Benny - In Foster Care

Name: Benny

Age: 9 years approximately

Sex: Male (altered by report of owner - cannot verify with a vet)

Breed: Chihuahua

Location: Pottstown, PA

Owner Info: The sister of Benny's current owner got Benny as "free to a good home" from Craigslist but then was unable to keep him because her dog did not like Benny. Benny's current owner has had him for about 9 months and is moving into an apartment on August 19th and cannot bring him with her. He has not yet seen a vet but the owner reports he is neutered. She also said he is HW negative and is current on his shots. His eyes are cloudy and she said he cannot see. He is an indoor dog with the run of the house. He is housetrained and leash trained, and follows these commands: sit, stay, and be a baby (when in someone's arms). He is shy initially, but good with adults and teens, and good with dogs. He may chase cats, but he cannot see them well enough, and so they get away. He is not aggressive and has never bitten or snapped. At the end of the day, when he is very tired, he may growl a bit if he is disturbed but that is all he does (no biting or snapping). He only has three teeth left. His owner writes that he "needs to be comforted in new settings since he gets anxious. He has a pillow that came with him, and this calms him down." She also wrote: "He is a really good boy who needs love, support and reassurance."  She also said he loves to be held.