Buddy is a 12-year-old Yellow Labrador in Hawthorne, NJ, who needs $2,000 for urgent care.

Buddy is a 12-year-old senior dog, rescued as part of a cruelty case. Buddy was dropped at animal control by a man who claimed to have found him, but was actually his owner, later charged with neglect. Buddy is currently in a foster home and finally getting the care he so deserves.

Despite the pain he has endured, Buddy remains sweet and loving – docile with people, dogs and cats – just looking for a place to feel safe. Buddy should be living his senior years spoiled and surrounded with love, not neglected and in pain.

Buddy is the sweetest boy who just wants a safe place and love. He lived so long in pain and through neglect that he is just happy to now be comfortable and loved.

Buddy presented with skin lesions, ear infections, grossly overgrown nails, Lymes disease, anal gland infection and a swollen back left foot. His injured rear paw was horribly painful, requiring, as his bone was sticking out. Two lumps were found on Buddy and biopsied. He has mast cell cancer, so the tumors will be removed this week, and surgery should be curative for our sweet boy!

Following a lifetime of neglect, Buddy finally has a second chance at his best life. Despite the pain he has endured, Buddy remains docile and loving – just looking for a place to feel safe, someone to care for him. Please help us change Buddy's world!