When onlookers saw Buddy the dog being thrown from a moving truck near a local park in Los Angeles, a good Samaritan stepped in.

After seeing the 1-year-old pup thrown heartlessly into the street, a kind stranger sprang into action, but now he is in need of somewhere safe.

A mixed breed with soulful eyes and a playful spirit, Buddy is described as friendly with dogs, cats, and kids, he's the kind of companion that would thrive in a home with another energetic pup—or with a person committed to active walks and park visits. While he doesn't bother cats, Buddy does best with playful pets and people alike.

Sabrina Escarze, 44, a local volunteer with the nonprofit Sweet Angel Dog Rescue who are coordinating Buddy's care told Newsweek : "Someone saw him and I guess it was near a park and he

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