Meet Benji! Benji is a handsome boy with all the adorable wrinkles a Shar-Pei lover could ask for! He may take a little time to warm up, but once he trusts you, his cuddly, playful personality shines through. Benji is looking for a special family who understands the Shar-Pei breed and is experienced with the needs that can come with it. - Handsome Shar-Pei with lots of adorable wrinkles - Cuddly, affectionate, and playful once comfortable - Enjoys going for walks - Knows some basic commands - House-trained, though occasional accidents may happen overnight or when left alone - Needs time and patience to build trust with new people - Afraid of thunderstorms and fireworks Things to Know: - Benji has a history of resource guarding involving food, toys, his bed, and his person. His adopter will need to understand resource guarding and be prepared to work with him safely and consistently. - A Shar-Pei-savvy home with experience managing these behaviors is essential. Benji has so much to offer the right person! He's looking for someone who will respect his boundaries, give him time to settle in, and help him continue building confidence. Once you earn his trust, you'll get to enjoy the cuddly, playful companion hiding behind those adorable wrinkles! ********************************************************************* Schedule a meet-and-greet by completing our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey. Join our Foster program and become a hero! Get started by completing our Foster Application on the Foster page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/foster. ____________________________________________________________ ADOPT A DOG, SAVE A LIFE! Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) Adoption Process - Complete our Adoption Survey on the Adopt page of our website at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/adoption-survey to expedite the process and arrange a meet-and-greet. Expect a response within about a week; please check your spam folder. As we're 100% volunteer-run, your patience is appreciated! Requirements And Donations - Required Adoption Day Items: A martingale collar and a non-retractable leash (available for purchase at ODHS). - Adoption Donations: Puppies (under 1 year): $375; Adults: $275; Seniors (age-dependent): $175; Select dogs: $500. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards. - Adoption Radius: Within 350 miles of Fredericksburg, VA. A $50 out-of-state fee applies. - Breed Identification: Dogs are listed as "Mixed Breed" unless formal documentation is available. Location And Hours - Visit our adoption center at 3602 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 during adoption hours: Wednesday 5-7 PM; Friday 6-8 PM; and Saturday 10AM-4PM. - We also host adoption events throughout our community. See our Upcoming Events page at https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org/events for dates and locations. Bringing Your New Dog Home - The 3-3-3 Rule: Understand what to expect during your new dog's first three days, three weeks, and three months at https://www.rescuedogs101.com/bringing-new-dog-home-3-3-3-rule/. - Why We Don't Adopt Littermates: We don't adopt dog siblings together because of the risk of littermate syndrome which often causes serious behavioral issues: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2023/09/28/understanding-littermate-syndrome-in-puppy-pairs/. Support ODHS Help us promote forever homes for our rescue dogs! Like "Old Dominion Humane Society" on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. #Adopt #Donate #Volunteer #Foster