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We'll also keep you updated on Bucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Bucky

Australian Shepherd Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
West Falls, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bucky is a 4 year old Australian Shepherd mix. He is a little joyous ball of energy weighing around 30lbs. He goes very few places without a ball in his mouth, is incredibly athletic, and loves attention from everyone he meets. He is cat neutral, gets along great with all dogs (though dogs that want to reciprocate play will be necessary), crates wonderfully, and is potty trained with a consistent routine! Bucky came from a hoarding case in KY where someone passing themselves off as a rescue had dogs chained outside in deplorable conditions with no shelter, and eventually started dumping dogs to cover their tracks. A long time rescuer saved 60 dogs from the situation, and 2 of them made their way to us up north to search for their forever families with us! Bucky is searching for a home with children over the age of 10 and a fully fenced yard due to his energy level. He does well with dogs of all sizes, but does want to play with them all, so dogs under 20lbs and of toy stature, older dogs, or very dog-shy dogs would not be a good fit. Bucky is accepting applications and is currently available for meet and greets with approved adopters! If you’re interested in adopting him or getting pre-approved for our other dogs, please fill out the adoption application at www.RosebudRescue.com/adopt
We'll also keep you updated on Ophelia *DEAF*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ophelia *DEAF*

American Staffordshire Terrier American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
West Falls, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ophelia is a very special dog here at Rosebud Rescue and has been with us for over a year while we worked with her, and she is finally ready to find her perfect forever home. Ophelia is 100% deaf and because of this will ONLY be available on a foster-to-adopt basis for a minimum of 3 months to ensure it is the perfect fit. Ophelia is around 3.5 years old and just under 50lbs. She can be a tiny bit shy at first but will smother you in kisses in no time! She loves attention, toys, and playing with other dogs, but will mirror them and match their energy level. She is incredibly smart and knows several hand signals for training commands, and really loves it when you find ways to communicate with her! She is trained to report to you with the flash of a light, so recall from the yard or other side of the room is a breeze. She cannot live with cats or uncaged small animals due to her prey drive. She is crate trained but can be a bit vocal and would rather be confined to a room when left, though she doesn't have a tendency to get into things she shouldn't have. Ophelia has a history of getting overstimulated in new situations, which turned into anxious energy and an unfocused dog. She was recently started on generic Prozac and it has really helped to manage this. It is affordable and easy to administer, a potential adopter would need to keep her on this medication. While adventures outside of the house are still a work in progress, she has made a lot of improvement over the last 2 months or so! She does walk on a gentle leader, but is a VERY strong dog so someone who can handle her weight while out and about and continue working on loose leash walking is a must. We know little about Ophelia's past other than it appears she had many litters of puppies in her short life before she got to us. It is unknown if her missing ear was due to an injury or a failed crop job. She will cower if you move too fast or pick up an object, leading us to believe she wasn't treated very well. She was passed around to a few different owners before she ended up with us after seeing a plea from a good samaritan who took her in but could not keep her long term after seeing her posted on Craigslist for rehoming, with the reason that they couldn't call her in from the yard! Ophelia is looking for a home without young children due to her size and energy level. NO CATS. A fully fenced yard is required, and she thrives in the company of dogs so there must be at least another resident dog in the home. If a very special adopter with no dogs is ready for 2, she has plenty of adoptable friends here as well! Ophelia is accepting applications and is currently available for meet and greets with approved adopters! If you’re interested in adopting her or getting pre-approved for our other dogs, please fill out the adoption application at www.RosebudRescue.com/adopt
We'll also keep you updated on Zeke's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeke

Rottweiler Mountain Cur

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
West Falls, NY
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Zeke is a drop dead gorgeous mixed breed big boy (Rottie? Cur? Plott Hound? Your guess is as good as ours!) He weighs around 60lbs and is approximately 2-3 years old. He loves to play with other dogs but can get a little overstimulated and plays rough, so his ideal dog playmate would be similar in size and energy level and have the patience to deal with a goofy dog. He can be a bit of a bull in a china shop, but he’s just sooo excited to be on to his next adventure in life! Zeke was saved by another rescue with 60+ other dogs from a hoarding situation in KY and has spent the last few months in boarding, but he’s working very hard on his manners and becoming a gentleman. He will keep himself entertained with toys for hours, is fabulous in the crate, and is potty trained with a consistent routine. He loves walks, but he’s a strong dog and his loose leash walking is a work in progress. Zeke would definitely benefit from a fenced yard, but we won’t rule out an otherwise perfect home that can give him an outlet for his energy in other ways. Due to his size and strength he is looking for a home with no cats, small dogs, or young children. Zeke is fully vetted and ready for adoption, but you can always try our foster-to-adopt program if you want to make sure he’s the perfect fit for you. If you’re interested in adopting Zeke or getting pre-approved for any of our other dogs, please fill out an adoption application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt
We'll also keep you updated on Oro's adoption status with email updates.
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Oro

Labrador Retriever Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
West Falls, NY
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Oro is a 4 year old Lab mix weighing around 60lbs. He is sweet, quiet, and very food motivated which should make training a breeze! Oro is very dog friendly and will feed off of the other dogs energy, so he’ll play if they’re up for it but is also happy to just co-exist with another pup. He LOVES cats and will want to approach and say hi, but otherwise leaves them be. He is crate trained, and potty trained when kept on a consistent routine. Oro came with the last round of the KY hoarding dogs that TLC Rescue saved and he’s looking forward to finding a forever family! His only requirement is a crate when unattended because if there is food, he will find it, Oro is fully vetted and ready for adoption, but you can always try our foster-to-adopt program if you want to make sure he’s the perfect fit for you. If you’re interested in adopting Oro or getting pre-approved for any of our other dogs, please fill out an adoption application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt
We'll also keep you updated on Reilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Reilly

Australian Cattle Dog American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 8 mos
West Falls, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rowan is a sweet 16 week old Cattle Dog/Staffy mix. His adult weight is tough to estimate but we would think 40-60lbs full grown. He was saved from euthanasia by our rescue partner in KY and recently made his way to us along with his brother Reilly to search for their forever homes! They are currently living with cats and dogs of all sizes and love everyone and everything. They sleep in a crate through the night with no accidents and their potty training is coming along excellent! These pups would be the perfect addition to any household Please note, Rowan and Reilly are only available on a foster to adopt basis until their neuters. If you’re interested in fostering or adopting, please fill out an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt *If you have previously submitted an application for another dog who is pending or has been adopted, you can email us with your full name and phone number and ask us to process your application for another dog or general pre-approval instead*
We'll also keep you updated on King's adoption status with email updates.
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King

Husky Boxer

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
West Falls, NY
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
King is a 5 year old Husky mix weighing around 40lbs. His story is a tear jerker and when we heard it, we had to bring him along with another dog we pulled from a shelter in NJ. King was surrendered in March of 2023 after the families new landlord put in place a no dog policy leaving them no choice but to surrender their beloved dog or lose their home. The shelter manager said it was the most heartbreaking surrender she had ever witnessed and that it was clear how much this family loved their dog. Shortly after, King shut down completely. He stopped eating, wouldn’t go outside, and was incredibly distrusting of all people. Though he improved within his year there, he was still too nervous to be considered adoptable and despite reaching out to 20 some rescues, none stepped up for him. King is now the poster child for how much a different environment can do for a dog. By his second switch over on transport he was wagging his tail, greeting everyone, sniffing around confident as ever and ready to explore the world. King loves hanging out with other easygoing dogs, enjoys the company of cats, eats all of his food with a little bribe (a small amount of wet food mixed in) and has loved meeting new people. He is crate trained and potty trained when on a consistent routine. He loves going for walks but gets excited and is working on his loose leash walking skills. He sometimes wants to mark in new places but we anticipate this behavior will get better after his neuter in July. He does need an adopter who can listen to him and respect his space when needed (for example, he does not like to be picked up or pet/touched abruptly) so he is looking for a home without young children as his only requirement. Please note, King is only available on a foster to adopt basis until his neuter in July. If you’re interested in fostering or adopting, please fill out an application at www.rosebudrescue.com/adopt *If you have previously submitted an application for another dog who is pending or has been adopted, you can email us with your full name and phone number and ask us to process your application for another dog or general pre-approval instead*

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Pet Connection Programs Inc.

12935 Williston Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052

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Rosebud Rescue

West Falls, NY 14170

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Lancaster Dog Control

3789 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086

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SPCA Serving Erie County - Offsite Locations

West Seneca, NY 14224

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SPCA Serving Erie County

300 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224

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Lackawanna Animal Control

67 Reddon Street, Lackawanna, NY 14218

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Awesome Paws Rescue

PO Box 2313, Blasdell, NY 14218

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Pixie Mamas Rescue

PO Box 176, Buffalo, NY 14220

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