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A generous donor has offered to sponsor half of Benji's adoption fee to help him find his forever home, so his adoption fee is $225! Benji's adopters will also get a special adoption package to help him get settled in his forever home. His adoption package includes: Unlimited free lessons with Say It Once A year of free food and a $150 shopping spree Pampered Pet Boutique 50% off an Adoption Photoshoot with Dirty Paw Photography Good with: Dogs Not tested with: Cats, Kids House trained: Mostly with an occasional accident Energy level: Medium Noise level: Vocalizes some Must have: House with a yard in a quieter area Hi, Im Benjiyour next adventure buddy! Are you looking for a playful, loving companion whos always ready for the next big adventure? Thats me! Im a 3-4-year-old black hound mix, and Ive got a heart full of joy and energy just waiting to be shared. I havent found my forever home yet, but I know the perfect one is out there. Maybe its with you? Im the kind of dog who will keep you smiling every single day. I absolutely love car rideslets hit the road together! Whether its playing with toys, chasing after a ball in a good game of fetch, or just snuggling up on the couch, Im all in. I also really enjoy hanging out with other dogs, so if youve got a playful pup at home, Id love to meet them. You should know that Im a big fan of training games. Im pretty sharp, if I do say so myself, and I love learning new tricks. Its a great way for us to bond and keep me on my toes (and you on yours!). If youre active and enjoy spending time teaching and playing, Im your guy. I do my best in a calm, patient environment. New situations and unfamiliar people can make me a little nervous, so Id thrive in a quiet suburban home with a fenced-in yard where I can explore at my own pace. Im looking for an experienced adopter who can help me feel safe and supported as I navigate new things. Once I know I can trust you, my playful, loving personality will shine. If you have another dog who could be my buddy and show me the ropes, that would be even better! Heres the thing: at adoption events, I sometimes get a little anxious, and people dont always get to see the real methe happy, playful, loving dog I truly am. But I promise, with the right home and a little patience, Ill blossom into your most loyal companion. If youre looking for a dog whos fun, adventurous, and full of lovebut who also needs someone patient and understandingI think we might be the perfect match. Ive got so much love to give, and I cant wait to share it with my forever family. My foster guardian says: What Benji lacks in confidence he makes up for in endearing goofy enthusiasm! He is a sweet and sincere boy who loves a good toy and playing with other dogs. You'll never need a cup of coffee again with his morning enthusiasm! He has some work to do to build confidence in the world - and it is amazing to watch his progress! Likes: Toys (all) running in the yard learning and playing food-based games playing My ideal home: A quiet home with a yard; owners with prior dog experience Please visit our website www.ruraldogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing dog and to see other dogs available for adoption!
A generous donor has offered to sponsor half of Benji's adoption fee to help him find his forever home, so his adoption fee is $225! Benji's adopters will also get a special adoption package to help him get settled in his forever home. His adoption package includes: Unlimited free lessons with Say It Once A year of free food and a $150 shopping spree Pampered Pet Boutique 50% off an Adoption Photoshoot with Dirty Paw Photography Good with: Dogs Not tested with: Cats, Kids House trained: Mostly with an occasional accident Energy level: Medium Noise level: Vocalizes some Must have: House with a yard in a quieter area Hi, Im Benjiyour next adventure buddy! Are you looking for a playful, loving companion whos always ready for the next big adventure? Thats me! Im a 3-4-year-old black hound mix, and Ive got a heart full of joy and energy just waiting to be shared. I havent found my forever home yet, but I know the perfect one is out there. Maybe its with you? Im the kind of dog who will keep you smiling every single day. I absolutely love car rideslets hit the road together! Whether its playing with toys, chasing after a ball in a good game of fetch, or just snuggling up on the couch, Im all in. I also really enjoy hanging out with other dogs, so if youve got a playful pup at home, Id love to meet them. You should know that Im a big fan of training games. Im pretty sharp, if I do say so myself, and I love learning new tricks. Its a great way for us to bond and keep me on my toes (and you on yours!). If youre active and enjoy spending time teaching and playing, Im your guy. I do my best in a calm, patient environment. New situations and unfamiliar people can make me a little nervous, so Id thrive in a quiet suburban home with a fenced-in yard where I can explore at my own pace. Im looking for an experienced adopter who can help me feel safe and supported as I navigate new things. Once I know I can trust you, my playful, loving personality will shine. If you have another dog who could be my buddy and show me the ropes, that would be even better! Heres the thing: at adoption events, I sometimes get a little anxious, and people dont always get to see the real methe happy, playful, loving dog I truly am. But I promise, with the right home and a little patience, Ill blossom into your most loyal companion. If youre looking for a dog whos fun, adventurous, and full of lovebut who also needs someone patient and understandingI think we might be the perfect match. Ive got so much love to give, and I cant wait to share it with my forever family. My foster guardian says: What Benji lacks in confidence he makes up for in endearing goofy enthusiasm! He is a sweet and sincere boy who loves a good toy and playing with other dogs. You'll never need a cup of coffee again with his morning enthusiasm! He has some work to do to build confidence in the world - and it is amazing to watch his progress! Likes: Toys (all) running in the yard learning and playing food-based games playing My ideal home: A quiet home with a yard; owners with prior dog experience Please visit our website www.ruraldogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing dog and to see other dogs available for adoption!
Applications can be found at https://ruraldogrescue.com/dog-adoption/
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Interview
An adoption coordinator will contact you for a phone interview
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Home Check
A quick home visit to make sure the dog you've chosen is a good fit and answer any other questions you might have.
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Meet the Pet
You can meet our dogs anytime at adoption events! We are 100% foster based and do not have a facility.
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Approve Application
Once approved and the adoption fee is paid, you can take your new family member home!
Additional adoption info
Adoption area is Washington, D.C area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. All adoptions require a completed adoption application. Our adoption coordinators will contact you soon after reviewing the application. Our adoption fee is $450 to help off set the costs of rescuing dogs in need. All dogs go to their new homes spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, wormed (although a 2nd worming may be required), started on heart worm and flea and tick preventative and sometimes microchipped.
Although we try to be as accurate as possible, Rural Dog Rescue cannot guarantee the breed or full-grown adult size of any of the dogs or puppies in its care. Because many of these dogs were found as strays or are the result of irresponsible, unplanned breeding, we do not know the dog's exact background and can only list breed and size by our best educated guess. If exact breed and size are important to you, please consider adopting a dog from a specific breed rescue. We want our dogs to be adopted by people who will love and care for them forever for who they are - no matter what breed and size they turn out to be!
To read more about the application process, or to fill out an application, visit https://ruraldogrescue.com/adoption-process/
Adoption area is Washington, D.C area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland. All adoptions require a completed adoption application. Our adoption coordinators will contact you soon after reviewing the application. Our adoption fee is $450 to help off set the costs of rescuing dogs in need. All dogs go to their new homes spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, wormed (although a 2nd worming may be required), started on heart worm and flea and tick preventative and sometimes microchipped.
Although we try to be as accurate as possible, Rural Dog Rescue cannot guarantee the breed or full-grown adult size of any of the dogs or puppies in its care. Because many of these dogs were found as strays or are the result of irresponsible, unplanned breeding, we do not know the dog's exact background and can only list breed and size by our best educated guess. If exact breed and size are important to you, please consider adopting a dog from a specific breed rescue. We want our dogs to be adopted by people who will love and care for them forever for who they are - no matter what breed and size they turn out to be!
To read more about the application process, or to fill out an application, visit https://ruraldogrescue.com/adoption-process/
Meet our dogs in person at our adoption events. You can find the calendar of events on our website: https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoptionevents
Please note, not all dogs will be at all events.
Meet our dogs in person at our adoption events. You can find the calendar of events on our website: https://www.ruraldogrescue.com/adoptionevents
Please note, not all dogs will be at all events.
More about this rescue
Rural Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save the lives of dogs and cats in high-kill shelters in rural areas with euthanasia rates of 80% or higher.
Mission Statement: Forever true to The Underdog, Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue. We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. We make a commitment to reserve a minimum of 50% of the dogs we save to The Underdog. Root For The Underdog!
Rural Dog Rescue's home base is in Washington, DC. We support several high kill shelters that euthanize in 72 hours and whose kill rate is 70% or higher in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina. Rural Dog Rescue also helps dogs in need in Washington, DC and Maryland.
We are 100% volunteer and foster based and no salaries are paid. 100% of your donation and adoption fee goes to helping the dogs and cats of Rural Dog Rescue.
Rural Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to save the lives of dogs and cats in high-kill shelters in rural areas with euthanasia rates of 80% or higher.
Mission Statement: Forever true to The Underdog, Rural Dog Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in shelters who are often overlooked for adoption or rescue. We save the dogs who are at most risk of being euthanized: the hounds, the black dogs, the seniors, the sick and the broken. We make a commitment to reserve a minimum of 50% of the dogs we save to The Underdog. Root For The Underdog!
Rural Dog Rescue's home base is in Washington, DC. We support several high kill shelters that euthanize in 72 hours and whose kill rate is 70% or higher in rural areas of Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina. Rural Dog Rescue also helps dogs in need in Washington, DC and Maryland.
We are 100% volunteer and foster based and no salaries are paid. 100% of your donation and adoption fee goes to helping the dogs and cats of Rural Dog Rescue.
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