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Penny

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Sponsorships Michaela K. 30 €/month Elke S. 35 €/month Manuel B. 25 €/month Donation Barometer The donations and sponsorships received so far have been used for veterinary treatment and physiotherapy. Update 03.02.26 We have wonderful news about Penny! The orthosis is helping her a great deal, and she has also adjusted to it very well. Her gait has improved and her pain has become significantly less! That is why her foster mom was able to reduce the dose and is now gradually trying to taper off the medication. Penny is by nature a calm girl who likes nothing more than staying close to her human. As soon as food is involved, however, the sweetheart comes to life and can even perform little happy dances 😊 She still enjoys her walks, preferably when the weather is nice. Penny has also developed very positively when it comes to visitors: instead of barking at them, as she used to, she now greets them with curiosity and will even let them pet her if the guests have a calm presence. It is so lovely that Penny finally knows only one direction: forward! Update 19.11.2025 Penny bravely wears her orthosis on every walk. It seems she is now moving around a little more confidently. So, we did everything right. 😉 Once again, THANK YOU to all our donors. 💚🍀 Update Penny 27.10.2025 We thank all our donors from the bottom of our hearts and would like to show you here the orthosis she has just received. We very much hope that Penny can get used to it and that the orthosis brings her the relief she needs. More photos will follow soon. Donation Barometer Gerd-Hans + Renate B. 250 € Carola P. 50 € Evelyn G. 700 € Frank K. 30 € Claudia F. 400 € Anne T. 100 € Ruth P. 150 € Update 16.09.2025 Our Penny needs an orthosis! Some dogs sit in the second row, or life treats them more harshly than others. Our little Penny is one of these little souls. Hardly anyone knows her or her story: at the canile, Penny gave birth to her puppies and had to watch helplessly as the babies were killed by their kennel mates. She herself later became so afraid that she could only get around by crawling on her belly, until we were able to step in… In July 2021, Penny moved to her foster home, where she has developed into a lovable treasure who very much wants the company of nice dogs. Some time ago, it became apparent that Penny was limping or occasionally walking on three legs. Of course, we had her thoroughly examined. Various examinations and X-rays of her knees and hips initially yielded no usable results. We even arranged a heart examination. Nothing. But now we finally have a diagnosis: Penny is suffering from an incomplete ligament tear in the tarsal joint (hock joint). The joint is complex and consists of 14 bony components. A torn ligament causes pain and symptoms such as lameness or limping, stiffness after lying down, restricted mobility, and difficulty jumping or climbing stairs. In addition to a painkiller, Penny needs an orthosis with a so-called ROM joint (= Range of Motion). The special joint on the orthosis allows the range of motion to be individually adjusted to the needs of its wearer. We hope that this will allow Penny to walk as pain-free as possible and gain significantly more mobility. The cost of the ROM orthosis amounts to at least 700 euros. That is why we have set up a piggy bank for our girl and ask for donations under the keyword PENNY. Mille grazie! Fundraising goal reached and exceeded. 🍀💚 You are amazing 🍀💚 Since Penny needs heart medication as well as painkillers, we will use the surplus money for her medication. Many, many thanks to all our donors 😘 Update 18.09.2025: Perhaps you remember Penny's sad story: born in Sardinia, the little one had to live in a canile

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Patenschaften Michaela K. 30,-€/Monat Elke S. 35,-€/Monat Manuel B.. 25,-€/Monat Spendenbarometer Die bisher eingegangenen Spenden und Patenschaften wurden für tierärztliche Behandlungen und Physiotherapie eingesetzt. Update 03.02.26 Wir haben erfreuliche Nachrichten von Penny! Die Orthese hilft ihr prima und sie hat sich auch sehr gut damit arrangiert. Das Gangbild hat sich verbessert, die Schmerzen sind deutlich weniger geworden! Deshalb konnte die Pflegemama die Dosis reduzieren und versucht nun, das Mittel sachte auszuschleichen. Penny ist von ihrem Naturell her ein ruhiges Mädchen, das sich am liebsten in der Nähe seines Menschen aufhält. Sobald es um Futter geht, kommt allerdings Leben in die Süße und sie kann sogar kleine Freudentänzchen aufführen 😊 Ihre Spaziergänge findet sie nach wie vor gut, am liebsten bei schönem Wetter. Penny hat sich auch sehr positiv entwickelt in punkto Besucher: Statt sie, wie früher, zu verbellen, begrüßt sie diese nun neugierig und lässt sich durchaus streicheln, wenn die Gäste eine ruhige Ausstrahlung haben. Es ist so schön, dass Penny endlich nur eine Richtung kennt: Vorwärts! Update 19.11.2025 Penny trägt ganz tapfer ihre Orthese auf jedem Spaziergang. Es scheint, dass sie jetzt etwas sicherer unterwegs ist . Also, alles richtig gemacht. 😉 Erneut DANKE an alle Spender. 💚🍀 Update Penny 27.10.2025 Wir danken von Herzen allen Spendern und möchten Euch gerne hier, die gerade erhaltene Orthese zeigen. Wir hoffen sehr, dass Penny sich daran gewöhnen kann und die Orthese die gewünschte Erleichterung für sie bringt. Es folgen zeitnah weitere Fotos. Spendenbarometer Gerd-Hans + Renate B. 250,-€ Carola P. 50,-€ Evelyn G. 700,-€ Frank K. 30,-E Claudia F. 400,-€ Anne T. 100,-€ Ruth P. 150 ,-€ Update 16.09.2025 Unsere Penny braucht eine Orthese! Es gibt Hunde, die in der 2. Reihe sitzen oder denen das Leben übler mitspielt als anderen. Unsere kleine Penny ist so ein Seelchen. Kaum einer kennt sie oder ihre Geschichte: Penny brachte im Canile ihre Welpen zur Welt und musste hilflos zusehen, wie die Babys von den Zwingergenossen getötet wurden. Sie selbst war dann später vor Angst nur noch auf dem Bauch robbend unterwegs, bis wir einschreiten konnten… Im Juli 2021 reiste Penny auf ihre Pflegestelle und hat sich dort zu einem liebenswürdigen Schatz entwickelt, der unbedingt nette Hundegesellschaft um sich haben möchte. Vor einiger Zeit fiel auf, dass Penny hinkt oder zwischendurch auf 3 Beinen läuft. Wir haben sie selbstverständlich auf den Kopf stellen lassen. Diverse Untersuchungen, Röntgenaufnahmen von Knien und Hüften brachten zunächst keine verwertbaren Ergebnisse. Wir haben sogar eine Herzuntersuchung veranlasst. Nichts. Nun haben wir aber endlich eine Diagnose: Penny leidet an einem unvollständigen Bänderriss am Tarsalgelenk“ (Sprunggelenk). Das Gelenk ist komplex und besteht aus 14 knöchernen Anteilen. Ein angerissenes Band verursacht Schmerzen und Symptome wie z.B. Lahmheit oder Humpeln, Steifheit nach dem Liegen, eingeschränkte Beweglichkeit und Schwierigkeiten beim Springen oder Treppensteigen. Penny benötigt, neben einem Schmerzmittel, eine Orthese mit sogenanntem ROM Gelenk (= Range of Motion). Durch das spezielle Gelenk an der Orthese kann die Beweglichkeit individuell an die Bedürfnisse seines Trägers angepasst werden. Wir hoffen, dass wir damit ein möglichst schmerzfreies Laufen und deutlich mehr Mobilität für Penny realisieren können. Die Kosten für die ROM Orthese belaufen sich auf mindestens 700 Euro. Deshalb haben wir für unser Mädchen ein Sparschwein aufgestellt und bitten um eine Spende unter Stichwort PENNY. Mille Grazie! Spendenziel erreicht und übertroffen. 🍀💚 Ihr seid der Wahnsinn🍀💚 Da Penny Herzmedikamente, sowie Schmerzmittel benötigt, werden wir das überschüssige Geld für ihre Medikamente nutzen. Lieben, lieben Dank an alle Spender 😘 Update 18.09.2025: Vielleicht erinnern Sie sich an Pennys traurige Geschichte: Auf Sardinien geboren, musste die Maus in einem Canile

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
saving dogs e.V.
Living with Penny
  • ✓Spayed
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Bringing Penny home

What you'll need for Penny in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Penny

What life with Penny looks like

Penny is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at saving dogs e.V. in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Penny, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Penny?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. saving dogs e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Penny on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Penny if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — saving dogs e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Penny already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Penny isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with saving dogs e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Penny and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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