NYC Pet of the Week: Meet Benge

This five-year-old cocker spaniel may be small for his breed, but he carries his weight in affection. “Benge is truly remarkable,” says his foster mom, who took care of him until he was ready for adoption. “He’s so sweet and loving. He's fully housebroken, he gets along very well with cats, dogs and babies―and he's smart. You couldn't ask for better qualities in a dog.”

Unfortunately, this little guy didn't have the best start in life. “Benge came to the ASPCA as the result of a cruelty case," says Gail Buchwald, ASPCA Senior Vice President, Adoption Center & Mobile Clinic, "but with lots of TLC, he has healed beautifully."

Given all that Benge has been through, it's no surprise that he might become a little bit anxious when his human family leaves him, but this youthful pooch is learning how to separate. His latest challenge is eating peanut butter out of a Kong while learning to spend time away from his "person."

Come meet Benge at our Adoption Center at 424 East 92nd St., or call the Animal Placement department at (212) 876-7700, ext. 4120. To see some of the other animals at our shelter who are waiting for homes, please check out our Available Animals list.