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 pounds
Gender: Female
Breed: Best guess is terrier mix, but we're really just guessing
Colour: Black, with some white
Medical (past and present) & HW Status: Healthy!
Fixed: Yes!
Good with adults: Yes!
Good with kids: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Unknown
House trained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Crate aggressive: No
Food aggressive: No
Leash trained: Yes
Energy level: Medium to high, but not hyper
Suitable for an apartment: Probably!
Can be handled: Yes
Barker: Not so far
