05/29/2026
This is Buddy. Buddy the Boxer should be enjoying his golden chapter with the man who rescued him off the highway years ago.
But a few nights ago another dog broke through the door of his home, attacking Buddy where he lay.
Buddy’s owner put his body between his old friend and the attacking dog. He fought the dog off, saving Buddy.
And it cost him his life.
Buddy lost his dad and his best friend, and as a result of the attack, he has a massive infection and fever that required hospitalization with one of our vet partners.
Today when I heard this story, of a man I never met who gave everything for his dog, I knew that made him a fellow rescuer and a brother. So I said yes. I jumped without a safety net.
If you have followed this page for any amount of time, you know who caught me.
Buddy is now with and admitted for care. This is going to be expensive and the rescue is already stretched so thin.
So I’ll beg. I already swore to be his caretaker until we could find him the home he deserves, but now I’ll beg for your help covering his medical expenses.
I’ll beg on behalf of his dad, who loved this boy so much he gave his life for him.
Help looks like sharing this post, donating to Forgotten, Now Family, adopting from them, or offering to foster another pup so they can continue this work.
Thank you. Thank you ALL for catching me when I jump.
-Rick
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