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Come meet Pennie and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (10/05) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Alexandria, VA (3351 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305)!
Name: Pennie Best Guess for Breed: Retriever and hound mix
Best Guess for Age: 4.5 years as of May 2025 Gender: Female
Approximate Weight: 42 lbs
Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen her with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!
Currently Living At: DC area foster home
What Pennie's Foster Says About Her:
Hi, I'm Pennie, and here are the things you should know about me:
· I am just the sweetest, prettiest, and very smart little girl. I am very food motivated and I want to be the best dog I can and make you happy. That means there is no limit to what I can learn. Right now, I’m mastering commands like Sit, Stay, Paw, Down, and Quiet—and I’m doing amazing!
· I’ve recently spent time with a 1-month-old baby and regularly greet kids on my walks. I’m gentle, friendly, and love humans of all ages. Whether there are big or small humans in your house, I’m ready to be the loyal companion.
· I’m also a social butterfly with other dogs! I love making new furry friends at the dog park, and I’m always up for a good run and play session. If you have a pup at home or enjoy dog-friendly outings, I’ll fit right in.
· I'm doing great with potty and crate training. I sleep peacefully through the night in my crate and happily relax there during the day. I’m confident I can learn to be trusted at staying home alone and am learning to be a well-mannered housemate.
· I’m still working on loose leash walking, but that’s just because I’m so excited to explore! If you’re a runner or enjoy long walks, I’d be the perfect buddy to help you hit your 10,000 steps—or more!
· If you’re looking for a loving, playful, and trainable pup who’s ready to be your best friend, come meet me! I can’t wait to see if we’re a perfect match.
Pennie is Looking For: Her forever family! This sweetie landed in the shelter through no fault of her own and she is eagerly looking forward to once again having her own humans. Sniffy walks (that hound nose!), all the adventures her family can dream up, quality kibble, and a cushy dog bed - yes, please! But at the top of her wish list - well, she's an experienced dog well out of the puppy yips and knows what's most important in life: Being safe and loved and under her own roof.
Heartworm Information: Pennie was heartworm positive, but this Lucky Dog got extra lucky! This pup is part of a groundbreaking study we are conducting at our South Carolina Rescue Campus that has the potential to change the way shelters across the United States treat heartworm positive dogs. All dogs in the study are placed at random in either the 2 shot or 3 shot protocol with strictly monitored protocols in place. Four weeks following their final injection, the pups are eligible to transport to the DC area for placement in foster or adoptive care. After treatment concludes, we work with adopters to arrange a free follow up heartworm test after 6 months, followed by a second test at 9 months.
Pennie has completed the treatment and activity restriction phase, and is awaiting her six-month follow up test.
Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken. All of our dogs are working on their crate training.
TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $475, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, and heartworm treatment. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog
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