puppy buck

  A small bundle of fluff, charm, and unstoppable energy is searching for his forever home.   Meet Buck, a 16-week-old Norwegian Elkhound weighing about 15 pounds. Today he’s living his best life—but his start wasn’t quite so carefree. Born with what his breeders believe resembled “swimmers,” Buck had to work hard early on to learn how to properly use his legs.   Thankfully, with early intervention, gentle stretching, and a lot of determination, he quickly caught up to his siblings. In fact, he became the swiftest—and sneakiest—of the bunch. From there, his strength steadily built as he took his “exercise program” very seriously. Today, you’d never guess that zipping around on all four strong legs once took effort.   He does have one little signature feature from those early days—a slight kink in his tail, likely related to his initial but brief mobility challenges. It only adds to his unique charm.   Because of his history, Buck’s weight will need to be monitored throughout his life to avoid unnecessary strain on his special little legs. But that’s just part of who he is—and it makes him all the more special.   Buck is currently learning all the important puppy skills: leash walking, pee pad training, and how to grow into the amazing companion he’s meant to be. He absolutely LOVES other dogs and would thrive in a home with a fenced yard and a playful canine friend.   If this sweet, resilient boy feels like he could make your family complete, please reach out to Critter Cavalry Rescue at newengland@gmail.com to apply.       PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comMay 8, 2026, 10:28 am