Adoption information
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About Penny
Meet Penny, our sweet and unique Bitzer—a delightful mix of breeds, though we suspect she may have some Miniature Pinscher, Fox Terrier, or Kelpie in her. Penny is a 2-year-old female, small to medium in size, with a personality that's as endearing as it is timid.
Penny is a gentle soul who prefers the company of calm, co-existing dogs. She’s not a fan of overly enthusiastic canine companions and isn’t shy about letting them know. Ideally, she would thrive in a home with another dog who respects her space and matches her laid-back demeanor.
With a very timid and sweet personality, Penny requires an owner who will give her the time and patience she needs to feel safe and secure. She dreams of being a lap dog, snug and safe in her owner’s arms. Secure fencing is a must for Penny, as she has a knack for finding little gaps to slip through at the shelter, likely due to the stress of the environment. However, we believe this escapism will diminish once she settles into a loving home.
While Penny may develop some separation anxiety after bonding with her person, her loyal and affectionate nature makes her a wonderful companion for someone willing to provide her with the security and love she needs. Give Penny the chance to blossom in a forever home, and you’ll be rewarded with a loyal and loving lap dog.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
We are not open to walk ins, appointments by booking only. All households members must be present before we can adopt an animal out.
As our goal is to adopt animals out from the shelter into loving homes as fast as possible, multiple bookings may be made for the same animal.
We are not able to hold any animals for any reason.
As such, there is a possibility that the animal you may have found a forever home before your appointment. If this is the case we will inform you by phone call as soon as possible.
Appointment Hours:
Mon: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Tues: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Wed: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Thurs: 12.30pm-5:00pm
Fri: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Sat Open Hours JUNE:
June 1st 9:00am-12:00pm
June 15th 9:00am-12:00pm
June 22nd: 9:00am-12:00pm
June 29th- CLOSED
For serious enquires we are able to accommodate to outside our normal appointment hours. Please call us to arrange a time.
Please give the shelter a call on 5334 2075 or email animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au for more information about the animal and our adoption procedures.
Apologies if we do not reply to your enquiry, we are a busy Shelter and get pulled away from the office often.
We appreciate you wanting to adopt! Please do not let this discourage you from adopting in the future!
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.



