The next time you visit the James V. Brown Library be sure you take a moment and say Hi to Penny. She is a lovable, gentle and sweet dog who loves the James V. Brown Library. She visits the Library almost every day and would love to meet you. She is loved by all who meet and know her.

Name: Penny Dow

Penny is a Bridle colored Greyhound (click on the photo of Penny for a larger view)

Penny is 11 Years Old – Her owner adopted her when she was 5 years old, she was a professional racing dog at a Florida race track and she was “rescued” by her current owner when she could no longer race and was “retired”.

Penny weighs 60 pounds and is naturally thin but she can get fat if over fed.

Favorite Food – Pizza Crusts

Favorite Person – Sue Rider

About Penny:

• Loves to smell EVERYONE and EVERYTHING
• Dislikes thunder and marching bands
• Favorite Book – Wet Dog! By Elise Broach
• Loves to walk along the “Rails to Trails bike path.

If you like to learn more about adopting a “retired” racing greyhound here are some web sites to explore.

Keystone Greyhounds | National Greyhound Adoption Program
| Pocono Greyhound Adoption