Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Benji!
Nickname: Benny, Ben G Money
Breed: Mini Schnauzer mix
Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge
Age: Senior
Weight: 20 lbs
Fun fact: I am blind but get around great!
Did you know: Diabetic dogs can be easy to care for! I don’t require special food and my meds only cost $25 a month
Foster home: Madison, WI
Activity level: Low
Friendly with: Dogs, cats & older, respectful children (the trifecta!)
Sleep style: Dog bed or a lap, also likes the safety of a crate with the door open with a comfy bed
Meals: Dehydrated dog food with water, twice a day…and a few green beans, of course!
Snore-o-meter: 0
Bark-o-meter: 5/10 - when his humans come home and when he’s excited to go outside, but settles quickly
Shedding meter: 0
Fashion: love a cozy sweater or a costume
Signature color: red is my power color
Walk out song: Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
Favorite season: Summer (who likes the cold??)
Personality: Easy going, loves to be near his people, friendly, cuddly
Best feature: Soft, floppy ears
Signature move: Listening for the freezer to open and magically appearing in the kitchen in the hopes of a snack
Wish list: A loving home, humans who let me go at my own pace, soft blankies, a warm bed, yummy food, green beans :)
Bucket list: Sleeping in peace and safety in front of a fireplace as it snows outside
Neutered
Microchipped
Housebroken
Takes treats gently
Walks easily on a leash
Excellent recall
Excellent car rider
Roams freely when home alone
UTD on vaccinations
UTD on preventatives
Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.
Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.
Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply
WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS
NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.
Puppy - Under 6 months
Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years
Adult - 2 years to 8 years
Senior - 8 years to 12 years
Golden Oldie - 12+ years
