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Posted over 2 years ago
| Updated over 2 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Pekingese/Maltese
Color
Black
Age
10 years 3 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
12 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
FOLLOW EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO APPLY.
WE CANNOT REPLY TO INQUIRIES SENT DIRECTLY THROUGH ADOPT-A-PET.
MEET BENSON!!!
North New Jersey
Benson is an 8+ year old male 12 lb. black Pekingese-Maltese mix. This little guy is super sweet and LOVES being with his people. He is a fun little guy that loves to go for walks and car rides. He can be playful with toys and will stand on his hind legs for treats. He has a gorgeous coat that will grow out fluffy like a Peke or can be kept short in a puppy cut (see pics).
Benson is UTD, neutered, HW negative, chipped, had a dental, and had a cherry eye removed. He is housebroken and knows how to use potty pads. It was his first time being groomed at a professional groomer and he behaved perfectly. Upon arrival he exhibited some separation anxiety but has responded well to training and using a crate when his foster mom leaves the house. He eats Hill’s ID kibble (small breed size) and loves it. His bowels were off when he arrived and out of many choices he chose the ID kibble. His bowels are now normal and he occasionally shows interest in normal dog food so perhaps he can be weened off once in his new home.
He is living with other small breed dogs in his foster home and gets along for the most part. He does have his territorial moments so being an only dog in his new home would be ideal. Due to this, we are seeking a home without children since he can get spooked by kids easily.
Overall, Benson is a great little companion for someone who wants a walking buddy and someone to hang out with on the couch, etc.
TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING PRELIMINARY DETAILS to:
adopt@gingerbreaddogs.org
- Name of dog(s) you are interested in adopting
- Your full name
- Full address
- Phone number
- Type home (house, condo, apt, etc.)
- Fenced-in yard details if any
- Ages of everyone living in household
- Work schedule of adults in household
- Name, breed, size, and age of current dogs in home
- If no current dogs, then your previous dogs (name, breed, age, what happened to them)
- How soon are you looking to adopt?
- When are you able to conduct a meet & greet in north NJ?
- Veterinary practice references including phone number (GIVE THEM PERMISSION TO SPEAK WITH US BEFORE SENDING THIS EMAIL)
We cannot accept phone calls and PLEASE give your vet office permission to speak with rescues if you are applying to adopt from any rescue. Ask them to mark your file. If they will not speak with me I will move on to the next application and you will not be considered.
BENSON DETAILS
- 8+ year old male 12 lb. black Pekingese-Maltese mix
- Sweet, smart, very affectionate, and playful
- Loves being with his people
- Preferably only dog home
- No children living or visiting
- Housebroken for outside plus can use potty pads
- UTD, HW negative, chipped, neutered, dental, cherry eye removed
- Hill’s ID kibble food
- Adoption fee is $550 (includes a bag of ID kibble)
We consider out of area adoptions on a case-by-case basis. All meet & greets and adoptions are held in north New Jersey and we do not transport our pups. You must come to NJ.
WE CANNOT REPLY TO INQUIRIES SENT DIRECTLY THROUGH ADOPT-A-PET. PLEASE FOLLOW THE EMAIL INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE TO APPLY.
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