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Penny

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 4 months

Penny had a tough start in life. She was abandoned by her owner to a killing station along with four siblings, as the veterinary costs were too expensive. In this station, dogs are only killed when all places are filled. Therefore, the operators contacted Ancsa, who immediately agreed to cover the costs of medical care and take the puppies in after their recovery. The five puppies suffered from parvovirus, a severe and often fatal infection. Despite intensive treatment in the clinic, two of the puppies lost the fight. Penny and her brother, however, survived - two small fighters who bravely fought their way back to life. Even after the first negative test, the two continued to be cared for outside the shelter to avoid endangering the other dogs. In the meantime, Penny has received all vaccinations and was allowed to move into the shelter with her brother. Everything was new and a bit scary at first. But she has already gained trust in her caregiver. Penny has had little experience in her life so far. A quiet home would be ideal, where she can be gradually introduced to new impressions. If there are children, they should be a bit older and able to deal with a young dog with empathy. Due to the intensive care during her illness, Penny is used to people, initially shy but friendly, and seeks closeness as soon as she has gained trust. Who falls in love with Penny and shows her how beautiful life can be?

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Penny hatte keinen leichten Start ins Leben. Gemeinsam mit vier Geschwistern wurde sie schwer krank vom Besitzer in einer Tötungsstation abgegeben – Tierarztkosten waren ihm zu teuer. In dieser Station werden Hunde nur dann getötet, wenn alle Plätze belegt sind. Daher nahmen die Betreiber Kontakt zu Ancsa auf, die sofort zusagte, die Kosten der medizinische Versorgung zu übernehmen und die Welpen nach ihrer Genesung aufzunehmen. Die fünf Hundekinder litten an Parvovirose, einer schweren und oft tödlichen Infektion. Trotz intensiver Behandlung in der Klinik verloren zwei der Welpen den Kampf. Penny und ihr Bruder jedoch haben überlebt – zwei kleine Kämpfer, die sich tapfer zurück ins Leben gekämpft haben. Auch nach dem ersten negativen Test wurden die beiden weiterhin außerhalb des Tierheims betreut, um die anderen Hunde nicht zu gefährden. Inzwischen hat Penny alle Impfungen erhalten und durfte zusammen mit ihrem Bruder ins Tierheim umziehen. Hier war erst mal alles neu und ein wenig unheimlich. Inzwischen hat sie aber schon Vertrauen zu ihrer Bezugsperson gefasst. Penny hat in ihrem bisherigen Leben nur wenig kennengelernt. Ein ruhiges Zuhause wäre ideal, in dem sie Schritt für Schritt an neue Eindrücke herangeführt wird. Kinder sollten, wenn vorhanden, schon etwas älter sein und einfühlsam mit einem jungen Hund umgehen können. Durch die intensive Pflege während ihrer Erkrankung ist Penny Menschen gewohnt, anfangs schüchtern aber freundlich und sucht die Nähe, sobald sie Vertrauen gefasst hat. Wer verliebt sich in Penny und zeigt ihr, wie schön das Leben sein kann?

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Solingen
Shelter
Fellfreunde e.V.
Living with Penny
  • Vaccinated
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Fellfreunde e.V. · SolingenLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

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 small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Fellfreunde e.V. in Solingen.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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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. Fellfreunde 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 — Fellfreunde 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
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 Fellfreunde 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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