Meet Penni *Arriving 2/20*.

Princeton, MN · 2 years 9 months · Chihuahua / Dachshund / Mixed

Listed since Feb 8, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Feb 9, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Penni is a loving, affectionate little pup with a heart as warm as her beautiful copper-colored coat. Soft as velvet and sweet as can be, she’s the kind of dog who truly thrives on closeness—lap time, cuddles, and being near her people are her favorite things. She’s a playful girl who gets along wonderfully with other dogs and loves to engage them in her signature game: the playful “chase me if you dare.” Watching Penni zoom around the backyard, daring her dog friends to follow, is guaranteed to make you smile. She enjoys toys, outdoor playtime, and then happily settles in for affection and relaxation. Penni is crate trained, intelligent, eager to please, and even-tempered. She’s still working on perfecting her potty training, but she does a great job letting you know when she needs to go outside. Potty pads have been helpful when her humans are away, and with a consistent routine, she’s sure to continue improving. She can be a bit vocal at times—usually when other dogs are barking, someone comes to the house, or when meeting new people—but this comes from her protective nature and loyalty. Once she feels comfortable, her gentle and affectionate personality really shines through. Penni would love a home where she gets plenty of attention and companionship, though she does fine when left alone with comforting background noise like the TV or radio. Whether she’s playing, exploring the yard, or curled up in your lap, Penni is happiest when she’s part of the family. If you’re looking for a devoted, playful, and loving companion who will bring warmth, laughter, and lots of snuggles into your life, Penni may be the perfect match. Penni is from Texas. They arrive in Minnesota on 02/20/2026 and will need to be picked up from the Ruff Start Rescue office in Princeton, MN between the hours of 8:30am and noon. Please plan for their arrival accordingly as we cannot accommodate pickups outside of this time frame. Since they haven’t arrived yet, they are available exclusively through Ruff Start’s Foster to Adopt (FTA) Program. Click here to learn more about the FTA program. Once they get to Minnesota, they might require further veterinary care. Ruff Start’s veterinary suite is located in Princeton, MN, and, as the foster, you will be required to transport your dog to and from these vetting appointments. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

RescueGroups record ID: 22254127

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

  cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.