This dog is currently out of state but will be transported to New England shortly with no additional travel costs. The long distance adoption process includes talking to the foster they are living with in the south. Roughly 90% of our dogs are successfully long distance adopted and 10% adopted locally. **Please read Buddy Brightside's entire profile, which includes a link to the adoption application at the end. Thank you!** Meet Buddy Brightside, a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd mix, weighing 73 pounds (as of 3/26/26). This lover boy was surrendered by his owner in Mississippi, so if you’re in need of a little sunshine, Buddy is the guy for you! This sweet boy is the original Mr. Brightside! No really. The Killers band named the rock song after him. He’s famous! When Buddy isn’t playing with his fellow dogs or giving you happy licks, you can find him playing Guitar Hero at your local arcade! This boy loves to have fun and hopes you can sing and dance along! Say goodbye to Monday Blues and “hello” to Brightside ‘cause Buddy will have you smiling each and every day with his playful nature. While he hasn’t had experience with cats or kids, with a name like “Buddy,” he’s sure to be everyone’s best friend! Don’t get offended if he becomes more popular than you! He's a loyal and independent soul with a friendly demeanor and a sharp mind. Buddy has shown his ability to quickly learn new tricks and commands, delighting everyone with his cleverness. He's the perfect companion for someone who appreciates a dog with both affectionate and self-sufficient traits. Buddy thrives on companionship and would be an excellent addition to any home looking for a devoted friend. Buddy has experience with crates, leashes and appears to be house-trained so you can focus on potty training your toddler. All Buddy asks is that you’re patient with him as he works on commands and not being mouthy during play (he just gets so excited!) Buddy is the best friend that keeps on giving and will always encourage you to see the bright side of things. The sun will come out tomorrow! Bring Buddy Brightside home today! All dogs are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered at the time of adoption. All dogs require professional training to become the best family member they can be. To adopt or learn more about Buddy Brightside, you must fill out an adoption application. To find the application, copy and paste this URL into your browser: WWW.GDRNE.COM/ADOPTION-APPLICATION [Adoption Fee: $495] ** PLEASE READ: If a dog is listed, then s/he is currently available for adoption. Their information is correct to the best of our abilities and the information we have been given as of the day of posting. From time to time we receive new information/photos of a dog and we do recreate their listing, which means their old listing link will no longer be valid. If you are considering a dog but don't apply right away please make sure to search for the dog by name if the link you have no longer works. Please note, GDRNE does not guarantee the breed of any dog or puppy unless stated that we have run DNA. All breeds listed are educated estimates. Note that if the dog is listed as an "Out of town pet" there are NOT additional transport fees - it is included in our adoption fee Our dogs are rescued from various situations. It is most likely that both their parents were strays and even if not, mixes of some sort and that their grandparents were mixes as well. The dog may have some genetic material of an American Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull). The dogs are usually mixes of many breeds, making them a breed all their own - a True and adorable American MUTT. If you are interested in this dog, you must submit an application. Great Dog is not a shelter so there is no building you can visit. Our dogs live in private foster homes until adopted. To learn more about our *shelterless* rescue, adoption fees, and procedures, review the list of Frequently Asked Questions on our website at WWW.GDRNE.COM.