This little boy has so much love to give in the right home!
Pancho is a sweetheart when he knows you. He gets settled into a home with "his people" and that is all he will accept. He needs a home with little or no visitors (or just put him up during that time) and someone who can show him that love is a good thing and people can be nice....because someone taught him quite the opposite. A home with children will not be appropriate. Someone with experience in this area would best suit him....he is a darling little guy with a lot of spunk and playfulness, but needs some patience, love, discipline and traininig.
Rescue a Forever Friend!
Benji's Buddies is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of pets into permanent, loving homes. This is our primary mission.
Benji's Buddies was founded by a small group of volunteers who value every pet and believe in their unique individuality and their ability to enrich the lives of others.
We believe that adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment and that no matter what turns life may take, the responsibility and obligation to that pet as a family member should remain constant. Pets are NOT disposable! They are living beings who feel love, fear and loss. Too often in rescue work, we see the result of human cruelty and negligence. These pets are desperate to be loved though their trust has been broken. We feel they deserve better!
We seek adoptive families who understand the meaning of this commitment and want to give a home to a pet in need. By home, we mean a place of love and security...for the rest of their lives. These are the lucky few who have been saved from the sad fate that 1200 pets a week find in Maricopa County alone. It is a terrible statistic. But with your help, in saving just one at a time, we can all make a difference!
These rescued pets are the truest friends and companions you'll ever know. If you give them unconditional love, they will give it back ten fold. But it takes more than love. Having a pet in your life takes time, patience, dedication and money. Consider this carefully before you decide to adopt. When selecting a family pet, look ahead.
Do you have the time to commit to your pet?
Are you willing to commit to take the pet with you should you move in the future?
Do you plan on getting married during the lifetime of this pet?
Do you plan on having children if you don't already have them?
Do you plan on moving away from home or going to college?
How old are the children in your home?
What temperament in a pet best fits your family environment and lifestyle?
Are all members of the family on board with this decision to bring a pet into your lives?
How will the pet fit into your family routine?
What about allergies in the family, or with friends, or anyone who would visit?
Are you willing to make the financial commitment to this pet's health as well?
Are you prepared to deal with issues that require training and patience such as chewing, digging, barking, housebreaking or any other behavioral issue? This is a BIG one. Great pets aren't born, they are made by love and patience!
These are just some of the questions you should consider and answer honestly. These pets have each been given a second chance and they deserve to have it last for the rest of their lives, not until they become an inconvenience and are then passed on yet again. Before you make the commitment and adopt one of Benji's Buddies, you need to understand that. If you find that this is the right time to adopt a rescued pet, we would love for you to consider one of ours.
Since our rescued pets are in foster homes, not a shelter, we have a very limited capacity for intake. The majority of our animals come from Maricopa County Animal Control's euthanasia list. Too often, animals are surrendered for reasons that could be clearly addressed with proper training, effort and patience. They could be taken with the family when they move, if the family had really made that important commitment. Too many fail to remember that a commitment was made upon adoption. How you nurture, protect and value that life you once saved is a measure of your character. How you honor that commitment is a reflection of your heart. We encourage you to make every effort to keep that pet in your family. You are their home. You are all they know and love. You owe them this much. ALL REQUESTS TO SURRENDER A PET THAT WAS NOT A BENJI'S BUDDIES DOG PREVIOUSLY MUST BE DONE BY EMAIL TO DAISY320@COX.NET. YOU MUST INCLUDE A PHOTO, A BIO AND ALL CONTACT INFORMATION INCLUDING THE PHONE NUMBER, PART OF TOWN YOU ARE IN, DEADLINE FOR SURRENDER AND WHY? THANK YOU.
If you would like help with how to go about addressing a particular problem or where to turn to for training assistance, etc., please feel free to contact us.
DONATIONS:
ITEMS - We could always use food, treats, toys, blankets,
cages, carriers, bowls and all other pet supplies.
MONEY - We welcome all monetary donations to cover
the costs of vet bills, food and other expenses incurred
in rescue. Please make your checks payable and
send to:
Benji's Buddies Animal Rescue
PO 2127
Higley, AZ 85236
You can also donate by credit or debit card by going to our secured fundraising site on 
VOLUNTEERS:
FOSTERS - Every rescue group, including ours, can
use more good fosters able to temporarily care for a pet
in need. This is no small commitment. You must care
for the animal and bring them to the adoption center on
weekends. We do require, however, that before you become a foster, you become a volunteer.
When you are ready, then we would proceed to that step. It's a big commitment.
ADOPTION CENTER WORKERS - We could always use
more people who are ready to commit for specific times
and dates to man the adoption centers. This
requires helping set-up, tear-down, walking animals,
keeping them supplied with water, cleaning up after
them and answering questions about the organization
and the particular pet.
You can also make a difference by spaying/neutering your pet, having a collar and tags on him/her and micro-chipping your pet!
Whatever you do to help is deeply appreciated! For more information, please email daisy320@cox.net.
Each featured pet has a phone number or email address of the foster with whom they live. Contact them regarding the particular personality and needs of that pet. You will be interviewed in order to assure a good match. Should everything sound good, arrangements can then be made to meet the pet in person. Many of them come to the various Adoption Centers we work at, as listed on this page. Please confirm with the particular foster as to which foster pets will be there. Once you meet the pet and decide you would like to welcome them into your family, you will then fill out an application and other paperwork.
Click here to download our adoption application
DOGS and PUPPIES start at $140. This includes spay/neuter, current vaccinations, microchip and collar/tags.
FORSAKEN ANGELS CLUB: These particular animals are the sweet angels, who, for one reason or another, have been in foster care longer than most others. They are equally deserving of a loving home. They may require extra training, care or simply haven't had the perfect family find them yet. Reduced rates apply to these precious angels in an increased effort to place them, at last, in their forever homes.
Please email to discuss the particular animal you are interested in and your home situation.
Please note that we do not have the ability to accept payment with credit or debit cards. Must be check or cash at adoptions. We can only take debit or credit card donations through the link indicated above. This is not a resource to process your adoption fee, only a donation link. Thank you..
Benji's Buddies Animal Rescue
PO Box 2127
Higley, AZ 85236
Phone: 480-832-6492
Email:
daisy320@cox.net
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
