Penny

Meet Penny, a 2-year-old, 62-pound spayed female Shepherd/Husky mix with a bright spirit, big heart, and a whole lot of love to give. Penny is a fun-loving, affectionate, and outgoing girl who thrives in an environment where she can stay active, engaged, and close to her people. A typical mix of two intelligent, energetic breeds, she's curious, social, and always on the lookout for her next adventure – or someone to cuddle. Penny is incredibly affectionate and emotionally tuned into her people. She will happily snuggle beside you, lay her head in your lap, and gaze up at you with her expressive, soulful eyes. She loves love, and she gives it back tenfold once she feels safe and understood. Penny is a sweet, sensitive soul who's eager to bond deeply with her forever person or people. She's playful, loving, and endlessly cuddly, but she also needs a home that can meet her where she is and give her the time, structure, and love she deserves. With the right match, Penny will be an incredibly rewarding and joyful companion.

Ideal Home

Penny would do best in a home with older teens or adults who understand dog behavior and can help her channel her energy in positive ways. She is still learning the finer points of dog social etiquette and can come on a little strong during play, especially with smaller or more timid dogs. She does best with confident, medium-to-large dogs who are comfortable setting healthy boundaries. A cat-free home is recommended due to prey-driven behavior observed outdoors.

Ongoing Health

Penny is a healthy 2-year-old spayed female.

Training & Support

Penny is fully house-trained and has done well being confined to a designated area when home alone, although she is still learning to be fully comfortable with separation. She has not been crate trained yet and prefers to be close to her people. She may whine or bark when separated, but this stems from her deep bond with her humans – she truly just wants to be near you. She can be trusted loose in the house when items are picked up and food is put away, but like many playful pups, she has a soft spot for chewing on dog beds when bored. Leash walks are one of Penny's favorite things; she gets excited at first but settles in with guidance. She needs someone who will go at her pace and give her time to relax into a routine. Penny has likely experienced past trauma, as she flinches easily and shows signs of needing reassurance and calm, consistent care. Her ideal home will be one that provides structure, patience, and understanding, and that doesn't expect her to be perfect right away. She can be protective of her space and high-value items like food or toys around other dogs, so her foster separates her at mealtime and when giving treats. These are manageable behaviors that respond well to clear boundaries and respectful management, and she has made great progress in foster care.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transportation

Penny is currently in a foster home in San Antonio, Texas. She can transport out of state once an approved adopter is lined up. Transports run every few weeks, and she will be on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time.