At just 7 months old, Benji should be worrying about important puppy things.

Like whether the couch cushions contain snacks.

Or whether that squirrel in the backyard is plotting against him.

Instead, Benji found himself sitting in Lancaster Shelter after being owner surrendered and then becoming sick during one of the worst URI outbreaks California shelters have seen in years.

The crazy part?

Benji isn't just a good dog.

He's one of the dogs shelter staff trusted to help other dogs.

His notes describe him as a helper dog — the kind of dog used to introduce new arrivals and assess canine interactions. While many dogs struggle with the stress of shelter life, Benji was helping other dogs navigate theirs.

And somehow, despite being sweet, social, trusted, and loved by staff, he still found himself on borrowed time.

Because that's the reality of shelter overcrowding.

Good dogs end up on euthanasia lists every single day.

Thankfully, Benji's story didn't end there.

💙 Benji is now SAFE with Woof Tribe Rescue.

But rescue is never free.

Like many dogs leaving California shelters right now, Benji is battling a URI and requires immediate medical intervention. While he is showing only mild symptoms, we have repeatedly seen shelter dogs test positive for Mycoplasma and other respiratory infections that can linger for weeks without treatment.

Before Benji can begin searching for his forever family, he needs diagnostics, treatment, recovery time, and his neuter surgery.

Benji's Estimated Rescue Costs

🚐 Local Transport: $150

🩺 PCR Testing & Initial Medical Exam: $500

💊 Medications & Treatment: $300

🏥 Medical Boarding (21–28 Days): $630–$840

📋 Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI): $250

✂️ Neuter Surgery: $500

🚛 Long-Distance Transport to Adopter: $750

Total Estimated Cost: $3,100 – $3,300

Every dollar donated goes directly toward helping Benji heal, recover, and prepare for the life he deserves.

Woof Tribe believes every dog deserves quality medical care regardless of cost. We don't decide which dogs are worthy of saving based on a spreadsheet. We don't decide who gets treatment based on convenience.

When a dog becomes a Woof Tribe dog, they become family.

Now Benji needs his Tribe.

Whether you can give $5, $25, $100, or simply share his story, you are helping turn a shelter dog with an uncertain future into a beloved family member with a lifetime ahead of him.

Thank you for helping us write the next chapter of Benji's story.

🐺💙 Welcome to the Tribe, Benji. We got you from here.save lives.

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