Buddy is the longest-staying dog at Northumberland Humane Society.
On June 15, Buddy, the Alaskan malamute up for adoption at the Northumberland Humane Society (NHS), had a bittersweet celebration with staff and supporters. In honour of both his sixth birthday and his one-year anniversary of being in the care of the NHS, Buddy had a celebration complete with balloons, presents and a birthday cake for dogs.
“Buddy is the sweetest boy, and we love spending time with him, but he really deserves a home of his own,” says NHS General Manager Shanika Suriya. “The biggest challenge for him is that he needs to be the only dog in the home. A lot of potential adopters have had to walk away because they already have other dogs.”
After the birthday celebration, Buddy was able to return to the care of an off-site foster home. Being with a foster family is beneficial to dogs like Buddy because they can decompress and show their true personalities in a home setting better than they can when they’re in the shelter environment. Suriya explains that staying in the shelter can be a positive experience for many animals, while others thrive in a foster home.
The Northumberland Humane Society is dedicated to supporting foster families while they care for animals in need. All expenses are covered by the shelter, and training support is available. Buddy’s birthday party was a great way to bring awareness to his search for a “forever home,” as well as to show him and the other dogs how loved they are by the people who care for them. Buddy is looking for an active family that has experience with large-breed dogs and that does not have other dogs living in the home.
To put in an application to adopt Buddy, please email info@northumberlandhs.com. To become a foster guardian who temporarily cares for animals until they are adopted, please email foster@northumberlandhs.com.
