2 years • Shepherd Mix
All adoption applications are handled directly by BARCS Rescue. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
Meet Benny — a big personality with an even bigger heart 🐶💛 Benny is a fun-loving, high-energy boy who is looking for a confident, understanding home where he can truly thrive. Benny sometimes forgets how big he is with his long legs. He would do best with adults or older children, as he can be mouthy when he’s excited and likes to “direct” his people using his mouth. With proper redirection, he quickly understands what’s expected. Benny is a smart boy who knows his basic commands, including sit, down, off, and paw, and he can even sit and wait patiently for his meals until he’s told “go.”…
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A few things we'd have ready before bringing Bentley home, matched to their size and age.

A safe den for the first three days — sized to feel secure, not empty.
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Recall practice and breathing room before you fully trust each other.
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A supportive memory-foam bed for tired joints — and it fits right inside the crate.
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Moving water nudges a nervous or picky dog to actually drink.
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