Penny

Meet Penny, a bright-eyed, 2-year-old, 62-pound Shepherd/Husky mix with a heart full of love and a spirit ready for adventure! Penny is a fun-loving, affectionate, and outgoing girl who thrives on staying active, engaged, and close to her people. She's curious, social, and always up for a cuddle or a new experience. Penny enjoys the company of other dogs and does best with confident, medium-to-large canine friends who can match her playful energy and help her learn social cues. While she hasn't been tested with cats indoors, her prey drive outdoors suggests a cat-free home would be best. Given her exuberance and energy, she'd thrive with older teens or adults who understand dog behavior and can help her channel her energy positively. Penny is fully house-trained and prefers to be near her people, sometimes whining or barking when separated, which shows her deep bond. She can be trusted in the house when secure items are put away, though she has a fondness for dog beds when bored. Leash walks are a highlight, and she'd love an adopter who enjoys outdoor activities. Penny is incredibly affectionate and emotionally attuned, offering snuggles and soulful gazes. She has likely experienced past trauma, flinching easily and needing reassurance. A calm, consistent, and structured environment will help her blossom into a confident companion. She can be protective of her space and high-value items around other dogs, but with clear boundaries and respectful management, she's made great progress. Penny is a sweet, sensitive soul eager to bond deeply, offering love and cuddles in return for understanding and patience.

Ideal Home

A home with older teens or adults who understand dog behavior and can help channel her energy. A cat-free home is recommended due to prey-driven behavior observed outdoors. A home that can provide structure, patience, and understanding, and doesn't expect perfection immediately.

Ongoing Health

No specific health conditions were mentioned.

Training & Support

Penny is fully house-trained but is still learning to be comfortable with separation. She has not been crate trained and prefers to be close to her people. She may whine or bark when separated. She has a tendency to chew on dog beds when bored. She can be protective of her space and high-value items like food or toys around other dogs, requiring separation at mealtime and when receiving treats. These behaviors are manageable with clear boundaries and respectful management.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Please ensure all decision-makers in your household are on board before applying.
• Serious applicants are encouraged to apply.

Transporation

Penny is currently in San Antonio, Texas and can transport out of state once an approved adopter is lined up. Transports run every few weeks, and dogs will be placed on the next available transport once approved.