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Penny Lapper

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Size: Small
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Breeds: Dachshund, Crossbreed

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NOW FOSTERING IN NEW ENGLAND!

Hi, Penny Lapper here! You can call me Penny. I’ve been in New England for 2 weeks now, and have to say, I’m loving it. Weather hasn’t been too bad, I do enjoy my time outside, sniffing and watching the world go by. I’m currently fostering in a home with 3 other dogs, all shapes and sizes and I love them all. I play appropriately with all the dogs, and even the resident cat, who thinks she is the boss! My foster mom has chickens too. I could care less about them. They make funny noises that peak my interest, but as soon as I realize it is just a hen, who cares!?

So, I love the other dogs, I love ALL people. I get so darn happy when someone comes to visit. Even at the vet’s office, my tail just wouldn’t stop wagging. The doctor told my foster mom he’s never a sweeter, cuter or happier dog! Now, when I say I love ALL people, that goes for children. I ADORE children!!!!! As a matter of fact, just yesterday at the vet’s office, a little girl and her mom walked in……oh I thought they were there for me! I just wanted to get over to that little girl and love on her. Kids are just the bomb as far as I am concerned!

Can you say snuggle? One of my favorite pass times! Although foster mom crates me in her bedroom at night, we snuggle on the bed till lights out. If there weren’t so many of us in that bedroom, foster mom says I’d be able to sleep on the bed all night. So, when I get my own home, that is a wish I have, to sleep on/in the bed or at the very least in my families bedroom. I’m quiet all night long too. Just so you know.

Foster mom crates me if she needs to go out and leave all of us dogs alone for a bit. I’d be fine out of my crate, but she says safety first….so I do get crated with a treat. I LOVE treats….all food for that matter. I am very smart, very food motivated. So training is a snap. I do need work on leash walking though. I’m known as a puller. I have not had any accidents in my foster mom’s house in a week! She takes me out, tells me to go pee pee and I oblige. (cuz I get a treat afterwards. Of course I’m only gunna potty outside!!).

So, in summary, the ideal home for me is one with at least one other dog, cats are fine, KIDS are a must. I’m not a dog to be locked up alone or crated all day. A few hours here and there, but all day is just not for me. I’m a total people dog and need to be around my people.

I do need to note, that I was tested as light positive for those nasty heartworms. I’ve started pre-treatment,and will be having full treatment end of January. I’ll be just fine after that and the post treatment rest period. Please don’t let this discourage you. It is not discouraging me…..I’ve got a LONG, HEALTHY and HAPPY to live with a special family!

Love,

Penny

Name: Penny Lapper
Breed: Dachshund mix
Sex: Female
Age: 4 years old
Weight: 28.9 pounds
Spayed/Neutered: Yes. 11/20/19
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Will update
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Yes, loves kids!
Good with Dogs: Yes- does very well with other dogs!
Good with Cats: Yes, tested on 12/17/19

Adoption Donation: 450.00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Interested in a specific dog, please fill out an application if you are interested in a dog. The number of individual inquiries is overwhelming and we are finding it difficult to respond to each one. We cannot guarantee you will receive a timely response.

Paws New England is a rescue, not a shelter, and as such we do not have our dogs housed in one location - they are in foster homes both in New England and in our southern foster homes.   If you’re interested in a specific dog, please complete a short online application and you will receive a reply within 48 hours so you can ask questions.

At present, if a dog is listed on our website, the dog is considered still available HOWEVER, may have applications that have come in before yours but it’s still too early to know if any are a good match; therefore we encourage you to apply.

NOTICE WITH REGARD TO LOCATION OF DOGS:  Please note: Paws New England is a foster-based rescue. We do not have a brick and mortar building to house the dogs we rescue. We have found that dogs in foster homes are much more adoptable because they have been observed in a home setting. Dogs listed with Paws New England typically reside in various locations throughout the south (primarily Tennessee, Texas, and Arkansas) and New England (not necessarily in the state of Rhode Island). You will be notified by the adoption coordinator of the location of the dog you are interested in so you have the ability to decide whether to pursue adoption or not.

Dogs transported to New England are done so at a fee of $150.00 paid directly to the transporting company by Paws New England; no additional transport costs are responsibility of adopter. This fee is included in the adoption donation.

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your dog will help others in need.

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