Adoptable Dogs
These furry friends are on the hunt for their furever home! Could it be yours?
Jax
Breed: Hound mixAge: 4yWeight: 45lbsSex: M (neutered) Allow us to reintroduce Jax! Many of you have been watching him for the past 4 years. He's been working hard on his anxiety issues and is finally prepared to find his family! Jax is a hound to the bone. He'll...
AJ
In boarding! Needs a foster or foster to adopt, please share Hey everyone! I wanted to reintroduce myself! Im AJ! Im around 60lbs and some kind of Shepherd mix. Im about 6 yrs old now and have had a rough go. So let’s talk about it! I have had guarding issues in the...
Ace
AceShepard Mix1-4 years old55 lbsMale Hi everyone! I’m Ace!!! I’m a 55 lb bundle of German Shepherd energy, with a head the size of a Mastiff!!!! (Did I mention I’m also 10% Mastiff??). My paperwork says I’m 4 years old, but my vet thinks I’m much closer to 1, which...
Spike
Spike Breed: Doberman (Neutered Male) Age: 10 years Weight: 60 lbs (but has a lot to gain) Meet Spike! Spike came all the way from Laredo, Texas after being in a high kill shelter. His paperwork shows he is 10 but he seems more like 6 or 7. Spike is crate trained and...
Winky
Winky 14 months female 35 pounds mini pinscher/cattle dog I’m Winky, full of energy, love and affection. I have an eagerness to learn and meet everyone with a smile. Cuddling and receiving neck pets are my favorite. Been told how cute I am ,beautiful markings are...
Koa
Koa Female pit mix 5 yr 45 lbs Okay all you Pitty lovers! You know who you are and I know you're out there. This sweet girl needs your help. She was given a raw deal her first few years of life: used for breeding, mistreated, starved, abandoned and finally saved! She...
William
Prince William Approximately 10 months old Neutered male Hound mix 30lb full grown Did someone say small but mighty? That just might be a good way to describe me. Hi, my name is Prince William. I was brought to Buffalo from Laredo, TX a few weeks ago. You see, my leg...
Jersey
Jersey 4 year old Male Husky mix 45lbs Jersey has been in foster for months and ready for his forever home. He is potty trained and will go to the door to let you know he needs to go out. When left alone he does not enjoy the crate but is respectful in the home on his...
Lucy
Lucy Mix Breed 1.5 Years old 45lbs Female Hi everyone! It’s me Lucy! I’m so excited to reintroduce myself!!! You may have seen me posted before, but I was temporarily taken down while I worked on some things. But I’m back and ready to find my forever home! A little...
Cassava
Cassava 10 months old, 37lbs, Lab/Pit Mix Spayed Hi everyone-I would like to introduce myself…My name is Cassava-ya, interesting name, right? I am originally from Texas, but came to Buffalo, NY-GO Bills! I’m still a young pup, and I am quite beautiful. I have a boxers...
Nala
Nala Age: 4 years Breed: Bulldog Mix Weight: 50lbs Gender: Female (spayed) This little mama made the trip up to Buffalo following her puppies who came up in July and have all been adopted. She was an amazing mom and took such good care of her puppies, and now it’s...
Lucy
Lucy Schnauzer mix 3 yrs 45 lbs Spayed Dear humans, 'Bone'jour! I'm Lucy! They say I'm a schnauzer mix, but I identify as 100% lovebug! I'm content to just lounge around on a rainy day by your side with my favorite stuffie toys, but every now and then I get the...
Fairy Godmother
Fairy Godmother (Penny) Around 4 years old Spay date - 8/16 UTD on vaccines 45 lbs Female Small red lab mix Hi everyone! My given name at the shelter is Fairy Godmother but my foster mom says that's a mouthful and has been calling me Penny. I came all the way...
Hot Dog
Hot DogBoxer/Lab Mix6 Years old50lbsFemale Hey ey ey ey! My name’s Hotdog and I’m a 6-year-old female Boxer/lab mix weighing about 50 lbs. I’m very excited to be in Buffalo rather than the noisy shelter in Texas. My foster mom says I’m such a pretty girl and I’m...
Potato Chip
Male1.5 yearsLab mix40 lbs Hi! I’m Potato Chip and I came all the way to Buffalo from Texas. I am enjoying my new life in Buffalo and learning so many new things. I sleep in my crate all night and seem to be housebroken because I haven’t had any accidents since...
Mercedes
MercedesPit Mix3 months old25 lbs Mercedes Aka Sadie is a local surrender due to her mom having a medical emergency which left her unable to care for her. But you can tell she has been so loved. She is the sweetest and happiest puppy. She is kid and dog friendly. She...
Buster
BusterShepard Mix3 Years old55 lbsMale Buster comes to us all the way from Texas. The sweetest boy who just wants love and affection, he was saved at the absolute last minute. We have learned “sit,” and “come,” and go to our crate with no fuss. Not a single accident...
Kiah
KiahLab/Pit Mix2 years old50 lbsFemale Hi I'm Kiah, meaning new beginning. You may recognize me as the dog Tonio Bennett found in Niagara Falls. I was fortunate to be found and cared for by him, if you ever see him around give him a high five and thank you from me. My...
Timber
Timber-Almost 4 years old-Birthday is October 27th, 2019-Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever mix-Male-Looking for a dog free and child free home.-Up to date on vaccinations etc. Hi, I’m Timber! I go by Timber James, Tim, Timmy.. My mom has many cute and silly names for...
Thora
Special girl looking for a special family! Miss Thora is a special girl who is from Texas, she recently had both eyes removed (history unknown). She is currently in a home learning how to live life as a blind dog as well as a pet. She is doing well, she loves to be...
Stella
Hi, My name is Stella! You may remember my story from a few months ago. I was adopted from Buddy’s years ago and then my parents went through a break up. My mommy had to move into an apartment where I was unable to stay. She was so devastated and cried having to...
Sampson
Hi everyone! My name is Sampson and I’m a local boy who is looking for the perfect home. I’ve been with my family for some time now, so they know a lot about me and are sure we can find my perfect home. I am crate and potty trained. I currently do not live with other...
Beiro
Beiro (pronounced Bear-oh) is almost, quite literally, the perfect dog. He is a couch potato whose exercise needs can be met with a leisurely walk through the park – or by a hike through the woods. He has puppy-soft fur, a dopey dog grin and is most happy when he can...
Dixon
This southern boy is Dixon and he will tug your heart strings with his adorable personality. Dixon is a typical puppy – curious, playful, and full of kisses! In his foster home, he’s working on potty training and doing well. He isn’t a big fan of alone time, he...
Dandy
Hi I’m Dandy! I’ve come all the way from Georgia to find my forever home. I absolutely love to snuggle, and I like to put a paw on you so I feel close💗. I would like a home that can give me a lot of love and attention. I love my two foster brother (dogs). I get so...
Charlie
Charlie is a goofy, playful puppy who is looking for his forever family! He currently resides with dogs, cats, and kids— and does great with them all. He is not a big fan of his crate but he is getting used to it by the day. He enjoys a large selection of toys and...
Olive
Hello! My name is Olive and I came all the way from Georgia to Western New York to find my furever home! I love to give kisses and to have my belly rubbed. I like to explore the backyard with my foster mom’s dog. I have lots of energy to play! I even know how to fetch...
Chloe
Meet Chloe! She’s a gorgeous 1 year old Pointer mix who is ready to find her forever home!! She is a petite little thing at only 40lbs and is already spayed. She is on the shy/submissive side at first with people and dogs. After just 2 days in our home her personality...
Capri
Hello Buffalo I’m Capri. I am a spunky little girl who loves to zoom around the yard and play with my sister. I sleep all night in my crate, love all people, dogs and kids. Im exploring everything life has to offer. Some noises scare me because they are new but I’m...
Callie
Hello Buffalo I’m Callie. I am a pretty easy going pup who loves her toys and treats. I sleep all night in my crate, love all people, dogs and kids. Im exploring everything life has to offer. Some noises scare me because they are new but I’m getting used to them. I’ve...
Zara
Hello, my name is Zara aka Pumpkin. I am a happy little thing. I love everyone & every dog I meet. I am full of energy & I’m a busy body. I love following my foster mom around. I also love to see what my foster fur siblings are doing. I am still just a puppy,...
Atlas
Hi everyone I’m Atlas! I’m a 3.5 month old Weimaraner/lab mix from right here in Buffalo! I’m a typical puppy- I want to be your shadow- see everything you see, do everything you do, and eat everything you eat. I’m an awesome snuggler and a good little brother to my...
Ashton
Meet our little blue eyed Georgia sweetheart Ashton! Ash is a male terrier mix weighing in at around 20 pounds and he is somewhere around 4-6 months old. Some of his favorite things include: stuffies, tennis balls, playing with his doggy friends, and snuggling. He’s...
Mario
Hi my name is Mario and I made it all the way from Georgia with my siblings . My foster mom says all the time what a good boy I am and she can’t believe how quickly I learned not to go potty in the house . No accidents the last 2 days!!! She keeps me on a schedule . I...
Bluebell
Re Introducing Bluebell, a fine young “lady” from Texas. Bluebell is a female blue heeler mix, approximately 35 pounds and just one year old. Bluey (as we call her for short) is a high-energy girl, so she would do best in an active home, preferably cat-free (she...
Elmo
Hi everyone! My name is Elmo. I am a chihuahua who is 5 years old and about 10 pounds! My foster mom says there is a stereotype about chihuahuas where we can be a little feisty and loud. I do not fit those! My foster mom says she’s only heard me bark a handful of...
Grandma Jo
Grandma Jo9 yrs oldSpayed70 pounds Hi everyone, I am a senior and I came over from Loredo Texas. I was in a very high kill shelter, luckily I was saved and I’m here looking for some light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve had a rough life. I was used for breeding which...
Ana
Name: AnaBreed: Hound mixAge: 5mWeight: 29 poundsSex: F (spayed)Shots: Up to date Ana is an extremely sweet puppy coming from Georgia. She loves to cuddle and give lots of kisses. Ana plays very well with my resident 10 year old pup. She has also played well with many...
Chesney
ChesneyPointer MixFemale20 pounds13 Weeks (born 6/29/23) Hi! I'm Chesney and I came all the way from Georgia to find my forever home. My mom and all my siblings are being fostered through Buddy's Second Chance Rescue. I am a shy girl and it takes me a little bit to...
Sandy Dee
Sandy DeeCorgi/Lab MixFemale8 Months / 17lbs Look at me, I’m Sandy Dee and I am about as cute as I can be . I’m 8 months old and 17lb and my foster mom doesn’t think I’ll get much bigger than this, but who knows? I am already potty trained and sleep well in a...
Darla
DarlaPit Mix3 years old50lbsFemale Darla is a very LOVING and playful 3 year old pup. She will give you kisses all day and loves to be close to whoever is in the house. Darla isn’t a strange 10 clinger, she is able to have her indepdent time, but when someone wants to...
Siobhan
Adoption fee sponsored SiobhanLab Mix2 years old70 lbsFemale Hello Buffalo! Siobhan (pronounced Sheh-vahn) here, and excited to introduce myself. I’m a 2 year old female (spayed) lab mix from Laredo, Texas, weighing about 70 pounds. My foster mom says I’m...
Nova
Available for foster•adoption •foster to adoptNovaRetriever mix70 lbs1 year oldMale Nova,a 70 pound retriever mix, is just over a year old with great potential to become a fantastic family dog.He has epilepsy and it is managed with medication twice a day that he...
Carolina
CarolinaBull Terrier Mix1.5 years 25 poundsFemale (spayed)Dog/Kid Friendly, Cats Unknown Sweet Carolina is an incredibly happy and loving girl. She loves people and will sit nicely in front of you for attention (while scooting closer and closer). When you finally cave...
Moe
Moe shepherd mix 75 lbs UTD on vaccines est DOB 11/8/22 male/neutered Hi everyone, my name is Moe! I'm a local boy who finds myself looking for a forever family. I love people and dogs alike and I live with a cat currently. I keep hearing...
Clouds
Clouds 🩵FemaleGerman Shepherd Mix2 yr old Female30lbs I’ll start with the basics- she’s fixed, fully vaccinated, dewormed so she’s all set medically wise! She does need to put on some weight (which is normal coming from a high kill shelter in TX) Clouds has...
Yoshi
YoshiLab mix12 weeks14 lbsMale Hi Everyone,My name is Yoshi and I’m a lab mix that came all the way from Georgia to find my furever home! I’m a playful pup and I’m also a big cuddler! I have been doing very well sleeping in my crate. I am still having some accidents...
How It Works
1. COMPLETE AN APPLICATION
Whether you’ve fallen head over heels for a specific pup or are just curious about becoming a pre-approved pet parent, get ready to unleash the love by filling out our Adoption Application.
2. A VOLUNTEER WILL CONTACT YOU
Once you’ve applied, one of our pawsome Buddy’s volunteers will reach out to you. We appreciate your patience, as sometimes we’re chasing our tails with more applications than our volunteers can fetch. It might take a few days before you hear from us, but hang tight – we’re dedicated to making tails wag!
3. REFERENCE CHECK
Next, your volunteer will connect with the personal references you’ve shared in your application. For those who have a furry friend(s), your volunteer will also reach out to your vet to make sure your pup is spayed/neutered and fully up-to-date on shots like rabies, distemper, and parvo. Before the vet call, we ask you to contact your vet to give them permission to chat with us about your pup.
4. PET RESTRICTIONS
If you’re renting or have to play by homeowners’ association rules, we’ll request a copy of the pet rules for your place. If you don’t have this document, no worries! Our volunteer will step in and give your landlord a friendly call to check if there are any animal restrictions in place. We’ve got tails covered!
5. HOME VISIT
Hold onto your leashes, because we’re bringing the pup-approved party to your place!
• A Sniff Around: Our volunteer will make sure the living and playing areas, both indoors and outdoors, are dog and/or puppy-safe and hazard-free.
• Dream Dog Wishlist: It’s time to spill the kibble! The volunteer will want to know all about your dream dog – size, breed, age, energy level, and any extra special needs. Do they need to be BFFs with your kitty? Or play nice with your little humans?
• Buddy’s Backstory: Founded in 2013, Buddy’s is a non-profit 501(c)(3) rescue group. Our incredible dogs hail from high-kill shelters in various states and some find their way through local surrenders.
Our transports are then whisked out to their foster homes, where they’re welcomed with open arms and given a 5-day relaxation phase to decompress before meeting potential adopters.
Our foster heroes work their magic within days of transport. Using vet info and their own experiences, they share doggy bios and snapshots. Once bios are up, approved applicants can submit their names. Approved adopters are given an approval card – valid for 1 year.
6. SUBMITTING YOUR NAME FOR A DOG
Ready to dive into connecting with a doggo? Here’s how to make it happen:
• Keep an eye on Buddy’s Facebook, Instagram, or website for the latest doggy details.
• When a pup catches your eye, shoot a text to your volunteer.
• Up to three doggos can have your name on their potential adopter card at once.
• Your volunteer will play matchmaker and check with the foster to confirm their availability and, if all’s well, add your name to the dog’s list.
7. MEETING A DOG
Get ready to meet the four-legged star of your story! Here’s how it happens:
• The dog’s foster will reach out when you’re at the top of the dog’s list or if the pup finds a home.
• When it’s your time to shine, the foster will arrange a meet and greet with the whole family so you can learn more about the pup’s background and story.
• After the meet and greet, the ball’s in your court. You’ll have up to 24 hours to decide if your heart has found its match. If it’s a yes, this is a great time to get your new pup all the gear they’ll need for the pawsome journey ahead!
8. DOG ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
Fees for dogs aged 7 or older is $250, and for those under 7, it’s $450. This non-refundable fee covers all age-appropriate shots and spaying/neutering if necessary. Payment can be accepted via cash or check and is due upon possession of your pup.
Your new buddy will need their own collar, leash and tag with your address and phone number before you can take them home so be sure to buy that ahead of time.