Buddy

Sponsored by

Amy Cornell,
Kenzi Klein,
The Stamp Family

Buddy’s not only the most handsome guy you’ll ever meet, he’s also the sweetest. Buddy was born with only three legs, which ultimately saved his life. Because he was unable to nurse easily from his mother, he required bottle feeding. The farmers who bottle fed Buddy fell in love with him and were distressed at the thought of sending him to slaughter, so they made the easy decision to send sweet Buddy to our sanctuary instead. 

While Buddy’s uniqueness led to his freedom, it also has serious implications. At first, we were determined to find a brace, a prosthetic, or a cart for our sweet boy, but after exhausting every potential option, we finally understood that it wasn’t to be. While Buddy is currently mobile, surprisingly agile, and completely independent in meeting his needs, we know that eventually his remaining rear leg will not be able to carry the weight of his growing body. Because of this, Buddy’s time with us will never be long enough, and every day is a precious gift. 

Our goal with Buddy is to give him the best life possible while he is with us. He has his own house and pasture, which he shares with his best friend, Harpo. He receives a special diet to help control his weight, but we never shortchange him on healthy treats! We shower him with love and affection, which he returns tenfold. Buddy is the type of guy who loves to cuddle, and his human companions often curl up with him for naps after chores are done. 

It’s impossible to put into words what Buddy means to us – he’s a tremendous source of joy and inspiration for all who know him, and he always has love to give to others.