Meet little Buddy! He is a small Schnauzer mix. After his loving owner passed away, Buddy was thrown into the backyard by relatives who did not care for him properly. Fortunately, he survived the hot Arkansas summer & was relinquished to rescue. Our little Buddy is doing great in his foster home. He thoroughly enjoys toys, lounging at home, & taking car rides. Buddy loves playing outside & is very inquisitive about his surroundings. A fenced-in yard is recommended to keep him safe. In his foster home, all dogs are fed seperately. However, Buddy does a great job waiting for treats when given alongside the other dogs. While Buddy does well with other small dogs, he is not a fan of cats. A feline-free home is best for this little guy. Although he plays well with most toys, he becomes very overstimulated by squeaky toys & will nip in order to keep them. To avoid this behavior, squeaky toys are not recommended. A home without young children or grandchildren would be the ideal environment for Buddy. Little Buddy gets along well with both men and women & would do great with adults. This sweet little fella loves to be held & has the most playful personality! He is definitely a joy to love on. Also of note, Buddy had several teeth removed during his recent dental visit. His little tongue sticks out at times, especially while sleeping. Buddy really is truly adorable. Buddy is crate-trained, does well with a harness, & is using the doggy door as well as potty pads in his foster home (infrequent marking accidents). His foster mom is available to answer any questions. Little Buddy is fully vetted, neutered, microchipped, & heartworm negative. His adoption fee for New England adopters is $500, which includes transport to New England & a health certificate from his veterinarian. His local adoption fee is $175 (no transportation or health certificate).