Ben & Sid

About Ben & Sid

Dear Future Family, Hi there… we’re Ben and Sid, and we’re writing this together because, well, that’s how we do most things. We’re best mates, partners in crime, occasional bed thieves and sometimes two brothers who have a quick disagreement before deciding life is too short to stay grumpy. We’re not perfect, but maybe you could take a chance on us. I’m Ben. I’m the more sensitive one. New things can scare me, and I often watch Sid first before deciding, “Okay… maybe I can do this too.” I get anxious when I’m separated from Sid, especially at dinner time. I can be possessive around food, so we eat separately with a screen door between us. That keeps Sid comfortable, but I can still see him because I actually won’t eat if I can’t. Being inside is still a little scary for me. We’ve both spent time indoors without accidents, but I’ll need patience while I learn that being inside a home is safe. And I’m Sid. Apparently, I’m the brave one. I’m usually first to investigate something new while Ben stands behind me thinking, “You first, mate.” I can get nervous around Ben when food is involved, so our separate dinner arrangement works well. And those two little holes near the fence? Apparently, they think that was mostly me. There were no witnesses. Together, we’re two sweet boys who love people and absolutely adore each other. We enjoy meeting new humans, although we can be nervous at first. We jump when we’re excited and still need some help learning our manners. Leads can be scary when they're first put on, but once we're outside, we actually walk pretty well. We can become distracted by other dogs and will try to chase birds, so we'll need continued training. We also have another little confession… if we're left alone with beds, shoes or cardboard boxes, we may decide to investigate exactly how many pieces they can be turned into. We're still learning! What we really need is a family who understands that we are works in progress. A good-sized secure yard would be wonderful, along with patience, boundaries and training. If we're going to become inside dogs, we'll need time to adjust, especially Ben. Underneath the nerves, chewing and occasional brotherly disagreement are two beautiful, affectionate dogs with so much potential. We don't need someone expecting perfection from day one. We need someone who can look at us and see what we could become. So, future family… We're Ben and Sid. Two best mates. Two works in progress. And two beautiful boys waiting for someone to believe in us. Will you take a chance on us? Love, Ben & Sid