Meet Penny, a sweet and sensitive 2-year-old, 62-pound Shepherd/Husky mix with a bright spirit 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 is curious, social, and always on the lookout for her next adventure or someone to cuddle. Penny is fully house-trained and loves leash walks. She is incredibly affectionate and emotionally tuned into her people, and once she feels safe and understood, she gives love back tenfold. Penny has likely experienced past trauma, so she flinches easily and needs reassurance and calm, consistent care.
Ideal Home
Penny would thrive in a home with structure, patience, and understanding. She needs a home that doesn't expect her to be perfect right away and can help her channel her energy in positive ways. She would do best in a home with older teens or adults who understand dog behavior. A cat-free home is recommended due to her prey-driven behavior towards cats outdoors. She enjoys the company of confident, medium-to-large dogs who are comfortable setting healthy boundaries.
Ongoing Health
Penny is spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations.
Training & Support
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 is still learning to be fully comfortable with separation and may whine or bark when separated, as she truly just wants to be near her people. She has a soft spot for chewing on dog beds when bored. Penny can be protective of her space and high-value items like food or toys around other dogs, but these are manageable behaviors that respond well to clear boundaries and respectful management.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Fill out an adoption application at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDAR/Dog.
Transportation
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.
