Adoptable Mix Benson is 1 year old and 18-pounds. Benson may not be a beginner dog, but for the right person, he will be an incredibly loyal, devoted companion. He is complex, quirky, athletic, deeply bonded to his person, and full of personality once trust is earned.
We rescued Benson from the shelter after he was hit by a car. Since then, he has made a lot of progress! He is a one-person dog, deeply loyal and bonded to his chosen human.
Benson’s Forever Home Checklist ✅:
✔️Experienced dog owner
✔️Active, outdoorsy lifestyle
✔️Calm, confident handler
✔️Possibly another friendly dog (with slow intro)
✔️No children nor cars
✔️Secure yard strongly preferred
✔️Willing to work with a trainer or behaviorist
✔️Comfortable managing reactivity and marking
An AirTag or GPS tracker is strongly recommended, as Benson would not allow a stranger to help him if lost.
Crate & House Training Information: Benson is crate trained and does well in the crate. He also uses dog beds for sleeping. Benson is NOT house trained and may require long-term management. He marks frequently indoors, must wear a belly band inside the home, and will mark objects, toys, furniture, and even other dogs.
Other Dogs: Benson lives with other dogs in his foster home and has excellent manners with dogs he knows (especially small dogs). He will play for hours with his chihuahua foster-sibling. He is reactive toward unfamiliar dogs on walks (barking/lunging).
On Leash & Outdoors: Benson loves walks, hikes, car rides and adventures but he requires an experienced and physically strong handler. He can walk calmly when nothing exciting is around but is highly reactive to cars, bikes, people, and dogs when surprised. Benson will lunge, spin, and bark if his handler isn’t prepared but he can be redirected with focus and short leash handling.
An adopter must be alert, confident, and engaged – Benson is not a “zone out on your phone” kind of dog.
People, Kids, & Cats:
If unfamiliar people attempt to pet him, he may air snap, so a no-children home is required. Benson has not been tested with cats and does have a strong interest in small animals like squirrels and armadillos, so a cat-free home is recommended.
Food, Toys & Travel:
Benson has no issues with people handling his food or toys, but he can be protective of high-value items around other dogs, so management is needed in multi-dog homes. He enjoys car rides and rides quietly, often settling in to nap. For safety, he may need to be crated in the car when traveling with multiple dogs, as he can become over-excited and will attempt to jump out when doors are opened.
Benson’s Quirks (and why we love him):
– Prefers to dump his food out of the bowl before eating
– Collects shoes and slippers and gathers them into a pile every night
– Hides toys and chewies all over the house (including under beds!)
– Never destroys belongings
– Runs like a dressage pony: smooth, elegant, breathtaking
– Jumps for joy at walks and mealtimes
Vetting and Medical
Benson was pulled from the shelter after being hit by a car. He had some pelvic injuries which have resolved after his altercation with a car. In our care, Benson was heartworm positive and will need to take prednisone for one more month (will be provided to adopter). He will need to be re-tested for heartworm in 6 months. He has a fractured right upper canine which has been stable so far. The vets were not able to look in his mouth as he tries to bite them. He did have a fractured vertebrae in his lower back for which he has no pain and has healed well. He now receives sedation prior to veterinary visits and everything has gone well since.
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Adoptable Mix Benson – 1 year old, 18 pounds
Benson is a diamond in the rough – a fiercely loyal, joyful, athletic companion for someone willing to meet him where he is. His challenges are manageable, and his devotion is unmatched. Once he chooses you, he is yours for life. Adoption Fee: $300.
If you believe you could provide a safe and loving forever home for this dog, please fill out an application with the dogs’ name on it.
*Be advised, we have a couple of volunteers processing hundreds of applications. We are unable to call everyone back as we do not have ANY employees. Our dedicated volunteers and foster parents will check references of the applications that appear to be a good match. At that time, if you are chosen, we will contact you to arrange a home visit.
The adoption fee helps to cover costs, as each dog is fully vetted, and treated, as needed to prepare them to move forward in their new life. You pay no fee unless you are chosen to adopt.
Under 1 $350
1-3 years $300
4-7 years $250
8-10 years $200
Over 10 $150
Special Needs $150
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