Buck has had a very rough past and needs your help for a bright future.  

Buck's original family never cared for him the way most dog owners would care for their dog.  They never gave him attention; they never gave him vaccines.  They also never gave him heartworm preventative, so sadly...he became an under socialized, heartworm positive dog who was afraid of his own shadow.  Of course his family couldn't afford treat the heartworms so they abandoned him at a high kill shelter where his fate was sealed :(

Fortunately, there were angels who worked at this shelter and even MORE angels who took brought him all the way to MARS where he would finally have a chance to be a real family pet; to be loved and cherished like any dog should.

Once Buck settled at MARS and completed his heartworm treatment, it became apparent that this was only the start to Buck's journey to forever.  The next hurdle is his socialization with the world.  

Buck adores his humans.  He loves all humans bearing treats and he quickly learns to trust new humans after just a couple meetings.  The trick is, new humans need to be grown ups and they must let Buck approach when he is ready.  Buck does not trust small children and should not go to a home with children under 16 because of his fears.

Though Buck has lived with other dogs in the past, he needs a dog free home.  Buck is insecure and was never properly socialized with dogs.   He doesn't know how to read "dog language" so he will quickly start a fight or cause another dog to attack him because of his insecurity.  His insecurity also causes him to start fights with other dogs in his home in an effort to gain a higher pack status.  This is probably a habit he learned at a young age when he had to care for himself just to stay alive.  Buck also has a very high prey drive so a home with any small animal, such as a cat, will not work.

Despite Buck's "issues", he is a fabulous dog with great potential.  We know there is a home out there that will be committed to his success and devoted to his needs.  We know he isn't the "perfect" rescue dog but he has SO much potential that we cannot bring ourselves to give up on this sweet boy.

Buck's nickname is "Snort" for Bucksnort because he would get so excited to see his mom come home from work every day that he would wiggle his big butt, spin his tail in circles and snort up a storm.  Sadly, Buck could no longer live with the resident dog which is why he needs a new foster.   

Won't you please take a chance on this sweet boy?  He is so sad and depressed in boarding and it is only a matter of time before he gives up on us and himself.

Please help us help Buck!  Click on the Foster or Adopt buttons below.