Ben

Gooday! I'm Benny boy and, although I have loved being in my foster home, I am really looking forward to a family to call my own :) Not too much to ask, don't you think, especially at this stage of my life.

I'm an older guy who has been learning how to trust people and grow in confidence. When I first arrived in my foster home I was a bit scared of walking on the leash, going to new places and meeting new people. Like the person who doesn't feel comfortable at a cocktail party - I just hadn't had much experience with new people. My foster family have worked with me on this and now I'm far more relaxed. I've been getting to see sooooo many people and other canines when I'm taken for a nice daily walk around the block. That's the great thing about me being older and smaller - my walkies are mostly boredom busters instead of exercise.

I particularly like sitting by my foster carers in my comfy bed while they read the newspaper or have a sleep in the sun. I'll even follow you around while you do the gardening or keep you company while you watch TV. And guess what? I'm really fine by myself when you have to leave me to do chores. I'll just have a little snooze till you return.

Would you be patient with me until I feel safe? This means going slow and setting me up a little bed area where I can go to if I feel uncomfortable. I love food though and that would be a perfect way to this man's heart ;))

If you are interested in meeting me please contact foster care via email sydneyfostercare@rspcansw.org.au about organising a meet and greet. Enquiries can only be accepted by email.