Benito

Approximate Age: 5.5 years old<br/>Approximate Weight: ~60 lbs.<br/><br/>Meet Benito: Loyal, Attentive, Independent!<br/><br/>Benito is a wonderful, balanced companion who transitions from playful short bursts to calm, contented lounging. He's an excellent car rider with great house manners who walks nicely on a leash, enjoys jogs, ready to be part of the family in your loving home.<br/><br/>What Makes Benito Special?<br/> * House Manners: House-trained, knows his belongings, and asks before getting on furniture.<br/> * Temperament: Friendly with new people (may be bouncy when excited). Polite around food; prefers wet food/broth on dry food.<br/> * Activity/Play: Enjoys short games of fetch and loves the water (but not baths); happy to relax afterward. Enjoys jogs.<br/> * Intelligence & Training: Alert and attentive; knows commands: sit, down, and paw. Responds well to gentle correction.<br/> * Affection: Independent but affectionate on his terms; loves scratches (especially under his collar) and giving kisses. He does not constantly seek attention.<br/> * Best Fit: Does best with submissive female dogs or as an only dog.<br/> * Home Requirements: Needs a home that is not an apartment or townhome. He will settle in a crate after a short time.<br/><br/><br/>Schedule a meet-and-greet with Benito by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey.<br/><br/>Join our Foster program and become a hero for dog's like Benito! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster.<br/><br/>____________________________________________________________<br/>ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE!<br/><br/>Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process<br/>- Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated!<br/><br/>Requirements And Donations<br/>- Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS).<br/>- Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards.<br/>- Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies.<br/>- Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available.<br/><br/>Location And Hours<br/>- Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 11 AM-1 PM.<br/>- We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations.<br/><br/>Bringing Your New Dog Home<br/>- The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/.<br/>- Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/.<br/><br/>Support ODHS<br/>Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. <br/>#Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster

Approximate Age: 5.5 years old
Approximate Weight: ~60 lbs.

Meet Benito: Loyal, Attentive, Independent!

Benito is a wonderful, balanced companion who transitions from playful short bursts to calm, contented lounging. He's an excellent car rider with great house manners who walks nicely on a leash, enjoys jogs, ready to be part of the family in your loving home.

What Makes Benito Special?
* House Manners: House-trained, knows his belongings, and asks before getting on furniture.
* Temperament: Friendly with new people (may be bouncy when excited). Polite around food; prefers wet food/broth on dry food.
* Activity/Play: Enjoys short games of fetch and loves the water (but not baths); happy to relax afterward. Enjoys jogs.
* Intelligence & Training: Alert and attentive; knows commands: sit, down, and paw. Responds well to gentle correction.
* Affection: Independent but affectionate on his terms; loves scratches (especially under his collar) and giving kisses. He does not c

Approximate Age: 5.5 years old
Approximate Weight: ~60 lbs.

Meet Benito: Loyal, Attentive, Independent!

Benito is a wonderful, balanced companion who transitions from playful short bursts to calm, contented lounging. He's an excellent car rider with great house manners who walks nicely on a leash, enjoys jogs, ready to be part of the family in your loving home.

What Makes Benito Special?
* House Manners: House-trained, knows his belongings, and asks before getting on furniture.
* Temperament: Friendly with new people (may be bouncy when excited). Polite around food; prefers wet food/broth on dry food.
* Activity/Play: Enjoys short games of fetch and loves the water (but not baths); happy to relax afterward. Enjoys jogs.
* Intelligence & Training: Alert and attentive; knows commands: sit, down, and paw. Responds well to gentle correction.
* Affection: Independent but affectionate on his terms; loves scratches (especially under his collar) and giving kisses. He does not constantly seek attention.
* Best Fit: Does best with submissive female dogs or as an only dog.
* Home Requirements: Needs a home that is not an apartment or townhome. He will settle in a crate after a short time.


Schedule a meet-and-greet with Benito by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-surve