> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Buddy and Friends Open House - a day of fun and furry friends - URL: https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/buddy-and-friends-open-house/ - Published: 2026-08-07T12:00:04.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-07T12:12:41.000Z - Description: The sights and sounds from Buddy and Friends open house - Author: Mike Corkren - Tags: Community "To rescue, is to heal a heart that we didn’t break. It's an incredible honor to do that." (Quoted from the Buddy and Friends website) On a beautiful, sunny, Saturday morning, Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue, located at 275 Oak St, Pembroke held an open house that featuring, music, food trucks, pet-related vendors, games for the kids, and of course, a host of friendly furry friends ready to be adopted. The primary objective was to raise awareness of their services but that didn't stop everyone from having a good time. ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/goofing-around-1.jpg) Photo from Buddy and Friends Social media. The air was filled with the laughter of happy children, an occasional bark from the guests of honor and music provided by DJ James Hill (AKA DJ Buckets). Volunteers manned several booths and provided information about adopting and or fostering a rescue dog. Some sold pet food and even handed out information on pet health insurance. Scattered around the grounds were all types of adorable dogs. ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/Vendor2-1-1.JPG) Friendly volunteers manned the booths and provided information to visitors. Photo by Nicholas Corkren ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/vendor1-1.JPG) Photo by Nicholas Corkren Visitors were allowed inside for a tour of the facility. Both indoor and outdoor and spaces for the dogs were clean and spacious. Volunteer staff were available to answer any questions about adopting, fostering and volunteering at the shelter. Cat Morris, the shelter director, talked about volunteer programs for persons with special needs. ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/Inside1.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/outside1.jpg) There's plenty of space inside for the dogs to get exercise. Outside, they are provided a kiddie pool and a variety of toys for activities. Photo by Mike Corkren ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/volunteers.jpg) Volunteers Cat Morris,Tiffany McNeil, Sarah Rapp and Amanda Baar. Photo from Buddy and Friends Social Media. ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/games-smaller.jpg) Kids got to shoot hoops while DJ Buckets provided music. Photo by Mike Corkren But the true stars of the day were the dogs. Some were waiting to be adopted/fostered, while others were just there enjoying the day with their owners. They were all well behaved and friendly. ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog21.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog22-1.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog17-1.jpg) Images from Buddy and Friends Social media. ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog10.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog12-1-1-1.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog14.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog7.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog15.JPG) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog20-1-1.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog8.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog2-1-1.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog18-1.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog13.JPG) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog6.jpg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/dog19.jpg) It was a great day for dogs and visitors alike. People got to enjoy a fun, family-friendly summer activity and learn about the needs of these wonderful animals. All the hard work paid off as two dogs, Sam and Nadia, were adopted on Saturday. Events Coordinator Regina Polito wanted to thank all that attended, donated and supported the rescue, especially those that helped when a rescue dog, Finn, a pit mix, had a medical emergency. Finn is now making a full recovery! ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/Finn-1.jpeg) Finn had a medical emergency but is recovering nicely. Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization based in Pembroke, MA. They rely solely on the backbone, their rescue team which is fosters and volunteers. They exist to rescue and re-home unwanted dogs. The PCJ Question of the Week team was at the Buddy and Friends Open house. Check out that story here: [Question of the Week, August 7, 2026Welcome to the PCJ question of the week. Each week we will be asking people a question and posting their answers here. Keep a look out for our reporters if you want your voice heard! This week were at Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue for their open house on Saturday,![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/PCJIcon-1-d9895999-f4fe-42b7-9f4b-e52c9b0254f6.png)Pembroke Citizen JournalMike Corkren![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/QOW-Logo2-5d7eaebe-0328-4445-b315-1b669ad36ac0.JPG)](https://pembrokecitizenjournal.com/community/question-of-the-week-august-7-2026/) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/Art-Fest-flyer.jpeg) ![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/2026/08/summer-Fun-contest-2-1.jpg) [Buddy & Friends Animal RescueBuddy & Friends Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization based in Pembroke, MA.![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/icon/rs-w-180-h-180-m-79c1cc6c-e0ac-467c-a618-082021f29930)Buddy & Friends Animal RescueBuddy & Friends Animal Rescue![](https://cdn.synaps.media/pembrokenews/content/images/thumbnail/BAFAR-2c1f13de-eb26-449c-9fa4-f41e1d5826e6.jpg)](https://buddyandfriendsma.org/)