Buddy

9/22/11: Buddy was adopted!!!!


Calm guy...

Greetings all!  Are you on the search for a new Buddy?  If so, then I'm your perfect match!  I'm Buddy, a 3-year young Shiba Inu mix who was brought to MaxFund as a stray. Although my previous life may have been a bit uncertain, I am a rather well-natured guy who enjoys the company of all other dogs, cats and people I've met.  I'm not so sure about little kiddos but such a nice young man as myself will probably do just fine with any polite beings.  Like all of the MaxFund residents, I'll need to meet all potential family members before deciding whether we can co-habitate.

My trusty resource (Wikipedia!) describes Shiba Inu's as "small, agile dogs that cope well with mountainous terrain".   Unfortunately, my previous life didn't allow me to live up to my fantastic roots (ahem...that's a nice way to say that I've packed on a a few extra pounds - I'm about 38-lbs right now).  But, lucky for you, several studies (by the National Institutes of Health, nonetheless!) demonstrate that dog owners who regularly walk their dogs are more physically active, more mobile inside their homes, less likely to be obese, and experience less stress, anxiety and loneliness!  Research also shows that walking your dog helps contribute to positive, enjoyable social interactions!  Woah baby!  Looks like we'll both benefit by regular exercise! 

My favorite activities include playing with tennis balls, getting brushed, and just lounging around.  I must admit that I'm a bit of an escape artist so my future family will need to commit to keeping me safe and secure.  My least favorite day of the week is trash day - the loud noises that truck makes is truly the dumps!  

Please hurry in to MaxFund ASAP - your new Buddy is patiently waiting!