B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Needs Buddies
I want to thank Dogster member Aggie for barking this to me. Keith Wendell opened a a rottweiler rescue back in 1998 but in 2000 he opened it to all breeds and it became B.U.D.D.I.E.S. Rescue.
Keith has helped rehome many dogs but due to economic times has had to stop taking in dogs, right now he is just trying to save the dogs he has.
A man who rescues dogs has taken in so many that he can no longer afford to care for all of them.
Bay News 9 previous followed the story of Keith Wendell, who owns Buddies Rescue and saves older, sometimes abused or abandoned dogs. Wendell has received so many dogs that his organization is in danger of foreclosure.
Wendell recently made the decision to stop taking in dogs. He has about 50 dogs and wants to adopt out some of them.
“My fiance and myself kind of mutually decided a week ago to call off my engagement and I gave the abandoned ship order so I could stay here with the dogs and they could end up in a better situation that’s more fair to them,”
Wendell said.Wendell says he only has a four day supply of food for the dogs and $20 to his name.
“If I can’t raise $4,000 by July 7, I’m going to have to find a veterinarian that would volunteer to come out here and euthanize all 49 dogs,” Wendell said.
He says without the money, the dogs will not survive.
After all Wendell has done to help save these dogs what a terrible tragedy it would be if he had to have them euthanized. If you are interested in adopting one of the dogs, or can help with a donation to keep the rescue going until they can be adopted, please visit B.U.D.D.I.E.S. website for all the contact information. No amount is too small, this is a dire situation.
This is heartbreaking. I am issuing another challenge to all dogsters. I donated $100 I challenge you to match it. I f you can’t do 100 do what you can. $5.00, $10.00 whatever. It will come back to you 10 times over if you give without reservation.
I just donated 5.00, hope it helps at least a little bit.
I love rotties… I do toy breed rescue, but was personally owned by a rottie for 10 yrs- going to help out!!
I’ve been crossposting this all over & everyone else who reads this should too!
I sure will donate. what an emotional story. It is amazing how many dogs needs our help.
I was saddened by this story at first but then went and read his site and now am questioning his claims. It appears that he bred 2 dogs which resulted in the birth of 8 puppies on Mother’s Day of this year. If he is so desperate for cash to pay for his dogs then why is he still breeding? I think we should help get the dogs adopted rather than pay him money to keep them.
Erica I accept your challenge and will donate $100 right now.
BTW that still leaves 40 dogs. They need to eat and be homed. Should they be the ones that suffer? I have a huge soft spot for the seniors and abused/neglected.
Donation made today in loving memory of ~ME~ KoBear ~
Thank you so much for posting this story. I do not believe that the dogs were bred on his site, nor on purpose. This man is working to save dogs, not breed them. Every little bit, no matter how small adds up. Thank you all for assisting in saving these precious lives.
By the way, he is also ready to adopt out these dogs to qualified people. He has already adopted out one of the dogs in the two days the story has been out. He’s not just asking for money.
Thank you Sally for accepting the challenge and to everyone else who donated. It is so sad to see so many shelters in such desperate need. I hope this guy is able to stay open.
I’ll be donating by tomorrow and will post to all my groups!
We will be sending a donation today! We will also post in all our groups and pray these poor dogs find loving and happy homes.