
Penelope is a Velvet Hippo Ready to Find Her Home in Evansville!
Penelope is a happy girl with velvety soft fur, and she's our Pet of the Week with the Vanderburgh Humane Society!
Please Consider Adoption First
The Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) in Evansville has pets of all shapes and sizes. Or, as Executive Director, Kendall Paul likes to say when she stops by the studio on Thursdays, "all makes and models, and all certified pre-owned." There's a good chance that the VHS will have a pet who fits your family's lifestyle.
All jokes aside, we spoke with Kendall today, and she reminded us that if you want to add a furry family member to your home, she asks that you please check the shelters first, and consider adopting from a local shelter. Every space that opens up at VHS means that an animal goes into a new home, and another can take their place. This means two lives are saved at once. And the VHS often has everything from smaller pets to puppies and kittens, to senior dogs and cats. So there's a very good chance they'll be able to help you find the right pet for your home.
Every week, we team up with the VHS to share an adoptable pet as our Pet of the Week, and this week is a sweet girl named Penelope!
Penelope is a Happy, Sweet, Velvet Hippo!
I know I've said it before, but I will say it again, I am a sucker when it comes to a blocky headed smiley dog, and Penelope is no exception to that! She is what I would describe as a "velvet hippo" because her fur is velvety soft, and she's got a bit of a hippo-esque shape to her (I say that with love).

Here is what the VHS has to say about Penelope:
Meet Penelope, an adorable 6-year-old Staffordshire Terrier! With her goofy antics and sweet disposition, she's the perfect companion for both fun-filled adventures and cozy cuddle sessions. Whether she's rolling around in the grass or snuggling up on the couch, Penelope's charming personality will surely brighten your day. Ready to welcome this lovable pup into your home? For an adoption fee of just $200, you can bring Penelope home today!
@99.5.wkdqPenelope is a 6 year old velvet hippo looking for her forever home! She's our #PetofTheWeek from the Vanderburgh Humane Society! #AdoptablePet #AdoptableDog #VelvetHippo
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Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
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