Adoption information
About Penny
💛 About Penny
Penny is a sweet and gentle 12-year-old Shih Tzu with a loving nature and a heart full of affection. While she is entering her golden years and has a number of age-related medical conditions, Penny still enjoys the comfort of human companionship and being close to her people. She is currently on medication to manage both her heart condition and separation anxiety, helping her stay comfortable and relaxed in her daily life.
Penny has a grade 4/6 heart murmur caused by a leaky heart valve and will require ongoing veterinary care and medication management. She also has bilateral cataracts affecting her vision, significant dental disease (grade 3/4), and reduced range of motion in her hips consistent with age-related mobility changes. Despite these challenges, Penny remains a lovely companion who is seeking a caring and understanding home where she can enjoy her retirement years surrounded by love and comfort.
🐶 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Sweet and affectionate nature
➖ Enjoys spending time with people
➖ Gentle and calm companion
➖ May experience anxiety when left alone
➖ Enjoys a quiet and predictable routine
➖ Seeks comfort and companionship from her family
➖ Well suited to a relaxed lifestyle
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Spending time with her people
➖ Relaxing in a cosy bed
➖ Gentle pats and affection
➖ Quiet companionship
➖ Short strolls and time outdoors at her own pace
➖ Comfortable places to rest and nap
🧼 Medical and Care Needs
➖ Currently on medication for a heart condition and separation anxiety
➖ Grade 4/6 heart murmur due to a leaky heart valve
➖ Bilateral cataracts affecting vision
➖ Grade 3/4 dental disease requiring ongoing monitoring and care
➖ Reduced range of motion in her hips
➖ Will require regular veterinary check-ups and continued medication management
🏡 Ideal Home for Penny
➖ A calm and loving home where she can enjoy her senior years
➖ Adopters committed to managing her ongoing medical needs
➖ Someone who can provide plenty of companionship and minimise long periods alone
➖ A home with a comfortable, low-impact lifestyle suited to her mobility needs
➖ A family who will cherish a gentle senior dog and provide the care, patience and love she deserves 💛🐾
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Medical notes
Penny has a grade 4/6 heart murmur caused by a leaky heart valve and will require ongoing veterinary care and medication management. She also has bilateral cataracts affecting her vision, significant dental disease (grade 3/4), and reduced range of motion in her hips consistent with age-related mobility changes.
Adoption details
Please do not apply to adopt via our animals' PetRescue profile.
Follow the links below to be directed to the Wollongong City Council website, and find your preferred animal's online profile.
Once in the online profile, scroll down and click the link to complete an adoption application. Once received, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your application and suitability for your preferred animal.
If we deem the animal to be suitable for your home and lifestyle, an in-person meet and greet may be organised. Should your meet and greet be a success, you can take your new furry friend home that day or following their desexing surgery. Our team will manage all your animal's paperwork, including ownership and vaccination documentation.
Apply to adopt one of our dogs here: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/book-and-apply/pets/find-a-pet/find-a-dog
Apply to adopt one of our cats here: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/book-and-apply/pets/find-a-pet/find-a-cat