Penelope the Mini Schnauzer Mix Was Saved Hours Before Euthanasia—Now This Brave 7–8 Year-Old Is Ready for a Soft Place to Land

Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: grafton WI, 53024
- Pet's Size: small
- Pet's Gender: female
- Pet's Color: tricolor (tan/brown & black & white)
- Pet's Breed: Miniature Schnauzer / Mixed (long coat)
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? yes
Organization:
- Name: tail waggers 911
- Address: 2137A Valley Court, Grafton, WI 53024
- Site: http://www.tailwaggers911.com
Penelope’s story is nothing short of a second chance miracle. This 7–8 year-old Mini Schnauzer mix was part of a Schnauzer family of four known as the “Bridgerton Family,” and they were saved just hours before euthanasia. After everything she has been through, Penelope is now safe, groomed, and finally getting the care she always deserved. What she needs next is simple—but life changing—a forever home.
Why Penelope Feels So Special
🐾 7–8 year-old Mini Schnauzer mix, spayed female
💖 Sweet, gentle, and quick to warm up to people
🏡 Saved just hours before euthanasia with her family
🧼 Recently groomed and feeling much better
🍖 Loves food and is eating very well
Penelope is a soft-hearted little dog who doesn’t take long to trust people. Once she feels safe, her sweet personality shines through. She enjoys attention, responds well to kindness, and is clearly ready to leave her stressful past behind her.
Despite everything she has endured, Penelope is doing remarkably well. She recently had a dental cleaning and, while she lost a few teeth, it hasn’t slowed her down at all—she continues to eat eagerly and enjoy her meals. She is also recovering beautifully from a mammary tumor removal and is now feeling much healthier and more comfortable.
The Gentle Strength of Penelope
✨ Resilient, calm, and full of quiet affection
🐶 Blossoms quickly with gentle human interaction
💞 Loves food, comfort, and companionship
🌿 Thriving now that she is safe and cared for
What Penelope Is Looking For
✔️ A loving home ready for a gentle senior companion
✔️ A calm environment where she can feel safe and relaxed
✔️ A family who will continue giving her medical follow-up care if needed
✔️ Someone who understands that love and comfort are what she values most
Penelope doesn’t ask for much anymore—just safety, kindness, and a place where she can finally rest without worry. After surviving so much uncertainty, she is ready for stability and love for the rest of her life.
She has already been through the hardest part of her journey. Now she just needs someone to make sure the rest of it is filled with peace, comfort, and belonging.
Adoption Details
🐾 Breed: Mini Schnauzer Mix
🎂 Age: 7–8 years
⚖️ Weight: 23 lbs
💉 Spayed female
💰 Adoption Fee: $550
📅 Location: Ready for adoption in WI
Penelope is ready for her forever chapter. Could you be the one to give her the safe, loving home she has finally earned?



