Once at a high-euthanasia shelter, very few dogs ever get the chance to walk away into a happy ending. Due to overcrowding, these four-legged furballs don’t receive the treatment they need, let alone have a proper chance to meet a future family.
Penny, a senior pup, was one of those dogs.
After suffering for most of her life due to neglect, she was abandoned at a shelter in Los Angeles, California.
When she was found, Penny literally couldn’t move, which was one of the reasons why she was placed on the euthanasia list. Then, the vets examined her and discovered something truly heartbreaking about her!
Penny’s Devastating Story
All Penny wanted was to be loved. Sadly, she never had someone to treat her properly, and when her owner abandoned her at a high-euthanasia shelter, the chances of her finding a forever home became zero.
On top of that, Penny was literally frozen. She couldn’t move at all, which made everyone believe she had neurological issues.
Fortunately, thanks to Beagle Freedom Project’s program, Save Our Seniors, Penny got a second chance.
Despite her condition, the California rescue wanted Penny to taste freedom in her golden years, far from an overcrowded shelter environment. They took her in, showered her with love, and then took her to the vet for her first checkup.
Then came a shock!
The vets, who feared Penny was permanently immobile, discovered that she was in pain due to severe dermatitis.
“Vets feared she was suffering with a neurological issue, leaving her mostly immobile…. But, the simple and heartbreaking truth was that years of neglect allowed a treatable case of dermatitis to become so severe that Penny was unable to move without experiencing horrific pain,” the rescue wrote in the post.
All this time, Penny was able to walk, yet she couldn’t – due to her enormous pain.
Fortunately, all that was soon about to change.
Life-Changing Transformation
It took her years, but thanks to the BFP team, Penny finally got a loving home next to her foster. She received regular medicated baths and meds to relieve her pain, which ultimately helped her recover completely.
Penny, the pup no one had given a chance to, was now a brand-new dog who underwent a miraculous transformation.
According to her foster parent, Penny’s past didn’t take a toll on her. She was perfectly able to make friends, enjoy her daily playtime and cuddles, and enjoy cozy naps on a couch.
Even after so much past trauma, Penny was still capable of love.
“Even after being failed by humans before, Penny still greeted every member of my household (both human and animal alike) with kisses, cuddles, and trust. It was such a special journey to watch Penny heal!” the foster told the BFP team.
A few weeks later, Penny received another big surprise: a forever family! This resilient girl got adopted into an amazing home where she’s now enjoying being the princess of her own family.
One thing is for sure: Penny, now Eve, is finally where she’s supposed to be, and she couldn’t be happier!