Ben

My story

Ben 10 years old Attributes Working on housetraining Needs a fence Dog friendly Good w/cats Potties on leash Good in cars My name is Ben, and I'm a sweet old guy who’s around 9 or 10 years old.  I’m a beagle/ basset mix, which gives me a unique look and bit of goofiness everyone falls in love with.  I love getting attention and being petted, but sometimes I just want to relax and sleep in my bed.  I'm doing well with potty training, and I do even better when I can get outside on a regular basis. My foster family knows that when they see me sniffing around in certain areas of the house, it’s time to let me outside! I also wear a belly band to help with potty training. I love spending time outside and would do best in a home with a fenced yard.  My favorite thing in the world is spending time in the yard with my younger foster brothers and checking for critters that may have crossed the yard in the night.  I do have that typical beagle bark, but I normally only do that for a short time when I first get outside because I’m so excited! After a while, I calm down and concentrate on sniffing all that there is to sniff. When I’m inside, I enjoy playing with my stuffed toys, and I often entertain myself by tossing them in the air.  I try to play with my brothers, but they are younger and don’t always include me when they play.  There are kitties in the house, too, and I tend to ignore them. I like taking walks and going on car rides.  I'll normally just curl up in the back seat and sleep until we get to our destination. When I’m at home, I'm just happy to be with my family, but I also do well being left out with my foster brothers when my foster family goes out. Being a senior, I’m a very special fellow, and I also have some special needs.  To protect my kidneys, I am on a kidney care blend food that I will need to be fed for the rest of my life. And because I have very dry eyes, I must have eye drops multiple times a day to protect my eyes for the rest of my life as well.  To protect my general health, I’ll need check-ups every six months to ensure that I stay healthy and happy for years to come! If you think I’m the right boy for you, please contact your Midwest BREW adoption counselor. NOTE: Dog may be located in any of our six volunteer states (WI, IL, IN, OH, PA, MI).

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Ben, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.