penny

Meet Penny — the 8–9 month old Mini Aussie mix who’s equal parts sunshine, sass, and snuggles.
At around 21 lbs, she’s the perfect fun-sized adventure buddy.

Penny came to us a bit underweight after her time in the shelter, but with good food, love, and structure, she’s filled out beautifully and is so ready for her forever family.

From her foster:
Penny walked into our home and immediately won everyone over. She’s crazy smart, picks up new cues quickly, and is already walking politely on a leash. Meals? A full-body experience. She treats every bite like it’s a gourmet event and does the cutest little “this is delicious!” wiggle.

She adores her foster brothers — Hardy, the calm mentor, and Jordy, the high-energy Border Collie who matches her zoomies stride for stride. They wrestle, fetch, chase, and entertain each other until they flop into a cuddle pile. After playtime, Penny becomes a world-class snuggler, happily curling up with her foster mom while she works from home.

Crating: Zero issues. She sleeps calmly through the night in her crate, no fuss.
Mornings: Expect a three-dog, two-human cuddle fest before coffee.
Kids: She met kids during Halloween and thought they were awesome.
Cats: Hasn’t met any yet, but she’s curious and open to learning.

Her foster dad jokes he’d adopt her in a heartbeat — but he knows this special girl has a family waiting just for her.
Penny is affectionate, bright, eager to learn, and full of joyful energy. If you’re looking for a young dog who brings laughs, loyalty, and the perfect amount of Aussie sparkle…
Penny might just be your girl.

Apply at ntxaussierescue.org/adopt