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-survey.
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.
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ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE!
Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process
- 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!
Requirements And Donations
- Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS).
- Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards.
- Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies.
- Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available.
Location And Hours
- 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.
- We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations.
Bringing Your New Dog Home
- 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/.
- 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/.
Support ODHS
Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.
#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 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-survey.
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.
____________________________________________________________
ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE!
Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process
- 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!
Requirements And Donations
- Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS).
- Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards.
- Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies.
- Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available.
Location And Hours
- 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.
- We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations.
Bringing Your New Dog Home
- 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/.
- 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/.
Support ODHS
Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.
#Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster
We have adoption events on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at our adoption center. We also have several offsite events every month. Please follow us on Facebook to see up date information on events.
We have adoption events on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at our adoption center. We also have several offsite events every month. Please follow us on Facebook to see up date information on events.
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Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched permanent homes for animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.
Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched permanent homes for animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.
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