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Get a photo with Buddy Mercury!
And stick around to see Buddy pawform on his travel keyboard!
The Sunday Fun Day Tour
All meet and greet events are dog friendly
Sunday, November 12
@ Dog Krazy - Short Pump
Henrico, Virginia
Sunday, November 19
@ Mixson Dog Park - North Charleston
South Carolina
2023 Past Tour Dates and Video Highlights!
New York City - Sunday, May 21
Cape Cod Pawformance @ Mayflower Beach
Long Island - Sunday, June 4
Long Island - Sunday, September 17
Thank you for being a special part of our community!
Looking for Buddy Mercury merch?
Buddy Mercury donates 10% to shelters that help save animals!
Sing along with Buddy Mercury and spread joy AROO!
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If your story is selected by our team, you will receive a free calendar and magnet in the *mail as a gift from Buddy!
*We can mail the calendar FREE to most U.S. state addresses. The exceptions are Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and all other International addresses.
If you are selected and live outside of the continental US, you have two options.
1. You may cover the shipping fee or
2. You may gift the calendar to a friend in the continental US.
Thank you for supporting animals in need AROO!
Love, Buddy Mercury and Family
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It's Buddy Mercury's mom and dad here, Laurie and Glen.
We are so overwhelmed by your kindness to Buddy and our family! We are so grateful and appreciate all of your support.
We promised to keep you updated on Buddy's eye condition.
This past month we brought him for his follow-up eye specialist visit (to see Dr. Noelle La Croix). We don't expect to receive good news at these visits because we understand his diagnosis.
If you missed the news, Buddy has an inherited eye disease - PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy). We learned about this a few months ago and if you missed the details, you can read our first blog about it by clicking here.
So at Dr. La Croix's office we learned that Buddy also has a heart murmur. We're glad she caught it and within a few days we had Buddy back to our regular vet's office to confirm. Dr. Howe is very loving and kind - she was able to fit Buddy in the next day to see the Cardiologist.
Buddy had his first echo which showed a slight murmur on the right side, and a bit worse on the left side. The good news is that he does not need any heart medicine at this time, but he'll need to have a repeat echo test in 6 months. We were relieved to get this news after quite a few days of worry!
But back to Buddy's eyes. He is not in any pain but we want to ensure his eye pressure is in the normal range so he goes to see the eye specialist 2 - 3x a year in addition to his regular vet visits.
None of this has stopped Buddy! He continues to be a star pawformer, enjoys walkies and play time! And he is getting around fairly well despite his condition.
Buddy continues to be on three prescription eye drops for both eyes. These medications help him, but he will never be able to see again and is almost completely blind now.
And he remains on his eye health vitamin too, 2x a day with meals.
We've known about Buddy's condition for over a year now and we've settled in to acceptance. You'll notice changes in Buddy's eyes in his photos and videos. But despite the changes you see, there is nothing more to be done for him right now.
Even with the prescription eye drop protocol and eye vitamins, it doesn't mean that his eyes are healing.
Sadly, there is no cure for PRA. And though it's heartbreaking for we humans to hear that, Dr. La Croix reminded us that this is not bothering Buddy.
Buddy uses his other senses to help him get around! And you know what? We have noticed one very distinct change. He has become a LAP DOG!
Prior to his vision changes you would really have to pick him up and place him in your lap. Now he just jumps right on your lap and snuggles in! Pretty incredible and no one is complaining.
We're grateful that Buddy will live a long, happy life and since dogs are so adaptable, he will be okay. Oh, and his next ophthalmology follow up appointment is in March. In between ophthalmology appointments, he sees our regular vet to check his eye pressure.
Many of you have asked how to help. We can feel your good vibes, healing energy, prayers and love! And that's all we need - Buddy is in good hands and we'll do everything possible to take the best care of him.
We made that promise the day we rescued him. And Buddy's diagnosis will not stand in the way of our mission to help animals and spread joy!
If you wish to sponsor a special gift for Buddy, here's a place to leave a tip.
And if you're adding Buddy to your Christmas card list, here is our mailing address:
Buddy Mercury
c/o The Wolfe Family
PO Box 207
Lake Grove, NY 11755
Thank you for being part of our community! The holidays are here and we have lots of happiness to spread! The world needs ALL THE LOVE!
Have a happy week ahead,
Laurie and Glen
PS - If you want to support the work our family does, please grab your copy of our 2023 calendar. These are expected to sell out, AROO! (FREE shipping ends soon.)
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Sunday, May 1st - Sunday Fun Day! Click here for the replay! Subscribe to my YouTube channel to follow my journey and see me play piano!
Monday, May 2nd - FREE STICKER with every new Buddy Mercury t-shirt order! Check out all of the new designs - click here
Tuesday, May 3rd - Feature Story on Faces of Long Island! - click here
Stay Tuned for our next Contest Announcement AROO!
*Saturday, May 14th - Buddy's 7th Birthday Pawty! You're invited to a dog meet up in my honor! If you're local and able to join us, please do! The event will be held outdoors at a dog park (it's fenced in and they separate large dogs from small dogs - I'll be in the small dog fenced in area but the large dogs are right next to the small dogs with a fence between us!).
2:30pm - 4:00pm
148 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset, NY
*Due to the rain expected on May 7th, we're postponing to May 14th (and fingers crossed for amazing weather!!!)
Pals, in place of sending me a gift, my biggest wish is for others to help shelters and rescue organizations.
How?
If you follow me on Instagram, post a pic of your pet celebrating my birthday and use the hashtag #letspawtyforbuddy - my family is donating extra bucks for each post!
Shop the new designs AROO! click here
Buddy Mercury donates 10% to shelters that help save animals!
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Thank you for being part of our community! The holidays are here and we have lots of happiness to spread! The world needs ALL THE LOVE!
Have a happy weekend,
Laurie and Glen
Buddy's eye drops -
Two can stay in the cabinet and one has to be refrigerated.
He doesn't love eye drop time but we make the best of it!
Buddy's such a love! We're proud of him and he knows it.
Click here to visit Buddy's online store!
Buddy Mercury donates 10% to shelters that help save animals!
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Buddy's behavior has not changed. He is the sweetest pup and continues to be! He follows Lil Sis around the house. He plays his piano, enjoys his walkies around our neighborhood and beagles his many toys!
Thank you for being such an important part of our community! Howl-o-ween is just around the corner and we can't wait to share more about costumes, our 2022 calendar and the launch of our redesigned website!
Have a happy day!
Laurie and Glen
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For every pair sold, a pair is donated to a local shelter in need.
The story behind DivvyUp is one of the reasons we chose to partner with them! Thank you and appreciate all of your support!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! AROO!
Limited-time offer! These Holiday Buddy Mercury socks will only be on sale for a couple of days. Don't delay! Order yours right away before they're gone for the season!
The socks will arrive by Christmas if you select the FedEx shipping (9.99) option. Otherwise, if you don't need them until after Christmas select the 3.99 option.
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***Entries are now closed as of October 18, 2021. The 12 selected pets will be announced soon! AROO! Thank you!
*No rescues are excluded. If you rescued your pet on the street or from your vet, we will make the donation to your favorite local animal shelter. Donations are made during the month your rescued pet is featured! We're SO excited to launch Buddy's 2022 calendar AROOO!!!!!!!
Thank you!
We know in our hearts that we're his angels on Earth to help him adapt and acclimate without vision.
We rescued him in 2016 (when he was about 1 year old) and we promised to take the best care of him. He needs us now more than ever!
The good news is that he will live a long, happy life and since dogs are so adaptable, he will be okay. After all, he's mostly beagle, and he walks with his nose to the ground!
He is taking a prescription drop in the left eye 3x a day. A different prescription drop in the right eye 1x a day. Plus, we started him on an eye health vitamin months ago.
These eye drops are helping to keep his eye pressure in the normal range. We learned more good news this week that he's doing well on this regime. And, we'll take ANY and ALL good news right now.
He's got an ophthalmology follow up appointment scheduled to keep a close watch on this.
The office suggested a book to help us learn about living with a blind dog. If you have experience and want to share with us, please write to us at BuddyMercurySings@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.
On a happy note, the vet tech told us that it will be most important for Buddy if he sticks to his routine. And, part of his routine is playing the piano! Gosh, this made us smile! Buddy is the happiest little pup and wags away while playing piano and singing! This diagnosis will not stand in the way of his mission to spread joy and be an advocate for animal rescue!
Please continue sending us your good vibes, healing energy, prayers and love. We do believe in miracles and although he's lost vision in his left eye, maybe his right eye will not diminish as quickly.
Buddy continues to play piano, take his long beagle naps and enjoy many walkies. He even performed his 250th Cameo this week!
Thank you for being such an important part of our community! We have fun plans for the Fall and upcoming holiday season. And we can't wait to share more!
Hugs,
Laurie and Glen
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I am donating some of my bow ties to animal shelters around the U.S.! Let's dress up these babies and help them find their furever homes! Rescued is my favorite breed AROO!
We could use your help, pals!
If you would like to donate a bow tie to Buddy Mercury, please mail to:
Buddy Mercury
P.O. Box 207
Lake Grove, NY 11755
*Buddy Mercury will wear the bow tie for a special pawformance before it is donated to the shelter. You might catch this video on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram! Make sure you're following Buddy Mercury everywhere!
Bow Tie Contest ends on 8/29/20.
Winner to be announced on 8/30/20.
Feel the Pawsitive this Week!
Share the Pawsitive this Week!
Be the Pawsitive this Week!
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Winner to be announced on May 4, 2020.
My family and I are so thankful for YOU! Sending you love, gratitude and a big happy heart! - buddy
Good luck Budsters, and thank you for being an email subscriber! AROOO!!!!!!*Contest winners must comment on this blog and follow the instructions above and here. Prizes may only be shipped to an address in the U.S. and Canada. Winners must be Buddy Mercury email subscribers.
Thank you to the lovely team from ABC news for the feature!
Subscribe to Buddy Mercury on YouTube
click below
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NEW! Buddy Mercury and Lil Sis Dueling Piano Jam! Full length video on YouTube!
Fans are loving this new video! Here's what they have to say:
Dianne C.: "Oh my word!!!! Nothing better than a baby and a puppy. 😘😘😘 She makes Buddy happy and the two of them made my day! 🥰🥰🥰"
Missee D.: "There just are no words for the absolute joy I feel every single time I hear these performances!"
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https://www.amazon.com/Rocks-House-Buddy-Mercury/dp/B07RJZNYWR
50% of song download proceeds are donated directly to shelters that help save animals! Thank you for all the support, pals! Together we're making a big difference in the world! AROOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This Saturday, August 17, 2019 (and many events on Sunday, August 18, 2019 as well) is the 5th Annual Clear the Shelters event!
Another wonderful way to help is to volunteer at a local shelter. Every minute you can volunteer really does make a difference. Shelter pets need us!
Thank you for spreading the word about this weekend!
Share with a friend.
Stop by a shelter.
Donate. Volunteer. Adopt.
Budsters, you're the best! To encourage pet adoption, I've written a new song! It's called Clear the Shelters! click here to watch the full length video on my YouTube channel and click subscribe while you're there!
Love you AROOOO!!!!!!
- buddy mercury
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Today all I want is for you to AROOOOOO and subscribe to my YouTube channel! My pawrents have been sharing a lot of never-before-seen footage plus, we learned that today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. It seems serendipitous that my Mommy and Daddy found me on such a special day, doesn't it?
Shout out to Winnie Jean, my love, who surprised me with such special treats and this amazing bandana. Yep, that's me - the Treble Maker!
I'm the luckiest dog on Earth. I was rescued three years ago. I have a wonderful family and the BEST FANS on the planet! I really hope to meet YOU AROOOOO soon!
Thank you for all the love!
Today only, use code, GOTCHADAY to enjoy 10% off your Buddy Mercury gear in my shop! LOTS OF NEW MERCH just released as well! NEW tees, tanks and hats!
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During the first weekend of March, I went to this gigantic pet expo with my family! I thought my sister would have more fun than me, but I was wrong!
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As soon as I walked in I was treated like a celebrity! Luckily the lighting was good so I didn't have to endure a lot of flash photography.
A really nice guy drew this picture of me right before our eyes! He was super cool and my Dad said he's an artist. Sounds like we have something in common.
So then things started to get a little weird. My family and I sat down on the bleachers to take in a show. I was a little horrified for this furry friend but he was a professional! Seemed like he's done this before.
You had to see this to believe it! A DOG CONGA LINE!
Dude. I even met a pig named Bacon.
There were TONS of pet vendors there. Mom and Dad had the chance to really spoil me rotten. That's why I think I enjoyed it more than my sister because there really weren't any toys or candy. Check me out trying on my new wool coat!
I really hope my family takes me back to this thing next year! It was so much fun and I got to sniff, sniff, sniff all weekend long!
- buddy mercury
]]>On Feb 6th Buddy Mercury dedicated a song to his sweetheart, Winnie Jean, on Instagram! It caught Winnie by surprise! She commented "OH.MY.PAWS! For me? I'm star struck!"
]]>On Feb 6th Buddy Mercury dedicated a song to his sweetheart, Winnie Jean, on Instagram! It caught Winnie by surprise! She commented "OH.MY.PAWS! For me? I'm star struck!"
One of Buddy Mercury's followers, @rose.m.lio, wrote: "This is more than I can take! LOL! It sounds absolutely beautiful! You and @winniejeanbeagle make an adorable couple! You're a match made in heaven!"
Winnie Jean is celebrating her 1st Gotcha Day today and her 4th Birthday. Follow all the fun online! #WagIt4WinnieJeans1stGotchaDay
Winnie's sweetheart surprise is in the mail! Can you guess what Buddy Mercury sent to his sweetheart? Stay tuned and later this week we will share all the details!
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One lucky fan will win a Buddy Mercury prize bundle including a Buddy Mercury T-Shirt, Poster, Sticker and Buddy Mercury's PAW-2-GRAF!
Thanks for doing the Buddy Mercury!
Buddy Mercury Prize Bundle includes this sweet Buddy Mercury Tee with matching Poster, Sticker and Buddy Mercury's PAW-2-GRAF!
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