Onyx’s Legacy Animal Rescue

I was scrolling through my pictures and came across Buddy... 🥺💔

I went to my data sheet for the shelter and came to the realization that Buddy now holds the title for Longest shelter resident... I had to double check... even triple check... because I truly cannot believe that a dog like Buddy is a longest resident in the shelter. How? Why?

The only true statement to make is that Buddy was born into an overpopulated world and at some point in his life he became homeless and then landed in a shelter. What a shame for such a wonderful dog that is so deserving of a home and family.

The feelings of defeat for our volunteers is very real, but there is seriously no time for compassion fatigue when these animals look up to us for their hope and future. We have to remain strong and continue advocating for them.

Buddy is not in any way the type of dog that becomes longest resident for this shelter: most commonly those dogs hold specific breeds/colors/or behaviors.

But Buddy? He is perfect. He is perfect both in health and behavior.

Heres what volunteers say about Buddy:

"Intake October 2025.
Buddy has essentially grown up in this shelter, and we have no clue why or how.

Buddy is fully vetted, neutered, tested HW- and he is EXCELLENT with other dogs. He meets play mates and ready to kick off friendship with them immediately. He loves toys and outside time. We are speechless about his circumstances.
He is so young and so full of life. There is not a single negative thing we can say about Buddy. He is a volunteer favorite. To be more descriptive he is the kind of dog you bring into public and will be a social butterfly - wanting to meet and greet everyone and being the life of the party. We truly adore him. Despite such a lengthy stay in a shelter environment- his spirit and potential has remained steadfast."

If there is an ultimate goal for us and for Buddy - it is to find him a rescue and officially take him for a last and final freedom walk away from the shelter where can leave those long months behind and embark on a brand new, well earned future.

Help Buddy. (Male Lab mix 40 lbs)







CROWLEY LOUISIANA

We can arrange transport for the PERFECT home for this perfect boy!!!!! 💓

This sweet boy is available for adoption through Onyx Legacy Rescue. He is five years old, neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and recently went through heartworm treatment like a champ! Boss would prefer to be the only pet in the home and receive all of the cuddles and snuggles. He may tolerate a smaller female in the home with proper introduction; absolutely no male dogs are allowed! He has a pretty low activity level, he enjoys walks around the block but prefers to spend most of his day napping on the couch. To apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/92448945495171