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Gentle Ben Needs a Loving Home

This Black Labrador Retriever is up for adoption in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Gentle Ben is a great looking three year old Lab who needs a great home. He was taken in as a stray by a good friend of our group, who found him wandering alone in his neighborhood. Gentle Ben is just like his name... sweet, shy, very gentle and a bit tentative at first, but his tail starts to wag after a moment or two. He has a beautiful face and a glossy coat, which we tried in vain to capture in his photos. In person (or dog!) he is a really handsome boy with a very sweet demeanor.

When Ben was checked out at the vet, he tested positive for heartworm, probably as a result of being kept outside most of the time, or wandering on his own for who knows how long. He has now been treated and is recovering well, and on his way to a clean bill of health. He gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home, and he is not a barker. This gorgeous dog has the makings of a great pet. If you would like to meet Ben, please let us know!

Prior to adoption, Ben will be fully vetted -- neutered, heartworm negative, and current on vaccinations and deworming. The adoption fee is $150 (cash only, please).

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You can apply to adopt by submitting an application via our website at http://www.sohfga.com/. We hold adoptions at Petco in Snellville from 12-4 every Saturday and Sunday. Not every pet is present on every adoption day, so if you want to meet this one, be sure and contact us! 


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