Meet me, Benson. I may look like a shy guy at first, but underneath all my cautious sniffing and wiggly appeasement dances is a sweetheart who wants nothing more than to feel safe, understood, and loved. I came to the shelter skinny and unsure about the world, so everything still feels pretty new to me. Doorways make me hesitate, sudden noises give me a jump, and I tend to stick close to my person for reassurance. But here’s the good news: I’m resilient, curious, and trying my very best.
When you come to meet me, I’ll likely greet you with a lowered body and a whole lot of nervous wiggles, but I warm up gently and quickly—especially if you have treats. I love treats. All of them. Maybe a little too much. I eat like I’m trying to set a world record, so I’ll need a slow feeder and some guidance to learn that meals aren’t a race. I’m also still learning that food bowls and toys don’t need guarding, so my new family should help me practice trading, sharing, and building trust.
I walk well on leash, though sometimes I freeze or try to back out when things get overwhelming. A little encouragement goes a long way, and once I feel safe, I’m happy to trot along and sniff everything. I’m very affectionate with my people and might hop up for comfort if I’m unsure, but I’m gentle and always trying to do the right thing.
Dogs? I like them… once I’ve had a moment. I’m cautious at first, especially with confident greeters, but with a respectful, friendly dog who gives me space, I loosen up into a wiggly, playful goofball. I recovered from a few spooks during my assessment and even offered play bows—pretty good for a nervous guy like me. Cats and kids are unknown, but I might be ok with calm, dog-savvy ones who understand that I need patience and quiet encouragement.
I might not have lived indoors before, so I’m learning about things like doorways, tables I shouldn’t climb onto, and how to be a polite roommate. With consistency, reassurance, and someone willing to guide me, I know I’ll grow into a confident, loving companion.
If you’re the kind of person who sees a worried little soul and thinks, “I’ve got you,” then I think we might be perfect for each other. I don’t need perfection—just kindness, structure, and someone to show me the world isn’t as scary as it once seemed. If that’s you, I’m ready to try my best, one wiggly step at a time.
Meet me, Benson. I may look like a shy guy at first, but underneath all my cautious sniffing and wiggly appeasement dances is a sweetheart who wants nothing more than to feel safe, understood, and loved. I came to the shelter skinny and unsure about the world, so everything still feels pretty new to me. Doorways make me hesitate, sudden noises give me a jump, and I tend to stick close to my person for reassurance. But here’s the good news: I’m resilient, curious, and trying my very best.
When you come to meet me, I’ll likely greet you with a lowered body and a whole lot of nervous wiggles, but I warm up gently and quickly—especially if you have treats. I love treats. All of them. Maybe a little too much. I eat like I’m trying to set a world record, so I’ll need a slow feeder and some guidance to learn that meals aren’t a race. I’m also still learning that food bowls and toys don’t need guarding, so my new family should help me practice trading, sharing, and building trust.
I walk well on leash, though sometimes I freeze or try to back out when things get overwhelming. A little encouragement goes a long way, and once I feel safe, I’m happy to trot along and sniff everything. I’m very affectionate with my people and might hop up for comfort if I’m unsure, but I’m gentle and always trying to do the right thing.
Dogs? I like them… once I’ve had a moment. I’m cautious at first, especially with confident greeters, but with a respectful, friendly dog who gives me space, I loosen up into a wiggly, playful goofball. I recovered from a few spooks during my assessment and even offered play bows—pretty good for a nervous guy like me. Cats and kids are unknown, but I might be ok with calm, dog-savvy ones who understand that I need patience and quiet encouragement.
I might not have lived indoors before, so I’m learning about things like doorways, tables I shouldn’t climb onto, and how to be a polite roommate. With consistency, reassurance, and someone willing to guide me, I know I’ll grow into a confident, loving companion.
If you’re the kind of person who sees a worried little soul and thinks, “I’ve got you,” then I think we might be perfect for each other. I don’t need perfection—just kindness, structure, and someone to show me the world isn’t as scary as it once seemed. If that’s you, I’m ready to try my best, one wiggly step at a time.
If you’re interested in a particular animal that you see on our web site, visit our adoption centre as soon as possible. Applications to adopt are taken on a first come, first served basis. Please remember to bring ID with your address when you come to adopt. See our Adoption Fees at windsorhumane.org
If you’re interested in a particular animal that you see on our web site, visit our adoption centre as soon as possible. Applications to adopt are taken on a first come, first served basis. Please remember to bring ID with your address when you come to adopt. See our Adoption Fees at windsorhumane.org
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society was founded in 1926 and incorporated in 1949. The Humane Society has a publicly-tendered contract with the City of Windsor to provide animal control and basic shelter services in the City. This is only a portion of the work done by our organization. In 2016 almost 12,000 animal came through the doors of our shelter and spay/neuter clinic. We can’t help them without your support.
The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society was founded in 1926 and incorporated in 1949. The Humane Society has a publicly-tendered contract with the City of Windsor to provide animal control and basic shelter services in the City. This is only a portion of the work done by our organization. In 2016 almost 12,000 animal came through the doors of our shelter and spay/neuter clinic. We can’t help them without your support.
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