08/20/2026
Happy post alert!
We just had to take a second to brag on a very special lady and a very special dog. If you’ve ever wondered whether there are still angels among us, look no further than Mrs. Penny.
This sweet pup came to us late one night about three weeks ago after being hit by a car and suffering a broken left femur. After some difficult discussions and being faced with some very hard decisions, his previous owners, who were incredibly kind and compassionate, weren’t left with many easy options.
That’s when Kristen, one of our nurses, immediately yelled, “Call Mrs. Penny!!”
We called the one person we knew would be willing to take on such a complicated situation. Without skipping a beat, Mrs. Penny jumped at the opportunity to save this little guy. Her exact words were, “Do whatever it takes to fix him, Doc!”
The very next day, Dr. DiPinto, Maddison V., and the rest of the Caring Hands team got him into surgery. With the help of Maddison and several of our surgery technicians, Dr. DiPinto was able to piece his leg back together and this little guy was walking within 24 hours of surgery!
Now, just three weeks later, he’s back home with his four sisters, running around like nothing ever happened!
There aren’t many people who would, without hesitation, take on such a complicated situation and recovery. But because of the kindness and generosity of Mrs. Penny, this sweet boy got another chance at life.
We are so thankful for special people like you, Mrs. Penny!