Budderball

My story

Meet Budderball — the walking embodiment of “derpy charm” wrapped in fur and fueled by awkward enthusiasm. Goofy? Absolutely. Sweet? Like syrup on pancakes. Cuddly? He’s working on it, but let’s just say he’s still figuring out that personal space doesn’t mean sitting on your head. But don’t worry—what Budderball lacks in finesse, he makes up for with heart, and probably a nose print on every window in your house. Budderball is a 13-week-old, 36-pound male Newfie/Lab mix—or so we claim with the confidence of people who definitely didn’t just squint at his floof and make an educated guess. He arrived with his equally mysteriously-bred siblings, Black Labbath and Rock Lobster (yes, those are their names—no, we don’t regret it), after life rudely handed them an eviction notice and they found themselves homeless. He’s the kind of dog who sees another dog and instantly thinks, “Best friends forever?” Whether the other dog agrees or not is irrelevant—Budderball has already RSVP’d to the playdate. As for cats? We wouldn’t know. As for cats? We haven’t tested him with any official “purrinators,” but based on his personality, there’s a solid chance he’d either try to cuddle them or become their unwitting intern. He’s only met adults and teenagers so far, but he has the squishy-hearted, goofball energy that suggests he'd probably do fine with small humans too—as long as they're sturdy and prepared for enthusiastic friendship in the form of clumsy paws and unsolicited face kisses. Budderball’s energy level falls somewhere between a caffeinated squirrel and a toddler who just discovered sugar exists. He’s a solid 9 out of 10 on the “go-go-go” scale, with brief pauses for snacks and questionable life choices. Adventure or couch potato? Let’s put it this way: Budderball isn’t here for your slow-paced lifestyle. He believes life is best lived at full speed—preferably in the backyard, mid-zoomie, with a stick in his mouth and a shoe he definitely wasn’t supposed to have. Temperament-wise, Budderball is your classic lovable doofus, think golden retriever energy in a Newfie body with the emotional range of a cartoon character. He’s goofy. He’s sweet. He’s a little awkward about cuddling but really trying his best. If you’re looking for a soulful, introspective dog who stares longingly at sunsets… keep scrolling. If you want a lovable dork who will trip over his own paws and then try to climb into your lap to recover emotionally—Budderball is your guy. As for hobbies, Budderball lives for canine companionship. He loves playing with other dogs and doesn’t believe in the concept of "alone time"—unless you count sulking dramatically when left without a playmate. Toys are fun, but having a buddy to wrestle is better. Water? TBD. But dirt? Mud? Leaves? Absolutely riveting. Fenced yard? Probably ideal unless you plan on going on daily marathon walks to keep him entertained and out of your laundry basket. He’s still figuring things out, but one thing’s clear: Budderball is here for a good time, a long play session, and ideally, a forever family with a sense of humor. Budderball is working on his potty training, which is a polite way of saying: you might want to keep your favorite rugs out of reach for a little while. He’s getting the hang of it. There are good days, and then there are days when he looks you dead in the eye mid-squat like, “What?” Budderball has never been kenneled, and quite frankly, he’d probably find the entire concept deeply offensive. You want him, a distinguished fluff ball with dreams of world domination (or at least sock thievery), to sit quietly in a box? Unlikely. Budderball is firmly in his “tiny land shark meets toddler with no impulse control” phase of life, also known as puppyhood. Which means if it’s within reach, it’s fair game. So let’s be real: if the idea of puppy-proofing your house sounds exhausting, or if you value your pristine home and unclawed furniture more than you value a floppy-eared goofball who will absolutely make you laugh with his antics and steal your heart—he’s probably not the one for you. Budderball isn’t exactly running for president of the Neighborhood Watch, but he’s also not taking a vow of silence. He’ll chime in here and there—usually when he has something very important to say. Not the kind to narrate your every move, but definitely the kind to make his opinions known when it counts. Ready to add 36 pounds of lovable nonsense to your life? Budderball is taking applications for his forever family—and trust us, you’ll want to get in on this ridiculous cuddle train before it leaves the station. Fill out an adoption app at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app so we can pass it along to his foster family, and prepare to head to Norman, OK to pick up your new favorite derp of a fluffy butt. You bring the car, he’ll bring the personality.

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