Hi! I'm Penney. Before I let my friends at PAWS New England tell you about me, there's something important that I want you to know. I am differently abled, but I am not disabled!!! Penney came into rescue in Louisiana in February of 2024 when she was 5 months old and almost immediately joined the PAWS New England family. Once in New England, she was seen by a neurologist for her abnormal movement. The final diagnosis was not definite, but thought to be cerebellar hypoplasia. Since her symptoms haven't worsened over the last 2 years, this appears to be the case, and she should have no changes in the future. What this means for Penney is that her movements are not smooth and coordinated, but this doesn't keep her from walking or running or from being a very happy dog! She often makes slapping motions with her front legs. When she's really excited, her head movements also become uncoordinated. This lovely girl was adopted when she was about 8 months old, and her people loved her. The older cats, however, didn't feel the same way. Her family tried very hard for almost 2 years to try to make this work. Besides working with a trainer, they even built cat walks along the walls. However, the now elderly cats are not able to cope to the point of stopping eating. And Penney was constantly being corrected. They painfully made the right decision for Penney and the cats, and surrendered her back to PAWS. Penney loves people, but appreciates a few minutes to get acquainted with strangers. A week after arriving in her current foster home she attended a family get together and really needed only minutes to accept people she hadn't met. She also ignored food on the coffee table after being told once that wasn't for her. She absolutely loves other dogs, and takes corrections from them well. She happily lives in her foster home with other dogs that can tolerate her puppy-like uncontrolled movements. She can also live as an only dog since she adores people. Because she's can't completely control the movement of her legs, she can't live with cats. This gem is crate and house trained. She enjoys a fenced yard where she can sometimes do zoomies, and also likes going for walks. She also enjoys toys at times. Before coming back to PAWS she had started doing scent work, which she also enjoyed. She has been DNA tested and is just over 50% a mix of Australian cattle dog and Australian shepherd, but she doesn't have the inexhaustible energy of those breeds. Stairs are off limits for her with her balance issues, and she might not do well living in an apartment. If you're interested in learning more about this wonderful unique girl, submit an application as we would love to talk to you about this beautiful girl! https://youtu.be/NiG8BvxTJUU Name: Penney Breed: Labrador Retriever/Crossbreed (Breed mx is not guaranteed-no DNA testing done). Sex: Female Age: 2 years (estimated) Weight: 42lbs Spayed/Neutered: Yes Vaccinations: Up to date Heartworm: Negative on recent testing Microchipped: Yes BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS: Good with Children: Over 12 Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: No Adoption Fee: $550.00 (includes transport fee when applicable) $100-150 additional mandatory quarantine fee for Massachusetts residents. Location of dog currently: New England IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption veterinary costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age-appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England, if necessary. Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse, whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England. Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary. Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need. Paws New England abides by the dog importation regulations set forth in the states of MA, CT, NH and RI.