UCB Buffy Project

09/19/2026

Sharing Buddy!!! He's an adorable little boy!

🚨 ARE YOU A CARETAKER AT HEART? DO YOU TREAT YOUR DOGS LIKE YOUR BABIES? ❤️🐾

Then meet BUDDY RICKY FRANKLIN. 😂❤️

Buddy is only 8–9 months old and about 5 pounds, and he has a condition called megaesophagus.

Buddy was originally adopted from Lee County Domestic Animal Services as a little baby. Once his family discovered that he had megaesophagus, he was brought back to the shelter.

And that absolutely broke our hearts.

EIO has experience with megaesophagus. We have an 8-year-old Great Dane who was diagnosed as a puppy, so we knew this diagnosis didn’t mean Buddy shouldn’t get a chance at life. It simply means he needs someone willing to put in a little extra work.

Buddy is a NORMAL DOG. ❤️ He plays, loves other dogs, wants to sleep in your bed, curl up in your lap and follow his human absolutely everywhere.

The biggest difference is how he eats. Buddy eats upright in a special Bailey chair and stays upright after his meals. That’s his routine — and he does great with it.

We weren’t going to let this tiny 5-pound baby lose his life over something that can be managed with extra care and commitment.

Now we need to find the person who feels the same way.

Buddy needs someone who is going to treat him like their baby and PUT IN THE WORK for him. Someone retired, working from home, or simply home a lot would be an amazing fit because this little boy LOVES his humans and would happily spend every waking hour with you. 😂

He doesn’t know he’s different. He doesn’t feel sorry for himself. He just wants someone to love him forever.

Please, please SHARE BUDDY RICKY FRANKLIN’S STORY. Somewhere out there is the person who is going to look at that little face and say:

“You’re worth the extra work. Come home, baby.” 🥹❤️🐾

Apply to adopt through EIO Rescue Ranch at eiorescueranch.com.

09/19/2026

2nd Update! Draco has found his adopter! One small problem, she's in AZ. Transport is in the works! Thank you for sharing!

Update on Draco: His loving foster is offering $1000 to a rescue that can take him!
They love him so much and they don't want him to be euthanized. Please help share him! He is with foster in Fayetteville, NC. The shelter is Cumberland County Animal Services. Kristen's email is [email protected] or shelter [email protected].

URGENT APPEAL FOR AN ADOPTER OR RESCUE FOR DRACO ‼️🆘️🟥

Draco has 1 week to live. 😒 Shelter has red🚨lined him. He is a gorgeous 8 yr old GSD with . Here's a bit more:

Meet Draco! 🐾💙

Draco is an approximately 8-year-old neutered male German Shepherd who is a true gentle giant. He’s house-broken, well-mannered, and gets along wonderfully with both dogs and cats.

These days, Draco is happiest doing what an older gentleman does best — lounging! He loves relaxing on the couch with his people and is convinced he’s much smaller than he actually is. Throughout the day, he’ll wander over and give you a little boop — his sweet way of saying, “Hi, I’m still here!” 🥰

Draco can be a little sensitive and may startle easily, particularly around unfamiliar men, so he’ll do best with a patient family willing to give him time to build confidence. Once he feels safe, his sweet and loving personality shines through.

Draco does have megaesophagus, which means he needs a special feeding routine, including upright feeding and staying upright after meals. He has been evaluated by both the shelter veterinarian and his foster family’s personal veterinarian, so his care needs have been thoroughly evaluated. To help make his transition into his forever home easier, Draco will also come with three months’ worth of his current medications.

If you're looking for a loyal, gentle older Shepherd who would rather lounge beside you than be the center of attention — and who will periodically remind you he's there with a gentle nose boop — Draco might be your perfect couch companion. 🐕💙

Contact info: [email protected] or his foster Kristen [email protected]

09/17/2026

URGENT APPEAL FOR AN ADOPTER OR RESCUE FOR DRACO ‼️🆘️🟥

Draco has 1 week to live. 😒 Shelter has red🚨lined him. He is a gorgeous 8 yr old GSD with . Here's a bit more:

Meet Draco! 🐾💙

Draco is an approximately 8-year-old neutered male German Shepherd who is a true gentle giant. He’s house-broken, well-mannered, and gets along wonderfully with both dogs and cats.

These days, Draco is happiest doing what an older gentleman does best — lounging! He loves relaxing on the couch with his people and is convinced he’s much smaller than he actually is. Throughout the day, he’ll wander over and give you a little boop — his sweet way of saying, “Hi, I’m still here!” 🥰

Draco can be a little sensitive and may startle easily, particularly around unfamiliar men, so he’ll do best with a patient family willing to give him time to build confidence. Once he feels safe, his sweet and loving personality shines through.

Draco does have megaesophagus, which means he needs a special feeding routine, including upright feeding and staying upright after meals. He has been evaluated by both the shelter veterinarian and his foster family’s personal veterinarian, so his care needs have been thoroughly evaluated. To help make his transition into his forever home easier, Draco will also come with three months’ worth of his current medications.

If you're looking for a loyal, gentle older Shepherd who would rather lounge beside you than be the center of attention — and who will periodically remind you he's there with a gentle nose boop — Draco might be your perfect couch companion. 🐕💙

Contact info: [email protected] or his foster Kristen [email protected]

09/15/2026

Good news! Zendaya’s has found a rescue, however it is clear across the country! She in the Sacramento County Bradshaw Shelter, CA and she needs a airplane ✈️ ride to Connecticut!

This can be arranged but the airline is booked through October 1st! Zendaya, Border Collie/GSD Mix, 3 months old needs a temporary foster in the Sacramento, CA until her flight ✈️ can take off! If you missed her YouTube video, here it is! She is adorable!

Zendaya is just 13 weeks old and already facing a serious medical c...

09/11/2026

Poor Scrappy. Returned. Let's give Scrappy all the love and big share!!!

09/11/2026

Zella has PRAA and needs surgery 😒 Please help if you can!

09/09/2026

Hey guys! We've got an urgent🚨🚨🚨 request for help with Draco. He is a gorgeous, healthy GSD that will be euthanized very soon if a home or a rescue doesn't step up.

His foster has worked so hard. He does have however he is well managed. He was a stray in the streets and weighed 69 lbs-skinny for his structure. She has him at 100 lbs and shelter vet says he could lose a few!

Unfortunately, she is at her limit, already with 2 dogs of her own and fosters 1-3 animals at a time. Please if you know of someone that would be a good family for Draco or a rescue to take him, contact Anna Hill (Foster Coordinator) [email protected] Cumberland County Animal Services in Fayetteville, NC.

Here is his story:

Meet Draco! 🐾💙

Draco is an approximately 8-year-old neutered male German Shepherd who is a true gentle giant. He’s house-broken, well-mannered, and gets along wonderfully with both dogs and cats.

These days, Draco is happiest doing what an older gentleman does best — lounging! He loves relaxing on the couch with his people and is convinced he’s much smaller than he actually is. Throughout the day, he’ll wander over and give you a little boop — his sweet way of saying, “Hi, I’m still here!” 🥰

Draco can be a little sensitive and may startle easily, particularly around unfamiliar men, so he’ll do best with a patient family willing to give him time to build confidence. Once he feels safe, his sweet and loving personality shines through.

Draco does have megaesophagus, which means he needs a special feeding routine, including upright feeding and staying upright after meals. He has been evaluated by both the shelter veterinarian and his foster family’s personal veterinarian, so his care needs have been thoroughly evaluated. To help make his transition into his forever home easier, Draco will also come with three months’ worth of his current medications.

If you're looking for a loyal, gentle older Shepherd who would rather lounge beside you than be the center of attention — and who will periodically remind you he's there with a gentle nose boop — Draco might be your perfect couch companion. 🐕💙

I will repost this on UCB Buffy Project and Instagram as well. Please share and if you have a good suggestion on a rescue that can take him, please comment below! Thanks 💗 Perfectly Imperfect Pups German Shepherd Rescue and Adoptions

09/08/2026

Hanalei. Available through Imminent Danger German Shepherd Rescue-Tennessee