10/01/2026
Griffin, now “Ben”, has been adopted!
Ben came to us in neglected condition, severely underweight and suffering from demodex mange. His first years of life were spent outside, without proper nutrition and clean environment.
After a month or so of regular meals, a clean environment, necessary medical care, and medicated baths his beautiful shepherd coat and spunky personality started to shine!
We could not be happier for him that he landed with a long time PWD friend, supporter and return adopter. We know that he will finally be a cherished member of the family ❤️
Congratulations Ben!
Here is an update from Ben’s Mom:
“I am a firm believer that one animal sends you another animal to fill the hole in your heart. On Wednesday, February 11th this year my sweet Oliver was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma cancer in his heart. The diagnosis was devastating yet he managed to give us 11 more weeks to love and spoil him.
A few weeks before he passed, our cat Hobbes starting sleeping with Oliver and me. This was very unusual as Hobbes is a crazy night owl who loves to terrorize everyone during the late hours. I believe that Oliver had a little talk with Hobbes and told him to “step up” and carry on for him when he was gone. Hobbes sleeps with me most nights now and it is comforting.
Fast forward to June17th. Joyce was telling me that Griffin the white shepherd was anxious to be in a home with humans that could give him the guidance and attention he so desperately needed and deserved. So, Jim and I loaded Pearl into the car and off to PWD we went to do a meet and greet. Pearl could have cared less about Griffin, now Ben, that day which was fine with us. We loaded both dogs into the car and home we went.
Ben is a devoted, momma’s boy, Velcro dog…. you know, the one that situates himself in the room so that he can watch your every move. He reminds me of our Chocolate Lab, Makx, who never took his eyes off of me so much that I have called him Makx by mistake. Ben is a natural herder, a destroyer of toys, a rough tumbler and now a good brother and playmate to Pearl. He is no longer bald and is quite the super shedder! He is good with other dogs and people. If you knew Oliver, you can appreciate what a relief this was to all of us.
We love having Ben as a new addition to our “blended” family. He has earned the following nicknames so far; Gentle Ben, Benito, Bad Bunny Ben, Ben-Ben
Thank you PWD for putting Ben in our arms. Furever grateful – The Delio’s “
