Walking is slow.
Remaining upright is limited.
And sometimes even holding his head up becomes more than his body can manage.
His History Before the Shelter Is Unknown
No information was provided explaining how Buddy entered the shelter.
It is unknown whether he arrived as a stray, was surrendered by an owner, transferred from another organization, or entered through another circumstance.
His history before intake is unknown.
There is also no information establishing how long Buddy has had cancer or severe arthritis.
Without verified details, there is no basis to add claims about abandonment, abuse, neglect, or what his previous life may have been like.
Buddy's current circumstances are already clear enough.
He is an elderly Golden Retriever with serious medical problems whose physical world has become increasingly small.
The distance between his bed and the kennel gate is now a meaningful journey.
And Buddy continues making it.
He Still Wants to Be Where He Can See the Hallway
Most of Buddy's activity is limited now.
He cannot spend long periods walking around.
He cannot remain standing at the gate.
His body repeatedly tells him to rest.
But when Buddy has enough strength to move, he often makes his way toward the front.
He sits there and watches.
People may pass.
Sounds move through the hallway.
Buddy remains near the bars until his tired body begins to give in.
His head becomes too heavy to hold upright.
His forehead touches the metal.
His eyes close.