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My name is Bucky!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

Adoption fee: $300

This helps Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Cocker Spaniel/Golden Retriever
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

ucky – Gentle, Independent Senior Looking for a Patient Home

Located in Middlesex, NC
Adoption Fee: $300
Please note: We do not transport dogs.

Bucky is an 11-year-old Cocker Spaniel who looks like a mini Golden Retriever — with a soft golden coat and soulful eyes. He came to us after his beloved owner passed away, and sadly, none of her five children were able to take him. Losing his person has been a big adjustment for this senior boy.

Bucky is deaf, but he adapts well by watching your movements and learning routine. Deaf dogs do wonderfully with consistency, hand signals, and a patient home.

It’s important to know Bucky is timid. He is not a lap dog and does not enjoy being held or fussed over. He does not seek out touch and prefers his space. However, he will quietly stay by your side. He finds comfort in presence rather than physical affection. He’s the kind of companion who shares the room with you, follows you gently, and simply wants to belong — without being overwhelmed.

Bucky would thrive in:
• A calm, quiet home
• Patient adopters who respect his boundaries
• A predictable routine
• A securely fenced yard (helpful for deaf dogs)

He is looking for someone who understands that love doesn’t always look like cuddles. Sometimes it looks like quiet loyalty, soft footsteps behind you, and a steady presence nearby.

If you can offer patience, stability, and understanding, Bucky may be the gentle companion you’ve been waiting for.

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

Come meet him in Middlesex, NC.



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February 21, 2026, 1:53 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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