Penny gets along well with all dogs and would do best in a home with at least one very confident dog to lead her into routine. She enjoys playtime with chasing and gentle wrestling.
She loves chew toys (she’s a strong chewer - so needs the heavy duty kind) but gets scared when toys are thrown, so she prefers toys she can enjoy on the ground. Speaking of being scared... she is timid and will be shy when she goes to a new home. Because she may bolt when frightened, she will need a fenced yard or someone committed to keeping her on leash when taken outside.
She absolutely loves her crate and feels safest having a space of her own. She willingly spends most of her time there, and is very quiet. She never whines or barks when crated or otherwise, unless she sees someone carrying a large object toward her!
House training is a work in progress. She has never had an accident on hard flooring but is still learning the difference between carpet and grass, which we are working on and improving with each day.
She is a quiet, gentle, easygoing dog who just needs a patient home to help her continue gaining confidence & show her lots of love.
If you are interested in learning more about or adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application here: http://www.gatewayareahumane.com/adopt-form.html
NOTE: A completed application is required for all adoptions and prior to any visitations. Completing this application does not guarantee approval, nor does it obligate you to adopt if approved. All visits and adoptions are by appointment only.
We do our best to ensure that the adoptable animals are in the best health possible, but you will need to take your pet to your regular vet to ensure complete health.
Keep in mind that any pet is a lifelong commitment. When considering adoption, remember what life is like with work, school, hobbies, or kid's activities.
Penny gets along well with all dogs and would do best in a home with at least one very confident dog to lead her into routine. She enjoys playtime with chasing and gentle wrestling.
She loves chew toys (she’s a strong chewer - so needs the heavy duty kind) but gets scared when toys are thrown, so she prefers toys she can enjoy on the ground. Speaking of being scared... she is timid and will be shy when she goes to a new home. Because she may bolt when frightened, she will need a fenced yard or someone committed to keeping her on leash when taken outside.
She absolutely loves her crate and feels safest having a space of her own. She willingly spends most of her time there, and is very quiet. She never whines or barks when crated or otherwise, unless she sees someone carrying a large object toward her!
House training is a work in progress. She has never had an accident on hard flooring but is still learning the difference between carpet and grass, which we are working on and improving with each day.
She is a quiet, gentle, easygoing dog who just needs a patient home to help her continue gaining confidence & show her lots of love.
If you are interested in learning more about or adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application here: http://www.gatewayareahumane.com/adopt-form.html
NOTE: A completed application is required for all adoptions and prior to any visitations. Completing this application does not guarantee approval, nor does it obligate you to adopt if approved. All visits and adoptions are by appointment only.
We do our best to ensure that the adoptable animals are in the best health possible, but you will need to take your pet to your regular vet to ensure complete health.
Keep in mind that any pet is a lifelong commitment. When considering adoption, remember what life is like with work, school, hobbies, or kid's activities.
Gateway Area Humane Society
309 Flint Drive
Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
**BY APPOINTMENT ONLY**
(859) 404-4497
gatewayareahumanesociety.com
Gateway Area Humane Society
309 Flint Drive
Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
**BY APPOINTMENT ONLY**
(859) 404-4497
gatewayareahumanesociety.com
More about this shelter
The Gateway Area Humane Society was established in 1982 with a deep commitment to protecting and improving the lives of animals in our community. In the early years, we operated without a physical facility, focusing our efforts on neglect and cruelty investigations, follow-ups, and rescuing animals from county shelters and directly from the public. Even then, our goal was clear: to provide care, compassion, and second chances to animals in need.
Over the years, we've grown into a full-service organization with a shelter and spay/neuter clinic, allowing us to expand our impact. We house both dogs and cats with the hope of helping them find their forever homes. We occasionally partner with out-of-state rescues to further our mission.
At the heart of everything we do is the belief that the only long-term solution to pet overpopulation is to promote spaying and neutering in every way possible. Through community education, accessible services, and dedicated rescue work, we remain committed to creating a safer, more compassionate world for animals—one pet at a time.
The Gateway Area Humane Society was established in 1982 with a deep commitment to protecting and improving the lives of animals in our community. In the early years, we operated without a physical facility, focusing our efforts on neglect and cruelty investigations, follow-ups, and rescuing animals from county shelters and directly from the public. Even then, our goal was clear: to provide care, compassion, and second chances to animals in need.
Over the years, we've grown into a full-service organization with a shelter and spay/neuter clinic, allowing us to expand our impact. We house both dogs and cats with the hope of helping them find their forever homes. We occasionally partner with out-of-state rescues to further our mission.
At the heart of everything we do is the belief that the only long-term solution to pet overpopulation is to promote spaying and neutering in every way possible. Through community education, accessible services, and dedicated rescue work, we remain committed to creating a safer, more compassionate world for animals—one pet at a time.
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