Help Us Keep Tails Wagging!
Paws Up for Buddy’s Rescue on WIVB Channel 4!
Catch us every Tuesday at 3 PM on Daytime Buffalo with Chelsea Lovell, sponsored by Earthwise Pet Center, and every Saturday morning at 7:10 AM on Wake Up Wags! Tune in to WIVB Channel 4 to see Buddy’s Rescue in action. Don’t miss these fetching features on WIVB Channel 4!
Welcome to Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue
A haven where tragic tales are turned into paw-sibilities of hope!
Established in 2013, our non-profit dog rescue is nestled in the heart of Western New York, with a mission to save as many innocent dogs as possible from from shelters in Buffalo, the south and even other countries. All dogs no matter location deserve a second chance.
Our heartwarming story was unleashed when Buddy, a courageous canine faced the grave prospect of euthanasia inside a shelter in West Virginia. However, luck intervened before his scheduled euthanasia, and Buddy was given a second lease on life when he was placed in Julie Starr’s home as a foster until he found his furever home.
As Buddy flourished under Julie’s care, she couldn’t help but see the sparkle of hope return to his eyes. That’s when she decided that EVERY dog in need deserved the same chance at happiness.
So, with passion and determination, Julie teamed up with the equally devoted Jenn Manz, and they set forth on a pawsome journey to establish Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue – with one puptastic motto in mind:
Save one until there are none!
President and founder Julie Starr was chosen as 2024’s Remarkable women in WNY!
Unleashing Hope, One Tail at a Time!
At Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue, we’re all about rewriting destiny and giving furry friends a tail-wagging fresh start. Our partnership with loving foster families ensures that dogs once deemed lost causes find comfort, care, and hope until their furever homes are found.
From playful pups to wizened and wonderful seniors, each dog gets the chance they paw-sitively deserve… a family that will shower them with love and cuddles for a lifetime.
YOU can be a part of this heartwarming adventure too!
Dogs at Play Help Save The Day!
When you donate, you’re turning dreams into reality, one wag at a time. And guess what’s even more fur-tastic? Each doggo enjoying a tail-wagging good time at our Buddy & Friends Dog Daycare is lending a paw in saving a fellow canine life!
That’s because their playtime fees are sent to Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue to help fund dogs looking for their own furever homes.
Would you like to be one of the heroes in our heartwarming tale? We invite you to grab your cape of compassion and join the mission of Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue! Your donation and time spent volunteering or fostering can bring hope and happiness to dogs who need is most – saving one until there are none.
Find Your New BFF – Best Fur Friend
Unleash happiness by giving a second chance to one of Buddy’s adorable pups in need of a loving home. Love is only a wag away!
Animal Planet Puppy Bowl
At Buddy’s Rescue, we’re more than just a rescue—our furry friends are stars! We’ve proudly attended the Animal Planet Puppy Bowl from 2022 to 2025, showcasing our adorable adoptables and spreading awareness about rescue pets.
In 2023, our beloved Josh AllenHound stole the spotlight, winning the Popularity Contest and earning a place in everyone’s hearts! In 2022, we claimed victory in the Local Cellino Plumbing Truck Wrap Contest!
Need More Info?
Have a few more doggy details about our four-legged friends? Our dedicated team is here to answer all your questions.
