Adoptable Dogs

Adoptable Dogs

All Bully Buddies dogs live in foster homes while awaiting homes of their own. Our aim is to place Pit Bull ambassadogs, with excellent temperaments, in loving and responsible homes.

You can see more photos of some of our adoptable dogs, and check out the latest news on our blog:

http://bullybuddiesrescue.blogspot.com/

Agnes

Agnes is an absolute darling! Easy-going and such a peach, she is searching for a retirement home to spoil her in! Dog, cat and kid loving, she is the all-around perfect pooch! Fine being left-alone and also great in the car. We are all smitten with her!

Send us an email if you would like more info!

Wilson

Wilson is a goofy boy with a love of play! He gets along well with other dogs but is a little too interested in cats. With a gentle heart though he gets a little scared if they swat at him. Wilson loves his people and enjoys cuddling into them but gets a little anxious when left alone. Wilson is working on his crate training and with consistency will get there but due to his anxiety needs many positive opportunities to relax in his crate. He has been eating all his meals in his crate to encourage him.

Screech

Screech has been trying to find his right up for a very long time. He has gone from his original puppy home to his foster home, to 2 failed adoptive homes and in between both those, his foster home. The first home didn't work out due to his prey drive with the cats and the 2nd home didn't work out due to his very terrier-like nature with moving stimuli (this can be anything from a moving dog to a leaf blowing on the street). Screech has been a lesson for his foster home. Some of the behaviors he displayed as a puppy were put down to puppy behavior and the foster home believed he would out grow them with training and general socializing with the world. This was a very wrong assumption. What Screech seems to be missing is those natural social skills that most dogs have with each other. That said, he does live with other male dogs.

So here Screech is now 14 months old all grown up and going into to the best years of his life, the maturing years 1 to 3 years old. So this is what Screech is looking for: a person or person(s) who have experience with dogs who fixate on moving objects on leash (he's a true terrier!) and are willing to continue putting him through training classes to work with. Screech can overcome this behavior with a lot work. Because of his prey drive, it would be best that he went to someone who has an understanding of this behavior and be responsible with him. Screech continues to be a mirror to other dogs.   He mirrors back what they give him. So we would prefer that, if there is another dog, he go into a home with a calm, older dog whose behavior he can mirror.   Screech does get anxious when left alone so he needs to have another dog companion with him or some one who can teach that "NO HE IS NOT GOING TO DIE, just because he has to be alone for awhile."

Now here are all the wonderful things about Screech:
    1. he is completely obedience trained
    2. he walks wonderfully on a easy walk harness and leash (when nothing is setting him off)
    3. he travels well in the car
    4. Screech is absolutely devoted to the person(s) he attaches himself to
    5. he loves to snuggle up to you while watching TV
    6. he level of activity is just right - moderate
    7. he makes the most adorable faces
    8. his most favorite playmate is his human
    9. when he gets shy or scared, he runs to you
10. Screech is a joyous boy who has the bestest grin

Screech's foster home thinks that Screech's best trait is that when he gives his heart to you, he gives it 110%. He loves strongly and deeply. He is an emotional little boy that literally throws all his emotions into everything he does. If you think you can give Screech his forever home, please contact bully buddies to learn more about him and we will put you in touch with his caregivers.

Jake- MEDICAL HOLD

Jake is being sponsored by Luis, all the way in Florida. He gave a donation a couple of months back that we have been holding onto for the right needy pooch, and it appears that Jake is our man.

Jake was adotped from the North Van Animal Shelter as a pup. Unfortuntely his Dad develop some medical concerns that prevented him from caring for Jake. After spending some time at the shelter Jake started to show some hind-end issues. Unfortunately when x-rays came back it was not good news. Jake has severe hip dysplasia in his right hip and mild to moderated hip dysplasia in his left hip. He also shows some degree of luxating patellas. Without a lot of options it was felt that the kindest thing to do was let Jake go, however he managed to woo one of the coordinators on what was supposed to be a compassion hold sleep-over: he cuddled and spooned the entire night, fitting himself in as if he had always belonged. Well this led to desperate search at 5 am for financially viable solutions to fix Jake's crumby back-end. For now Jake is enjoying the comforts and joys or being back in a home, and is leaving us all laughing about his silly antics and sheer willpower to enjoy life despite all odds. Early in the New Year he will be going in to get more x-rays and see a specialist. There is some worry that all of his joints are not properly formed, but we are crossing our fingers that Mr. Goodcheer wiggle-butt will be around for a long time to come.

Dogs with Hopeful Homes!

Zoe- Adoption Pending!

Zoe is sponsored by Lisa and Lori (BB alumni Butler's family)! Thank-you so much for your ongoing support!

Zoe is being adopted by her foster family!

Zoe came to us from the Prince Rupert SPCA, where she had all of the staff smitten. She is currently living near Prince George and is about 7-8 years old. She is funny, vivacious and a total gem. Zoe has excellent house manners, is absolutely awesome with cats (currently living with 4!) and adores kids! Zoe is also living with an easy-going male dog, and could happily live with another dog, she just prefers a bit slower introductions. Zoe is active out and about, but quite happy to sit back and relax in the house.

Zoe sure seems to have woo'd everyone she has met so far, and would love a chance to woo you too! Ideally, we would love to find her a home up in Northern BC, but she can also be flown down to the Lower Mainland (or other areas) in order to find her family. Zoe is spayed, vaccinated, tattooed and ready for her home. Her adoption fee is $100.

If you are interested in her please fill out an application at:

http://www.bullybuddies.net/adoptioninfo.htm

Gracie- Adopted!

Gracie is being adopted by her foster mom!

Gracie is a 3 month old pit mix puppy who were abandoned on a rural property with her brother. Luckily the property owners had big hearts, took the two puppies in, and held onto them until their stray period was over and foster homes could be found. Gracie is a total sweety who is gentle and would make a great family pet. She can be a bit of a wall-flower in new situations and is used to country living, so a home in Downtown Vancouver probably would not be her best match. She would do amazing with a loving family, who is seeking an affectionate pup who is quite laidback in the house for her age. Gracie is loving life in foster care, learning all about crates, house-training, basic commands and cuddles (her favorite). She is an easy-going for a puppy and is quite the catch! If interested in adopting Gracie fill out an application at:
http://www.bullybuddies.net/adoptioninfo.htm

Graice will be spayed, dewormed, deflead, microchipped, tattooed and receive first vaccines prior to adoption. Her adoption fee will be $250, with $50 refunded upon proof of completing a basic obedience course.

Wesley- Adopted!

Wesley is being sponsored by BB Alumni Butler's moms! Not only did Butler find wonderful parents to adore her, but they are also assisting pooches this holiday season, who have not yet found their homes.

Erin Stanley & Blair Fitzpatrick are sponsoring Wesley's patient older foster sister Mae West. Since Mae is in permanent foster due to having cancer, and therefore not listed on the adoptables page, we are thanking Erin and Blair here, as Wesley is also very thankful and adoring of the beautiful Mae!

Meet Wesley! This gorgeous 6 month old pup has just come into our care, and is already fitting in fabulously with his new foster family, which includes two other doggy pals and one grumpy ole cat. While he loves to play and frolic with his new buddies, this cold weather we're having also finds him very happy to snuggle up with his foster parents under a cozy blanket on the couch....and who can blame him?! Wesley is one amazing snuggler and loves to be held and cherished like all puppies should be. He is an all-around awesome little guy and is already house-trained, crate-trained and greets everyone he meets with sweet kisses and lots of happy wiggles! With continued love and guidance we have no doubt that he will grow up to be a fabulous breed ambassa-dog. :)

If you'd like to find out more about Wesley please send us an e-mail at bullybuddies@gmail.com or fill out an online application form at: http://www.bullybuddies.net/adoptioninfo.htm

Howie- Adopted!

Howie is being sponsored by Lisa as a Christmas gift to her partner Lori! Thank-you!!!

Howie is a sweet, gangly and goofy 8 month old Pit mix pup. He is very well-mannered for a pup his age, is already house-trained, crate-trained and knows basic commands! He is great with dogs and cats too. He loves to play with toys and will contently throw them in the air for himself to run after!!!

Howie would love an active home who can continue with his good start and complete even further training. He would be a-ok for apartment/condo living and would be fine as an only pet or with other dogs/cats/small animals. Since Howie is just a puppy, he can get carried away at times (jumping up and forgetting to keep his mouth gentle), therefore he would be best matched to a home with no little kids for now. He also needs some work with greeting dogs on-leash but is great with dogs once he knows them.

If you think Howie may be a match for you, please fill out an application at http://www.bullybuddies.net/adoptioninfo.htm

George - Adopted!

George is a quintessential little fawn pug- happy, snorty and an all around hilarious fella! He is about 10 years old and appears to have not been greatly cared for during his life. He came in literally covered in fleas, in need of a dental and has a weak back end due to lack of opportunity to use his muscles. We`re all guessing that he may have been someone`s backyard breeding dog who got dumped due to being a senior.

George is FULLY enjoying his new life! He has been neutered, had a dental done, x-rays to make sure there was nothing more substantially wrong with his back legs, blood work (came back good), deflead and doted upon. He does not appear to have ever learned basic commands, but he is house-trained and will let you know if he needs to go outside. He loves his walks, is learning what ``sit`` means and is a pro-cuddler. He is small for a male pug, so although he is not great on stairs right now, he is easy to carry around!

If you are a pug lover then you will be hard-pressed to find a bigger sweetheart! If interested in George please fill out an application at http://www.bullybuddies.net/adoptioninfo.htm

Koodo - Adopted!

Meet Koodo! This gorgeous guy absolutely loves people, and is happiest when he's cuddling with someone, head (or preferably, whole front end!) in their lap. He's about 2 years old, gets along great with dogs, is good with kids, and is curious but gentle with cats. He's a medium activity dog, content to chill in the house with you most of the day, in exchange for a nice long walk. Koodo loves the back yard, and is generally quiet both inside and out. He loves to play a good game of ball, but is not obsessive. He also loves his toys and food! If you are looking for an all-around fabulous family dog, Koodo just might be the handsome guy you are looking for!

Koodo's adoption fee is $200, and he is neutered, vaccinated, and in great health. If you are interested in finding out more about this lovely guy please send us an e-mail at bullybuddies@gmail.com, or fill out an adoption application at:

http://www.bullybuddies.net/adoptioninfo.htm

Bully Buddies would like to thank Creature Focus Photography for helping out with these great photos of Koodo!
www.creaturefocusphotography.ca/home.html

Batman!!! Adopted!

Batman is being sponsored in honour of Robin and Steve's wedding!

Batman was found as a stray in terrible shape. Half-starved, with inflamed and itchy skin due to an untreated flea allergy (see photo below). Batman is likely about 8 or 9 years old, and as he heals his personality is sure beginning to shine. He is a low-key, snuggle-bug who is very well-behaved. Someone in his past taught him a number of commands that he sure loves to show off to people. You can almost picture him saying "look I can sit, oh here's my paw, how about a lie down? Do you love me yet?" He is also great on leash and does a little happy dance when you bring the leash out. Batman is fine being left alone and is quite content to snooze the day away. He also LOVES car rides, especially when there is a window down, or he can sit in a passengers lap. Basically, he is the perfect dog for a working person who is looking for a low-key companion. He is also a-ok for apartment living.

Think you'd like Batman to come to your rescue and add some good cheer to your life?