Penny

Description

Penny is a 7 year old, 8 lb Chihuahua mix with a tender, timid heart and a deeply loving spirit!   Quick Facts: Name: Penny Breed: Chihuahua mix Age: 7 years old Weight: 8 lbs. House-Trained: Working on it! Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes (best with small dogs, she is fearful of large dogs) Good with Cats: Not tested, but open to a meet and greet Good with Kids: Not tested, but likely ok with older, calm, respectful kids Energy Level: Low Fence Required: No Dog's Location: Apex, NC Special Notes: Penny is extremely bonded with her sister, Tess and they will need to be adopted together.   About Penny’s Breed: Our best guess is that Penny is a Chihuahua mixed breed. Chihuahuas are tiny, expressive companion dogs known for their big personalities, deep loyalty, and strong attachment to their favorite humans. They often bond closely with one or two people, enjoying warmth, cuddles, and staying tucked right by their person’s side. While they can be a bit timid or cautious with new people or environments, they flourish with gentle handling, patience, and consistent reassurance.   Their ideal home is one that offers calm routines, soft voices, and a slow, respectful pace. Chihuahuas thrive with families who understand small dog sensitivities, provide plenty of lap time, and keep them safe from rough play or large, overwhelming pets. They do especially well in quieter households, with adults or older children who know how to move gently around tiny dogs.    What to Love about Penny: Penny can be very submissive when meeting new people and may crouch down in fear at first, but she’s already improving and learning that gentle humans can be trusted. Penny is extremely bonded to her sister Tess — they are inseparable — and must be adopted together. These two tiny girls spend their days following their foster mom around, curling up together in their crate or on the couch, giving kisses, and burrowing under blankets to stay warm. Penny is still working on her potty training and is a little behind Tess, but she’s trying hard and making progress.   Penny and Tess are sweet, low energy companions who thrive in calm homes with soft voices and predictable routines. They do well with small dogs but are intimidated by larger ones, often avoiding them entirely. They haven’t met cats yet but would be open to a slow, gentle introduction. Both girls are crate trained and ride well in the car as long as they’re together. Penny enjoys leash walks with Tess right by her side and is gaining confidence every day! Their ideal home includes either no children or older, respectful children who understand how to move slowly around timid, tiny dogs. Penny is an adorable little lady, and with Tess beside her, you’ll get double the sweetness, double the snuggles, and double the love!   Penny’s Perfect Highlights: • 7 year old, 8 lb Chihuahua mix with a gentle, timid nature • Very submissive at first but improving and learning to trust • Deeply bonded to her sister Tess — must be adopted together • Loves being near her people and follows her foster mom everywhere • Cuddle loving blanket burrower who enjoys warmth and closeness • Still working on potty training and trying hard to improve • Great with small dogs but fearful of larger dogs • Crate trained with Tess and comfortable being crated as a pair • Enjoys gentle leash walks with Tess right by her side • Best with older, respectful kids who understand timid, tiny pups   Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!