERS & BUDDY!!!

I’m Snickers, and I have a brother named Buddy. I’m 13 years old, weigh around 30 lbs, and I’m a mix of German Pinscher and who knows what else. Buddy’s 6, weighs about 60 lbs, and is a yellow Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix.

We used to live with our dad, but one day he left, and things got pretty strange after that. His kids visited, and before we knew it, we were at a new place, far from everything we knew. First, we lived with a lady, and then we ended up with our current foster mom. It was a lot of change, but I’m glad Buddy was with me through it all.

At foster mom’s house, there was this thing that wasn’t a dog… at least, I didn’t think it was. It was weird, kind of scary, and I thought I should protect my foster mom from it. So, I barked. A lot. It made this hissing noise that only made me bark more. Foster mom kept telling me to stop and be nice, but I wasn’t so sure. I tried to chase it out a couple of times, but it just wouldn’t leave. Eventually, foster mom told me it was a cat and that it wasn’t going anywhere, so I decided I’d just have to live with it. Now, it cuddles with me sometimes, so I think we’re okay.

I recently had a dental and they pulled some of my teeth, but now they are squeaky clean and I’m much happier.

At night, I love curling up in foster mom or dad’s lap to sleep. Falling asleep with a good cuddle is the best thing ever. Sleeping is definitely my second favorite thing after adventures.


Now, I guess I should tell you about Buddy…

Buddy’s had a rough time. A while back, he hurt his leg or hip or both, and now he walks a little funny. He likes to pretend that he can’t jump or run sometimes, but he’s totally faking it. Buddy can jump high and run really fast when he wants to. Foster mom thinks he may need help staying mobile as he gets older.

Buddy doesn’t like it when foster mom or dad leave. He gets really anxious and starts barking. He’ll stop when he’s told to though… most of the time.

He loves playing with toys, especially the balls, and he’s also the champion of tug-of-war. No one has ever beaten him, not even foster dad or Palomo, the big German Shepherd. He has a chicken toy that he brought from our old home, and he’s not too happy when the other dogs play with it, but they do anyway.

Buddy loves long walks too. Foster mom sometimes lets him off-leash when we are in the desert because he stays right by her side and checks in on her all the time. He’s really protective and responsive like that.

Buddy’s also really good about not barking at strangers when we’re out. He’ll only bark at them when we’re home. He is always keeping the home very safe, even from the reflections of the TV people in the windows.


Foster mom says when we find our forever home, we’ll still get to stay together. And I’m really happy about that.

Do you think you’d want to be our forever home? We’d love to meet you!


 

If you are interested in meeting this dog, please visit our website for our online application www.underdogaz.com.

September 10, 2025, 6:51 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21652237-D250253
Contact
Danielle Young
Address
P.O. Box 13392, Chandler, AZ 85248

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All potential adopters will be required to complete our Adoption Application, read and sign our Adopting Policies and Procedures, and participate in a home visit by one of our adoption representatives. Our Adoption Application is located on our website: www.underdogaz.com.

We also have a mandatory two-week Foster With Intent to Adopt trial period for all animals in order to be certain the pet is a good fit for your family.

Our standard adoption fee for dogs is $200; puppies are $250.

Non-standard fees do sometimes apply. Puppies younger than six months may have a higher fee. Designer dogs, purebreds, and other toy type breeds may also have higher adoption fees than the standard $200.

We do, however, have discounted fees for dogs that are seniors, a pair of dogs adopted together, or cats. If you are a veteran or an active duty service member, please ask about our partnership with Pets For Patriots.

All Underdog pets are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped prior to adoption.

We are a 501c3 non profit, your donations save lives and are 100% tax deductible.

Go meet their pets

We attend multiple adoption events throughout the valley during Spring and Fall.
If you are interested in a specific pet, please complete our adoption application found on our website and we can then coordinate a meet and greet.
www.underdogaz.com

More about this rescue

Underdog Rescue of Az is an all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescuing and re-homing of abandoned and/or abused dogs.

We are a foster-based rescue, and do not maintain a physical base of operations. All of our animals are placed with loving, caring safe foster families until they are adopted. We are also an "All Breed" rescue, and do not discriminate based on breed, age, size, etc.

Underdog's mission also includes educating the public on the issue of animal welfare. We strive to promote shelter reform, spay and neuter education and emergency rescue information & assistance.

Underdog Rescue of Az
P.O. Box 13392
Chandler, Az 85248

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