Benson's Pet Center

Macaroni is a Shiba Inu and Papillion mix. Her owner says that it is her life's mission to have her butt scratched 🥲🤣

We all have our preferences, don't we?

This is Re*****on! His human says:

"Re*****on (AKA Remi) is a rescue I got back in February of this year. He spent his life in a crate, but you wouldn’t know because he’s the sweetest boy. He lives and breathes to play all day. He’s the happiest little guy when he is playing with his Kong toys. Something unique about Remi is that he makes up his own games when playing. For example, he will bounce his ball into a shoe and take it out and do it all over again. He’s very creative with the games he makes up."

Remi sounds like a blast to watch!

Benson's Cares has been selected by Solomon Greater Capital Region Give a Chance to be in the running to win up to $12,000. Every vote counts!

Make sure to vote now and everyday until 6/28. Click here to vote: https://linkto.run/p/J0Y7D9DU

Some people think that black cats are bad luck. We think black cats are the coolest. 😎 If you've ever met Clifton Park store resident and free roaming cat Luda, you know what we mean by cool. He's so cool that everyone wants to pet him, but in typical cat fashion, he is very particular about who gets to touch his luxurious fur.

His favorite hobbies include:

Luring people to pet him and then biting them
Staring out the side door at traffic, longing for more wet food
Making product recommendations by sitting on the product
Sneaking in to the upstairs office where he isn't allowed.

Who else has a black cat? Put up 2 🐾🐾 for your black cat!

📸 Erin Fortin Photography

We are in full swing of the event season and this weekend is no exception! 🥳😍

FRIDAY 06/14 Dog Paw'ler Nail Trimming in Colonie 5 PM -7 PM $25 cash 🐾

SATURDAY 06/15 Pet A Palooza Adoption Event at Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa 885 NY 67 Ballston Spa 10 AM - 3 PM 🐶🐶🐱🐱

Shot Vet Services 💉

Queensbury 9 AM - 10 AM

Wilton 11 AM - 12 PM

Saratoga Springs 1 PM - 2 PM

Clifton Park 3 PM - 4 PM

Colonie 5 PM - 6 PM

SUNDAY 06/16 Dog Paw'ler Nail Trimming in Wilton 11 AM - 1 PM $25 cash 🐾

TUESDAY 06/18 VIP Pet Care in Pittsfield 5 PM - 7 PM 💉

See you there!!

Look at these precious buddies!!

"Maddie is a 15 year old mutt who has taught her little brother Timber who is almost 2 everything he knows. Best chicken flock tenders who love chasing hawks away! They love chewing on rocks (despite being told no many times!), burying their treats for later and sharing sticks and stealing kindling/firewood."

What a sweet pair they are 😍

Who doesn't want to see tiny birds flocking to their yard for a sweet treat? Just don't get too excited and overlook some ingredients labeled "harmless" by some, but in actuality can be deadly for others.

Hummingbirds are naturally attracted to the color red. Hummingbirds have learned over time that the color red indicates a rich source of nectar. Visiting a red flower can prove to be even more efficient than other colors because bees can't tell the difference between a red flower and the green leaves, and will often miss the mark and leave the red flowers untouched.

However, red does not belong in man-made nectar. Stick with the traditional 4 parts water to 1 part pure sugar to keep your hummingbirds humming well into their old age.

T'is the season for a new leash and collar! Why not start the summer with a fresh new print for your dog and cat? Let them show off their personal style while displaying important information on their ID tags in case of a separation. We welcome well-behaved and vaccinated pups and cats in the store for you to get the best-fitting new neck accessory on the market.

📸 Erin Fortin Photography

"Miles has a love for adventure and has a better social calendar with all his activities and adventures than his mom. Miles has some type of activity or class 5 days a week. He really is living his best life. "

Raise your hand if you're wishing you were Miles right now!

Dock Dogs Day 2
This is a rain or shine event! ✨

See you soon!

This is Ballister! He has heterochromia, which is when a dog (or person!) has 2 different colored eyes. This can be genetic or caused by a trauma. The most common breeds to have heterochromia are Huskies, Border Collies, and Australian Shepherds.

Ballister's human has this to say " He might be nervous, he might be a troublemaker, but you know what else Ballister is? Stinking cute, and clever too! No matter the season, no matter the weather, he's ready to go hike trails, make friends, and learn new tricks!"

Did you know that we have cats for adoption at our Clifton Park location?

Well, we do. Not because we are a rescue. We aren't. But, we had the space and there are always more cats than there are homes for them, it seems. So the Benson's Cares Cat Room became a necessity. And if you know how selective we are with what we feed our pets, you'' understand our adoption policy is pretty thorough.

If you have room in your home and your heart for a (nother?) cat, stop by and grab an adoption application today!

📸 Erin Fortin Photography

Dock Dogs Weekend 2024 is almost here!!

We have a few events in addition to our largest celebration of the year coming right up!

SATURDAY 06/08 Pretty Paws Nail Trimming in Pittsfield from 9 AM - 1 PM

Dock Dogs Day 1 in Clifton Park 9 AM - 5 PM

SUNDAY 06/09 Voice for the Voiceless Cat Adoption Clinic in Rotterdam 11 AM - 2 PM

The Animal Support Project Photos (Father's Day and Patriotic themes) in Pittsfield 12 PM - 3 PM

Dock Dogs Day 2 in Clifton Park 9 AM - 5 PM

We can't wait to party with you in our parking lot! 🤩🥳😎

The many faces of Bruno!

Bruno is a 3 year old golden doodle who just loves his mama!

Check out that side eye in the last photo 🤣🤣

It's a multi-mythbusting edition about reptiles this week!

As mysterious and exotic as reptiles are, there are some way out there myths about them that just aren't true. Click through the photos to read 3 myths about reptiles.

There she is.

The dry and empty parking lot at the front of our Clifton Park store is prepped and so READY for this weekend!

Join us on Saturday, June 08 and Sunday June 09 for our 7th annual Dock Dogs Diving Event! Come watch dogs compete for height, distance, and speed, or sign your dog up to give it a try!

We have 27 vendors coming with tons of knowledge, promotions, coupons, samples, and fun attitudes! We will have Chef David's food again, Pirates Cove ice cream for purchase for humans, and free for dogs provided by Earthborn Pet Food. Heather/The Dog Paw'ler mobile grooming will be here all weekend doing nail trimmings for $25 cash. We have raffles, 2 HUGE Grand Prizes, and all the coolest dogs in all of Upstate NY and beyond!!

Saturday 06/08 9 AM - Last heat starts at 5 PM

Sunday 06/09 9 AM - Big AIr Finals starts at 5 PM

See you there!

📸 Erin Fortin Photography

"Picture is a photo of Pollo eating chicken at the summit of Mt. Marcy (highest point in NYS) an hour before the solar eclipse! He was the only dog at the summit to experience totality! He cared more about his chicken though. "

Chicken eating chicken on top of Mount Marcy!!

June Deals are heating up! 🔥
Check out some of the deals:

☀️ Buy Local! The Lazy Dog Biscuit 14oz Boxes are BUY 2 GET 1 FREE! 🐕
☀️ Fussie Cat Pouches & Fine Dining Mousse & Pate Cat Cans are only 59¢! 🐱
☀️ Let your birds have some fun with 10% OFF Greenfeather Bird Supply Handmade Bird Toys! 🐦
☀️ Make sure your pets are hydrated with 15% OFF PetSafe Drinkwell Water Fountains! ⛲
☀️and many more...

Deals are IN-STORE only. However, you can also shop online at bensonspet.com.

Don't forget to take advantage of our Curbside Pick Up and *SAME DAY* Delivery services.📞📦

Sales are valid now through June 30th, 2024 in all Benson's Pet Center locations, while supplies last.

"Octane is an almost 5 year old apple head chihuahua who loves attention. He loves going places and meeting new people. He has a deer head little brother Doobie who loves to torment him daily."

Those front teef though!

We've got some fun things in-store and in the community this weekend!

FRIDAY 05/31 Dog Paw'ler Nail Trimming in Clifton Park 5 PM - 7 PM

Friends of the Forgotten Bake Sale in Johnstown 3 PM - 7 PM

SATURDAY 06/01 The Animal Support Project Fantasy Photos Father's Day/ Patriotic Themes in Wilton 12 PM - 3 PM

ShotVet Vet Services (vaccinations, testing, and pharmacy)

Queensbury 9 AM - 10 AM

Wilton 11 AM - 12 PM

Saratoga Springs 1 PM - 2 PM

Clifton Park 3 PM - 4 PM

Colonie 5 PM - 6 PM

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Annual Gala sponsored by Benson's Pet Center
Albany Capital Center 6 PM - 10 PM

SUNDAY 06/02 Animal Protective Foundation Woofstock sponsored by Benson's Pet Center at Mohawk Harbor 11 AM - 4 PM (est)

VIP Pet Care Vet Services (vaccinations, microchipping, testing) in Johnstown 10 AM - 11:30 PM and in Rotterdam 4 PM - 5:30 PM

Dog Paw'ler Nail Trimming (in store) in Rotterdam 11 AM - 1 PM and Saratoga Springs 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

The Animal Support Project Fantasy Photos Father's Day/Patriotic Themes in Colonie 12 PM - 3 PM

Nail trimming, pet photos, vet care, and shelter events galore! We hope to see you this weekend!

Here fishy, fishy 🐠

Freshwater livebearers are some of the easiest fish to keep (and even breed) when you have the right set up. Live bearers are fish that give birth to live tiny fish (as opposed to egg layers). Some examples of fresh water live bearers are guppies, mollies, and platies. We have lots of live hearers to choose form at all of our fish-having locations (Queensbury, Wilton, Clifton Park, Johnstown, Pittsfield, Colonie, and Benson's Fish Room).

Come check them out and learn how to set up a tank of your very own!

📸 Erin Fortin Photography

"Nermal’s best friend is a 5 pound Maltese named Doodle. Doodle raised Nermal, so I am pretty sure Nermal thinks she is a dog!"

Cat-dogs are our favorite mixed breed.🤣

This is our Colonie location. Of our 8 stores, there are only 3 that are stand alone buildings. Colonie, Clifton Park, and Wilton. 4 of the other stores are all in plazas (Queensbury, Saratoga Springs, Johnstown, and Pittsfield) and our monster big store Rotterdam has kind of a sidecar business next to it.

Regardless of what kind of building we are in, we always bring the same customer service, nutritional knowledge, and love of pets to each and every customer who chooses to shop with us.

📸 Erin Fortin Photography

Our Top 10 picks for places to grab a bite while you’re out with your canine companions.
When it comes to the weekend and weeknights after work, we know your dogs have been waiting for their turn to have your time and attention. It can be hard to juggle a career, family, pets, and a social life. So why not combine a few of those things into one outing? Grab some friends, your pups, and a roll of p**p bags and check out some of our favorite places to eat, drink, and be merry together.

https://www.bensonspet.com/resources-for-dog-owners/10-dog-friendly-restaurants-around-the-capital-region/

Today is THE day! 🐕🐕

Perfect Pets Rescue is having their first dog adoption event with Benson's! Come meet these adorable pups from 11 AM - 1 PM today (Sunday) May 26.

Coco is 10 months old and 30 pounds. He is a neutered male who has been vaccinated, tested heartworm negative, microchipped, and is a pretty laid back little dude. He is crate trained, mostly potty trained (aren't we all?). Coco loves a chew toy and a snuggle, but also enjoys some solo time as well.

Rosa is 4 months old and 15 pounds. She has been spayed, tested heartworm negative, microchipped, and vaccinated. We will know more about this sweet little girl soon!

"Rudy is a rescue and is 9 years old! He was only 44lbs and starved when I got him! He has grown into a beautiful happy boy and is such a love bug! "

Can you imagine this big boy so skinny? Thank goodness he is happy, healthy and loved.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.