Penny

My story

Penny was rescued from a high-kill shelter as a young puppy, and her time there doesn't seem to have had a negative impact on her bubbly nature. She's generally delighted by life, and enthusiastically bounces through her days of exploring Muskoka and splash-splashing through every body of water along her path. From the minute she met her foster sister, the 2 dogs have been inseparable. They share everything from their food to their beds. We'd love to see her in another home with an equally playful dog-sibling, but this is definitely not a requirement. Because being with another dog makes Penny feel part of a pack, she gets defensive when she sees other dogs on walks or out the window -- but when she's on her own, as a solo dog, she greets other dogs beautifully and is eager to play. We suspect the spots on her feet may mean she has some heeler in her -- that would also explain those ears! -- and we think she'd love to have a job! She definitely likes to be active and included in whatever her people are doing. She's smart, eager to please and learn, and would thrive with consistent training. When she's gotten her ya-has out, there's nothing this affectionate young girl wants more than snuggles on the couch. Ok, that's not true, she'd really love to get her treats first, and then snuggles on the couch!Penny's crate-trained, housebroken, and good on the leash as long as she's not with her sister! She loves her toys, swimming and splashing in any kind of water, chasing frogs and squirrels, and exploring new places with her family. She's full of character and is going to bring immeasurable joy and fun to the lucky people who adopt her!Name: Penny (was called Irina at the shelter)Weight: approximately 40 poundsGender: FemaleBreed: Best guess is terrier mix, but we're really just guessingColour: Black, with some whiteMedical (past and present) & HW Status: Healthy!Fixed: Yes!Good with adults: Yes!Good with kids: YesGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: UnknownHouse trained: YesCrate trained: YesCrate aggressive: NoFood aggressive: NoLeash trained: YesEnergy level: Medium to high, but not hyperSuitable for an apartment: Probably!Can be handled: YesBarker: Not so far

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