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Benny Terrier & Poodle Mix Pittsburgh, PA

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Small
  • Gray / Blue / Silver, White / Cream

About

Coat length
Medium
House-trained
Yes
Health
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
Prefers a home without
Other dogs, cats, children.

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Meet Benny

Benny is our Rescue Mascot. He lived with his rescue family for 4 years having never found his very-own furever family. Senior Dogs deserve a wonderful and loving home as much as any pet. Benny was well-loved by his rescue family and treated as royalty (RIP 7.26.11). Benny's ashes still reside with his rescue family. He is still missed greatly by his rescue family ( The Smitrovich's )

OLDER AND WISER!



Senior pets make the best companions.
They have already developed personalities and are waiting for the right home to show them off.



8.31.11
Benny is hoping for a less active person or family that might be interested in enjoying his company. Whether it be in your lap, beside you on the sofa or playing a little game of catch with his toys and then laying softly on your feet for a nap. Benny has been living with his foster family for over 4 years.



Up to date on:
Shots; Rabies, Distemper (7-1), Bordatella
Benny is completely House Broken
Heartgard negative and on a monthly program
And Frontline for year round flea protection.
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If you have any questions:
Email us at: ShaggyDogRescuer@yahoo.com
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8.13.09 Benny has been happily living with his rescue family now for 2.5 years. He was specifically rescued as a TRIBUTE to one of our rescue families furever 4-legged family member. For a number of reasons Benny hasn't been the right match for some families that have inquired about him.
Benny is looking for a family that is home most of the time, no other pets and no small or active children. Benny is happiest with a nice quiet, calm home life. Benny LOVES to go for car rides, walks excellent on a leash, be petted and cuddled and can Sit and Stay. We havent' been able to get him to "GIVE US PAW".
Benny says Thanks for Checking Me Out
April 1, 2009
Benny is still wondering if a furever home is out there for him. He WANTS and NEEDS to be the king of the castle so he is only looking for a QUIET retirement home without other pets and children
Benny would be happiest to bond with one or two MATURE adults that he can love on and be with.
Benny will is approximately 10.5 years old.
Benny does has some decreased vision and hearing, so he doesn't like to be sneaked up on.
Benny does like going for walks and rides in the car, in which he behaves VERY WELL for both !



Benny is with a RESCUE not a shelter, Benny will have a loving home here furever but it would be great if Benny could find that TRULY "furever" home. All Benny's needs and wants are meet here and he is loved by his rescue family and spoiled rotten, but everybody wants a family of there own.



October 7, 2008
Benny is getting groomed tonight, so we'll post new pictures in the next few days.



Benny is "still" looking for a furever home !
Please don't let Benny's age be a factor, we all need love regardless of age.
Benny has no health issues at this time, he is COMPLETELY housebroken, he is up to date on his shots, heartworm preventative and flea preventative
Benny weighs about 33-35 pounds so we think his pictures might make him look like a "much" smaller dog



Benny would REALLY love to spend the Summer days with a new family !
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NEW PHOTO OF BENNY in his doggie bed - 3.12.08
March 3, 2008
Benny is still wondering if there is a FUREVER FAMILY waiting for him
Benny would be most happy with a Mom or Dad or both that are home "Most" of the day and evening to hang out together.
Benny loves to nap on the sofa, so he makes a PERFECT companion for an afternoon of Soap Opera viewing
Benny loves to go for walks, car rides or just hang out in the back yard with you
Benny would be HAPPIEST in an household without other pets or at least pets that won't be getting in his "personal space" and children younger then 10 years old



PREVIOUS INFORMATION


October 3rd - Benny would like to be adopted by a family or person that is home the majority of the day. He is independent and fully housebroken but enjoys the company of someone being home to dote on him (as it should be) !


We believe Benny maybe a Schnoodle (Schnauzer, Poodle and possible Terrier mix). He has very silky soft fur and is mostly straight, when he was shaved down and it was growing in, there were some "waves" in his fur.

August 1st - Benny doesn't understand why he isn't receiving any email inquires, you couldn't find a more mellow boy !


7.25.07 Benny is still hoping there is someone looking for a perfect gentlemen to watch TV with and cuddle on the sofa.

7.17.07
Benny continues to do great, our daughters boyfriend came over last night and Benny snuggled up with him for an evening of TV watching !



7.5.07
Benny is still hoping that there is a family that could enjoy the company of a quiet, well-mannered, couch potato that is completely vetted and housebroken !



6.21.07
Benny is looking for a new family, he wasn't the right fit for the previous adopter
EMAIL us at ShaggyDogRescuer@yahoo.com if you would love a Senior Dog and all the joys and needs that come with a special pet !
6.1.07 - UPD
It's Benny's lucky day, he was adopted by a wonderful lady in the South Hills, who is retired and they will be able to spend alot of time together !



UPD pictures !



5.28.07 - Benny wants to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day, he wishes he was with his new family enjoying a hot dog or hamburger. Thank you to our Veteran's for making this day possible for everyone !
Okay, we are going to only refer to this angel from here on as Benny. Benny went to the vet's today and received his Rabies, DHLPP, a heartworm test (he was negative, YIPPEE !) and also a Lyme's Disease Vaccination (no point in taking a chance of that). He will go on heartworm preventative today !
The vet said Benny is in great health, teeth look really good, with a little tartar but not uncommon for a dog over 6 yo. Benny really liked the Vet, he was doing his cute little bounce ( this is when he is excited, he will sit and face you and kind of bounce up and down a few inches, it really is the cutest thing and you have to see him to do !
Benny weighed 30 pounds at his office visit, he has short legs, similar to the size of a small beagle.
Benny is now officially ready to find his NEW FUREVER HOME !



5.24.07 Mr. T. (aka Benny) has been doing great, he is fully housebroken and neutered.
Benny is very loving, he will sit on the sofa (or your lap) for hours. Benny is a couch potato.
If you are looking for a sweet, quiet, loving, loyal companion to spend time with then Benny is your match



5.21.07
UPD: Mr. T. (aka Benny) has been living with our family in rescue and has been doing fine
He loves attention but is very content to sleep by your feet while you watch TV. Benny is classified as a couch potato, he still enjoys fetching any balls or toys, he is very content to be petted and loved on.
IF you are looking for a loving, calm, housebroken, sweet dog, then Benny is for you and therefore you should email us at:
ShaggyDogRescuer@yahoo.com
Mr. T. (aka Benny) was brought into rescue in honor of our own beloved, precious furever dog, Beethoven, a rescue dog himself, who's angels wings for the Rainbow Bridge arrived on 5.4.07
We wanted to save a senior dog from being PTS just because he was 'older', which is no reason at all.
Please consider opening up your heart and home to a loving senior, we won't be able to help any future rescue dogs until we can place Benny, as having him completes the limit to the number of dogs we can assist
If no wonderful homes come forward for Benny, he will live out his life in full here but many many others wont' be able to be helped and this is sad
Why not apply for Benny and find the joy of spending time with a perfect dog.
5.9.07 - XX URGENT
FOSTER or FUREVER Home needed
Mr. T. will be arriving in Pittsburgh PA on Friday, May 11th.. Want to be the first one to meet him, then email us right away !
Mr. T. (see the little mohawk on his head) NEEDS out of the GUERNSEY County Dog Pound in Cambridge OH.. Like Yesterday
This beauty is a mere 9 years young, and no known health problems.
Isn't there someone looking for a perfect mellow and happy boy
PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY at: ShaggyDogRescuer@Yahoo.com, we request that you INCLUDE YOUR HOME's City & State Location
Time of course is of the ESSENCE
PLEASE help Mr. T. to freedom.. Don't let a loving Senior Dog die in a shelter

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