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Penelope

Terrier / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · Adult (4 years 4 months) · Female · Medium · Holly Springs, NC

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Notes from Pawfect Match Rescue

Penelope | 4 years old | 36lbs | Good with Dogs | Good with Older Considerate Kids | Cuddlebug | House trainedMeet Penelope! Penelope is a 4 year old mixed breed! She has the cutest ears that mostly stand up but then flop over at the very top. Her little tail curls up when she walks around. She has some goofy teeth in the front that don't quite line up! She is very smart. She learned sit and down in 10 minutes! What to expect when bringing Penelope home:

Investigating- Penelope will explore every inch of your house Cuddlebug- Penelope loves to cuddle and sleeps in funny postions while cuddling House trained- Penelope knows to go potty outside Loves walks- Penelope walks well on the leash. She pulls at first but will settle and walk by your side after a few minutes Loves doggy friends- Penelope does great meeting new dogs. She will smell them but then loses interest and starts exploring. Food motivated- Penelope will do just about anything for a treat Trusted in house- I've trusted Penelope in my house faster than any foster. She knows what to play with and what to leave alone. I leave my shoes out and bathroom doors open with zero worries!

Penelope would do best in a home with older kids or not kids. She is very friendly but seeks out attention in her own time. She is NOT shy. She is a girls girl and never lets her people go to the potty or shower by themself. She follows you around with her adorable ears and soulful eyes locked on you at all times. She would be a wonderful companion dog. She prefers her people over her doggy siblings and is the ultimate velcro dog. She sleeps in her crate at night. She will softly whine when first crated (maybe 30 seconds of whinning) but settles and goes to sleep. She has very mild allergies which can easily be treated with one pill in the morning (~$2 per day). She gets car sick but it's completely preventable when given an anti-nausea pill one hour before the car ride. The pill is good for 24 hours so Penelope is ready for adventures! She loves going for car rides and enjoys our walks around the neighborhood. She walks very well on leash. Penelope is fully vaccinated, spayed, and ready for adoption. UPDATE: Penelope has recently discovered how fun doggy toys are. ************************************************************ The adoption fee is $400, which covers vetting, microchip and the spay/neuter surgery performed by a rescue-affiliated vet. All dogs receive a wellness visit and are up to date on shots appropriate for age. Breed and size is Pawfect Match Rescue's best guess and not guaranteed. Please go to https://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/search? and search on the dog name to see more photos, browse the profile, and complete an application

About Penelope

Gets along with

Kids
No
Dogs
Yes

Home and care

House-trained
Yes
Indoor or outdoor
Indoor Only
Fence
Not Required
Energy
Moderate
Exercise needs
Moderate
Grooming needs
Low
Shedding
Moderate
How vocal
Some
With new people
Cautious
Training
Needs Training
Owner experience
Some needed
Coat
Short

Health

Vaccinations current
Yes
Special needs
No

AffectionateCrate-trainedEager to pleaseGood in the carHas allergiesIntelligentLap petLeash-trainedOlder kids onlyPlayful

As listed by Pawfect Match Rescue. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.

What happens next

  1. Contact Pawfect Match Rescue using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
  2. They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
  3. Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to Pawfect Match Rescue, never to AdoptNearby.
  4. Read the dogs care guide so you arrive prepared.
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