Buddy is a 10-year-old male African Grey.

Buddy is very friendly and was attached to his last family's dog. We don't recommend letting dogs and birds share space, so be careful and use your own judgment. Buddy likes to lie on his back in your hands and will happily play with you on your bed.

This amazing boy was adopted by our volunteer, Susan, in 2023. They were best friends, and he loved her deeply. Unfortunately, Susan suffered an injury that required a lengthy hospitalization, and Buddy came back to us while her family focused on her care. In January of 2025, it became clear that Susan would not recover, and she was moved to hospice care. Her family arranged for Buddy to spend a few hours with her before she passed. He was able to say goodbye to her, and has since been adopted by a nice couple. African Greys do not do well with change, nor do they do well when they lose someone they have a deep bond with. They are highly intelligent, and while Buddy was here, we often spoke to him about Susan. We would take pictures and videos of him to be shown to her, and he was always doing something silly when we did. He missed her as much as we did and we're glad that he was able to say goodbye to her in his own way.