Benny

Boxer

4 years, Male, Medium

Benny was found severely emaciated in a house with another dog in December of last year. He was rescued with his companion (June Bug) by Good Samaritans and placed in Rico care. The two dogs were immediately taken to a veterinary clinic where they began their long road to recovery. Despite the horror he endured, Benny was very sweet and sought attention and love from everyone at the clinic. After two weeks in the hospital, Benny and June Bug were strong enough to be discharged and moved to a foster home to continue their recovery.  Benny has blossomed into a gorgeous, healthy and athletic dog. Benny is very smart. He quickly learned the routines in his foster home and feeding times. He has learned to sit, shake and to ring the bells to go outside. Benny is house trained and crate trained. Benny loves to play fetch in the backyard and has learned to bring the ball back and to drop it. Benny walks very well on leash and has shown no aggression towards other dogs that he passes on his walks. Benny has also happily greeted all the dogs he met at adoption events and on park outings. Benny does not show any resource guarding with humans, but because of his past, he will always need to be fed separately from other dogs. Benny is doing very well in the home with his long time female companion (June Bug) and he would be happy as an only dog or with June Bug. Introductions to other dogs in the house would have to be slow, as is always recommended. Benny's fosters are willing to work with any interested families on slow introductions and slow transitions. Benny is not cat tested. We recommend a family for Benny with children older than 10 because he can get excited around people and may jump. Benny loves to snuggle on the couch in the evening and to chew on his favorite bones. Benny would love a fenced yard to continue to work on his fetching skills. He loves to run around and sniff all the good smells. The veterinarian thinks that Benny is about 3-4 years old and is a boxer mix, probably with a hound. Benny has been neutered and is up to date on his shots. Benny is looking for a forever family that loves outdoors adventures and with whom he can share his love. 

Apply to meet Benny at ricopetrecovery.org.