Benny, a 3-year-old, purebred long haired Dachshund, came to the CCSPCA as a stray. His dry coat and matted fur, entangled with fox tails and the countless fleas and ticks, told a tale of some rough times. After some time in foster care, Benny’s coat improved, he’d gained weight and it was time to find him a forever home. No one seemed to be interested. How could this be?!
Just as we were beginning to think we were going to have to take Benny back to foster care, a wonderful lady named Jackie, stopped by “just to look.” She was not planning on adopting, but after meeting Jackie, there was no way our adoptions manager, Grace Appleton, was letting her leave without Benny! If he could just win her heart as he had ours…how could she possibly say no?!
When we brought Benny out to meet Jackie, it was clear in an instant that these two were perfect for each other! Benny now lives in the Bay Area with his new family and enjoys a very active life with Jackie, who happens to be a dog trainer.
Jackie recently sent us an update on Benny. It’s always great to hear from our adoptees about how the animals’ new “furever” homes are working out. Jackie had entered Benny into his first confirmation competition and he won Best In Show! He competed against 20 other dogs and won. His ribbon is almost as big as he is! Congratulations to Benny and Jackie!
Benny is now going through training to be a therapy dog. He will start basic obedience classes and take his Canine Good Citizen test. After both are completed he will be certified!
