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Penelope

Young
Female
Medium

Shepherd

About Penelope

Washington, DC

Breed

Shepherd

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Medium

(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Penelope’s Compatibility

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Penelope's Story

Please contact Lowell Nelson (lowelln@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.young girl ISO happily ever after! PENELOPE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!! Come meet Penelope and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (Feb. 8th) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Rockville (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895)! Name: Penelope Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd mix Best Guess for Age: 2.5 years as of January 2026 SEX: Female Approximate Weight: 45 lbs Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen her with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters! Currently Living at: DC area foster home Check out these videos of Penelope: https://youtube.com/shorts/RPdSvSDksfk; https://youtube.com/shorts/hvYSThT7-QM Penelope is Looking For: Penelope is a super smart cookie and she's seeking humans who appreciate that about her! She's a young girl full of zest for life and wants physical and mental enrichment. Simple walks on leash won't cut it for her - she's up for more. Advanced agility, nose work, fun enrichment - she's by your side for it all! Most of all - she wants to know who her humans are, where she belongs, and to be under her own roof. In exchange she promises to keep your life awesome - and loyal companionship for all her days! What My Foster Says About Me: Penelope loves all people and is such a people pleaser. She is quick to learn, follows commands well, likes to play a lot and be very active, but also knows how to relax and enjoys affectionate cuddles and nap times by your side. She is a confident girl who likes to be a boss lady in a dog community. She likes to play with other dogs at the dog park and is still learning to share balls as she wants to be in charge of them all! Penelope does really well in the car and likes to go for car rides. She is doing well on house-training, and she is left at home with other dogs for hours without separation anxiety or other issues; she just sleeps! Lucky Dog cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken. All of our dogs are working on their crate training. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for this dog is $460, which includes the cost of routine vetting, including vaccinations and spay/neuter. If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckydog . Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the dogs we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at www.luckydoganimalrescue.org . BE A FOSTER!!! Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org! BE A SPONSOR!!!! Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save. To learn more about sponsorship, please contact info@luckydoganimalrescue.org !

Please contact Lowell Nelson (lowelln@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.young girl ISO happily ever after! PENELOPE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!!!!

Come meet Penelope and other great adoptable dogs this Sunday (Feb. 8th) from 12-3 pm at the PetSmart in Rockville (5154 Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895)!

Name: Penelope Best Guess for Breed: Shepherd mix
Best Guess for Age: 2.5 years as of January 2026 SEX: Female

Approximate Weight: 45 lbs

Gets Along With: Other dogs! We haven't seen her with cats or kids but we are happy to discuss integration techniques with any potential adopters!
Currently Living at: DC area foster home
Check out these videos of Penelope: https://youtube.com/shorts/RPdSvSDksfk; https://youtube.com/shorts/hvYSThT7-QM

Penelope is Looking For: Penelope is a super smart cookie and she's seeking humans who appreciate that about her! She's a young girl full of zest for life and wants physical and mental enrich

How To Adopt

Penelope was listed as Adoptable by Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

How can I adopt Penelope?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

How can I find out if Penelope is a good fit for me?

Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Lucky Dog Animal Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Penelope?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Penelope, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy

How do you adopt a Lucky Dog or Lucky Cat? When you are ready to adopt a new friend, we'll ask you to complete our friendly screening process, which ensures safe and successful adoptions! Fill out an Adoption Questionnaire and we'll have a brief conversation with you to discuss your needs and preferences, and lifestyle as you look for a new family member.

Our Mission

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless animals and educating the community on responsible pet ownership. Lucky Dog does not have its own facility. Instead, our dogs stay with temporary fosters (and occasionally boarding partners) while t...