Benny
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Male
Size: 48 lbs
Breed: Lab mix
Good in a home with: Dogs and children
Hewo der! My name is Benny! I am a male, 48 pound, labrador retriever, about 2 years old. I am neutered and fully vaccinated. I am so lucky to have been rescued by the Cantu Foundation. I was saved from the scary ESLR shelter in TJ in 2025 and have been with TCF for about 6 months before finally finding a foster home. Now I am on the hunt for my furever family!
Here's why I am amazing:
Well-Behaved: I am fully potty trained and crate trained. I am also doing very well with leash training and learning commands.
Sweetheart: I adore meeting new dogs and I am a big, happy sweetheart once I get comfortable with my hoomans. Treats, gentle pets on the head, and walks win me over! Once I like you, I follow you around with the biggest smile and wags. My foster mom describes me as sweet, gentle, and happy!
A little more about me:
My favorite things to do are playing with my foster brother, going for walks, and napping near or following around my foster mom (but soon to be YOU). I love other doggos with the proper introduction. Although, I am not sure how I am with cats and little hoomans, maybe with gentle interactions we could be friends. I have mild anxiety when meeting new people and am mostly independent. I’m described as a chill doggo and will match your energy throughout the day. I’m learning how to be trusting and affectionate, but when I feel brave I love to cuddle near you. My moderate energy comes out most on walks and playing with my foster brother (I’m still learning how to play with toys but I think I like fetch!) I enjoy public outings that aren’t too loud and I’m still getting used to car rides (I'm ok on shorter trips).
I want love SO badly but given my traumatic past, I need your help to build trust first! I can get nervous and bark, grumble, or run away if someone approaches too quickly. I am very submissive and skittish, so I will need some time to get comfortable on my own terms. If you give me the space to relax, a quiet spot to decompress, and some treats along the way, you will see my true sweet, adorable, loyal self open up. I warm up quicker to women than men but am getting more confident every day.
What's my dream home?
I'd do great with a yard and a relaxing space to curl up. I'd love other dog siblings and I can be good for a family or a single person/couple who work from home. I could also do a smaller house because I really just want a safe space to call home.
My favorite things to do are playing with my foster brother, going for walks, and napping near or following around my foster mom (but soon to be YOU). I love other doggos with the proper introduction. Although, I am not sure how I am with cats and little hoomans, maybe with gentle interactions we could be friends. I have mild anxiety when meeting new people and am mostly independent. I’m described as a chill doggo and will match your energy throughout the day. I’m learning how to be trusting and affectionate, but when I feel brave I love to cuddle near you. My moderate energy comes out most on walks and playing with my foster brother (I’m still learning how to play with toys but I think I like fetch!) I enjoy public outings that aren’t too loud and I’m still getting used to car rides (I'm ok on shorter trips).
I want love SO badly but given my traumatic past, I need your help to build trust first! I can get nervous and bark, grumble, or run away if someone approaches too quickly. I am very submissive and skittish, so I will need some time to get comfortable on my own terms. If you give me the space to relax, a quiet spot to decompress, and some treats along the way, you will see my true sweet, adorable, loyal self open up. I warm up quicker to women than men but am getting more confident every day.
What's my dream home?
I'd do great with a yard and a relaxing space to curl up. I'd love other dog siblings and I can be good for a family or a single person/couple who work from home. I could also do a smaller house because I really just want a safe space to call home.
My adoption fee is $400. This fee covers my first year of vaccinations, neuter, and microchip. Think we'd be a perfect pair? Apply to adopt me at www.thecantufoundation.org
