July 2008   Penny
You have to stay alert to catch even a fleeting glimpse of Penny, a year-and-a-half old German Shorthaired Pointer with a boundless energy supply and a zest for life that we all wish we had. Penny came to live with Vic and Shannon in Ashburn, Virginia when she was only 7 weeks old, and has had them up and running ever since.

Penny loves being outdoors, and is a faithful companion on all hikes, walks and runs. In fact, she goes running with Shannon every day, rain or shine. One of Penny’s favorite places to romp is The Leesburg Canine Country Club where she has acres and acres to run off-leash, and where she can cool off afterwards in one of their bone-shaped doggie pools. It’s also the perfect place to spot—or in Penny’s case to point at—the resident bird population.

At home, Penny does a great job pointing out what’s going on in the neighborhood, whether it’s kids playing, someone walking by with a dog or an approaching visitor. According to Vic and Shannon, the best part of their day is coming home after a long day at work and being greeted by Penny—tail wagging and ready for her next adventure.

Our favorite image of Penny appears here in Gallery 4.

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