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My name is Bucky!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 5 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

My basic info

Breed
Cocker Spaniel
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22058091

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Deaf

Bucky – Bonded Pair with Gizmo
Breed: Cocker Spaniel (deaf)
Age: 11 years
Location: Middlesex, NC
Must Be Adopted With: Gizmo (11–12-year-old Chihuahua)
Good With: Cats, dogs
Adoption Fee: $600 (for the bonded pair)

Meet Bucky! Bucky is a gentle 11-year-old Cocker Spaniel who depends on and adores his best friend Gizmo, an 11–12-year-old Chihuahua. These two seniors lost their 90-year-old mom when she passed away, and heartbreakingly, none of her five adult children were willing to take them. The family even considered taking them to a shelter to be euthanized. We stepped in just in time to keep them safe.

Bucky is completely toothless, but that doesn’t stop him from loving mealtime! He is also deaf, but he navigates life with calm confidence and looks to Gizmo for comfort and companionship. Both boys are sweet, quiet, low-maintenance, and wonderful with other dogs and cats.

Because of their deep bond, they must stay together. They’ve already lost so much—being separated would be devastating.

We are looking for a local foster or adopter in or near Middlesex, NC, who can offer these two a peaceful, loving home to spend their golden years side by side.

If you can give Bucky and Gizmo the soft landing they deserve, please submit an application today.

Apply here: https://rainbowbridgerescue.org/applications/



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November 30, 2025, 4:36 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22058091
Contact
Terri Atkinson
Phone
Address
10371 Smith Road, Middlesex, NC 27557

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Most of our dogs are seniors and we like to place them with people who are at home most of the day, including work from home.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We always go to the persons home with the dog to make sure it is safe.
We do some events as they come along

More about this rescue

We bring in the senior dogs and medically needy dogs.
We are a small rescue making a difference in the world. No dog deserves to dumped in a shelter after giving their entire life to a family.

I had locked myself away from the world back in 2010. I saw this tiny ShihTzu on the news that had been saved from a puppy mill bust. I adopted Princess Reagan Marie and she saved my life. I wanted to help other dogs so I started fostering. In May 2021 I open my rescue.

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