Senior to Senior Adoption: Elda & Minnie Penny

Minnie Penny
Age: 8 years 
Breed: Chihuahua/Miniature Pinscher
ARRIVAL AT MHC: November 10, 2021
ADOPTED: June 8, 2022

Minnie Penny came to MHC as a 7 year old  dog looking for a new start. She was adopted from MHC in 2018, but was brought back due to changes in her former home. 

Minnie is a sweet but anxious little dog who needed a person that could be around her most of the day.  Cute as she is, she got a lot of interest and had a few trial adoptions that sadly fell through.  We really wanted Minnie to end up in the right home so we were prepared to give her as much time as she needed. 
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One day, a lovely woman named Elda walked into the Adoption Center.  ​She wasn't sure what she was looking for.  But the moment she and Minnie Penny locked eyes, the stars aligned!  We reached out to Elda recently to see how they're both doing. 

​Thanks, Elda Whitten, for sending us an update and photos.

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Did you know what you were looking for when you walked into our Adoption Center? ​​ What was it about Minnie Penny that attracted you to her and made you pick her?
When I adopted Penny I had no preconceived requirements. Penny’s eyes were the view into her soul.  She looked so alone and I was too.  I’m so happy to have her in my life.

Penny was 7 when you adopted her. Has there been any challenges to adopting a senior dog?
As always,  when we age life is just harder, she is my joy and although there will be some challenges we haven’t experienced any this far.  She eats and drinks and uses the doggy door for her “business”.  

What are the benefits of adopting a senior dog?
Benefits of a senior dog is most are house trained and can manage on their own as far as daily routines.  

The Senior to Senior Program* is such a financial help for those of us on fixed incomes.  Thank you for the service you provide.  ​

How is Penny doing now?
In a word - wonderful!  She loves to cuddle now.  I was afraid that might not happen but it has and I love it!  She has the run of both my yard and my landlord's yard as we have a doggy door in his fence so his dogs and Penny come and go as they please without worry of escape.  When we came home the day I adopted her, we got inside the fence and I removed her leash and she ran circles around the whole perimeter of the yard about 3 times before she was ready to come inside.  

Would you encourage others to adopt senior dogs?
Yes, I would and do encourage my friends to adopt Senior animals because of many reasons.  They are usually trained either crate or house trained.  It’s much easier for them in a one to one situation. 

*MHC's Senior to Senior Adoption Program waives pet adoption fees for qualified  matches. 
We have many senior dogs  ready for homes! Stop by our Adoption Center inside PetSmart in Midland or check out our website

​Here are some photos of Minnie Penny's time at MHC and in her new home!