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My name is Benni!

Posted 4 days ago | Updated 4 days ago

Cared for by Private owner (Tryon, NC)
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My basic info

Breed
Mutt
Color
Black
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
6260256

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

Why I need a new home

Infant, young children or pregnancy

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

I adopted Benni in 2019. I was a bachelor, he was rescue. The rescue thought he came from a puppy mill with a serial number tattooed on his belly and a blind right eye from trauma. He wasn't house trained and was scared of other animals and strangers. But his spirit and desperation for love was palpable. He has grown so much. He is house trained and continues to get better around others. His aggression level is that of a normal chihuahua. He'll bark at strangers and other animals. With the right techniques he can get to know both. He'll nip if startled. He learned to coexist with my cat. He got along very well with my siblings dogs. He is the consensus best dog in the family. He recently got glowing reports from the shelter he stayed at for a week. He is the perfect dog for an experienced owner that's loves an imperfect dog with a heart of gold. I have an infant now. His breed, disability and the baby's mobility, mean we are no longer the right fit. He's loved and this is situational.
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Private owner (Tryon, NC)

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