Penny

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Age
6 - 12 months
Gender
F
Location
Darlington (Sadberge)
Ref ID
3595125
Size
Medium
Breed
Terrier (Staffordshire Bull) Cross

Are you right for Penny?

Penny is a bright, bubbly girl with a big zest for life and so much love to give. She’s looking for an adult-only home where she can continue learning and growing with patient, understanding adopters who will enjoy her fun-loving nature. She can get a little carried away with her excitement at times, but this is all part of her charm and enthusiasm for life. With some ongoing training and gentle guidance, Penny is already showing she can make great progress and channel her energy in the right ways. Penny would love a home with a secure outdoor space where she can stretch her legs and enjoy playtime. She’ll also need support settling into a routine, including gradually building up time left alone, helping her feel safe and secure in her new home. She can enjoy social walks with other dogs, though she’ll need to stay on lead in public and benefit from calm, well-managed introductions.

Is Penny right for you?

Penny is a fun, affectionate and entertaining companion who brings joy wherever she goes. She absolutely loves being involved in daily life and will thrive in a home that enjoys getting out and about, as well as spending quality time together. With the right mix of exercise, enrichment, and training, Penny will continue to blossom into a well-rounded and confident dog. Her playful personality and loving nature make her a truly special girl. Building a bond with Penny will be incredibly rewarding—she has so much potential and is just waiting for someone to help her shine. With patience and plenty of love, she’ll become a loyal, happy and devoted best friend

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Lifespan

typically 12+ years

Shedding

Short length with moderate shedding

How our rehoming process works

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    Create an account and fill out our application form

    In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for you.

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    Choose a rehoming centre

    We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you...
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    We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found you a match.

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    We’ll review your application

    We’ll review your application against the dogs in our care at your chosen centre. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If we don’t hear back from you, we will close your application for now, and you can reapply when you’re ready. 

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    We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match

    If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by...
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    If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by calling us on 0303 003 0000 or visiting your local rehoming centre.

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    When we find a match, we’ll invite you to meet them

    If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre. Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance...
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    If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre. 

    Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance to build a bond before making a commitment to give them a new home. By taking some time at the beginning to make sure everyone’s comfortable, an adoption is more likely to be successful. 

    We may also arrange a home visit with you, to see how your house will be set up and check that the garden (if you have one) is secure. This may not be necessary, though, especially if you’ve adopted from us before. Where you already have dogs, we may accept a reference from your vet as an alternative.

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    If we haven’t found the right match, we’ll continue the search together

    If we haven’t found the right dog for you within three months, we’ll let you know your application is closed. We’ll invite you to apply again so we have up-to-date information about you, and we’ll keep looking.

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    We’ll support you to embark on a new life with your dog

    When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away. With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and...
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    When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away. 

    With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care Card and more, we’re here to support you and your dog for as long as you need us.

Key information

Location

DarlingtonHill House FarmSadbergeCo DurhamDL2 1SL
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Opening hours

We’re open for general browsing on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–4pm. Wednesday and Friday mornings are by pre-arranged appointment only.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access
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