Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Buddy
Buddy is a delightful boy with so much potential. So far, he’s lived a hard and lonely life, spending all of
his years 24/7 living at the end of a chain. He was left behind when his original owner moved and his
new “owners” left him on the chain, throwing food out to him as needed. A good Samaritan noticed
Buddy’s plight and begged his owners to be able to feed and water him and love him, until the day she
could get them to surrender him. Thankfully, that day has arrived! We are now on a quest to find Buddy
a forever loving home, where he will be safe and protected and shown love and comfort.
Buddy is a big ole boy, a gentle giant. We’re not quite sure of his age, but he could be a lot younger than
he might appear given that he’s been neglected so badly. Not being able to move about much, Buddy
packed on some pounds and is currently on a diet, which has been quite successful. He goes into our play yards, but sadly, Buddy only
ever goes 20 feet from the gate, not more, mostly less. Twenty feet is exactly how long Buddy’s chain
was and he doesn’t yet know that he can safely move throughout the yard. It’s tough undoing so many
years of neglect, but Buddy is resilient and we know that being at our shelter and hopefully soon in a
home filled with love, he’ll begin to trust and explore. A containment fence will do Buddy good. He’ll feel
safe in its confines, yet not chained anymore. Buddy likes sitting in the sun. But more than that, Buddy
loves being inside having a safe place to sleep every night and he loves his comfy blankets.
Buddy also loves attention. He is great with people. Calm and gentle, yet eager to be with them. He is
uncertain about other dogs still and we’ll test him with cats. He is still decompressing and every day his
personality comes out more and more. This handsome boy deserves so much more than life has offered
him so far. He will make for a great companion. He’ll be perfect for an older person or family, where not
too much is expected of him, just his companionship and friendship. Buddy will be a loving and loyal
companion. He’ll love being with his people and will give his love 100 percent when given the chance.
He is a gem. We so hope that his stay with us will be short so he can get on with living a happy and safe
life he never knew existed.
If interested in giving Buddy his dream life, please submit an application online at:
https://www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org/page/dog-adoption-application
Once an application is submitted online, you will receive an email saying your application has been
successfully submitted. If you don’t receive this email within 24 hours, please check to make sure all
application fields were completed or please call our shelter at 706-865-4135. All adopters must
complete an approval process which involves a reference check with current/recent vet and a brief
home visit if located in the immediate area. We do permit out of state adoptions. Adopters MUST come
to the shelter to transport their new family member home. We do not ship nor do we transport them to
their new homes. Adoption policies and application procedures are detailed at the shelter website:
http://smithgallhumanesociety.org/ under tab All Adoptable Animals.
Charles Smithgall Humane Society (CSHS) is a No kill shelter. Animals in our care remain safe with us
until adopted. Resident animals are primarily owner relinquished and also accepted from local Animal
Control. The facility usually is operating at capacity with a list of animals waiting for space to open.
Adoptions and meet and greets are being scheduled by appointment only. Please email us or complete
an application and someone will be in touch just as soon as they can.
Location: 4823 Helen Hwy., Sautee, GA 30571, Phone: 706-865-4135
