Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Needs experienced adopter,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Benito Sabueso, AKA BeniVibe Check:Retired from Ridglan Farms, wanting to forget what he has endured. Ready for the good life.Fun Fact:Benito spins when he is happy or excited. You know he is happy when he spins and wags his tail simultaneously!Rescue: Albert's Dog LoungeAge: AdultSize: MediumFostered in: Green Bay, WisconsinOrigin StoryLike all the beagles released from Ridglan Farm, Benito has not had a life full of family, love, and socialization. He will need patience and understanding to make up for lost time.Health NotesHe is neutered and is up to date on vetting with the exception of a couple vaccines that will be coming soon. He is currently eating a raw diet, and it is recommended that an adopter continue with this to ensure that his tummy remains stable. Many of the beagles that came out of RF had significant digestive issues for a while, and the raw diet seems to have stabilized that. The Ridglan beagles have been found to be prone to vaccine reactions. He will need to receive Benadryl 24 hours before and 24 hours after vaccines to prevent this going forward.PersonalityBeni is a brave boy. He has overcome a lot of trauma in his five weeks of freedom. He is learning about leash walking but it is a work in progress. So far, he has shown that he loves chewing on the leash while he's attached to it. More leash familiarity and training is in progress, but he is currently not leash trained.Benito is active and is searching for a family that is ready for his type of energy. He loves kids and does well with the 9 and 11 year olds who come to visit. Benito is high energy and always looking for something to learn more about and play with.As he learns about the world around him, Beni finds mischief. He will chew on things like remotes, anything on reachable tabletops, and his pup siblings' collars while they're wearing them, pillows, blanket throws, and so on. However, redirecting his attention away keeps him from always going after things, except the remote. There seems to be no stopping him with the remote.Benito loves to observe his humans, then do what they have done. Example: electronic trash can. Once he learns something, he plays with it for a day or three, then moves on to the next item. Be prepared to babyproof the house. He can open drawers, some cabinet doors, and is pretty proud of it.He likes to be around you, and will scratch on any closed door if he wants access inside. He has crawled around and under furniture to chew on cords, and has chewed a couple of phone cords at this point. He will unplug bigger cords. He also enjoys moving chairs around the house.He is friendly with people, loves children, and learns well from his dog siblings. Cats are an unknown as he has never been around them to our knowledge.Benito has come a long way, but sometimes still freezes at a doorway or threshhold. His foster will gently help him across if that happens. He will also shy away from hands, so if you go in to pet him, move slowly so he knows you are gentle and mean no harm.Beni has never pooped in the house. Gentlemen go outside for such things. - He wears a belly band with a pad in it so as not to pee in the house. The belly band is almost always dry, but since Beni is not fully potty trained, the belly band acts as an insurance policy. Note: Beni wakes up dry most days, but the excited walk to the door or cool air once the band is off could initiate a tinkle so his belly band is taken off right at the door.Family MattersBenito would love a confident dog sibling. He enjoys companionship and play, and and learns well from his doggy foster siblings.He will stare deeply at you if he wants cuddle time, because he does not know how else to ask. Watch for that cue to help build your bond with him.Benito is a sweet boy who just wants a family to love him and give him his forever.Things Benito LovesLicky matsCuddlesThe ROKU AquariumStuffiesMeeting kind, gentle people and collecting complimentsToysThe feel of the sun on his faceFreedomSignature MoveUnplugging your lampBucket ListLearning how to be a petHis own fluffy bedA dish that will always have enough healthy food to fill his bellyLots of walksSpace to sniff with that beagle noseA patient, loving family with soft hands and lots of love to offerA Few House RulesBecause these dogs have been through so much, it is our job as those entrusted with their care to be very thoughtful in their placement. Here are our requirements.Fenced yard requiredNo apartmentsAnother confident dog in the home requiredNo small children in the householdStrong veterinary history with current pets up to date on vaccines, heartworm testing/prevention, and current pets spayed/neuteredPreference given to adopters with beagle or hound experienceMinimal hours home alone preferredLive within 5 hours of our headquarters in Whitewater, WINeuteredMicrochippedWorking on housebreaking, and he is doing well!Good on leash, but always use a harness for safety!PLEASE do not crate, does spectacularly free roaming the houseUTD on vaccinationsUTD on preventativesAlbert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $350, ($600 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/applyWI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DSNOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.Puppy - Under 6 monthsYoung Adult - 6 months to 2 yearsAdult - 2 years to 8 yearsSenior - 8 years to 12 yearsGolden Oldie - 12+ yearss
