Ben

Ben is a loving and gentle 10-year-old with an abundance of energy for his age. He absolutely adores people and, in his excitement to greet them, may sometimes jump up to say hello. Ben is great with children and friendly with other dogs, making him a wonderful companion for a family home. Ben hasn’t lived with cats.He loves attention and will happily roll onto his back for a tummy rub. Ben enjoys playing with toys, especially when you join in for a game of fetch or tug. He currently has two short walks a day due to a damaged cruciate but can be strong on the lead, so he wears a harness to help manage his enthusiasm. Ben will need daily medication for the rest of his life: this will be supported by our charity.Ben would ideally suit a home where someone is around most of the time, as he can become anxious when left alone and shows signs of separation anxiety. He has recently completed a weight-loss programme and is now at a healthy weight. He is fed twice a day and patiently waits whil...