PENNY - BOXER / AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Boxer / American Staffordshire Terrier / Mixed (short coat). Meet Penny! This brindle beauty’s rescue journey began when 19-year-old Alexis spotted her running down a road in Chester, SC. Worried for her safety, Alexis coaxed her to safety and took her in. As a college student working long hours, Alexis knew she couldn’t keep Penny, but she refused to give up. After contacting multiple shelters and rescues, she finally connected with Worthy Dog, and thanks to her persistence, Penny got her chance. Penny’s luck continued when one of our favorite fosters, Laine & Gary, welcomed her into their home. Now safe and loved, Penny is completing her heartworm treatment while living with three large foster siblings. She’s already proven she thrives in a pack and easily adapts to her dog friends’ energy, whether that means joining in play or lounging quietly. By nature, Penny has a moderate energy level; her foster mom says she usually strolls along “slower than molasses,” though she still gets the zoomies now and then. Penny is a naturally social pup. She did great at the vet, rides well in the car, and greets new people with ease. She loves being near her humans and is learning how to enjoy short stretches of alone time. She’s house-trained and working on crate training with a gradual reintroduction, so it feels positive. Her favorite things? Playing with her foster buddy Ziege, any kind of treat, lounging on the back deck watching for critters, and plenty of naps—this girl is a proud couch potato. She’s not into toys just yet, but we think that may come with time as she continues to discover life’s simple pleasures. Penny would do best in a home with a flexible schedule and another friendly dog. She bonds quickly, loves men and women equally, and has the sweetest, most affectionate nature. If you’re looking for a social, easygoing couch buddy, Penny will be ready to meet her forever family in late September. Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: American Staffordshire/Boxer/Bully Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 60 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 2 to 3 years old COAT TYPE: short brindle coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 VET INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION: York, SC - Coming to DC metro late Sept. FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to adopt.worthydog and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to foster.worthydog and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations