Hi, my name is Ben. I am a Shih Tzu with lots of spirit. I like to pretend I'm still a puppy even though I'm 5 now. I'm so tiny at 12 lbs. that some of my foster mom's cats are bigger than me! I am bursting to give everybody my love and affection, because in my last home I was left alone most of the time. I also need to get that love back , from everyone in my foster family - people, dogs, cats, it's all so great! I follow my foster mom around and love it when she can sit still - I get right on her lap! She says I am making up for all the lost years of no love and cuddling! If you would like a sweet boy to share your life with, here I am!