Penelope is a 6 year old female Beagle Cross. Penelope is a rescue from Cyprus, currently living in Lighthorne Heath, Warwickshire whilst hoping to find her forever home. Here is a little bit about her by her current mum: “Penny is a very beautiful, calm and quiet dog. She loves a cuddle but will soon head for her bed when she’s had enough. She only barks briefly when I’m preparing her food (impatience), when playing with other dogs (excitement) and when she see a squirrel (she does an impressive hound bay – it’s brilliant!). She rarely jumps up. She’s really cool in lots of situations – in the car, when meeting other dogs on lead, with people (including very young children jumping around her), at the vets, in the house nothing bothers her including the hoover, animals on TV, alarms etc. She doesn’t even react to the front door or the dogs next door letting off. Penny can be left alone for up to 6 hours. However, despite her relaxed personality, she is a very social animal and it’s possible that being left completely alone is stressful for her despite her good behaviour.
Penny is still getting used to being on lead. She can still trip you up by crossing in front suddenly. She can step straight out into the road. Penny has definite confidence issues when outside. She has days where she pulls constantly wanting to follow her nose. Other days she tucks her tail right in and refuses to budge. She’s very scared of unidentified loud noises, such as thunder, car’s/bike’s back firing, building works etc. She’s also fearful of open spaces, particularly the countryside and parks. Penny can’t be let off lead even when she’s comfortable as she will follow her nose and can actually run away.
Penny is obsessed with food. She’s not food aggressive – just greedy. You can remove a chew from her. She’s capable of stealing food off the table or kitchen counter if it is out. Penny is currently really suffering from not having a doggy pal, especially outside the house. She needs to feel she’s in a pack. She only really comes alive when she sees another dog, especially small dogs. She’s very polite to new dogs and tolerates a lot of sniffing etc. She speaks good dog language and quietly moves away if they are aggressive. She loves to play – but can’t be let off lead to do so – it needs to be a back garden or enclosed safe space. Penny’s interested in children and other people. She’s a great one for sniffing – but she never ever mouths. She’s totally safe around even the youngest most playful toddler. I wouldn’t hesitate to have her around a baby. Penny doesn’t know how to play with humans or toys but she will run around the garden with you happily. Penny is noticeably friendly towards men.
Penny wants to chase cats but if they step up to her she backs down. She might well get used to having a cat around but it’s an unknown. She’s fine with chickens clucking around her. She really, really wants to catch squirrels! She’s probably going to be hopeless around rabbits etc but then she’s such a nice character it’s very possible she’d leave then be once she worked out that’s what the humans wanted. Fine with horses, cows, sheep. Penny has not used a crate since I got her, no need for one. She travels in the boot and uses her 2 beds in the house. Penny sleeps in one of her beds next to me at night, she comes up 20 mins after I’ve gone to bed. She’s lovely and quiet. She never gets up during the night (she stays there long after I’ve got up). Penny doesn’t openly display separation anxiety but I think she would really benefit from having at least one other dog around her when left alone.
Penny would do best in a house with at least one other confident dog, preferably a nice jaunty little terrier. She would love to have children around of any age too. If there’s a man in the household she might attach to him quickly. At the moment she manages a walk on the streets much better than in parks or countryside but that should change once she feels safe in her pack. Penny has proved herself to be good around a child with autism and mental disability. Penny only has one real issue and it’s her fear of unexplained noises outside. She needs a combination of a secure pack and some techniques to help her feel safe with her humans beside her. She might do best living in town rather than country. Penny might never develop great recall, not unusual in the Beagle breed, but she’s responsive to her name and she’s learning to read what the human wants. She is super-sweet.”
Penny is looking for a new home with another confident dog to play with her and help her gain confidence. Her current mum can’t manage my disabled daughter and two dogs otherwise there is no way she would give her up. Her mum is heartbroken to actually consider rehoming Penny but feels that for Penny, having another confident dog to take her lead from will help her enjoy her life more fully. Anyone wanting to meet Penny is very welcome to bring along their dogs and family.
The minimum adoption donation for Penelope is £275. ADOPTION IS SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK. Full post adoption support is offered by our charity.
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