Benny is once again in search of a new home. He originally came to us as a tiny puppy at just 8 weeks old and was adopted quickly, he is now approaching his third birthday. 

Unfortunately, Benny has developed fears and anxiety as he has matured and his current owners feel they are unable to provide the support he needs. 

Initially, we were told that he is a husky cross German shepherd, though we suspect there might be some lurcher in him as well. 

He thrives in a serene, chilled and quiet environment, without children or other pets. He gets worried by loud heavy traffic, kids playing in the street, police sirens etc will cause him to panic and want to go straight back home and will refuse to walk down the street.

With access to open spaces and a tranquil home, Benny has the potential to flourish. He enjoys being walked on a long lead in open areas, which gives him a sense of security and freedom, rather than shorter leads used in busy streets. Ideally he would be driven to a park or beach for walks. 

Benny was attacked by another dog so he is now scared of them. He is not aggressive at all, he is more of a scaredy cat who would rather run home than get into confrontation with one, he is hit and miss and will either growl at them to go away or if he feels safe around them he will play bow.

Benny is a dream in the car, he is calm and quiet during both short and long trips. 

While he may be initially shy around new people, he quickly warms up once he’s had a chance to sniff and explore. He is more weary of unknown people coming up to him in the street, but he easily bonds with friends and family inside the home. 

He loves to engage in play and often brings you a toy from his basket. Each morning, he greets you with his favorite rope for a game of tug pf war or fetch. After a good walk, he enjoys settling down for a peaceful nap. 

He is house trained and can be left alone for a few hours without any issues. 

He adores the beach and loves to dig in the sand to his heart's content. 

He enjoys exploratory sniffy walks and loves to run free, although he would also benefit from some off lead walks in a private secure dog field where he can play safely.

If you think you have the right home to offer Benny. Please complete an online application after reading our rehoming policies 

https://www.joeyslegacyrescue.com/apply-to-adopt