Bena (pronounced Ben-ya)

BENA (M) – Seven-year-old in Philomath, Oregon<br/>Bena, (pronounced Ben-ya), a beautiful seven-year-old, 11-lb. boy, is looking for someone to love him for who he is and help him become the amazing companion he was meant to be. He is the most devoted dog, ever, never leaving his foster mom’s side and always trying to please her. He will gaze lovingly into her eyes, which of course melts her heart every time. He is also a sweet little cuddlebug, craving snuggles and scritches. Whip smart, Bena easily learned how to sit, lay down, load up, stay and heel on his walks. <br/><br/>Bena is great on a leash during his walks but has a little glitch in his stride, caused by a previous injury. This does not stop him from getting plenty of exercise playing with his prized toys and his foster sister pup Molly. While a fenced yard would be great for him, it is not necessary. Having been previously pad trained, in foster, he quickly learned how to use the doggie door and is doing great with his house training.<br/><br/>Bena does well with the two other Bichons in his foster family and has not been tested with cats. His perfect home? We think he would do especially well with a female owner, a retired couple or someone who can be home with him most of the time. Bena is neutered, fully vetted and healthy. <br/><br/>With all of Bena's sweetness, he does not come without some challenges. <br/>He sometimes tends to nip at people he doesn’t know when he first meets them. Working with a behaviorist, Bena's foster family trained him to go into his crate when the doorbell rings. He is making great progress! He has overcome his habit of constant barking when left alone but can still be vocal if he is by himself too long. His fosters will share with his new family everything they have learned about helping him so he can continue to move in the right direction as he settles into his new home.<br/><br/>Bena will require someone experienced with fearful, insecure pups and who is willing to continue working with him. Most importantly, someone to love him for who he is. He is not perfect, but he is wonderful in his own way, and would make someone a loyal, devoted companion. Will you open your heart to Bena, our pup with the gorgeous eyes and heart of gold? <br/><br/>To adopt Bena, please apply at:<br/><br/>https://www.bichonrescue.org/adoption-form

BENA (M) – Seven-year-old in Philomath, Oregon
Bena, (pronounced Ben-ya), a beautiful seven-year-old, 11-lb. boy, is looking for someone to love him for who he is and help him become the amazing companion he was meant to be. He is the most devoted dog, ever, never leaving his foster mom’s side and always trying to please her. He will gaze lovingly into her eyes, which of course melts her heart every time. He is also a sweet little cuddlebug, craving snuggles and scritches. Whip smart, Bena easily learned how to sit, lay down, load up, stay and heel on his walks.

Bena is great on a leash during his walks but has a little glitch in his stride, caused by a previous injury. This does not stop him from getting plenty of exercise playing with his prized toys and his foster sister pup Molly. While a fenced yard would be great for him, it is not necessary. Having been previously pad trained, in foster, he quickly learned how to use the doggie door and is doing great with his house training.

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BENA (M) – Seven-year-old in Philomath, Oregon
Bena, (pronounced Ben-ya), a beautiful seven-year-old, 11-lb. boy, is looking for someone to love him for who he is and help him become the amazing companion he was meant to be. He is the most devoted dog, ever, never leaving his foster mom’s side and always trying to please her. He will gaze lovingly into her eyes, which of course melts her heart every time. He is also a sweet little cuddlebug, craving snuggles and scritches. Whip smart, Bena easily learned how to sit, lay down, load up, stay and heel on his walks.

Bena is great on a leash during his walks but has a little glitch in his stride, caused by a previous injury. This does not stop him from getting plenty of exercise playing with his prized toys and his foster sister pup Molly. While a fenced yard would be great for him, it is not necessary. Having been previously pad trained, in foster, he quickly learned how to use the doggie door and is doing great with his house training.

Bena does well with the two other Bichons in his foster family and has not been tested with cats. His perfect home? We think he would do especially well with a female owner, a retired couple or someone who can be home with him most of the time. Bena is neutered, fully vetted and healthy.

With all of Bena's sweetness, he does not come without some challenges.
He sometimes tends to nip at peopl