Penelope is a 2 year old Boxer in San Diego, CA, who needs $25,000 for Emergency Surgery and Ongoing Specialist Care.

We adopted sweet Penelope when she was about 11 months old after she was found as a stray and taken in by a shelter. She’s been part of our family ever since and truly at the center of our world. She’s loved by all - neighbors and visitors stop by daily looking for her and often tell us she’s the highlight of their day. She’s social, sweet, and increidbly easy to love.

Penelope experienced a sudden, life-threatening medical emergency that required immediate surgery and an extended stay in the ICU. The total cost of her emergency care exceeded $51,000. While she is now stable, she requires ongoing care with an internal medicine specialist to determine the cause of her illness and guide next steps, including continued testing and follow‑up visits.

Penelope is incredibly affectionate, goofy, and cuddly, and truly believes she’s a lap dog. She loves people, running around with other dogs, and most importanly, being curled up with her family. She’s incredibly social, endlessly loving, and truly irreplaceable to us.

During Penny’s ICU stay, our household unexpectedly became a single‑income family, adding to the sudden and significant financial strain. We’ve paid over $30,000 out of pocket so far, and ongoing specialist visits, testing, and medications continue to add to the cost.