Penelope’s journey started when she was found abandoned outside a gym in Puerto Rico. She decided that chapter was absolutely not going to define her story, so she packed her tiny imaginary suitcase and headed to North Carolina.

When her family wasn’t there, she collected a few more frequent flyer miles and made one final stop: Rhode Island.

We’ve known Penelope for approximately five minutes and are already completely smitten. After settling into her kennel, she quietly sat up every time someone walked by.

No barking. No dramatic speeches. Just the sweetest little face saying, “Excuse me. Whenever you have a moment, I’d really love to be someone’s dog.”

She might be small but Penelope is packed with personality. She is affectionate, fun loving, enjoys other dogs, and is more than ready to trade airports and transport vans for a couch that belongs to her.

Let’s make Rhode Island the place where Penelope’s story finally ends with the words “welcome home.”