Benji's Buddies Animal Rescue

Our Adoptable Pet List

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MEET OUR FEATURED CAT...AFTER ALL IT'S NOT JUST KITTENS THAT NEED HOMES...BUT THE ADULT KITTIES AS WELL...


MEET CAMILLE....


Camille is a beautiful, sweet 4 year old, front declawed, persian mix. Her owner abandoned her in a cardboard box outside of a pet store. We can't imagine why her previous family decided they didn't want her any more. She is very friendly, loves attention and has excellent house manners. She enjoys being brushed and likes to "talk". One of Camille's favorite things is to jump in the bath tub and lick water as it drips out of the faucet. Camille is really a wonderful cat who has had a tough few months and certainly deserves the very best of homes. For more information on Camille, contact Patti at 602-943-7059 or rcartfam@aol.com.Rescue a Forever Friend! "No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove fur from your couch." - Leo Dworken.
Rescue a Forever Friend!


OUR FEATURED DOGS ARE ALL PART OF THE FORSAKEN ANGELS CLUB...


These special dogs have waited an extra long time for their forever homes....can you find it in your heart to consider one of them...?


Our Forsaken Angels Club is a group of our foster dogs who have taken longer to adopt than usual, through no fault of their own. We have reduced their adoption fees to $75 in the hopes of encouraging their consideration. You will find their complete listing and biography on the "Adoptable Pet List" you can click on at the top of the page. From left to right, they are follows: 1) Jennie is a sharpei/labrador retriever mix with a heart of gold and a face so pathetic, you can't help but love her. 2) Sheeba is a german shepherd/staffordshire terrier mix who is so energetic and lovable she is a wonderful handful. 3) Alphelia is a german shepherd mix who is very shy but has such wonderful potential with the right family. 4) Juno is a purebred husky who was born missing an ear but you'll find he isn't missing the most precious heart you'll ever know. 5) Addy is a catahoula leopard dog/staffordshire terrier mix who loves people and wants to be loved as much. 6) Tillie is a sharpei mixed with whatever but an absolute doll full of energy and in need of a patient, loving home. 7) Frasier is a german shepherd mix who is shy of strangers but a very loving dog once he knows and trusts you. Rescue a forever friend! "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich." - Louis Sabin.

News

Benji's Buddies is a new animal rescue organization in the valley! We have a great group of pets seeking forever homes. Donations and volunteers welcome. Wonderful adoptive families wanted most of all!

Who We Are


Benji's Buddies is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to the rescue and placement of pets into permanent, loving homes. This is our primary mission.


Benji's Buddies was founded by a small group of volunteers who value every pet and believe in their unique individuality and their ability to enrich the lives of others.


We believe that adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment and that no matter what turns life may take, the responsibility and obligation to that pet as a family member should remain constant. Pets are NOT disposable! They are living beings who feel love, fear and loss. Too often in rescue work, we see the result of human cruelty and negligence. These pets are desperate to be loved though their trust has been broken. We feel they deserve better!


We seek adoptive families who understand the meaning of this commitment and want to give a home to a pet in need. By home, we mean a place of love and security...for the rest of their lives. These are the lucky few who have been saved from the sad fate that 1200 pets a week find in Maricopa County alone. It is a terrible statistic. But with your help, in saving just one at a time, we can all make a difference!

Making the Commitment

These rescued pets are the truest friends and companions you'll ever know. If you give them unconditional love, they will give it back ten fold. But it takes more than love. Having a pet in your life takes time, patience, dedication and money. Consider this carefully before you decide to adopt. When selecting a family pet, look ahead.


Do you have the time to commit to your pet?
Are you willing to commit to take the pet with you should you move in the future?
Do you plan on getting married during the lifetime of this pet?
Do you plan on having children if you don't already have them?
Do you plan on moving away from home or going to college?
How old are the children in your home?
What temperament in a pet best fits your family environment and lifestyle?
Are all members of the family on board with this decision to bring a pet into your lives?
How will the pet fit into your family routine?
What about allergies in the family, or with friends, or anyone who would visit?
Are you willing to make the financial commitment to this pet's health as well?
Are you prepared to deal with issues that require training and patience such as chewing, digging, barking, housebreaking or any other behavioral issue? This is a BIG one. Great pets aren't born, they are made by love and patience!


These are just some of the questions you should consider and answer honestly. These pets have each been given a second chance and they deserve to have it last for the rest of their lives, not until they become an inconvenience and are then passed on yet again. Before you make the commitment and adopt one of Benji's Buddies, you need to understand that. If you find that this is the right time to adopt a rescued pet, we would love for you to consider one of ours.

Surrendering a Pet

Since our rescued pets are in foster homes, not a shelter, we have a very limited capacity for intake. The majority of our animals come from Maricopa County Animal Control's euthanasia list. Too often, animals are surrendered for reasons that could be clearly addressed with proper training, effort and patience. They could be taken with the family when they move, if the family had really made that important commitment. Too many fail to remember that a commitment was made upon adoption. How you nurture, protect and value that life you once saved is a measure of your character. How you honor that commitment is a reflection of your heart. We encourage you to make every effort to keep that pet in your family. You are their home. You are all they know and love. You owe them this much.


If you would like help with how to go about addressing a particular problem or where to turn to for training assistance, etc., please feel free to contact us.

How You Can Help


DONATIONS:


ITEMS - We could always use food, treats, toys, blankets, cages, carriers, bowls and all other pet supplies. You contact a volunteer or drop off at Glendale Pet Shop. Just state your donations are for Benji's Buddies.


MONEY - We welcome all monetary donations to cover the costs of vet bills, food and other expenses incurred in rescue. Please make your checks payable and send to: Benji's Buddies Animal Rescue PO Box 33063 Phoenix, AZ 85067-3063. You can also donate by credit or debit card by going to our secured fundraising site on


VOLUNTEERS:


FOSTERS - Every rescue group, including ours, can use more good fosters able to temporarily care for a pet in need. This is no small commitment. You must care for the animal and bring them to the adoption center on weekends. For more information, please call.


ADOPTION CENTER WORKERS - We could always use more people who are ready to commit for specific times and dates to man the adoption center at Petco. This requires helping set-up, tear-down, walking animals, keeping them supplied with water, cleaning up after them and answering questions about the organization and the particular pet.


You can also make a difference by spaying/neutering your pet, having a collar and tags on him/her and micro-chipping your pet!


Whatever you do to help is deeply appreciated! For more information, please email sister_perfect@yahoo.com or daisy320@cox.net.

How to Adopt from Benji's Buddies

Each featured pet has a phone number of the foster with whom they live. Call and speak with them regarding the particular personality and needs of that pet. You will be interviewed in order to assure a good match. Should everything sound good, arrangements can then be made to meet the pet in person. Many of them come to the Adoption Center at Petco, in Ahwatukee, or the Glendale Pet Shop. Please confirm with the particular foster as to which foster pets will be there. Once you meet the pet and decide you would like to welcome them into your family, you will then fill out an application and other paperwork.


DOGS and PUPPIES start at $140. This includes spay/neuter, current vaccinations, microchip and collar/tags.


CATS are $80 and KITTENS are $100. This includes spay/neuter, current vaccinations, microchip, collar/tags and FELV/FIV combo test.


FORSAKEN ANGELS CLUB: These particular animals are the sweet angels, who, for one reason or another, have been in foster care longer than most others. They are equally deserving of a loving home. They may require extra training, care or simply haven't had the perfect family find them yet. Reduced rates apply to these precious angels in an increased effort to place them, at last, in their forever homes.


Please call to discuss the particular animal you are interested in and your home situation.


Please note that we do not have the ability to accept payment with credit or debit cards. Must be check or cash at adoptions. We can only take debit or credit card donations through the link indicated above. This is not a resource to process your adoption fee, only a donation link. Thank you..

Where to Find Benji's Buddies

We are at the Petco at Ray/I-10 (southwest corner) in Ahwatukee every Sunday and the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Saturday as well from 10-4 PM. We also go to the PetsMart at Desert Ridge (Tatum and 101) on Saturdays from approximately 10-4 pm.

Some of our puppies are also regularly up for adoption, courtesy of the Glendale Pet Shop, at 5128 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. 623-939-6622. Open 7 days a week.

If you are seeking a cat/kitten from 8 weeks to 5 years old, please contact Kathy at 623-878-4305. She has a variety of foster kitties to choose from in every color and temperment. They are in a home with cats, kids and dogs. Most are not listed on the website at any given time. We welcome your call and ask you to consider adopting one of these darling rescues who have been given a second chance at a happy life. No matter where you are in the valley, it's worth the trip to find just the right kitty for you. Kathy often takes some of them to PetSmart at Desert Ridge in the north valley on weekends. Call her for details. We need good, loving, permanent homes for these sweethearts. Our kitten fosters also include Patti, whom you can reach at 602-943-7059. She always lots of cute, adorable, lovable kittens in need of homes.Thank you.


Benji's Buddies Animal Rescue
PO Box 33063
Phoenix, AZ 85067
Phone: 602-622-0907 or 480-832-6492

Email: swoolcott@cox.net

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