Name BUDDY
Animal ID A4903170
Adoption fee $50
Breed BROWN/BLACK BELG MALINOIS
Age 6 years
Sex Male
Weight 59
Arrived 07/22/2026
Location East Kennel, Wing B - 125
Level G
About me Hi! I'm Buddy, a Belgian Malinois with a zest for life! Every day, I'm ready to play and explore. I'm super smart and already know commands like 'sit.' I love cuddling after a day full of activities. My curiosity keeps me brave and ready for adventures. I do like to keep my toys to myself, but I'm working on sharing. I'm looking for a forever home where I can be your loyal and energetic companion. Let's start our adventure together! Why adopt me? I promise to bring joy, loyalty, and lots of fun into your life!
Requirements
OLDER CHILDREN 5+
Recommendations
FAMILY INTRODUCTION
ONLY DOG
IN HOME TRAINING
Evaluation Comments - This information is observations from our staff and volunteers
| 07/28/2026 Handler approached kennel back; Dog was outside for AM cleaning; Dog was sitting with ears pinned down; mild pant; tail wagging; Handler unlocked door and held leash in opening; dog came forward allowing easy leashing; Handler spoke softly and walked dog to yard; Mild pull at handlers pace; ignored dogs in passing; walked right into yard with no issues; Handler secured leash with no issue and dropped leash; Dog was immediately urinating and defecating; Dog may have been previously potty trained due to the duration of time dog was urinating; Dog was calm; didn't jump on handler at all; well mannered; solicited pets and attention with no issues; Responds to his name; wasn't interested in toys; another handler was in passing with dog( that was interested but didn't engage past making eye contact and approaching fence line) this dog ignored continued to explore yard; leaned into petting and handling; Demonstrated command knowledge "sit." Tail wagging, mild pant during entire evaluation; Calm demeanor; relaxed; Would walk around yard and defecate more; Handler would sit on bench and dog was loose and wiggly with handler; tail wagging; When time to go handler walked to exit; dog followed; allowed leash grab and adjustment; walked with same mild pull at handlers pace to kennel; ignored dogs in passing; once at kennel back dog didn't want to go back in ; handler knelt down and comforted; pet and spoke softly to dog; handler coaxed a little more forward and guided dog in with little push with light leash pressure; dog went in; allowed unleashing by hand; licked handler hand as handler took leash off; handler pet gently and closed door; dog began to jump up on door wanting to come back out; handler pet gently outside door and dog just sat; mild pant; **PAs must be counsel on decompression, slow intros, and managing resources.** |
| 07/27/2026 Requesting full eval due to history. |
| 07/23/2026 Dog was laying down; sits up; Greets w relaxed body and tail wag; Shakes off; Allows ; Solicits ; Ears pinned down; Soft stare; **Due to current kennel presence and previous notes; Placing dog to intake color green.** |
| 07/22/2026 No restraint for vaccines, allowed all handling, solicited attention, walked to kennel without concerns, and allowed leash removal. |
| 03/02/2026 Solicited attentions, Easy to pull from kennel, Easy to return to kennel, Takes treats nicely, Easy/Loose Leash, Calm, Ignored dogs when walking past kennels, Sit, seems very potty trained, did great with everyone who approached him, liked all petting, walks well on leash, nice manners |
| 03/01/2026 Laying on bed, QAR, soft/loose posture greeted at gate, soliciting pets. Placing Green due to kennel presence and intake notes. |
| 02/24/2026 soft wiggly body; walks on a leash; allowed all petting all over; allowed vaccines with light restraint; |
| 08/26/2023 per volunteer I went for a walk today! Easy to pull from kennel |
| 08/21/2023 Fast tracked based on intake and kennel behavior |
| 08/16/2023 k9 is attention seeking, jumps softly on handlers. allowed leashing, walks well on leash, loaded himself on the truck when asked to load up. allowed scanning and pets. |
| 08/16/2023 Brought onto ramp on leash, soft wiggly body, seeks attention, vaccinated with light restraint, walked to kennel on leash |
Intake Notes
| 07/22/2026 --What is the reason for surrender?-- SOURCE STATED GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE, CAN NO LONGER KEEP THIS PET. THIS DOG HAS NOT DONE WELL WITH OTHER DOGS IN THE HOME. --How long have you had your pet?-- 4 MONTHS --Where did you get this animal from?-- MCACC --Is your pet spayed/neutered?-- NEUTERED --Is this animal currently showing any signs of illness, taking any medication, or has the animal been diagnosed with a medical or behavioral condition?-- NO --We offer resources such as low-cost veterinary care, trainers, food/medication coupons, and financial assistance. Would you like any resources instead of surrendering?-- OFFERED AND DECLINED --Has the animal bitten anyone? If yes, please explain-- NO --Any near bites (contact but did not break skin)? If yes, please explain-- NO --Do you have pictures of injuries/bites?-- N/A --Did the bite occur within the last 10 days? Date of bite?-- N/A --Has the animal shown any signs of aggression toward people or animals?-- SOURCE STATED THIS DOG HAS SHOWN AGGRESSION TOWARDS OTHER DOGS IN THE HOME. SOURCE STATED THE DOG TYPICALLY IGNORES THE OTHER DOGS. THE AGGRESSION TO THE OTHER DOGS WAS A RESULT OF RESOURCE GUARDING. --Has the animal ever seriously injured or caused the death of another animal?-- ON ONE INSTANCE, THIS DOG BIT THE EAR OF ANOTHER OWNED PET IN THE HOME. SOURCE STATED THE INJURED PET WENT TO THE VET, RECEIVED AN EXAM AND WOUND CLEANING. THE VET ADVISED ALLOWING THE EAR TO HEAL ON ITS OWN. THE PET DID NOT RECEIVE ANY SUTURES OR OTHER TREATMENT. --How is the animal around children?-- SOURCE STATED DOG HAS ONLY BEEN AROUND A FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD NEPHEW. --Please describe behavior around children--THE DOG IS FRIENDLY WITH THE NEPHEW, ALLOWS HANDLING. NO AGGRESSION. --Please list all household members the animal lives with or regularly interacts with, and describe interactions?-- LIVES WITH ONE ADULT MALE. SOURCE STATED THE DOG HAS AIR SNAPPED AT THE ADULT MALE SOURCE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE PET INTO A CRATE. (07/29/26 16:02 Per ex-spouse, this is unconfirmed) SOURCE STATED THIS DOG DOES BEST WITH WOMEN, PREFERS WOMEN, AND WILL FOLLOW WOMEN ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE. --Please describe how the animal interacts with other animals?-- SOURCE STATED THIS DOG SHOULD BE AN ONLY DOG DUE TO RESOURCE GUARDING --Cats?-- ATTENTIVE WHEN HE SEES STRAY CATS WHILE ON LEASHED WALKS. NO DIRECT INTERACTION WITH CATS. --Dogs?-- TYPICALLY IGNORES OTHER DOGS. AGGRESSION TOWARDS OTHER DOGS OVER FOOD AND WHEN VYING FOR ATTENTION WITH PEOPLE. --Livestock (horses, cows, goats, chickens, etc.)?--N/A --Other Animals (birds, small mammals, reptiles, etc.)?-- N/A --Resource Guarding: Describe any known guarding of food, toys, people, or space?-- AGGRESSION TOWARDS OTHER DOGS OVER FOOD AND WHEN VYING FOR ATTENTION WITH PEOPLE. WILL GROWL AND LIFT LIP AT OTHER DOGS WHEN RESOURCE GUARDING. ON ONE OCCASION, RESOURCE GUARDING RESULTED IN BITE TO ANOTHER DOG'S EAR. --Is the animal house-trained?-- YES. --Is your pet potty trained?-- YES. WILL WAIT AT DOOR TO GO POTTY AND WILL LET YOU KNOW HE NEEDS TO GO --Familiar with a dog door?-- NO --Crate trained?-- YES --Leash trained?-- GREAT ON LEASH. LOVES GOING FOR LEASHED WALKS. SOURCE STATED DOG IS A 10 OUT OF 10 ON THE LEASH, VERY WELL-BEHAVED. --Knows commands?-- WAIT, COME HERE, CROSS (TO CROSS STREET), SIT, INSIDE, DO YOU NEED TO GO POTTY, UP (TO JUMP ONTO BED), IN CRATE, NO, DOWN --Where was this animal kept?-- INSIDE --Any history of destruction? If yes, please describe-- NO --Last vaccinations / last vet visit?-- ON FILE WITH -- How would you describe your pet's energy level?-- LOW --Any known fears (fireworks, car rides, baths)?-- SCARED OF THE VACUUM --What are your pet’s Likes (favorite toy, activity)-- NO INTEREST IN TOYS. LOVES LEASHED WALKS, LOVES VERBAL PRAISE, LOVES CUDDLING, AND LOVES TREATS. LOVES TO SLEEP AGAINST HIS PEOPLE. --Any escapist behavior?-- NO --Any Door Dashes/Runs away, if so, describe?-- NO --Any Additional details/notes on behavior?-- SOURCE STATED THIS IS A GREAT PET THAT IS VERY OBEDIENT AND LOVING. SOURCE STATED PET WOULD DO BEST IN A HOME WITHOUT OTHER DOGS. |
Medical Treatments
| 07/22/2026 Up to date on Bordatella and Rabies Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 02120235A administered SQ, R lateral shoulder. - ABM Microchip found and matches one on file. Bravecto (fluralaner) for dogs >44-88lb (1000mg) 1 tube of topical solution applied in multiple spots between shoulder blades and along back by ABM. Reapply after three months. Neuter surgery is on file for 08/22/23 and green tattoo seen on ventral abdomen consistent with previous alter. Mylar placed. |
| 02/24/2026 Provecta Advanced for dogs 21-55lbs (2.5ml) 1 tube of topical solution applied between shoulder blades by HP . Reapply after one month. No testicles palpable/empty scrotum with juvenile reproductive features, consistent with previous alter confirmed by: HP and documentation in Chameleon Nobivac 3-Rabies, manufactured by Zoetis, Serial number: 809512 administered SQ, R lateral hip, by SG, supervising veterinarian ST. Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 0212021B11C administered SQ, R lateral shoulder by SG Nobivac Intra-Trac3, manufactured by Merck, Serial number: 00541519B administered IN by SG mylar on dog SG 985141006390117 |
| 08/27/2023 DESPISE 27.5 TABLET DOXYCYCLINE 100 AP |
| 08/26/2023 08/26/23 06:36 Abbreviated exam d/t contagious upper respiratory diseases (ie. CDV) at MCACC. BAR, BCS 4/9. OPHTHO - OU clear, no ocular discharge or blepharospasm. RESP – eupnic; productive cough; bilateral mixed thin mucoid/serous nasal discharge. A: Ddx. CIRDC (r/o bacterial, viral, fungal). P: 1. Doxycycline (100mg tablet) - 2.5 tablets PO SID x 14 days. 2. Recheck for CIRDC in 14 days. nhilde |
| 08/25/2023 Dog was observed coughing and sneezing |
| 08/22/2023 Pre-operative Examination, performed by __JR__: Pre-op tech_RG___ T: _99.7___°F HR: _130__bpm RR: _25__brpm General Appearance: BAR Respiratory: NSF Cardio: NSF Repro/Urogenital: NSF Derm: NSF Ears: NSF Eyes: NSF Nervous: NSF M/S: NSF Dental: NSF GI: NSF L/N: NSF BCS: _5_ /9 Dental grade:_1_ /4 Observations during pre-op/procedure: N/A Treatments: Pyrantel pamoate (50 mg/ml) __5.5__ ml PO administered once pre-op. Carprofen (50 mg/ml) _2.0___ ml SQ administered once pre-op. Rabies vaccine SQ, R lateral hip, administered by _NH___. Implanted microchip SQ, # ____985141006390117_. Placement confirmed via microchip scanner. Induction & Prep Tech Initials_KDS/RD___ Anesthesia: Induced with TTDex (5 ml cake 100 mg/ml Telazol to 2.5 ml 10 mg/ml Butorphanol + 2.5 ml 0.50 mg/ml Dexmedetomidine) _0.50___ ml IM at _0905___ Intubated at _0914___ with __11.0__ -size ET tube Maintained on Isoflurane and Oxygen. Anesthesia End Time: _0920___ Anesthesia Tech Initials: __TEA___ Recovery Tech Initials__JM____ Monitoring: Time: _0914___ T_99.7___ °F; HR 80____ bpm; RR _20___ brpm Time: _0929___ T_100.6___ °F; HR _80___ bpm; RR __20__ brpm Time: _0944___ T_99.9___°F; HR __80__ bpm; RR __20__ brpm End Recovery Time: _0955___ T_99.7___ °F; HR __100__ bpm; RR _30___ brpm Uneventful recovery. Surgery – Canine Orchiectomy (Neuter), performed by _NH_____: Pre-scrotal incision made with no. 15 blade. Closed technique, single ligation of spermatic cords with strangle knots using ___2/0_ Webmax. 2-layer closure: SQ layer closed with simple continuous sutures, continuing into continuous intradermal using _2/0___ Webmax. Green tattoo etched. Applied tissue adhesive over pre-scrotal incision and tattoo. Rx and/or Post-op recommendations: Recommend follow up with primary veterinarian regarding overall health, baseline bloodwork, and preventative care. Entering Tech Initials: ___KE__ |
Bite Information
No recorded bites