Fluid in Her Chest, Fight in Her Heart — Penny Needs Help Now

When Penny arrived at Pumpkin’s Rescue Club, she was already fighting an uphill battle.

This tiny girl was found in heartbreaking condition—dangerously underweight at just 4.15 pounds, visibly frail, and struggling to keep food down. Her body was failing her, yet her spirit hadn’t gotten the message. Penny remained alert, bright, and full of fight—something both devastating and incredibly hopeful to witness.

Penny has now been hospitalized for several days as veterinarians work tirelessly to stabilize her. An ultrasound revealed significant fluid buildup in both her chest and abdominal cavity, making it difficult for her to breathe comfortably. Some of this fluid had to be removed from her chest just to give her relief.

Based on the type and location of this fluid buildup, along with Penny’s clinical signs, veterinarians are highly concerned about FIP, a devastating disease that can be fatal without treatment. At the same time, additional diagnostic testing is still needed to rule out other possible causes of the fluid and to fully confirm the underlying diagnosis. Regardless of the final outcome, Penny’s condition is serious and requires immediate, ongoing medical care.

There are reasons to hope. Aside from anemia and a mild infection, Penny’s lab work is otherwise normal—an encouraging sign that her body is still strong and fighting. One of the biggest challenges right now is that she is barely eating and having difficulty keeping food down, which makes both stabilization and treatment especially difficult.

Even so, Penny continues to show remarkable resilience. Personality-wise, she is a little warrior—sweet, engaged, and still curious about the world around her despite being so fragile. She hasn’t given up, and neither have we.

The cost of this level of care adds up quickly, and Pumpkin’s Rescue Club cannot do it alone. We are reaching out for support so we can keep Penny at the vet, pursue the diagnostics she needs, manage her symptoms, and give her the fighting chance she so clearly wants. With timely care and continued treatment, we truly believe Penny can turn a corner and go on to live the healthy, happy life she deserves.

💛 Please consider donating today to help Penny keep fighting. If you’re unable to give, sharing her story can still make a life-saving difference.

Together, we can give Penny hope—and the future she’s bravely holding on for.