Meet Buddy

Meet Buddy

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Meet Buddy

Meet Buddy

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Meet Buddy

Breed: Griffon

Barking from: Outer Kaiti , Gisborne

What's up dog?

Buddy is my Therapy dog with no training. He is only 5 months old and in the 2 months I've had him my panic attacks hav settled right down. I also had a seizure 3 weeks ago and wen i came to I was lying on my back and Buddy was lying on me. My local supermarket allows Buddy to be in there with me. Yet we get ( well he gets) alot of attention wherever we go. But it's the smiles he puts on the faces of everyone he meets.

2025 NZ People's Choice Award

We believe no dog should be left behind.


Every dog entered into the competition is automatically in the running for the 2025 People’s Choice Award — and the winner will be decided by you, the public.


This year, we’re giving the aroha back to our communities.


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