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. 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, and she gives love back tenfold once she feels safe and understood. That said, Penny has likely experienced past trauma, as she flinches easily and shows signs of needing reassurance and calm, consistent care. With time and support, Penny will continue to blossom into a confident, loyal, and deeply devoted 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 enjoys the company of canine friends who match her playful energy and size, specifically confident, medium-to-large dogs who are comfortable setting healthy boundaries. A cat-free home is recommended due to observed prey-driven behavior outdoors. Her ideal home will provide structure, patience, and understanding, and won't expect her to be perfect right away.

Ongoing Health

Penny is a 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 hasnt 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 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. Penny 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 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. Penny gets excited at first during leash walks but settles in with guidance.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• You will be connected with the placement for a video chat after completing the initial screen.

Transporation

Penny is currently in a foster home in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS and 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.