Black Labrador Retriever Dogs Available for Adoption

Hewo der! My name is Benny! I am a male, 60 pound, labrador retriever, about 2 years old. I am neutered and fully vaccinated. I am so lucky to have been rescued by the Cantu Foundation. I was rescued from the ESLR House of Horrors in TJ in 2025 and have been with TCF for about 6 months before finally finding a foster home. Now I am on the hunt for my furever home!

Here's why I am amazing:

Well-Behaved: I am fully potty trained and crate trained. I am also doing very well with leash training.

Sweetheart: I adore meeting new dogs and I am a big, happy sweetheart once I get comfortable with my hoomans. Treats, gentle pets on the head, and walks win me over! Once I like you, I follow you around with the biggest smile and wags. My foster mom describes me as sweet, gentle, and happy!

A little more about me:

My favorite things to do are playing with my foster brother, going for walks, and napping near or following around my foster mom (but soon to be YOU). I love other doggos with the proper introduction. Although, I am not sure how I am with cats and little hoomans. I have mild anxiety and am mildly independent. I am somewhat cuddly and affectionate, and somewhat playful with moderate energy. I sometimes enjoy public outings but do not love car rides (I'm ok on shorter trips).

I want love SO badly but given my traumatic past, I need you to build trust first! I can get nervous and bark, grumble, or run away if someone approaches too quickly. I am very submissive and skittish, so I will need some time to get comfortable on my own terms. If you give me the space to relax, a quiet spot to decompress, and some treats along the way, you will see my true sweet, adorable self. I warm up quicker to women than men.

What's my dream home?

I'd love a yard and a quiet space to curl up. I'd do great with other dogs. I can be good for a family or a single person/couple who work from home. I could also do a smaller home because I usually just want to curl up in a quiet space.

My adoption fee is $400. This fee covers my first year of vaccinations, neuter, and microchip. Think we'd be a perfect pair? Apply to adopt me at www.thecantufoundation.org

The black Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile breed known for its friendly nature, intelligence, and loyalty. They are agile, keen swimmers with a strong work ethic, making them excellent hunting and service dogs. Their glossy black coat is low maintenance and sheds minimally, while their friendly temperament makes them great family pets. Black Labs are known for their outgoing personalities and eagerness to please, making them loving companions in various roles and settings.

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