PENELOPE - GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG / NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND / MIXED DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog / Norwegian Elkhound / Mixed. Penelope is the smallest of her litter, but don’t let her size fool you—this girl is full of spirit and spunk! She's a sweet little pup who adores being held, snuggled, and loved on. Penelope has a cute curly tail, makes excellent puppy eyes when cuddling, and often sits between your feet, sneakily licking your legs just to stay connected. Though still learning the ropes when it comes to house-training, she is used to being crated at night. Leash walks are a work in progress—right now she can only manage about half a block—so she’ll need patient adopters to help her build confidence and learn the basics. Penelope is eager to please and full of potential! Penelope is a big fan of kids (especially the 2- and 6-year-old in her foster home) and happily soaks up their attention and cuddles. She’s enthusiastic when meeting other dogs and loves to play, though she still needs some help learning how to calmly greet neighbor pups. She hasn't met any cats yet. While she enjoys cuddles, she’s especially fond of squeaky toys, wrestling with her siblings, and running around the yard like a little whirlwind before crashing for a well-earned nap. She’d love a home with a yard or access to the outdoors, but it’s not required as long as she gets plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. Penelope’s got a lot to say! Because of her noise level, she cannot live in apartments or townhomes (no shared walls). She also doesn’t enjoy being left alone, so she’d do best in a home with people who can spend lots of time with her or with another playful pup to show her the ropes and help burn off that endless energy. After a tough start in life, Penelope is ready for a fresh chapter. She’s looking for a family to call her own—one that will welcome her playful spirit and let her charm her way into their hearts. If you are interested in Penelope, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - pethavenmn/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/ The adoption fee is $550. 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.

• Physical Attributes

  Altered

  No

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No