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My name is Penelope!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Home Check

4

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $200

This helps Dogs Deserve Better with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Beagle
Color
Black/White
Age
3 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Weight
30 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
8217

My details

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My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Penelope—affectionately known as Peepee—is a sweet but sassy little girl who has come a long way from her feral beginnings. She’s discovered the comforts of indoor life and has fully embraced them, especially when it comes to blankets. Penelope loves to curl up on the couch and will happily spend hours snuggled nearby.

While she’s still learning to trust human touch, Penelope does best with patience and compassion. She prefers to lie close to her person rather than be petted, and she’ll let you know when she’s feeling overwhelmed. Her confidence continues to grow at her own pace, and with time, her comfort around people keeps improving.

Penelope has a playful side too—she loves squeaky toys, though she’s a bit bashful about it. Don’t be surprised if you only hear her playing once you’ve left the room. She will make her opinions known, however. If her water bowl is empty, dinner is late, or another dog is misbehaving, her adorable grumbly barks will quickly get your attention.

She’s making great progress learning to walk on a leash, but she’s just as happy sunbathing or quietly observing the world from a distance. Penelope will need continued support to become comfortable with grooming and vet visits.

She has a lovely, gentle temperament and gets along well with dogs of all sizes and sexes—she currently lives with a pack of five Cane Corsos. Though shy around strangers, she does not bark or bite to communicate. And with her signature Dobby ears and panda eyes, Penelope has a way of stealing hearts without even trying.

Penelope is looking for a calm, understanding home that will allow her to continue blossoming at her own pace. 💛
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
8217
Contact
Address
1155 Seminole Trail, #7961, Charlottesville, VA 22906

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

You can find our adoption application here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDB/Dog

2.

Meet the Pet

All our pets are in foster homes, so we will help you connect with the foster family and get a meet and greet set up!

3.

Home Check

Because we have seen dogs in such horrible conditions, we ask to visit your home prior to adoption to ensure that the dog is a great fit!

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

You will sign and submit the contract as well as a $200 donation.

Additional adoption info

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDB/Dog

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Dogs Deserve Better is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing the chained or penned dog and bringing our best friend into the home and family.

Our mission is to provide a better life for abused, neglected and abandoned canines; especially those which are chained or penned without human companionship. We strive to accomplish this through advocating for humane legislation; promoting spay and neuter; educating communities on animal welfare; and rescuing and finding loving inside homes for canines.

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