Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Penny is a very special girl looking for a very special, caring and compassionate family of her own.
Penny is a wonderful Shepherd – Golden Retriever Mix, 5 years old, who found herself surrendered to an area humane society because her family could no longer care for her. When she was surrendered, she was thought to be unsocialized and it was not known how she would do with other dogs, or cats...or even people she did not know
Sure she was scared, finding herself in a strange place, left by the only people she had known. However slowly but surely she has been coming around but it is a process requiring patience and understanding. She is friendly, gentle, curious, and appears ok with other dogs, with slow introduction and when she feels comfortable. She has ignored the cats she’s been introduced to. We believe that Penny needs to build her confidence, and needs to learn to trust people.
Penny has been diagnosed with a torn cruciate ligament, requiring TPLO surgery for repair. She may also have a touch of arthritis. Generally speaking Penny gets around fine but she has a bit of a limp and we want to address the problem before it becomes worse.
We consider Penny a “special needs” girl because she requires a family who will take her through surgery for repair of her torn cruciate and nurse her back to health. We expect that Penny will become very attached to this person/family and, rather than place Penny in a foster home where she establishes such a bond during this time, we prefer that her forever family step in and do so.
The ideal family for Penny is an adult home (older children are fine), with someone home most of the time. An adult who works out of the home, or a stay-at-home parent would be ideal. Penny has a mild case of separation anxiety which we expect to further diminish as she becomes more confident and learns that she does not have to fear abandonment. Addressing her needs for confidence and trust are the priority vs the TPLO surgery.
Once Penny is able to trust people, allow people to care for her, and feels more relaxed, the surgery will be addressed....perhaps a month or so down the road. Note that BAARK will cover all costs related to the surgery /recovery.
Other than the torn cruciate (not an uncommon injury in large, active dogs), Penny is in overall excellent health…and after a successful repair, she will be as good as new!
She is fully vetted, up-to-date on all vaccinations, heartworm negative and taking monthly heartworm preventative, is spayed, microchipped, and housebroken,
If you are able to provide Penny a compassionate, loving home and family of her own, please contact BAARKDogRescue@gmail.com or 847-852-0895.
Penny is a loving, very affectionate girl who deserves a family of her own, who can make her a priority!
