Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Budukha aka Buddy, a 13-year-old male Dachshund who was surrendered to a shelter in Brenham, TX, perhaps because of his owner's health? Someone who used to walk by his former home said she would see Buddy and his owner sitting outside. Buddy would always run up and greet the woman in order to get some love & pets. He is a very friendly little guy and he LOVES snuggling in laps! Buddy was much loved and spoiled in his previous home so we are looking for a new family who will treat him the way he deserves to be treated! Buddy is good with children and all people - he has never met a stranger, he loves everyone. He is even okay with being picked up and handled by strangers. He loves giving kisses! He does well with other dogs (he's in a foster home with lots of them!), but he would be fine as an only dog. Buddy not only likes cats, he LOVES them. He keeps trying to wash my cat's face and he lets him do it for a while and then says, OK, I'm done! He is just such a delightful little dog! Buddy is mostly housetrained - most nights he is good but some mornings I find a puddle in the kitchen. I've been putting a pee pad down in the area he has had accidents and that is working. An overnight belly band would probably work well for him. too. Buddy has tested positive for Cushings Disease and is on 20mg Vetroyl daily. He has a grade 2 heart murmur. and badly needs a dental done. We are hoping he can get medical clearance soon to get the dental surgery he needs. Buddy is 13 years old but is still very active and does stairs and jumps up on the couch like a much younger dog. It amazes me with his short little legs how high he can jump, LOL! He does walk well on the leash. All this sweet boy wants is to be with you and get treats - he is not a barker, unless you are taking too long in giving him treats or he thinks you should share your food with him. He takes treats very gently, there is no aggression over food at all. Buddy does have hearing loss but foster mom can generally get his attention with a sharp hand clap. And since he is never far from her it doesn't pose a problem. His eyesight is great, he doesn't miss a thing. Weighing in at 15 pounds, he's a great size for every home! Buddy is just a great little guy who is going to be a wonderful companion for some lucky person or family. If you'd like to bring this boy home with you, please complete an adoption application at www.northstarpets.org and be sure to ask for him by his full name, BUDUKHA AKA BUDDY TX!July 26, 2024, 7:09 am
