Penny

My story

Meet Penny!Penny is a 3-year-old black Labrador Retriever with a heart full of love and a playful spirit. Weighing 60 pounds, she’s a medium-sized pup who is still learning the ropes of home life after coming from a difficult past. While she wasn’t potty-trained when she arrived in her foster home, she has made incredible progress and is now fully potty trained! She does best when let outside regularly throughout the day, but she can comfortably hold it overnight. Penny is fully crate-trained and finds comfort in her crate at night and when home alone.This affectionate girl is a total sweetheart and absolutely adores people. While she hasn’t been around kids yet, her gentle nature suggests she’d likely do well with them. When it comes to making dog friends, she does not show aggression but will require more training and socialization. For now, she will not be a match for homes with resident dogs. She hasn’t been tested with cats yet.Penny’s personality is a perfect mix of playful and cuddly. She loves squeaky toys, rope toys for tug of war, and chasing after tennis balls. When she’s not playing, she’s happiest curled up next to her humans (or on their lap if she can manage it!). One of her cutest quirks is her head tilt when you talk to her—she seems to be trying to understand every word. She’s also incredibly observant and will intently watch you cook or clean as if she’s studying the process. And with her white “sock” paws, she looks like she’s always dressed for a fancy event!Energy-wise, Penny is moderately active. She enjoys two short walks a day (15-20 minutes each) but thrives with extra playtime, like fetch or tug of war, to burn off some energy. She isn’t overly vocal—she rarely barks unless she spots a critter or a stranger near the house. While she loves having her people around, she is comfortable in her crate when left alone for longer periods.Overall, Penny is a smart, loving, and resilient dog who is eager to keep learning and growing. She needs a home that will continue to guide her with patience and positive reinforcement, but in return, she’ll provide endless affection, laughter, and companionship. Could Penny be the perfect addition to your family?https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/The adoption fee is $450. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%.Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown.Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Penny, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.