DOGGY PROFILE
- Name. BENSON
- Breed. Border Collie
- Sex. m
- Age. 5yrs
- Weight. 25 kg
- Best Friend. David
All about me...
My name is Benson and I was born on a farm in Murrary Bridge on 19 July 2005. When I was 8 weeks old these really lovely people came to visit the farm and took one look at me and decided right there and then I was the puppy for them. I am so happy living with my Mum and Dad and I get lots of exercise mostly on O'Sullivan's Beach where I meet lots of my doggie friends,Millie, Becky, Tasha, Sam & Kirby. I love to run for my special red bouncy ball and swim in the sea, even in the really cold weather. I also get lots of walks with my special friend David who is the grandson of my Mum and Dad. David is 9 years old and I love him because he always has time to play with me. My favourite toys are my special pink bouncy ball, a blue rubber ring and I just love playing with old plastic milk bottles. I sleep on a lovely warm bed and get special treats to eat like a lovely juicy marrow bone twice a week. I think I have come to live at the best place possible.
I really love...
Going for walks at the beach and in special parks and reserves. I love going for rides in the car every time Mum and Dad go anywhere they can take me. I loved going to Doggie Obedience School and meeting up with my doggie friends and doing the special exercises in my class. All in all I have a great life!!!
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