Eddie Kendricks

Rescued from a Selma animal shelter in 2020 as a young dog and adopted quickly after arriving in Brooklyn. He was returned to Badass in late 2025 when changes in his home—specifically the addition of children—proved to be more than he could comfortably adjust to.

Eddie has a big inner world and a short list of requirements: quiet, space, and a person to lean on.

Like his Motown namesake, Eddie is all about connection. He's intuitive, deeply attached, and happiest close enough to lean on you. He's cautious with new folks and may bark or grumble until he decides you're safe, then melts into a wiggly cuddlebug who'd happily be carried around like royalty.

Eddie is sensitive and does best in calm, predictable surroundings, which is why a home with young children wasn't the right fit. City intensity overwhelms him too, and he can be vocal and reactive to loud sounds. But give him quiet outdoor space, grass, and wooded trails and he transforms. Upstate at a dog park he blossomed, running and playing like a whole new dog. He's also thriving in an agility class, confidently working low beams, ramps, and weave poles, proof of how smart, capable, and eager to please he is.

He's building crate comfort, working back his house training, and walking best in quiet areas. He's wonderful with other dogs and steadier with a confident canine friend nearby. He lives alongside cats and does well giving them space; he likes to eat undisturbed, so separate mealtimes keep everyone relaxed.

In a calm home with a four-legged sidekick, this is a dog who settles in and never looks back.

Eddie is up-to-date on required vaccinations, neutered, microchipped, and tested negative for heartworm.

He has received a full health check and is currently in good health. However, we cannot make any guarantees regarding his future health or medical needs.

Complete veterinary records, dating back to the time of rescue, are typically sent via email after an adoption. They can also be sent in advance of an adoption, upon request.

After five years in a home, Eddie was recently returned to rescue. That kind of transition is hard on any dog — but especially on a sensitive one. And Eddie? He feels everything.

City noise, big changes, unfamiliar environments — they can make him anxious while he finds his footing. He’s not a “drop him anywhere and he’ll roll with it” kind of guy. He’s a thoughtful, tender-hearted soul who needs patience, predictability, and time to settle in and feel safe again.

Eddie will absolutely be an incredible companion in the right home. But he does have a few specific needs that narrow his audience:

- He thrives in an adult-only household.
- He needs a confident canine companion to help him feel secure.
- He’d likely be happiest outside of a busy city environment.

That’s a particular recipe — and we know the right people are out there. They just may not realize he’s meant for them yet.

By making Eddie eligible for foster-to-adopt, we’re hoping the right adopters will take a second look. This program gives a family the opportunity to bring Eddie home and spend 2-4 weeks getting to know him and allowing him the time he needs to decompress and adjust — and allowing them to confirm the match feels right, without pressure, before making it official.

Eddie isn’t difficult. He’s discerning. He bonds deeply. He loves hard. And once he feels safe, he gives his whole heart.

Sometimes the very best dogs just need a softer landing.

If you are interested in more information, submit an adoption application noting your interest in the program and in Eddie—the adoptions team can provide more details.