Benedict AKA Benny

Meet Benedict, also known as Benny! Benny is the kind of puppy that quietly steals your heart. With his soft, folded-over floppy ears, soulful eyes, and gentle personality, he has a sweetness about him that's impossible to miss. At just a few months old, he's already showing what an incredibly loyal and loving companion he's going to become. Benny is one of the bigger puppies in his litter, but we still anticipate he will stay around 50 lbs full grown – the perfect midsize family dog who can keep up on adventures but still curl up right beside you at the end of the day. He has a tender, observant nature and is the type of dog who forms deep bonds with his people. Benny may take a minute to warm up in new situations, but once he feels safe, his affectionate and goofy side comes pouring out. He loves playing with his siblings and other dogs, but he's also perfectly content simply laying nearby and soaking up love and reassurance. There is something incredibly special and emotionally intuitive about him. Benny loves all dogs, kids, and people, and he inherited his mama's incredible temperament. He thrives around companionship and truly enjoys being part of the pack. He hasn't been introduced to cats yet, but given his calm and easygoing nature, we believe he would likely adjust well with proper introductions. Benny was born with a very common genetic condition called entropion, where the lower eyelids roll slightly inward, causing the hair to rub against the surface of the eye. Left untreated, it can become uncomfortable over time, so we made sure Benny received corrective surgery early. He did wonderfully, is healing beautifully, and this will not impact his quality of life or day-to-day in any way moving forward. It was a quick corrective procedure, and he is expected to live a completely normal, happy life. Benny is one of 8 siblings rescued alongside their incredible mama just before a winter storm hit Houston. We knew we couldn't leave them out there facing those conditions, and we are endlessly grateful they made it to safety. Their mom has one of the best temperaments we've ever seen, and every puppy in this litter reflects that same loving, stable personality. From playful afternoons to quiet nights on the couch, Benny is the kind of dog who will become someone's once-in-a-lifetime best friend.

Ideal Home

Benny thrives around companionship and truly enjoys being part of the pack. He loves all dogs, kids, and people. While he hasn't been introduced to cats yet, given his calm and easygoing nature, we believe he would likely adjust well with proper introductions.

Ongoing Health

Benny was born with a condition called entropion, where his lower eyelids rolled slightly inward. He received corrective surgery early and is healing beautifully. This will not impact his quality of life or day-to-day in any way moving forward, and he is expected to live a completely normal, happy life. Benny comes pre-loved and fully vetted, including 3 DHPP vaccines, Bordetella vaccination, Rabies vaccination, Canine Influenza vaccination, deworming, microchipping, and is on monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention.

Training & Support

Benny is crate trained, doing great with potty training, and learning all the basics of becoming a well-mannered pup. He's smart, eager to please, and responds beautifully to kindness and consistency.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Adoption Fee: $350

Transporation

Our rescue is based in Houston, Texas, but we work with foster homes across multiple regions. Transport is available to approved adopters for an additional fee.